Esteemed general counsel and chief compliance officer committed to providing the highest level of ethical leadership while championing diversity, not only of race, gender and background but also of opportunity and thought. Leverages more than 30 years of Wall Street experience representing clients in primary and secondary capital markets transactions, as well as deep expertise in securitization, structured finance and derivatives, to help organizations increase top-line revenue and bottom-line growth. Frequently sought after by colleagues and clients as a voice of reason, one willing to tackle difficult challenges head-on using an unwavering moral and ethical compass, and an advocate for the betterment of communities and business. Proudly pursues his passion for augmenting capital formation in underserved and underrepresented communities while building infrastructure to support the poor and disenfranchised in his personal outreach/endeavors.