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Commerce, Tx, Us

Commerce, Tx, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Addison, Tx, Us

• Advised board of directors and senior executives through major decisions by keeping the stakeholders appraised of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.• Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.• Advised senior executives on legal matters such as contracts and board and corporate compliance.• Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to senior executives.• Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.• Managed all Section 16 SEC insider company filings.• Crafted and distributed contracts, obtained signatures and followed up on adherence to agreements.• Authored and distributed corporate policies, obtained signatures and followed up on adherence to agreements.• Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.• Demonstrated command of current and emerging legal developments and provided practical training, communication and advice to stakeholders.• Collaborated and led initiatives to support business issues and strategic objectives.• Worked with internal audit to assess risks and implement plans to mitigate risks.• Coordinated with finance team and outside attorneys, accountants and auditors to prepare Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Form S-8, Form S-3 and Form DEF 14A securities filings.• Created and managed compliance calendar to track board of director Nasdaq requirements.• Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance for resolution.• Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.• Translated complex legal issues into understandable terms.• Met tight deadlines and effectively managed multiple priorities using strong organizational skills.• Negotiated and drafted merger and acquisition, financing, transportation, and purchasing contracts.• Performed a wide range of legal work as part of an in-house legal group of 2 for a company with 3,000 employees.

Commerce, Texas, Us

•Taught areas of law that effect business such as: Contract Law, Constitutional Law, White Collar Crimes, and Anti-Trust Law•Presented and summarized pertinent cases and law

•Drafted litigation documents such as summary judgment motions, petitions, and answers•Drafted legal transactional documents such as business contracts

Master'S Degree, Finance, General

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Political Science And Government