I am an experienced attorney and business professional with more than 30 years experience that includes a long history of working as general counsel for businesses in the paper industry, both tissue and nonwovens. My experience includes working on mergers & acquisitions, public and private financing, commercial agreements, corporate governance and labor & employment matters. I also maintain a private law practice advising a select group of clients who are in the fields of medical technology, consulting, and retail. I particularly enjoy working with entrepreneurs and assisting them in starting their business. I enjoy traveling and have traveled extensively throughout China for business and pleasure. When not working, I like to spend time with family and friends visiting the wineries on the North Fork of Long Island and I also enjoy playing golf.