An accomplished senior executive and general counsel with a proven record as a trusted advisor to boards, the c-suite, and lines of business, with a reputation for impeccable ethics and integrity. A progressive career record of multi-functional team leadership, operational effectiveness, and solid business acumen to perform complex tasks with highest efficiency. Excels in high-pressure organizations, providing independent and strategic advice to execute business objectives and accelerate growth. Effective legal manager who challenges in-house and external counsel teams to exceed expectations. Extensive public and private company experience, notably in the financial services area, including service as corporate secretary for a public company. Corporate and law firm background, with in depth knowledge in general corporate matters, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, securities law, disclosure (including proxy statements), regulatory issues, compliance functions, enterprise risk management, capital markets and information security.During years in private practice, represented issuers and underwriters in over 50 initial public offerings; counseled clients in over 50 mergers and acquisitions, and provided public disclosure and reporting counsel to over 100 public companies
Listed skills include Corporate Governance, Mergers And Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Risk Management, and 11 others.