Managed the legal, asset protection/loss prevention, real estate development and product safety and compliance/regulatory departments of an omni-channel specialty retailer of home, baby, beauty, and wellness products (U.S. and Canada) (approx. 1,000 locations (retail and warehouse/distribution centers) and e-commerce sites). Assisted with the implementation of a turnaround strategy of a highly distressed organization, managing several innovative financing and cost-cutting initiatives. Filed Chapter 11 protection (April 2023); assisting with the wind-down and liquidation of the company in the bankruptcy process, including the sale of IP/brand assets.

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Member of the Board of an SEC-registered, renewable energy company that invests, acquires, and manages a portfolio of income-producing renewable energy facilities and energy-related ventures, with holdings diversified across geography, size, and power source (e.g., solar, wind, energy storage). Chair of the Special Committee in connection with the internalization of the external manager; Member of Audit, Compensation and Nominating & Governance committees.

Managed the legal department of a multinational cultivator and distributor of pharmaceutical-grade botanical cannabinoids and nutraceuticals businesses. Led a team of 4 attorneys, all international based. Led the IPO/ “going public” transaction (direct listing to Nasdaq) through a business combination with a SPAC (closed December 18, 2020) and implemented corporate governance policies and procedures throughout the worldwide organization.Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation. Responsible for compliance with federal securities laws and SEC filings and corporate governance matters.M&A and Financing Transactions. Manage all extraordinary corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and financing transactions. Commercial Agreements. Supervise negotiations of all commercial agreements, including supply and distribution agreements. Litigation. Manage litigation worldwide, including commercial and employment matters. Regulatory. Work closely with the Regulatory department in connection with the import and export of product worldwide, including LatAm, Europe, Middle East, Australia and the United States.

Managed the legal, scientific and regulatory/compliance, and real estate lease management departments of an omni-channel specialty retailer of dietary supplements and nutritional health & wellness products (approx. 800 locations and e-commerce). Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation. Responsible for compliance with federal securities laws and SEC filings, corporate governance matters and shareholder outreach and shareholder activist matters. Mergers and Acquisitions. key point-person in connection with the sale of the company in a leveraged buy-out (closed December 2019); oversaw divestiture of manufacturing division and acquisition of other assets and businesses.Scientific and Regulatory. Advise on laws concerning dietary supplements, including FDA (DHSEA), FTC and state narcotics and consumer protection laws with respect to the sale, labeling, advertising and marketing of dietary supplements and other innovative products (including cannabinoid/CBD hemp extract), including claims substantiation and GMP compliance (both private label and third party brands).Financing Transactions. Manage all securities offerings and financing transactions, including credit agreements and convertible debt offerings. Commercial Agreements. Supervise negotiations of commercial agreements, license agreements and software agreements. Real Estate. Manage portfolio of properties, including negotiating new leases/amendments, rent reductions and store closures.Litigation. Manage commercial/consumer protection, real estate, employment, and Federal and state litigations. Employee Relations and Employment Benefits. Responsible for counseling human relations department and advise on employee relations matters, benefits and compensation and collective bargaining matters. Intellectual Property and Advertisements. Manage portfolio of trademarks and advise on names for new product offerings, logos and marketing/advertising content.

Managed all aspects of the legal and regulatory affairs, including securities regulation, corporate governance, financing transactions, real estate leasing and commercial agreements, acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, assets and real property, litigation, employee relations, intellectual property, advertisements and government affairs and lobbying efforts.Corporate Secretary; Provided advice and guidance to Board of Directors and Committees.Supervised real estate development department, overseeing the portfolio of properties (160+ sites).

Point-person among Board of Directors, senior management, investment bankers and outside counsel in connection with the leveraged buy-out of the company (signed July 2007), negotiating merger agreement and related disclosure schedules.

Provided legal and business advice to Fortune 200 company with worldwide operations – ● Mergers and Acquisitions. Point-person among senior management, Board of Directors, investment bankers, outside counsel and several private equity funds in connection with $6.6 billion leveraged buy-out (closed July 21, 2005). ● Financing Transactions. Securities offerings and financing transactions, including public debt offerings, real estate property debt financing and syndication, bank financings and tender offers. ● Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation and Investor Relations: Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal securities laws and regulations as well as corporate governance.● Commercial and Licensing Agreements – United States and International. Negotiated commercial transactions, including product licensing, technology licensing, inventory purchase orders, commercial agreements and international franchising agreements. ● Intellectual Property. Oversaw all intellectual property, including trademark and patent review.● Employee Benefits. Counseled senior management on executive employee benefit matters, including equity and equity-based awards.

Mergers and AcquisitionsCorporate GovernanceSecurities, IPOs, Debt OfferingsFinancing TransactionsJoint Ventures and Partnerships