Oversaw and managed IEEE’s global commercial transactions and legal affairs relating to licensing, electronic publishing, IT, product development and consulting agreements as well as customary commercial agreements relevant to IEEE’s dynamic global business environment. Managed a team of commercial attorneys and a contracts administrator. Provided support to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer on governance and operational matters. Managed litigation matters and portions of the Legal department budget for management personnel and systems. Oversaw external legal counsel in general commercial litigation.

Taught Legal Research and Writing techniques.

Provided legal advice regarding day-to-day operations, including interpreting applicable laws, regulations and policies, including guidance with respect to the Bessemer Code of Ethics. Generated and reviewed a variety of contractual arrangements (other than fiduciary agreements) including service provider agreements, transaction documents, engagement agreements and client account agreements. Served as Secretary of two bank committees and draft all such committee minutes. Provided presentations to senior management regarding Volcker Rule compliance and related regulatory matters.

Advise AllianceBernstein L.P.'s Private Client Wealth Management group on all legal matters relating to private client asset management. Review, approve and authorize execution of Rule 10b5-1 plans. Review and provide advice on new regulatory developments and pending legislation. Oversee and provide advice regarding the opening and maintenance of accounts, including drafting and negotiating client documents. Present annual compliance presentations to advisors regarding corporate compliance obligations, insider trading rules, OFAC, anti-money laundering rules and other regulatory matters. Prepare and negotiate a variety of other contracts including solicitation and referral agreements, copyright agreements, employment agreements, and assignment agreements. Work closely with operations, marketing, client relations, and human resources on special projects with respect to private client asset management.

Corporate Associate in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group and also in Capital Markets. Drafted numerous registration statements, prospectuses and offering memos pertaining to a variety of equity and high yield debt issuances. Negotiated underwriting agreements, registration rights agreements and related documentation. Reviewed and assisted in the preparation of shareholder agreements and subscription agreements.

Attended to general corporate compliance matters. Assisted in the preparation of the Form 10Ks, Form 10Qs and proxy statements. Negotiated and reviewed a myriad of the corporation’s contracts.

Led the negotiation of asset purchase, stock purchase and related acquisition and joint venture agreements. Drafted corporate resolutions on behalf of a variety of clients and assisted in the creation of a variety of governance committees in light of Sarbanes-Oxley.