Dan Czerwonka Email & Phone Number

El Segundo, Ca, Us

We make stuff in space that can't be made on Earth because gravity's such a downer.

New York, New York, Us

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South San Francisco, California, Us

We use drones to deliver blood and lifesaving medical supplies across Africa and around the world. Deliveries that take 4-5 hours by 4 wheel drive can be made in under 20 minutes by drone.I'm fortunate to be able to keep my boots muddy on the global ops team managing new deployments of flight centers across Africa, while using my legal background everyday to tackle complex new legal and regulatory issues around the world and in the US, with the most dedicated team in the industry, ALL in the service of saving lives and increasing global access to quality healthcare.

South San Francisco, California, Us

Zipline is the world's first commercial drone delivery system operating at national scale.As Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, Dan leads the pioneering drive to integrate Zipline's advanced, commercial unmanned aircraft systems into the airspace of nations around the globe safely and efficiently.He works closely with regulators, policymakers, and aviation authorities to develop comprehensive pathways to integrating many new technologies into worldwide commercial aviation and is privileged to collaborate with them during this exciting time in aviation history.

Camera Department & G&E: Extensive camera, steadicam, gimbal and drone operator experience in extreme environments for extended durations – from low support high desert shoots in 40+degC temperatures in Baja, Mexico and various US deserts to sub-zero mountain conditions in China and the US, working with various professional camera platforms. Department Head experience for various productions including a 2 month long shoot in rural Montana where duties included site location and arrangement for generator-based high-voltage and standard power outputs to be delivered to the entire camp production-wide. Other projects include indie feature films, programs for the SyFy, Discovery, Fox and Lifetime Channels, and NBCUniversal and television shows such as American Ninja Warrior, Lara Croft Tomb Raider video games, national commercials such as Geico and Reeses/Summer Olympics. Designed, built and programmed a unique dual-IMU, “4 axis” cinema camera gimbal system with wireless remote capability based on the Phobotic Centerpiece High Voltage brushless motor controller.UAS Pilot: 25 years RC pilot experience includes operating and assembling aerial camera platforms, work on US and International feature films, TV and commercials in the US and abroad (including luxury hotels, telecom and automobile companies) with many different camera systems.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Drafted and negotiated contracts (NDAs, teaming agreements, etc.) and proposals for RFPs & RFIs for Department of Defense contracts. Managed external litigation counsel, advised company on compliance with state and federal regulations such as new hire reporting and security concerns, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Columbus, Oh, Us

Co-founded and managed VOSB, HUB-Zone certified defense subcontracting company.Successfully closed sale to Atlas Advisors, LLC in April 2012.Drafted and negotiated contracts (NDAs, teaming agreements, etc.) and proposals for RFPs & RFIs for Department of Defense contracts. Managed external litigation counsel, advised company on compliance with state and federal regulations such as new hire reporting and security concerns, FAR and DFARS regulations. Co-managed interpreter/translator/linguist recruiting operations, HR and internal operating memoranda and guidelines, and DCAA accounting functions.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Lender-side transactional practice representing banks, finance companies and hedge funds in financial transactions involving multiple credit facilities and borrowers, often with international components.Deal types included cash-flow and asset-based lending (ABL) transactions secured by commercial real estate, accounts receivable or equipment (including solar and wind energy equipment, aircraft and machinery), acquisition financings (leveraged buyouts, loan portfolio acquisitions and financings of tender offers), syndicated loans, senior/junior secured lending arrangements, distressed and non-distressed loan restructures, workouts and DIP financings. Responsibilities included assistance structuring transactions with corporate, real estate and tax issues, drafting and negotiating deal documentation with opposing counsel (including Credit Agreements, Security Agreements, Guarantees, Subordinations and Intercreditor Agreements), managing closings and support staff handling ancillary documents and UCC filings.

New York, Ny, Us

Transactional practice focused on securitization and structured finance products, including commercial real estate financings, CDOs, CLOs, CBOs and other derivative and synthetic products such as Credit Default and Total Return Swaps.Derivatives and Synthetics: As lead counsel, assisted in structuring transactions, supervising deal flow, drafting and negotiating all documentation with opposing counsel such as Offering Memoranda and Indentures, Management Agreements, Swaps and Hedges, various legal opinions and other closing documents.Structured Commercial Real Estate Finance: Prepared, reviewed and negotiated Insolvency/Substantive Non-Consolidation Opinions, deal structures, organizational documents and Loan Agreement provisions, formed bankruptcy-remote special purpose entities (SPE LLCs), ensured compliance with Rating Agency guidelines (S&P, Moodys).Bankruptcy Litigation Practice: Included legal research and writing, drafting Bankruptcy Court pleadings, motions, memoranda and settlement agreements and participation in settlements and arbitrations.Noteworthy Accomplishment: Represented Enron Corp. as Special Counsel for Trade and Energy Issues in landmark Chapter 11 Bankruptcy case, acting as primary daily client contact. Worked extensively in-house with Enron General Counsel, Energy Traders and Analysts to unwind billions of dollars in asset-based and financial energy contracts, swaps & derivatives and negotiated multi-million dollar settlements with dozens of counterparties as lead negotiator.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Diploma, Honors & Ap Coursework

Jd/Mba, Law & Business