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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

In charge of all legal and export complaince matters for this wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Air France / KLM Engineering & Maintenance, specializing in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of avionic components and the manufacturing of ground support test equipment. In charge of all legal and export matters for Barfield, Inc. and its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Barfield Precision Electronics LLC. Responsibilities include the negotiation of contracts, corporate record-keeping, risk management, insurance claims, labor matters including resolving employment issues, compliance with governmental regulations, protection of intellectual property, leasing of real estate and equipment, litigation management, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and ensuring compliance with FAA, TSA, ITAR, EAR and other export regulations..

Great Neck, New York, United States

Managed legal and business aspects of major transactions, including construction of new facilities, major equipment purchases, financing and acquisitions for multi-billion dollar privately-held manufacturer of private label paper and hygienic consumer products. • Administered integration of acquisition which doubled revenue to $2 billion.• Improved transportation options for ownership by obtaining and negotiating financing for two of Company's new aircraft.• Ensured compliance with terms and conditions of revolving credit line and term loan agreements with banks.• Eliminated $50,000 in annual third-party storage costs by developing and implementing Records Retention Policy.• Streamlined operational efficiency by devising standardized agreements and forms for use by personnel.

Great Neck, New York, United States

Predecessor names in the United States: Hudson General - through 2001, GlobeGround - through 2003, Servisair - through 2013. Prevented and resolved all legal issues arising in North America from 50 airport branches of $350 million aviation services company. Directed all mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures (including due diligence). Served as Corporate Secretary for 12 U.S. and Canadian companies and officer in charge of environmental compliance. Litigation management of outside counsel on active caseload of over 80 lawsuits. Drafted and negotiated numerous comprehensive service, license, indemnification, consulting, leasing, construction and confidentiality agreements. Advised human resources on FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, OWBPA, EEOC, OSHA, COBRA, payroll and union issues.• Created and served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Servisair & Shell Fuel Services LLC, joint venture with Shell Aviation to provide into-plane fueling services at 12 airports.• Obtained and negotiated substantial credit line in spite of heightened credit restrictions for industry following September 11, 2001.• Improved loss history and reduced premiums by over $2 million on both worker's compensation and liability insurance policies through aggressive risk management and claim handling from inception to resolution, with numerous court verdicts in Company's favor.• Directed multi-million dollar acquisitions of an into-plane fuel operator and ground handling companies. • Secured extremely favorable settlements early in process in two major environmental claims by governmental authorities at two significant international airports.• Personally supervised removal and obtained closure on 20 large underground storage tanks at six airports.• Maximized recovery of Company’s claim in two airline bankruptcy cases by serving on creditors' committee. • Primary negotiator on lucrative and innovative major contracts.

Westbury, New York, United States

Resolved corporate issues and employment matters for high tech aerospace company. Drafted and negotiated various complex agreements involving advanced technology, including joint venture, non-disclosure, intellectual property, product licensing and government contracts. Conducted general, government contract and environmental litigation. Supervised outside counsel on product liability and intellectual property matters. Lobbied federal and state lawmakers. Established environmental compliance program. Directed Company's insurance and risk management program.• Successfully defended defective pricing claim brought by U.S. Department of Defense.• Personally represented Company in action against insurer for environmental coverage at U.S Superfund Site, obtaining court decision requiring insurer to defend Company and pay all settlement costs.• Saved in excess of $100,000 per year in hazardous waste disposal costs by eliminating in one year 95% of hazardous chemicals used by Company.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Environmental Law Digest, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Bba, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, Vice President of Accounting Society

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