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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

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New York, New York, Us

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New York, New York, Us

-Responsible for the legal due diligence, structuring, drafting, negotiation, and closing of transactions for blockchain assets as well as regulatory compliance. -Monitor and analyze emerging legal and regulatory changes in blockchain technology and token regulations, advising leadership proactively. -Provide actionable advice to cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and operations related to privacy, global securities regulations, Federal Trade Commission and DMCA guidance for all crypto, blockchain and immersive media projects. Draft and promulgate terms of service and privacy policy for all products.-Completed a corporate recapitalization and share issuance for purposes of an acquisition. -Ensured compliance with state and federal laws including data security and privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA for all projects. -Oversee company-wide risk management, intellectual property portfolio, legal employment matters, and litigation. Budgeted for and managed numerous outside counsel. -Prepare board agendas, resolutions and consents and manage the equity compensation plan.

New York, New York, Us

-Served as first lawyer and hired and led a high-functioning legal team consisting of two lawyers, two compliance professionals, and numerous support staff at a proptech startup. -Reported to the CEO and served on the Executive Committee and the Strategic Committee. Fostered growth from 25 employees operating 100 units in two states to 300 employees operating 3,000 units in ten states. -Prepared the legal strategy and negotiated the termination of real property leases and/or conversion of leases to management agreements, saving the approximately $5M in annual lease obligations and allowing for a successful acquisition of the company. Defined strategy, organized legal diligence, and drafted documents for the acquisition.-Prior to acquisition, prepared for an IPO or acquisition and completed the negotiation, diligence, and closing of a $40M Series C, $50M Series D, $25M bridge financing, and $15M venture debt facility.Completed $10M in asset purchases and assignment of customer agreements from competing entities.-Managed numerous matters in pre-litigation as well as a nationwide portfolio of litigation involving company leases. -Drafted, negotiated, and executed over 190 bespoke agreements with institutional real estate developers for the finance and operation of 7,500+ units nationwide in 95 unique assets, as well as a pipeline of another 17,000 units globally by 2026. -Responsible for negotiation, enforcement, and compliance with contracts and financing documents. -Managed over a dozen outside counsel in numerous practice areas and jurisdictions, including budgeting and compliance with outside counsel guidelines.

New York, New York, Us

Fractional General Counsel services for high-growth startups and small to medium-sized businesses. My services encompass formation, cap table management, contract drafting and review, strategic legal advice, compliance, option pools (ESOPs and RSUs), financing (debt and equity), employment matters, joint ventures, intellectual property, and technology licensing agreements. Commercial litigation for companies of all sizes. Selected as a "Super Lawyer" by Thompson Reuters.

New York, Ny, Us

-Collaborated with clients, investigators, industry experts, document review teams and co-counsel to develop causes of action and preliminary litigation strategy for law suits on behalf of large public pension funds. Supervised a staff of approximately ten non-legal professionals during investigatory phases of litigation and during complaint drafting. -Wrote legal memorandum and briefs related to complex areas of Federal securities law and regulations.-Presented and argued discovery disputes before United States Magistrate Judges. -Coordinated document production and witness preparation for domestic and foreign clients in complex class actions including negotiating electronic document production protocols and agreements regarding the confidentiality of produced materials.-Obtained in-depth knowledge of risk management practices at public companies. Researched proposals to alter risk management practices and regulations in response to market volatility.

Long Island, New York, Us

-Researched and drafted bench memoranda and opinions relating to civil and criminal matters. -Advised Judge Irizarry in preparation for case conferences, oral arguments, sentencing hearings and other court proceedings.-Presented opinions and analysis on a range of legal issues in meetings with Judge Irizarry, co-clerks, and other court staff. -Met and communicated with counsel on scheduling and procedural matters.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

-Managed trial strategy for jury trial in State Supreme Court that resulted in a jury verdict worth approximately $2.5 million. Obtained key documents from recalcitrant third-parties and conducted witness examinations before the jury. -Representation of indigent plaintiff, pro bono, in Section 1983 action against New York State related to prison altercation. Maintained relationships with current and potential clients including attending client meetings and pitching representations to prospective clients. -Commercial litigation associate with an expertise in commercial real estate disputes, common law fraud actions and New York State Eminent Domain Law including drafting complaints, discovery documents, legal memorandum.

New York, Ny, Us

-Communicated Mayor's transportation priorities to stakeholders including members of boards of various City, State and Federal agencies and authorities, members of the business community and organizations involved in transportation advocacy. -Wrote policy memoranda to Mayor's senior staff regarding the activities of State and Federal transportation agencies and authorities.-Helped to develop Mayor's traffic mitigation plan. -Responsible for constituent outreach on transportation related issues.

Jd, Law

Ba, Political Science, Public Policy