Chris Jackson Email & Phone Number

Irvine, Ca, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

General Counsel (Inside GC & COO through August 2021; Outside GC at Present). PHT is the parent and manager of its subsidiaries and affiliates, which include an equipment manufacturing & leasing company, a cooling & distribution company, a real estate firm and a private equity fund.

Irvine, California, United States

• Commercial Contracts, Leases & Employment/Consulting Agreements;• Drafting/Negotiating NDAs, Letters of Intent & Non-Circumvention Agreements;• Sales & Distribution Agreements;• Consumer & Commercial Bankruptcy & Restructuring;• Corporate/LLC Formation & Governance;• Private Placement Memoranda & Subscription Agreements;• Reviewing Advertising Materials and Press Releases for Compliance;• Inside/Outside Counsel (and interim COO) for established & start-up companies; • Negotiation and Closing of Mergers & Acquisitions Agreements/Transactions; andHonors: 2012-15 Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Awards, awarded to 1% of U.S. attorneys based upon client reviews on Quality of Service, Communication Ability, Responsiveness & Value

Palo Alto, Ca

Declara is an international educational technology company. I worked in-house 3 days per week on contracts and corporate matters, while also assisting on business operations, finance and development.

Elk Grove, Ca

Owner/CEO – Owner of two (2) “It’s A Grind” coffee houses in Elk Grove, CA with nearly $1,000,000 in sales in first full calendar year. Member, Franchisee Advisory Board. Awarded “Rookie of the Year” (2004-2005). Managed over 50 employees.

San Francisco, Ca

Worked in securities, banking and business departments of this multi-national law firm. Experience included due diligence, drafting & negotiations related to:• Complex Commercial Contracts; • Employment, Consulting, and Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvention Agreements;• Loan Agreements, Security Agreements, & Guarantees;• International Syndicated Loans, Guarantees & Security/Collateralization Contracts;• Real Estate Purchase, Sale & Lease Contracts;• Mergers & Acquisitions (Private & Public);• Intellectual Property License Agreements;• Bank Audits in Preparation for Merger, Acquisition, Compliance and/or Public Offerings;• Equipment Supply, Warranty & Service Agreements;• Private Equity & Debt Financing; • Public Offerings and Ongoing SEC and Nasdaq Compliance; • Forming Corporations & LLCs, and ongoing Corporate Governance; and• Interstate and California Securities Law Issues.

Los Angeles, Ca

Law firm specialized in: (i) advising foreign companies and individuals on U.S. corporate, commercial and immigration matters; (ii) counseling U.S. companies on outbound China matters; and (iii) negotiating & drafting international trade contracts. Experience included: ▪ Forming Corporations and LLCs;▪ Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts;▪ Drafting and Negotiating International Supply & Sales Agency Agreements; and▪ Counseling U.S. Companies on Business Formation and Operation in China.

Shanghai City, China

Managing Attorney for this legal consultation firm (3 US attorneys, 1 French attorney and 5 PRC attorneys). Represented American and European companies in legal matters related to business formation, trade and operation in China, including the following: ▪ Representing Many Fortune 500 Companies on Commercial & Compliance Matters;▪ Forming Joint Ventures, Wholly Foreign-Owned Entities and Non-Profits in China; ▪ Negotiating and Drafting Sales and Distribution Contracts, OEM Agreements, Technology Licensing Agreements, Strategic Alliance Agreements, and other Agreements Related to Operations in China;▪ Mergers and Acquisitions;▪ Purchasing and Leasing of Real Property Interests in China; and▪ Negotiating with PRC Government Entities for Approvals and Concessions.

J.D., Law, Bancroft Whitney Award - Highest Grade In Trial Advocacy

B.S., Business, Dean'S List - Multiple Semesters