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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Oversee all legal affairs of a PE-backed company that owns and operates 27 SaaS technology and payment processing companies operating in all 50 states and 14 different countries operating in multiple business verticals. Primary responsibilities include developing strategic plan for delivery of legal services to align with business objectives, corporate transactions, negotiating customer and vendor contracts, M&A, regulatory compliance, data privacy, managing litigation, and advising on employment matters.Key accomplishments include: • Developed and implemented M&A processes resulting in greater efficiency, efficacy, and completeness in all aspect of M&A transactions, including negotiations, due diligence, drafting, closing and post-closing integration.• Developed and implemented data privacy policies and procedures for 27 different companies to ensure compliance with CCPA, CPRA, GDPR and other state and international data privacy regulations.•Designed, developed, and grew company’s first legal department, establishing processes, policies and procedures resulting in reduced outside legal spend and responsive delivery of legal services to business partners. • Designed and implemented innovative contract processing, collection and data analytics capability (including implementation of contract lifecylce management solution) resulting in significant efficiencies and robust data reporting.

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Member of the Board of Directors, Corporate Governance Committe, and the Compensation Committee for Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: CPHC), which owns and operates Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Casino, the premier card casino and horse racing facility in the Upper Midwest and the only thoroughbred and quarter horse racing facility in the Minnesota.

Miami, Florida, United States

Oversaw all legal affairs for private equity / holding company operating in the internet, technology, and e-commerce sector with proven track record of successful exits, including its $330M sale of BiteSquad.com, LLC (for whom I was the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary). Guided Board through mergers & acquisitions, securities, and equity investments. Identified opportunities, performed due diligence, and drove corporate development.•Advised on complex transactions, reviewing, structuring, leading negotiations, and ensuring smooth integration and post-closing process.•Analyzed potential deals, identifying legal and financial risks.•Advised on corporate governance issues.*Negotiated and drafted commercial contracts.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Corporate attorney in AmLaw 200 law firm focusing on business law with an emphasis on corporate contracts, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, debt and equity finance, public and private securities (including 33 Act registration statements and 34 Act disclosure and compliance), and casino gaming. Primary attorney on sophisticated transactions, including Reg D securities offerings, debt agreements, international transactions, M&A, and professional services agreements. Advise Boards and Committees on corporate governance issues.

Lafayette, Louisiana Area

Oversaw all legal affairs and human resources of Waitr (and its acquisition target BiteSquad.com, LLC, a rapid-growth VC backed technology company prior to its $330M acquisition by Waitr), a public technology company operating in 21 states with over 15,000 employees. Management responsibilities included four direct and 22 indirect reports. Representative responsibilities and achievements include: complex corporate transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, vendor contracts, and strategic transactions), securities and regulatory compliance (including 33 Act and 34 Act securities disclosure and compliance), corporate governance (including Board and committee work), litigation management (including managing outside counsel), utilization of data analytics in legal/business decisions, process improvement, and drafting/implementing policies and procedures.Key accomplishments include: •Building company’s first legal department from the ground up, leveraging technology to drive cost effective delivery of legal services.•Leading post-merger integration of Waitr and BiteSquad impacting 22k employees spanning across 21 states.•Reducing legal and HR costs by over 20% through innovative technology solutions and headcount optimization.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Oversaw all legal, HR and investor relations of high-growth venture capital backed technology company until its sale to Waitr Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: WTRH) for $330M. Operated in 17 states with over 7000 employees. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: being primary attorney for complex corporate transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, vendor contracts, and strategic transactions), securities, corporate governance (including Board and committee counseling), litigation management (including managing outside counsel), process improvement, drafting/implementing policies and procedures, investor relations, and IPO preparedness.Key accomplishments include: •Primary attorney on BiteSquad’s $330M sale to Waitr, managing SEC & HSR filings and leading corporate governance.• Designing and organizing the company's first legal department focusing on the innovative, efficient, responsive and cost-effective delivery of legal services to the company's business partners. •Building and Leading Human Resources team.•Directing preparation of BiteSquad’s IPO.•Closing over 20 acquisitions, including 17 in 13-month period.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Oversaw all legal affairs for $700M publicly traded digital technology company. Reorganized, managed and mentored legal team with five direct reports, aligning it with business partners’ objectives, resulting in a more efficient, cost effective and technologically advanced department. Representative responsibilities and achievements included, but were not limited to: complex corporate transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, vendor contracts, joint ventures, PIPEs, and strategic transactions), securities and regulatory compliance (including FDA, FTC, FCC, SEC (i.e., 33 Act and 34 Act securities disclosure and compliance)), corporate governance (including Board and committee counseling), litigation management (including managing outside counsel), intellectual property, and drafting/implementing policies and procedures.Key accomplishments include:•Restructuring legal team, driving operational efficiency, increased responsiveness, and reduced costs.•Serving as primary attorney on securities compliance, including 33 Act registration statements and 34 Act disclosure and compliance obligations.•Heading implementation of technology solution for contract management.

Minnetonka, Mn

Oversaw all legal affairs for publicly traded casino company that financed, developed, managed and owned 13 full-service casino resorts with over 20,000 gaming positions, over 6,000 hotel rooms, golf courses, RV parks, food and beverage outlets, and other customary amenities, until Lakes’s sale to Golden Gaming Inc. (Nasdaq: GDEN). Representative responsibilities and achievements included, but are not limited to: complex corporate transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, PIPEs, vendor contracts, joint ventures, and strategic transactions valued from $1M to over $500M), securities and regulatory compliance (including 33 Act and 34 Act securities disclosure and compliance, and state and federal gaming regulations), corporate governance (including Board and committee counseling), litigation management (including managing outside counsel), intellectual property (including protection and commercialization), and drafting/implementing policies and procedures.Key accomplishments include:•Developing company’s first legal department. •Primary attorney on $100M sale to Golden Gaming, negotiating transaction documents and conducting SEC and HSR filings.•Being lead attorney on capital raises totaling over $1B, including high yield, term, and convertible debt.•Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, with respect to regulatory compliance, including ensuring compliance and disclosure obligations, and representing company in regulatory proceedings.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Mn

Taught business class for art and design students.

Minneapolis, Mn

Partner in Entrepreneurial Services Practice Group focusing on business law with an emphasis on emerging/growth businesses. Lead attorney on all aspects of commercial real estate leasing, mergers and acquisitions, vendor contracts, joint ventures, corporate governance, finance, securities, and complex commercial transactions. Lead counsel in debt and equity financing with venture capital, private equity, angel investors, and commercial lending institutions. Provided business and legal counsel to emerging companies in the areas of complex transactions (including M&A and debt/equity raises), corporate governance, strategic partnering, licensing, distribution agreements and finance.

Master Of Laws - Ll.M., Securities And Financial Regulation, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: CALI Award for Excellence

Juris Doctor - Jd

Activities and Societies: The Honorable John Durfee Memorial Scholarship

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Dean'S List Honors

Activities and Societies: Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society