Partner, Business Practices Group
New York, NY (Aug 2003 – Jan 2006) ; Hong Kong (Jun 2000 – Jun 2003); Sydney, Australia (Oct 1997 - May 2000); & Washington, D.C. (Aug 1989 – Sep 1997)Represented issuers, underwriters & private equity funds in over 100 public offerings & private placements in U.S. & international capital markets. Counseled clients on SEC compliance & reporting requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act policies & procedures. Advised on public & private M&A. Management Responsibilities, Client Development Experience & Leadership ActivitiesPartner-in-Charge, Hong KongSupervised 33 lawyers & 37 staff, with line management responsibility for financial results, recruiting, marketing, personnel & administrative matters. More than tripled size of office through addition of Disputes Resolution & Energy practices, expansion of HK Corporate Finance practice & launch of U.S. Capital Markets practice. Interacted regularly with Managing Partner & other senior lawyers in formulating business objectives for Asia-Pacific region, including participation in quarterly meetings of Partners-in-Charge of Asia-Pacific offices regarding key recruiting, personnel & budgetary issues. Directed office’s public relations activities, including serving as spokesperson to media, coordinating with public relations firm on principal business objectives & approving advertising & major marketing activities. Partner-in-Charge, SydneyOpened Australian office with focus on U.S. legal services for cross-border securities offerings. From a base of zero clients, established significant & profitable relationships with numerous investment banks & major corporations. Co-Head of International Securities PracticeCoordinated cross-border securities practice in Asia-Pacific, including targeting major business development prospects, identifying market trends, recruiting senior lawyers & implementing training programs. Developed electronic library of deal precedents, model forms & client development materials.
