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United States

Chief legal officer, chief privacy officer, and corporate secretary reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of one of the largest point-of-sale (POS) device manufacturers in the world. This is a hands-on position conducting contract reviews (distribution, vendor, consulting, construction, insurance, intellectual property licensing), human resources guidance, risk management, data privacy management, insurance compliance and negotiation, and litigation management. Oversee legal issues for subsidiaries including UpTrillion and Zolon Technology.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary reporting to the Chairman of the Board for one of the largest electrical contractors on the West Coast, overseeing a portfolio of over $400 million in contracts. Skillfully manage and direct diverse legal functions, including contract reviews, labor and employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder issues, ethics and compliance (ITAR, CCPA, OFAC), internal investigations, intellectual property (copyrights and trademarks), information technology, risk management, insurance, and litigation. Proficiently handle outside counsel relationships. Additionally, serve as General Counsel for subsidiary companies, including Electek, responsible for accounting, IT, and billing operations; Roxford One, the investment arm; S-9 Logistics, the subsidiary supply company; and SASCO Asia, Limited, an international entity.

United States

Attorney in private practice offering comprehensive counsel and representation to clients on diverse legal matters, including commercial and government contracts, human resources issues, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, and general business concerns. Served as lead counsel for a confidential client, overseeing a high-value acquisition project of a professional services/construction company based in the Midwest United States, valued at $50 million plus.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Chief legal officer entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and managing all legal aspects of an international transportation professional services corporation. This hands-on role included contract reviews, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder issues, ethics and compliance (ITAR, FCPA, OFAC), internal investigations, intellectual property (copyrights and trademarks), information technology issues, risk management, insurance and litigation, and managed outside counsel. Managed and analyzed all insurance coverage including professional liability, general liability, D&O, EPLI, cyber, and property.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Chief Legal Officer with a strong track record of success in overseeing legal operations for a private-equity-owned construction/professional services company. Adept at drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including letters of credit, real estate agreements, design-build contracts, and major agreements involving teaming, joint ventures, non-disclosure, master service, and confidentiality. Demonstrated expertise in conducting due diligence for corporate financing, managing insurance portfolios, evaluating financial data, and mitigating risks.

Chief Legal Officer and Professional Engineer with a comprehensive background in managing complex legal matters and engineering operations. Skilled in handling diverse areas such as licensing and structuring, insurance, employment issues, personnel policies, severance agreements, real estate and commercial property leases, copyright protection, litigation, construction liens, taxes, and Internet and regulatory compliance. Conducted forensic investigations and served as an expert witness on engineering and legal issues, leveraging specialized knowledge to support litigation and drive favorable outcomes. Served as a consultant on product and insurance issues, providing valuable insights and strategic guidance to mitigate risks and optimize business operations. Successfully litigated legal matters in international settings, specifically in India, showcasing strong advocacy skills and cross-cultural competence.

Manager with a track record of effectively managing matters with exposures of $500,000 or more for the Specialty Division (SRS). Skilled in analyzing coverage and providing comprehensive coverage opinions on commercial general liability policies nationwide. Proficient in supervising a large caseload, concurrently managing over 150 cases. Experienced in selecting and overseeing outside counsel, recommending legal strategies, conducting negotiations, preparing coverage opinions, and closely monitoring budgets and reserves. Drafted The Hartford’s first Cyber Policy in anticipation of Y2K.

Experienced Trial Lawyer with a proven track record of success in handling a wide range of legal matters, including commercial disputes, product liability cases, contractual disputes, construction litigation, insurance bad faith claims, and insurance defense cases on a national scale. Skilled in serving as first chair trial counsel in high-stakes trials across multiple jurisdictions, including California, Texas, Louisiana, and Connecticut. Additionally, adept at handling international matters in Italy, India, and Canada. Demonstrated expertise as first chair trial counsel in insurance bad faith defense cases, commercial and insurance defense cases in Connecticut, workers' compensation trial in Connecticut, surety and commercial matters in Louisiana federal courts, complex commercial contract cases (FAR, USACE, and equitable adjustment) in Seattle and Spokane, and a surety/commercial case in San Francisco.

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Employed Summers during college (1985, 1986) and again starting in 1988 after graduating with an engineering degree.

Ba, Physics

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

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