I am an executive-level corporate counsel and senior business leader with 20+ years of expertise leading publicly traded companies through a range of legal and business issues. Deeply passionate about building and managing teams, I thrive on navigating through the challenge of leading complex projects with the greatest materiality to the company, deploying resources, and mentoring other lawyers. I embrace a mindset of personal excellence in all I undertake with a focus on helping the business infrastructure meet its goals and objectives. Known for sound business judgment and strategic, analytical thinking, I have earned a reputation for implementing immediate, tangible results. My experience spans serving as a corporate generalist, partnering with boards and the C-suite, managing a legal department across various functional areas, negotiating complex transactions (significant acquisitions and divestitures), overseeing public company governance, ensuring SEC compliance, effectively managing risk, and directing litigation and employment law issues. I have additionally served as a Chief Compliance Officer and Chief of Litigation and Employment, managing material litigation for and against the company.I currently serve as the Vice President of Legal at International Flavors and Fragrances, a publicly traded (NYSE: IFF) company specializing in food, beverage, health, and biosciences. In my role, I serve on the executive team, report to the Board of Directors, and manage corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and M&A. To learn more about IFF, please visit: www.iff.com.➤ Bar Admissions: New York (In-House Counsel), Kentucky, Ohio (inactive)➤ Areas of Expertise: Corporate Governance, Corporate Securities, Regulatory Compliance, BusinessLeadership, Complex Financial Transactions, Contract Negotiations, Risk Management, HR &Employment, Litigation, Operations Leadership, Global Compliance Programs, Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures➤ Executive Leadership Training: IFF Executive Development Program, INSEAD Business School; Deloitte Chief Legal Officer Academy; Ashland Executive Development Program, IU Kelly School of Business