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Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Specialized Areas of Practice: - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Vast experience in commercial mediation, helping resolve cases valued in the millions of dollars (US); lecturor on structured mediation; training for mediators, judicial officials, and corporate executives. - International Rule of Law Work: Work internationally in both ADR and juvenile justice work, focused primarily on work in East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan).- Represent entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and lenders in a variety of Corporate and Entrepreneurial Matters, including entity acquisition and venture formation, launch of new businesses, corporate loan negotiations, business strategy, equity investments and fundraising, business planning; handle areas of dispute resolution, with an emphasis on entrepreneurial ventures.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Vast experience working with developers, builders, investors, agents, landlords and tenants in all aspects of real estate, both in the residential and commercial realm. Focused on entrepreneurial endeavors, both in the legal and business realms, have resulted in serving as advisor, attorney, and general counsel to businesses of all kinds, real estate developers, builders, and professionals.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Real Estate Settlement services for all types of transactions: residential, commercial, financed, cash deals, new construction, investors, and all others needing settlement and title services.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Specialized Areas of Practice: - Represent entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and lenders in a variety of Corporate and Entrepreneurial Matters, including entity acquisition and venture formation, launch of new businesses, corporate loan negotiations, business strategy, equity investments and fundraising, business planning; handle areas of dispute resolution, with an emphasis on entrepreneurial ventures.- Represent Real Estate Developers, Builders, in all matters including: entitlements, municipality negotiations, sales and acquisitions, corporate formation, and all other legal documentation (deeds, easements, Home Owner's Association formation, Condominium Association formation). Also well-versed in real estate market analysis. - Negotiate a variety of commercial leases, both existing and new, including, but not limited to, retail and office space. - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Vast experience in commercial mediations, helping resolve cases worth millions of dollars; lectured on structured mediation; also given training for mediators, judicial officials, and corporate executives. - International Rule of Law Work: Worked internationally in both ADR and juvenile justice work, focused primarily on work in East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan).

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Directed legal aspects of new projects and ventures, including drafting, revising purchase and sale agreements; drafting and revising development agreements, operating agreements, and management agreements; creation of legal entities for acquisitions and development of various projects; lead advocate in presentations to obtain government entitlements and approvals.

Kampala, Uganda

Appointed as the First Court-Accredited Mediator in the history of Uganda. Mediated all manner of disputes in the Commercial Division of the High Court of Uganda (tax disputes, contract disputes, creditor/debtor disputes, insurance disputes, land ownership disputes, among others) valued in the millions of U.S. dollars. Assigned over 110 cases in the course of the year at the Commercial Court. Also conducted mediation training courses for business executives, judicial officials, and attorneys. Lectured on structured mediation to cultural and political leaders from Uganda and other East African nations, both for the Ugandan Judiciary and for private organizations such as the International Law Institute (ILI) and Peace and Reconciliation Ministries of Africa (PRMA).

Greater Los Angeles Area

Project Director for the retail component of Madrone - Hollywood (now called The Avenue, at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and La Brea Ave). Oversaw the retail component for the project including interfacing with the construction team from John Laing Homes/John Laing Urban, obtained third party vendor agreements, and integrally involved in lease negotiations with one of the largest retailers in the United States. Other duties at Tallen & Keshen involved assisting with the review and revision of documents, including lease agreements, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's), exclusive listing agreements, and others.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Worked with senior executives and attorneys on deal making, advocacy, and obtaining approvals. Conducted extensive market research and due diligence for multimillion dollar real estate investments and land development projects in five states. Assisted in crafting and issuing RFP's and RFQ's to both municipalities and private companies.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Dispute Resolution, Real Estate Development

Activities and Societies: Pepperdine Law Legal Aid Clinic at the Union Rescue Mission, Vice President of International Justice Mission.

Master Of Dispute Resolution, International Dispute Resolution

Activities and Societies: Honors Negotiation Team, International Justice Mission - Vice President, Student Chapter, Tour Guide, Career.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy And Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Captain, Mock Trial Team