Highly regarded and accomplished general counsel with wide-ranging experience and competencies. Creative corporate generalist with extensive law firm and in-house experience, including highly complex transactions – over $30 billion in M&A and joint venture activity including cross-border, hostile takeover, and public company acquisitions; six issuer-side IPOs on NYSE and NASDAQ; more than 20 equity offerings totaling more than $15 billion; and more than 25 debt offerings including high yield covenant packages and secured offerings. Trusted advisor to senior executive management on critical legal matters, and recognized by them for strong business acumen coupled with sound and effective legal advice. Compliance champion and advocate for highly visible, top-down, risk-based program.