I have practiced corporate and general business law for the past 45 years, most recently as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the North American law department for a global, Sweden-based company. My work for five major multi-national corporations has encompassed the gamut of general legal issues, with specialized expertise in acquisition/divestiture, environmental, toxic tort/product liability litigation and insurance/risk management.I established a PLC in 2005 through which I provide general legal and business advice to individuals and entities. My current work also includes training employees on Corporate Governance, FAR regulations and FAR Part 3.10 Business Ethics and Legal Compliance, ITAR compliance, as well as general training for Anti-Harassment and Code of Conduct compliance. Further, from 2005 to 2007, I acted as special consultant to Lexus/Nexus in Charlottesville, VA in the preparation of various law practice guides. I have also participated in a several month document review process at the McGuire Woods Law office in Richmond, VA.I am seeking new clients desiring immediate access to experienced assistance on legal and general business matters, and am available for work on a contract hourly fee basis, remotely, full or part-time, with a flexible travel schedule.Specialties: Specialties:-- lead group counsel on numerous acquisitions and divestitures;-- representation of clients involved in environmental remedial site actions with USEPA and state agencies; -- managing and marketing environmentally challenged properties;-- managing hundreds of toxic tort/product liability claims, including extensive interface with casualty insurance companies;-- Thirty five years of working with the global staffs of multinational businesses on complex international law issues.-- Training for Government Contracting FAR, DFAR ethics, Competition Law.-- Conducting internal legal audits.