Michael G. Park, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Buffalo , New York, Us

Aventura, Florida, Us

As Independent Counsel, I practiced law privately, representing select clients focused on commercial business transactions, real property transactions, intellectual property, international gaming, trusts and estates. I also consulted on cannabis law.ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Completed real estate and business transactions comprising purchase/sale/leasing of residential and commercial real estate (including negotiation and drafting), creating condominiums, obtaining approvals for developments, and negotiating and drafting construction agreements.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Cardplatforms designs/executes various co-branded prepaid global debit card programs through state-of-the-art issuing platforms, mobile technology management services and media partnerships. The company vision is to create a virtual banking relationship for millions of people around the world, improve their money management habits, and revolutionize their payment and purchasing powers.As the Chief Legal Officer, I retain and supervise outside legal counsel for IP, trademark, licensing, regulatory, and litigation matters and negotiate and supervise due diligence and execution for third-party investments in company. I oversee and advise executive management on all legal, corporate, and compliance issues and manage all human resources functions for this start-up. I was appointed by the CEO of Payventures to fulfill this role due to my previous success with that startup. I also oversee the operations of the financial department, including audit preparation and tax filings, and draft, review, and finalizing client and vendor contracts. ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Played crucial role in company’s 970% growth from 2015 to 2017, placing it first on the South Florida Business Journal’s Fast 50 list for companies with under $25M in revenue.☑ Developed startup’s Compliance Programs from scratch and steered compliance strategy and performance to ensure federal and state regulatory requirements are met. ☑ Enabled company to generate $2M+ in annual revenue by securing rights for a new product/service offering and presenting a persuasive legal memorandum to issuing bank addressing associated laws and regulations. ☑ Saved company $300K+ in legal fees by managing outside litigation counsel on numerous matters, devising litigation strategies, and drafting some litigation documents inhouse.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Payventures guides clients in the design and implementation of comprehensive acquiring solutions, including; domestic and international processing, payment gateway software and services, fraud detection and prevention, global currency conversion and alternative payment method strategies. Payventures specializing in acquisition, payment processing, and foreign exchange solutions for global merchants, processing $3.5B in 39 countries. I was recruited to play key role in creating highly successful startup, assuming responsibility for all legal, corporate, and compliance issues, as well as banking, and managing all human resources functions. ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Saved company $150K in outside advisor fees by handling the due diligence and drafting for a potential merger with Cardplatforms and an IPO that was not executed. ☑ Avoided $250K in legal expenses and possible $10M+ verdict by negotiating settlement to investor claim.☑ Cut costs $55K per year by streamlining processes and reducing staff.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Payteller kiosks provide secure and effective financial services solutions by reducing transaction time and cost while maximizing revenue, profit and loyalty. Payteller kiosks are built on a flexible architecture that allows rapid development and deployment of unique solutions, such as industry specific compliance requirements. As General Counsel, I played a key role in creating a related startup for Cardplatform’s owner, assuming responsibility for all legal, corporate, operations, compliance, and banking issues and managing all human resources functions. Supervised four employees.ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Played key role in reducing operational downtime 40% by upselling the use of hardware components that were 15% more expensive. ☑ $100K per year in licensing and compliance costs by negotiating an exception to state Money Services Business licensing requirements with multiple states.☑ Identified and mitigated significant corporate and director risk under federal statutes by changing the corporate structure.

Us

I was recruited by a developer of casino games as General Counsel for Slot Machine Software company, overseeing all legal matters including: human resources, intellectual property, licensing and compliance, contracts, litigation, and corporate governance. Supervised staff of 7 as well as all outside law firms.ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Negotiated and drafted licensing agreements for products and/or IP with largest American slot machine companies, including IGT, Williams, Bally’s, and Aristocrat.☑ Cut processing time 30% and costs 18% by developing compliance/due diligence package for Native American casinos that was adopted by multiple tribes as their preferred format.

New York, New York, Us

ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS: ☑ Represented national and local real estate, banking and business clients, including JP Morgan, Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers and The Adler Group. ☑ Supervised 2 associates and 2 paralegals. ☑ Captained the firm's co-ed softball team to 2 consecutive league championships.

ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Represented national and local real estate, finance and business clients. ☑ Acted as a lead attorney for the acquisition and development of the JW Marriott in Miami. ☑ Led legal strategies for the refinancing of a major downtown Miami office building with environmental issues. ☑ Appointed lead legal counsel for actor David Caruso's purchase of a Miami Beach residence. ☑ Supervised 1 associate and 1 paralegal.

New York, New York, Us

☑ Represented national and local real estate, finance and business clients. ☑ Appointed as the lead real estate attorney for the sale of the Kennedy Estate on Palm Beach. ☑ Resolved numerous difficult title and environmental issues. ☑ Led the firm's Pro Bono efforts by supervising the development and sale of low income housing for a non-profit organization in South Bay, Florida. ☑ Supervised 2 paralegals.

J.D., Law

Bba, Management, Marketing