Senior Vice President And General Counsel
Current■ Counsels senior management with respect to the legal implications of the Company's major decisions, strategies and transactions.■ Serves as a key adviser to senior management on issues of corporate governance, risk management, policy implementation, internal and external communications relating to sensitive matters, strategic planning and execution, and special projects.■ Provides day-to-day advice and counsel to senior administrative staff with respect to matters of company policy, risk management and professional responsibility matters.■ Assists senior management with the achievement of strategic goals and objectives of the Firm.■ Advises senior management on matters of Company governance and policy.■ Negotiates or reviews and approves contracts and agreements between the Company and its employees or any third parties.■ Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to licensing, insurance, and lending practices.■ Coordinates and supervises all outside legal counsel engaged to represent the Company with respect to asserted claims or legal proceedings.■ Serves as an advisor to senior management regarding strategic planning, practice management, knowledge management and ancillary businesses.■ Assumes responsibility for special projects assigned from time to time by the President.
