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Chelsea, Vermont, Us

General Counsel for early-stage start-up in recyclable materials and sustainable production. Utilizing proprietary technology to convert previously non-recyclable plastics into value-added, durable and reusable products, producing substantial carbon offsets and plastic credits. Products included construction materials, ground access mats, pallets and plywood substitutes. Responsibilities included capital raising, contracts and licensing negotiations, marketing and strategic planning. Member of the Company’s Executive Committee.

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

General Counsel for one of the largest privately held insurance groups in the United States. Responsible for Legal and Compliance functions for successful business in highly regulated industry. Senior advisor to Chairman, CEO and senior management on HR, employment, benefits, intellectual property, commercial contracts, corporate governance and related matters. Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors. Member of the Company's 10-person Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Natick, Ma, Us

Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for successful, high-growth, global public company in the machine vision and manufacturing automation industries. Led 10-person team of domestic and international attorneys in support of the company’s life sciences, consumer/electronics, logistics and healthcare customers. Directed intellectual property efforts for the company’s extensive patent portfolio. Key participant in significant M&A program; successfully closed 8 major transactions from 2016 to 2019. Hired and managed outside counsel throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Directed and set strategy for all legal disputes, including IP litigation. Responsible for multi-million-dollar legal budget. Advised Board of Directors. Member of the Executive Team

Provided legal, business and marketing advice to companies and organizations on manufacturing, technology, healthcare, IP, distribution strategy, new product development and online retail. Senior Counsel for Casa Systems, Inc. and General Counsel for Oofos, LLC and other clients. Board Member, Association of Corporate Counsel – Northeast.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

Starting as the first attorney for a leading global contract manufacturer, built an 11-person department of attorneys, legal staff and marketing professionals. Directed legal affairs for the company’s product development, manufacturing and sales offices at 45 locations in 17 countries with annual revenues of approximately $1.5 billion. Also served as Chief Compliance Officer and led Marketing & Communications Department. Actively involved in Healthcare, Consumer & Electronics, Packaging and Automotive segments. Member of the Company’s 8-person Senior Management Team.• Reduced legal expenses by nearly $1 million in the first year during a period of greater than 30% annual sales growth; saved millions of dollars in outside legal fees over 13-year tenure. Hired and managed numerous law firms globally.• Negotiated global supply agreements and other commercial contracts with multi-million-dollar customers and suppliers. Managed mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, in addition to joint ventures and global real estate.• Actively contributed to human resources decisions, policies and procedures for Nypro’s 17,000 employees.• Developed and directed intellectual property and trademark registration programs. Managed corporate governance, attended all Board meetings and advised Board of Directors. Member of the Nominating & Governance Committee.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Established and managed Legal and HR functions for start-up in the full-service car care industry. Managed legal and reporting requirements for planned IPO/transition to public company. Responsible for acquisition program resulting in revenue increases of $45 million per year. Reduced legal expenditures by over $500,000 annually while significantly expanding the Company’s acquisition activity. Coordinated all aspects of debt and equity offerings and securities law issues. Supported and advised Board of Directors. Acting CEO prior to the Company’s relocation to Arizona. The Company went public in 2021 and is currently the largest car wash operator in North America with over 400 locations and annual revenue in excess of $850 million.

Directed all legal work for AVIA, a major athletic footwear and apparel company and former Reebok subsidiary. Responsibilities included negotiating endorsement agreements with prominent athletes, sponsorship deals, advertising review, sales/antitrust matters, litigation management and counsel on HR issues and new product technology.

Boston, Ma, Us

Broadly supported worldwide production staff, including negotiating agreements with suppliers throughout Asia. Oversaw all of Reebok’s legislative and lobbying functions worldwide. Coordinated outside legal counsel in a variety of foreign jurisdictions on key technology transfer issues. Reviewed international marketing and distribution strategies. Significant international and domestic travel. Drafted, negotiated and implemented contractual and IP protections with more than 60 overseas factories producing over $1 billion in Reebok products annually.

Global, Us

Corporate legal practice focusing on securities law/SEC work, M&A, real estate, venture capital investments, and equity and debt financings. Principal legal counsel to healthcare, advanced technology and other public and private companies.

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