Ethan Blank Email & Phone Number

I formed Aviation Legal Solutions LLC to provide legal services primarily to parties involved in the aviation industry, whether as an operator, lender, lessor or investor. Leveraging on my extensive background in all aspects of the aviation business, I add value to any organization's legal requirements particularly in the current challenging environment.

Carmel, Indiana

Member of Board for 200+ family congregation. Focused on finance and legal matters. Chaired the committee for negotiation of the Rabbi’s employment agreement as well as other legal agreements and relationships.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Provide expertise on all legal matters while serving on Executive Leadership Team of organization, serving as key member in driving overall business strategies. Interact with members of the Board. Of Directors and.
• Overhauled and implemented structure to legal function with minimal oversight at time of hire; introduced new processes and procedures to streamline legal operations and create buy-in across organization.
• Reduced legal spend by approximately 50% in first year through identification and resolution of operational inefficiencies and gaps in existing processes.
• Imposed discipline across various internal departments, ensuring compliance with internal operating policies.
• Naturally progressed in role to become key player on Executive Leadership Team by showcasing value of aligned business and legal strategies within company.
• Developed strategy that proved instrumental in resolving 8-year labor dispute.

Baltimore, Maryland

Served as Board Member and President of CASA, a non-profit program providing legal support for children in the foster care system. Led fundraising and finance committees.

• Guided legal matters surrounding aviation finance for main client, Republic Airways. Performed detailed work to complete complex transactions, working with clients and major financial institutions. Executed.
• Successfully transitioned from associate to partner roles with clients.
• Increased annual billings year over year while expanding business with clients as well as complexity of cases.

• Conducted aviation finance transactions varying in size and scope on behalf of clients. Engaged with lenders, lessors, investors, airlines, and advisors within aviation industry.
• Performed all aspects of America West senior credit transaction from inception to post 9/11 payoff.
• Executed multiple securitization transactions for Prudential and Pegasus; culminating in highest bonus for any non-partner based on contributions.
• Partnered closely with Republic Airways to execute multiple transactions on their behalf including company’s IPO.
• Navigated lender through complex repossession, foreclosure and subsequent leasing arrangement to Cathay Pacific.

Greater New York City Area

I was an associate in the finance department -- worked on several secured and unsecured financing facilities, including M&A.

Metro Rinks was a company I formed with my wife, to design and build an ice skating rink in New York City.The project progressed from concept, design and planning, but ultimately was not able to begin construction.

Attorney in the financing department. Transactions included secured and unsecured financings, merger and acquisition related financings.

In my first job during and after law school, I worked on all aspects of maritime and aviation financings.

Master'S Program, Wine And Beverage Management, Hospitality Administration/Management

For a second act, I am pivoting to the wine and beverage industry and the masters program at The Culinary Institute of America’s Masters.

Jd, With Distinction, Law

Activities and Societies: Notes and Comments Editor, Law Review

Ba, History