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New York, New York

Senior in-house attorney for a publicly traded global insurance group (NASDAQ: ESGR) specializing in the acquisition and run-off of other insurance firms. Responsible for advising and supporting the Office of the Corporate Secretary in executing its duties and obligations, including parent and subsidiary company corporate governance, stock exchange listing compliance, and subsidiary management. Additional accountabilities include management of the group’s inter-company corporate transaction… Show more Senior in-house attorney for a publicly traded global insurance group (NASDAQ: ESGR) specializing in the acquisition and run-off of other insurance firms. Responsible for advising and supporting the Office of the Corporate Secretary in executing its duties and obligations, including parent and subsidiary company corporate governance, stock exchange listing compliance, and subsidiary management. Additional accountabilities include management of the group’s inter-company corporate transaction portfolio, management of all Bermuda corporate and regulatory legal matters, and providing legal support for the group’s US$10+ billion investment portfolio. Show less

New York, Usa And London, Uk

Successfully completed a 4+ year international secondment with the largest operating subsidiary of the FXCM group (NASDAQ: GLBR), a leading foreign exchange brokerage house, returning to the group’s headquarters in New York (c. January 2015) to accept an expanded practice remit and to assume increased responsibility in the management of the global legal team.● Effectively managed a team of lawyers and paralegals with staff located in New York, London, Hong Kong and Jerusalem… Show more Successfully completed a 4+ year international secondment with the largest operating subsidiary of the FXCM group (NASDAQ: GLBR), a leading foreign exchange brokerage house, returning to the group’s headquarters in New York (c. January 2015) to accept an expanded practice remit and to assume increased responsibility in the management of the global legal team.● Effectively managed a team of lawyers and paralegals with staff located in New York, London, Hong Kong and Jerusalem. Successfully reorganized the department into function-specific sub-teams and adeptly trained all new hires expediting integration and reducing lead-in costs.● Lead in-house counsel on the disposal of certain non-core assets including the sale of an international online news, research and market analysis provider valued at $40 million and the sale of a UK based financial services broker valued at $5 million. Assisted with the drafting and negotiation of relevant Share Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Tax Deeds and Transitional Service Agreements.● Drafted and negotiated key commercial agreements including a Digital Advertising Agreement with a lifetime value of $7.5 million, a multi million dollar software development and licensing agreement, and a Master Intra-Group Service Agreement for the provision and receipt of outsourced services between more than ten group companies.● Completed a corporate spin-off of a US company by transferring a portion of its business and employees into a new corporate shell.● Performed company secretarial and subsidiary management services for numerous group companies, including the creation of statutory registers, preparation and submission of government filings, management of board meetings, incorporation and dissolution of legal entities and subsidiary capitalizations.● Reorganized the group’s intellectual property portfolio centralizing all IP within one group entity. Registered trademarks in multiple jurisdictions. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Extended secondment within the FXCM group (NASDAQ: GLBR), a leading foreign exchange brokerage house, to its largest operating subsidiary under instruction to manage all legal work associated with the group's European legal division and to build and lead the group's European legal team. Nominated and approved to act as Company Secretary for more than six UK private limited companies. Admitted to practice law in England and Wales (c. September 2012).● Lead attorney covering all European… Show more Extended secondment within the FXCM group (NASDAQ: GLBR), a leading foreign exchange brokerage house, to its largest operating subsidiary under instruction to manage all legal work associated with the group's European legal division and to build and lead the group's European legal team. Nominated and approved to act as Company Secretary for more than six UK private limited companies. Admitted to practice law in England and Wales (c. September 2012).● Lead attorney covering all European corporate, commercial, intellectual property and financial services regulatory matters and special projects.● Entrusted to serve as an integral member of the Executive Committee and Risk Committee for two European operating subsidiaries. Provided executive level legal counsel on pertinent issues facing the group's European operations and managed all legal risk within defined appetites.● Established a corporate governance function for more than six UK private limited companies and pioneered the group-wide adoption and implementation of ICSA's Blueprint OneWorld global subsidiary management software system.● Hired, trained and managed a team of lawyers and paralegals to provide timely and dedicated legal support, growing the international legal function to maintain par with ongoing expansion efforts. Show less

New York, Usa And London, Uk

Corporate attorney for the FXCM group (NASDAQ: GLBR), a leading foreign exchange brokerage house, focusing predominantly on the acquisition and subsequent integration of the UK’s largest foreign exchange broker. Seconded to the group's UK subsidiary (c. August 2010) to manage all legal integration objectives and to support the continued growth of the group’s international business. Gained familiarity with English law and financial regulations while studying for and successfully completing the… Show more Corporate attorney for the FXCM group (NASDAQ: GLBR), a leading foreign exchange brokerage house, focusing predominantly on the acquisition and subsequent integration of the UK’s largest foreign exchange broker. Seconded to the group's UK subsidiary (c. August 2010) to manage all legal integration objectives and to support the continued growth of the group’s international business. Gained familiarity with English law and financial regulations while studying for and successfully completing the Qualifying Lawyers Transfer Scheme.● Assisted with the preparation of a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of an FSA regulated UK private limited company and its associated group utilizing a drag along of minor shareholders pursuant to the target firm’s Articles of Association.● Prepared and filed regulatory applications requesting regulatory approval for the acquisition of a target firm and approval for the variation of the target firm’s permissions to do business.● Drafted, reviewed and negotiated numerous commercial contracts including non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, introducing broker agreements and white label agreements.● Researched, planned and managed a resource shift touching more than forty employees, drafting, negotiating and executing numerous settlement agreements under English law following a voluntary and involuntary redundancy program. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Bespoke internship with the group's international legal team while awaiting admission to the New York Bar. Successful completion of the internship and admission to the New York Bar led to a permanent full-time position as an attorney with the legal department.● Gained familiarity with contract drafting and review.● Assisted with a major due diligence review in preparation for a proposed acquisition of a regulated UK privately held company.● Further developed my legal… Show more Bespoke internship with the group's international legal team while awaiting admission to the New York Bar. Successful completion of the internship and admission to the New York Bar led to a permanent full-time position as an attorney with the legal department.● Gained familiarity with contract drafting and review.● Assisted with a major due diligence review in preparation for a proposed acquisition of a regulated UK privately held company.● Further developed my legal research and writing skill set within a business setting researching and drafting memorandums for senior management on timely issues facing the group's international subsidiaries.● Participated in key business development and strategy meetings centering around global expansion efforts. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Activities and Societies: Women and the Law Clinical Program, Lambda Law

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Liberal Arts, Political Science, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Student Government, Golden Key Honor Society

Associate Of Arts (Aa), General Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Completed degree while in high school via dual-enrollment program; formerly.