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Coral Springs, Florida, Us

Direct legal and compliance efforts for startup e-commerce company. Act as trusted business advisor to startup team and provided legal advice. Partnered with founding team to develop strategic and tactical business plans and source/sell direct-to-consumer (D2C) nutritional supplements.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: Created and filed corporate formation documents, governance structure, shareholder agreements, trademarks, NDAs, license applications, vendor agreements, and customer agreements.COMPLIANCE: Ensured compliance with state and FDA cMGP rules governing production and marketing of nutritional supplements.BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: Manage marketing, accounting, legal and compliance, and other G&A responsibilities.CAPITAL FUNDRAISING: Developed seed money terms and conditions and manage(d) formal communications with investors.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Corporate Secretary and Head of Human Resources. Led 15 direct/indirect legal and compliance reports and 15 direct/indirect human resources reports for vitamin and supplements manufacturing and marketing company. Reported to CEO.BUSINESS STRATEGY & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: Articulated legal and HR issues to board and executive team, provided legal advice and performed legal research and partnered to develop/align on oversight and funding needs. Member of Executive Committee active in marketing, communication and operational strategies.CORPORATE SECRETARY: Managed corporate governance, maintained corporate records and filed required SEC periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy filings, and beneficial ownership reports. Implemented corporate formalities.COMPLIANCE, HR & LITIGATION LEADERSHIP: Designed personnel strategies for growth and plant closure. Oversaw cGMP compliance and acted as principal corporate representative during interactions with FDA and FTC. Selected/directed outside counsel. Managed civil litigation and commercial litigation. Engaged in dispute resolution and arbitration.

Miramar, Fl, Us

Led 8 reports to manage HR and Legal areas for international auto parts manufacturer. Managed intellectual property portfolio. Trusted legal and business advisor to CEO/President, COO, SVPs, and senior managers. Reviewed/updated company policies, moved immigration work to new outside counsel saving $500K annually, and revamped benefits reducing Per Employee Per Month (PEPM) 10%. Responsible for international law matters.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Managed 7-member legal and compliance team and outside counsel to support intellectual property, civil and commercial litigation, FDA regulations, and SEC reporting for public company that grew headcount 75% and revenues 3.4X in 5 years. Counseled board, company executives, and business unit leaders. Assessed workload and moved IP support from large law firm to smaller specialty firm saving $200K+ annually.INVESTOR RELATIONS: Oversaw legal preparation for and was key member of team to represent company to investors. Led creation of SEC and Blue Sky compliant offering memorandums. Reviewed all investor relations materials, scripts, and presentations.CORPORATE SECRETARY: Maintained corporate record books, oversaw corporate governance, interacted with transfer agent, and oversaw company Stock Option Plan. Prepared/filed periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy filings, and beneficial ownership reports.COMPLIANCE OFFICER: Point Person to NASDAQ and SEC. Oversaw product compliance for DSHEA, GMPs, and California Proposition 65 and regulatory issues with FDA, FTC, EEOC, FAA, and other regulators.LITIGATION MANAGEMENT: Directed/partnered with outside counsel and managed outside resources. Led company litigation, including commercial and civil litigation, patent litigation, stockholder derivative litigation, and securities class action litigation.

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Led Legal dept. with 5 attorneys and 5 paralegals for 250-employee insurance and lending company. Managed legal compliance, licensure, and regulatory function. Oversaw entire transactional process, including document creation, due diligence, negotiation.

New York, New York, Us

Point of contact to private companies and investors in all stages of mergers and acquisitions. Advised clients on business terms and drafted definitive transaction documents. Negotiated/drafted Private Offering Memoranda. Represented 10+ deals.

San Francisco, California, Us

Negotiated mergers, acquisitions, and private equity financings. Supported successful initial and secondary public offerings and private placements. Prepared registration statements for filing with SEC. Represented 5+ deals.

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