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Wood Dale, Illinois

CDG Law, Inc. offers its clients the personalized representation that they deserve. With over 12 years of experience in Real Estate, Corporate, Estate Planning, Litigation, Immigration and Family Law, clients can expect the best representation for their needs.

Oversaw the preparation and revision of contracts and subcontracts that involved the purchase or sale of goods and servicesManaged the document administration of contractsEnsured the Company and its subcontractors were in compliance with legal requirements, owner specifications and government regulationsOversaw the medical surveillance programHandled all civil and commercial litigation and arbitration matters, including breach of contract cases, chancery cases and all appealsProcured and reviewed insurance certificates to make sure they meet with applicable requirementsReviewed applicable laws and prepared statements of position for EEOC charges made against the companyResponded to all OSHA requests for information made in connection with ongoing investigationsManaged all outside counsel retained by companyWorked with insurance carrier on all workman’s compensation claims to ensure they were handled in a fair and timely manner

Skokie, Illinois

• Served as General Counsel to 7 sister companies all under common ownership;• Negotiated, drafted and reviewed agreements, petitions and filings related to commercial, real estate, employment, intellectual property and immigration;• Assisted in the review of new business ventures from both a legal and business perspective;• Contributed to the marketing aspects of companies;• Managed real estate interests of companies including responsibilities related to insurance, property tax value efficiency, operational matters as well as capital improvements;• Managed the Human Resources Department of each company including all day to day employee matters, reviewing and modifying all Employee Handbooks and handling, when necessary, all employee disputes;• Coordinated and oversaw company representation in litigation matters and represented companies is unemployment and other legal claims;• Completed and timely filed corporate documents for multiple legal entities;• Ensured companies’ compliance with internal corporate policies and rules as well as state and federal law and regulatory agency policies;• Provided advice to companies on contractual matters when particular concerns or disputes arose;• Researched, reviewed and closed financings and re-financings of real property interests;• Participated and assisted, as needed, in the review of financial reporting of companies and completion of tax returns with corporate accountant;• Assisted in the review and binding of insurance policies for companies as well as provided support with workers compensation claims, as needed

Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a high volume of complex contracts including, without limitation, vendor / supplier agreements and software licensing agreements on behalf of the company.

Glenview, Illinois

Negotiated, structured and drafted a high volume of agreements including travel management agreements and vendor / supplier agreements on behalf of company for transactions up to $3 million. Reviewed RFPs to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures. Reviewed, drafted and negotiated Non-Disclosure Agreements. Oversaw and assisted in negotiations for litigated matters.

Handled all contract development and negotiation for US offices and international licensing agreements for global offices. Ensured compliance with Federal, state and local regulations. Researched/complied with international franchise laws.

Glenwood, Illinois

Served as General Counsel to several companies under one umbrella in industries such as accounting, retail, hospitality, services and real estate. Handled all civil and commercial litigation, as well and employment related matters.

Roselle, Illinois

Wrote and implemented commercial and residential real estate transactions for clients of the firm. Prepared and tried all areas of civil litigation. Developed estate planning documents.

Juris Doctrate, Law

Bs, Accounting