Marc Brody, Ll.M., Jd Email & Phone Number

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel with 15+ years of experience serving external and in-house legal teams for public and private companies. Strategic partner and high-impact advisor to Boards of Directors, CEOs, founders and other C-suite executives as outside counsel at top-ranked Florida law firm Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart as well as in-house Chief Counsel with European Wax Center, a facial and body waxing franchise brand with 800+ locations throughout the United States.Strong ability to combine a strategic and analytical approach to both business and legal matters. Recognized for deep expertise and hands-on approach with the ability to effectively balance risk and support the full spectrum of corporate matters, including, commercial relationships, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate financings, labor and employment, franchising, technology, real estate, tax, and corporate governance.In-depth expertise with mergers and acquisitions managing complex due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction documents, closing transactions, and supporting post-closing integrations. Played an instrumental role as in-house Chief Counsel in the planning, negotiation, and execution of European Wax Center’s successful capital raise which culminated in a corporate sale to General Atlantic.Extensive experience with franchise operations with the ability to navigate start-up and mature franchisors and franchisees alike through all aspects of their businesses, including, supporting the full franchise life cycle, from preparation and administration of franchise disclosure documents, disclosure, single unit and multi-unit sales and development, master franchising, renewals, and termination. Prior to attending law school, owned and operated a quick service restaurant franchise location. Oversaw all aspects of small business operations, including, executing business strategy, arranging lease agreements, adherence to brand standards, talent recruitment, sourcing, customer service, and performance evaluations.Earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University’s School of Law, a Juris Doctor (JD) in Law (summa cum laude) from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from Hofstra University.

Listed skills include Leadership, Executive Management, Franchise Consulting, Outside General Counsel, and 18 others.