Michael Roberts Email & Phone Number

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Chicago

Middle Market advisory and consulting firm with the ability to provide legal services to law firms and corporations in multiple fields of law including M&A, antitrust, and commercial litigation. Partnered with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Eimerstahl LLP, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and others in representing Fortune 500 companies involved in antitrust, MDL commercial litigation and M&A matters.• Supported defense teams in proceedings involving Superfund Site Toxic Tort Class Action and asbestos claims.• Reviewed and catalogued insurance policy provisions for prescription management company.• Supported insurance client in reviewing fraudulent claims involving No-Fault Automobile Insurance.• Developed and successfully executed business process improvement initiatives related to turnaround time during discovery and pretrial phases.• Supported senior associates and partners on MDLs involving antitrust litigation, assisted in discovery and pre-trial tasks (e.g. drafted and answered interrogatories, discovery subpoenas and requests for production, coordinated document review, constructed privilege logs).• Conducted antitrust and market research regarding price-fixing allegations within the domestic dairy industry.• Reviewed vendor agreements and pricing terms for senior partner relating to antitrust matters.

Plante Moran

WIL Research Laboratories was a middle market global Contract Research Organization (CRO) with over 1300 employees globally which provided discovery support services, product safety toxicological research, metabolism, bioanalytical chemistry, analytical chemistry and formulation services.Provided support to Associate General Counsel and executive management in sale of WIL Research to Charles River Laboratories ($585M), due diligence, litigation and other corporate initiatives. Managed day-to-day activities, trained and supported paralegals and contract specialists on contract drafting and best-practices. Red-lined complex global commercial contracts (300 per year), including MSAs, CDAs, Study Agreements, Vendor, Use and Licensing agreements, Collaboration, Subcontractor and Consulting agreements, among other. Maintained Legal DMS, corporate organizational documents, designed and drafted corporate compliance policies. Sponsors included Fortune 500 pharmaceutical, life sciences and biotech companies.• Maintained litigation files and documents for Professional Liability Insurance claims.• Supported Merger and Acquisition initiative worth $585M.• Analyzed and advised on merger agreement, schedules and closing documents.• Reviewed and composed company Code of Conduct and related polices to match industry standards.• Provided logistical support to Contract Team resulting in reduction in turn-around-time and revenue growth. • Negotiated global customer contracts with annual revenue over $6M.• Negotiated global purchasing agreement valued at $4.5M.• Performed legal research related to Dutch, French and Delaware corporate law.

A world-class manufacturer of more than 1,400 health products including dietary supplements, natural and organic foods, personal care, and sports nutrition with global distribution and an export arm.Drafted and reviewed Authorized International Distributor Agreements, Non Disclosure Agreements and Letters of Authorization. Provided structuring advice and other legal counsel in the area of International Business Trade. Participated in contract negotiations such as Sponsorship and Endorsement Agreements. Provided counsel and advice and conducted research relating to FDA regulations, EAR, CCL and export issues to Embargoed countries of food supplements.

Greater Chicago Area

Arbitrator in binding arbitration. Arbitrated pre-dispute, binding arbitration cases involving consumer products and services. Also rendered binding alternative dispute resolution decisions between consumers and car dealers in cases involving Illinois Lemon Law.

Chicago

Handled general immigration matters, researched federal law, prepared immigration and visa forms and drafted legal opinion letters. Interviewed, consulted and advised culturally diverse clients regarding immigration options. Managed full life-cycle of client files and financial accounts. Generated new business both face-to-face and over the phone. Replied to customer inquiries in a timely, professional and accurate manner. Developed and maintained a database of all contacts and clients. • Developed business acumen with a keen eye for inaccurate and fraudulent claims.• Provided patience, listening skills and effectively communicating with clients, both written and verbal.• Multi-tasked with goal of meeting deadlines.

Greater Chicago Area

County Seat was an American clothing retailer with more than 740 stores; the chain closed in 1999. Effectively managed a Chicago area retail store, including opening and closing procedures, banking, merchandising, sales and recruiting. Effectively motivated employees to performance excellence and fostered a team environment focused on group success. Met and exceeded quarterly and yearly company sales goals. Enforced sound merchandising and loss control strategies. Executed corporate programs, promotions and policies. Handled all merchandising, inventory control, ordering, cash control, and maintenance including payroll. Drove optimal customer satisfaction, associate productivity and P&L results.Hired, scheduled, trained and coached a team of 18 employees to maximize performance in customer service, revenue generation, sales goals and daily tasks. Helped new hires fill out paperwork, including tax forms, benefit forms and on-boarding documentation. Interviewed prospective candidates to assess qualifications and capabilities. Drafted announcements for open job positions.

Jd, International Business Trade Law

Activities and Societies: Memberships: International Law Society, Corporate Law Society.Research Assistant for Professor Mark E. Wojcik •.

B.A, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Bachelors of Art in Criminal Justice, Deans List

Certificate, Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing