Highly experienced leader with more than 25 years of expertise providing complex legal and business advice across diverse for profit and nonprofit industries, both domestically and internationally. Expertise includes executive leadership, business strategy, M&A, compliance, corporate governance and operations management.Frequent lecturer and writer on compliance topics, including author of 4 published books:• Author of "Drafting an Employee Handbook: What You Need to Know (Quick Prep)," Aspatore Books / Thomson-Reuters (Oct. 2011). Available at Amazon.com ($49.95)• Author of "Responding to an EEOC Charge: What You Need to Know," Aspatore Books / Thomson-Reuters (Jan. 2011). Available at Amazon.com ($30.00). • Author of "Future Performance: Your Guide to a Successful Career in Law," Aspatore Books / Thomson-Reuters (Nov. 2009). Available at Amazon.com ($40.00).• Author of "Labor and Employment Legal Series: Securing Adequate Protections in Employment Contracts - Understanding Your Client’s Objectives and Concerns" chapter, Aspatore Books / Thomson - Reuters (2008).Specialties: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law. However, I have experience in the following areas:• Licensed to practice in Illinois and Arizona• My representative client industries have included retail, healthcare, food services, technology, government, security guard services, and management/consultant services
Listed skills include Litigation, Legal Advice, Class Actions, Trade Secrets, and 15 others.
