Laura Peterson Email and Phone Number

Drafts and advises agreements related to complex transactions including debt restructuring, private placements, stock and asset purchase transactions, and financing transactions; assists with all aspects of due diligence and preparation of ancillary transaction documents such as disclosure schedules, employment agreements, licensing agreements, guarantees and corporate governance documents related to such transactions; drafts and advises on a variety of legal agreements, including corporate formation documents, commercial contracts, master service agreements, nondisclosure agreements, operating agreements, warrants, buy/sell agreements, compensation plans, and other corporate governance documents; prepares and reviews various federal and state filings, including annual reports, quarterly current reports, and proxy information statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York Stock Exchange, and NASDAQ; provides legal research and support to energy, real estate, hospitality, tax, and estate planning practice groups; provides litigation research and support

Provides in-house legal support for publicly traded company in matters related to SEC compliance, filing and reporting of Forms 3, 4, 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K; licensure and accreditation readiness; and directing activities related to the annual meeting of shareholders, including preparation of proxy and meeting materials;Acting Corporate Secretary responsible for corporate governance and Board matters, including coordination of Board and Committee meetings, preparation of meeting materials, drafting minutes, maintaining key corporate documents and records;Drafts, negotiates and manages contracts including employment contracts, stock option agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and other contracts as assigned;Provides legal assistance regarding complex business transactions including the sale of major assets, the procurement of credit facilities, secured debt offerings, and bankruptcy proceedings;Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including payroll administration, employee on-boarding and off-boarding, and the maintenance and administration of numerous insurance policies

Prepared all necessary documents and managed the execution of numbers out-of-state subpoenas and writs; conducted research and analysis on adverse expert witnesses for bias and impeachment information; performed witness interviews in preparation for capital murder trial

Created and organized employee files for the entire company in accordance with state and federal law; reviewed contracts, employment agreements, stock option agreements, financial reports and board minutes; worked with CEO and CFO to review and organize files to ensure corporate and SEC compliance

Created streamlined processes to effectively manage high volume casework; provided in-depth research memorandums regarding legal issues arising in the course of litigation; communicated effectively with clients, insurance companies, third-party insurance carries regarding pending claims; negotiated case settlement with adverse parties to the satisfaction of clients

Researched and presented findings on racial disproportionality in Seattle's juvenile court system; wrote persuasive and informative mailings regarding the impact of upcoming legislation to community leaders

Acted as defense counsel for clients in Seattle's Municipal Mental Health Court; conducted in and out of custody interviews with clients

Provided a wide variety of legal services to participants in addiction recovery program; conducted intake with homeless and low-income clients during weekly walk-in clinics

- Manage case work paper flow for litigation attorneys and paralegals - Create and organize comprehensive trial binders and other large projects- Complete day-to-day office tasks including set-up for client meetings, sending and receiving mail, and closing dutieswww.carneylaw.com

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