Partner / Chief Legal Officer / General Counsel / Corporate Secretary with a career history of leading growth, strategic turnaround, acquisitions, dispositions, litigation and integrations. Trusted business partner and legal strategist with 10+ years as a leader at one of the nation’s larger financial services companies and 10+ years in a law firm environment. Implement this expertise with rational business friendly logic to understand pending and future challenges, build solutions, manage risks, adhere to regulations, and navigate change while avoiding restrictions. Experience with publicly traded, privately held, and start-up companies.Professional Highlights • Extensive board engagement and formation as CLO and Secretary.• Key advisor, strategist and leader. • Significant M&A, corporate governance, structured finance, regulatory, compliance and litigation experience.• Corporate, transactions, and litigation leader during financial crisis.• Strong work ethic, leading by example through hard work and extensive preparation.Leadership Style• Thoughtful, approachable manager who unifies and motivates teams around a common goal. • Unwavering commitment to the best interest of the organization.• Excels in relatable communication with all levels of employees, stockholders and board members.• Relationship builder and enhancer across business lines.• Enjoys mentoring and encouraging talent. • Values kindness and engagement.