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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for +$4 Billion NYSE listed manufacturer of windows and doors operating manufacturing facilities in 20 countries.

Scottsdale, AZ And Wayne, PA

Providing corporate advice and guidance to public and private companies on complex matters, including intellectual property and technology licensing, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Oversaw all legal issues of $2+ billion global Transportation and Industrial business segments as well as Axalta’s operations in Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, North Africa and India. Supported Axalta's Board of.
• Legal Department Operations Management – Responsible for global legal department budget of more than $15 million, while providing legal support at corporate headquarters and in the North America, LATAM, EMEA and APAC.
• Global Contracting – Coordinated and conducted cross-boarder contract negotiations in North America, LATAM, EMEA and APAC with multi-national OEMs. Experienced in international joint ventures, teaming agreements, IP.
• Corporate Governance – Supported the Board of Directors by managing board and committee meetings, calendars, minutes and agendas. Prepared and reviewed SEC filings and provided advice on compliance with securities laws.
• Global Operations – Provided legal support to global operations function, with over 40 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries. Counseled leadership on risk management, compliance with safety, health and environment.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• General Counsel for $1+ billion, 3,000-employee chemical manufacturing and coating division doing business in the United States and Canada. Managed four-person legal department and $2.5+ million budget to provide.
• Management of Legal Department - Formed North American Legal Dept. and integrated department into business operations with a focus on balancing risk management with business needs. Reduced department spending year over.
• Contracts - Oversight authority for all contracts, both inbound and outbound. Improved performance, shortened review cycles and reduced legal spending by implementing new contract review processes and policies.
• Litigation/Disputes – Developed and directed litigation strategy for commercial, product liability, intellectual property and employment disputes in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Instituted commercial.
• Employment and Labor – Advised senior management on all areas of employment law, including compensation, benefits, terminations, labor/CBA and lay-offs. Oversaw investigations into employee wrongdoing in the U.S..
• M&A - Completed sale of SaaS subsidiary, including all aspects of sale process. Managed integration of multiple acquisitions in the U.S.

• Managed Transactional Legal Group of nine attorneys and four paralegals for $4+ Billion division of multi-national information technology and solutions company. Advised executive management and corporate personnel on.
• Managed commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating outsourcing contracts, vendor agreements, equipment and real estate leases and software license agreements.
• Drafted and reviewed SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 3, 4, and 5 and annual proxy statements.
• Completed sale of IOS Capital LLC (IKON’s captive lease company) and IKON’s Canadian lease portfolio to GE Capital Corporation, including drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements, disclosure schedules, SEC.
• Lead attorney for Ricoh’s Healthcare and Federal/State, Local Government Divisions.
• Lead attorney for Treasury and completed numerous debt financings, including notes offerings, asset backed securitizations and conduit financings.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

As an Associate at Morgan Lewis I negotiated key deal points, drafted agreements, conducted due diligence and prepared SEC filings for various corporate, commercial and financing transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations, asset sales, private equity offerings and leveraged buyouts, with a focus on emerging growth clients.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Assisted attorneys in the Business & Finance department with the preparation of various corporate reorganization documents, including asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and proxy statements.

Jd, Magna Cum Laude

Member, Order of the Coif Associate Editor, Villanova Law Review Recipient, Herbert J. Obert Award for highest grade in Corporations.

Ba, English/History

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