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Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Danbury, Connecticut, Us

Provided legal support to origination deal teams in structuring and documenting domestic and international corporate aircraft financing transactions, including pre-delivery payment financings, loans, finance leases, and operating leases. Provided legal guidance and documentation support to portfolio team for management of multibillion-dollar business aircraft portfolio, with respect to transaction restructures, changes in aircraft operations resulting from new charter or sublease arrangements, lease terminations, and aircraft sales.• Originations team leader for Central and Southern United States, Mexico, and Latin America Sales Regions.• Completed Corporate Jet Investor Aircraft Transaction Masterclass in November 2019.• Provided legal advice to portfolio workout team relating to delinquencies during Coronavirus pandemic, resulting in multiple successful resolutions and 100% on-time payment performance across the GJC portfolio by the end of 2021.

Provided legal assistance in document preparation and negotiation for client commercial transactions (SaaS, procurement, and other service agreements) in addition to regulatory matters relating to M&A, securities transactions, and privacy law. Created corporate organizational documentation for NY, CT, and DE LLCs and corporations.• Prepared corporate and transaction documents for over a dozen Rule 506(B) private equity securities offerings. Completed and filed associated SEC and blue-sky filings in multiple state jurisdictions.• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated corporate and commercial contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, licenses and leases, SaaS and vendor contracts, and non-disclosure agreements. • Provided counsel with respect to the use, storage and transmission of personally identifiable information under applicable laws, such as GDPR, HIPAA, CAN-SPAM, GLBA, the FTC’s Do-Not Call regulation, the Junk Fax Protection Act, and the TCPA.• Drafted and negotiated merger documentation between trade associations focused on market research industry, and provided legal counsel with respect to merger and acquisition.

Stratford, Connecticut, Us

Managed multibillion dollar acquisition contract for the development and delivery of 28 CH148 Cyclone™ anti-submarine maritime helicopters to the Canadian Department of National Defence as represented by Public Works and Government Services Canada. Provided International Trade Compliance document review services to Sikorsky Global Military Systems and Services division. ACE Associate and CMHP Benchmarking team leader.• Assisted in renegotiation and amendment of Acquisition and In-Service Support Contracts with the Canadian Government in relation to continuing aircraft block development and deliveries.• Served as prime point of contact between Sikorsky Avionics, Ship Modification, Ground and Flight Test, and Mission Systems Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for communications with PWGSC.• Prepared and negotiated Additional Work Request proposals and Contract Change Proposals with Canadian Government in coordination with Program Management, Engineering, and Finance departments. • Assisted in renegotiation of Maritime Helicopter Integrated Mission System Acquisition and In-Service Support Subcontract with General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada.

Gogarburn, Gb

Provided in-house legal support to the newly-formed Markets and International Banking division, with specific support for commercial banking, international cash management, supply chain and global trade finance teams, as well as continued legal support for the RBS global network.• Drafted bank account documentation governing new products, including Yield Call Demand and Growth Deposit Account products, allowing for the booking of an estimated $1.5B in new deposits.• Researched and advised FI team on Dodd-Frank regulations applicable to international funds transfers to allow assessment of risks to the business and creation of strategic plan. • Drafted compliance notice for timely filing of reports by broker / dealer to the SEC to educate bank staff.• Assisted in the successful completion in the Americas in June 2013 of the transfer of the transaction service businesses from The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (formerly known as ABN AMRO Bank N.V.) to other entities within The Royal Bank of Scotland Group.

Gogarburn, Gb

Provided in-house legal support to the bank’s commercial banking, international cash management, supply chain and global trade finance teams. Delivered legal and documentary advice to the RBS global network, including RBS Citizens, on matters of NY and CT law. • Drafted, negotiated and reviewed hundreds of contracts including guarantees, confidentiality agreements, receivables purchase agreements, and syndicated and bilateral loan and letter of credit agreements for committed and uncommitted credit facilities (dozens of which were in excess of $100M).• Advised on matters of client corporate structure and reviewed corporate authorizing documentation to comply with due diligence requirements.• Assisted in the creation of an audit analysis for the RBS Americas and Citizens Financial Group Legal departments to ensure compliance with external regulations and internal policies.

Gogarburn, Gb

Drafted and reviewed letter of credit agreements, guarantees, and other contractual documents. Conducted UCC filings and searches in relation to secured transactions. Answered interrogatories and subpoenas in coordination with in-house litigation department and external counsel.

Gogarburn, Gb

Monitored and updated international filter list in compliance with FRCP Supplemental Rule B Processes of Maritime Attachment and Garnishment served on garnishee bank and assisted litigation department in related subpoenas and interrogatories.

Researched, proofread and created memoranda, presentations, graphs and maps, using PowerPoint, Excel and BusinessMAP relating to long-term strategic planning for several healthcare organizations, in association with CT-based healthcare consulting company. • Assisted in creation of strategic plan for CT hospital’s combined heat and power facility.• Delivered analysis of radiation oncology linear accelerator technology for radiology service provider.

Us

Prepared legal documents for various corporate litigation disputes using Concordance. Researched legal issues using Westlaw. Prepared documents, including over 1,000 exhibits, for Federal telecommunications trial concerning $90 million Internet tariff dispute.

New York, Ny, Us

Drafted pleadings and motions and wrote memoranda and case abstracts. Researched legal issues regarding New York tort cases. Issues included qualified immunity of police officers in a § 1983 claim, lead poisoning in city housing, Federal Rule 37 sanctions, professional judgment of a certified mental therapist, and the common law right of sepulcher.

New York, Ny, Us

Researched legal issues in preparation for upcoming New York misdemeanor and felony cases. Drafted motions and memoranda on the admissibility of evidence and the resubmission of a misdemeanor charge to a criminal court after submission to a grand jury. Observed client meetings, misdemeanor and felony trials, and criminal arraignments.

Drafted pleadings, forms and motions. Researched legal issues regarding New York and New Jersey tort and contract cases. Issues included medical malpractice, no fault coverage, article 78 proceedings and hearsay exceptions. Filed court papers, and observed client meetings with attorney.

J.D., Law

Summer Program, Political Science

B.A., English

Summer Program, English Literature

Hs Diploma