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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Represent clients in complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, real estate, and commercial transactions. Advising clients on resolution of regulatory matters at the federal, state, and local level, with particular emphasis on environmental and infrastructure matters. Significant matters include representing:— The developer of a biofuel processing facility in connection with engineering, procurement and construction agreements.— A healthcare staffing company in the sale of its medical coding business unit.

Annapolis, Maryland

General counsel to the Governor and the Executive Office of the Governor. Provided advice on all matters involving the exercise of gubernatorial power, including (i) the appointment of judges to trial and appellate courts; (ii) pardons, paroles, and commutations; and (iii) use of police and military resources in response to civil unrest situations. Acted as the Governor’s liaison with the Attorney General and United States Attorney.— Led the State’s legal strategy for the COVID-19 pandemic, which was upheld in Antietam Battlefield KOA et al. v. Hogan et al., 501 F.Supp.3d 339 (D. Md. 2020). — Oversaw and provided strategic advice about major litigation and disputes, including the $250 million settlement of a dispute with the State’s P3 concessionaire regarding the Purple Line light rail project, and the resolution of disputes with the City of Baltimore regarding its wastewater treatment plants.

Guided MDE’s strategy for sensitive matters, including energy infrastructure and other critical economic development projects. Engaged with environmental NGOs, elected officials, and other stakeholders on policy issues. Advised the Secretary on personnel, budget, and risk management matters. Acted as MDE’s principal liaison with the Attorney General’s office. — Led the State’s strategy for relicensing the Conowingo Dam hydroelectric facility, including a landmark $200 million settlement agreement with the dam’s owner that preserves Maryland’s largest source of renewable energy and provides funding for major water quality investments in the Chesapeake Bay. — Authored and successfully advocated for legislation regarding dam-related emergencies (Maryland General Assembly 2020 Session, HB 177). — Drove the completion of Maryland’s nutrient trading regulations, which establish a free market for the exchange of pollution reduction credits.

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Responsible for all legal and risk management affairs, including structuring and negotiation of transactions, government affairs, regulatory compliance, litigation and dispute resolution, and site security. Played a key role in creating Tradepoint Atlantic, LLC as a new enterprise after its founding in September 2014. — Authored and successfully advocated for legislation to streamline the review of sediment and erosion control plans for large redevelopment sites (Maryland General Assembly 2017 Session, HB 557/SB 440).— Authored and successfully advocated for legislation creating a new sales tax exemption for construction materials, yielding more than $60 million in tax benefits to Tradepoint Atlantic (Maryland General Assembly 2016 Session, HB 1533/SB 1062).— Successfully advocated for a change in the Baltimore County Zoning Code to permit development of retail and commercial buildings on the company’s property (Baltimore County Council Bill 86-15).— Negotiated a Project Labor Agreement with local building trade unions to ensure labor harmony for the project.— Developed the facility security plan for the company’s marine terminal, oversaw compliance with Coast Guard regulations, and acted as a Facility Security Officer.— Negotiated a joint venture agreement with a third-party terminal operator for the company’s marine facilities.— Developed a new tariff and a new hazardous materials safety plan for the company’s short line railroad.— Negotiated a new contract with the City of Baltimore for discharge of excess treated effluent from the City’s municipal wastewater treatment facility.— Oversaw the company’s relationships with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment.— Served as the company’s lead for all labor relations matters.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Responsible for co-management of the investment fund, including development of portfolio strategy, evaluation of new investments, execution of transactions, and oversight of portfolio companies.Played in a lead role in Redwood’s investment in Tradepoint Atlantic, including the negotiation of an Administrative Consent Order with the Maryland Department of the Environment and a Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which together establish a framework for the environmental remediation and redevelopment of the former Bethlehem Steel site in Sparrows Point, Maryland.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Major transactions included:— The sale of Wexford Equities, a Redwood portfolio company, to BioMed Realty, a transaction valued at $670 million.— Redwood’s investments in three luxury multi-family real estate projects: 3601 Market Street in Philadelphia, Centric LoHi in Denver, and 4000 Hillsboro in Nashville.— The acquisition of The Devonshire at PGA, a financially troubled retirement community, by Redwood’s portfolio company, Erickson Living, through the purchase of senior debt of the community and a partnership with its mezzanine lender to put the community in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Practiced corporate and securities law, with a focus on the design, negotiation and execution of complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, joint ventures, supply and distribution agreements, and technology licenses. Also advised clients on bank regulatory matters.— Represented Redwood Capital Investments in its purchase of the assets of Erickson Retirement Communities out of bankruptcy, a transaction valued at $365 million.— Represented the U.S. Department of the Treasury in connection with the Auto Supplier Support Program, a $5 billion TARP program to support General Motors and Chrysler’s parts suppliers.— Represented the U.S. Department of the Treasury in connection with the Small Business Lending Fund, a $4 billion program under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.— Represented the U.S. Department of the Treasury in connection with the TARP Capital Purchase Program for mutual depository institutions.— Represented Mercantile Bankshares Corporation in several M&A transactions, including its $6 billion sale to PNC and its acquisitions of Farmers & Mechanics Bank, James Monroe Bank and the Community Bank of Northern Virginia. — Defended Securities Finance Trust Company, a non-depository trust company engaged in securities lending, in an enforcement action by the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation.— Represented MBNA Corporation in several M&A transactions, including its acquisition of Nexstar Financial Corporation.— Represented Ferris Baker Watts in several public offerings and its sale to Royal Bank of Canada, a transaction valued at $230 million.— Represented Allegis Group, the nation’s largest provider of staffing services, in several M&A transactions.— Represented The Federalist Group in its sale to Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Responsible for management of all information technology functions, including software support, network engineering, telecommunications and helpdesk. Developed and implemented a strategic technology plan and new information security policies. Managed migrations/upgrades of several key software systems, including general ledger, payroll and clinical systems.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Managed software projects and supervised programmer teams. Analyzed end-user requirements, and developed software solutions to meet those requirements.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Analyzed end-user requirements, and developed software solutions to meet those requirements.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Developed and maintained database applications. Provided technical support to the company’s human resources and payroll departments

Jd, With Honors, Law

Activities and Societies: Maryland Law ReviewABA/BNA Award for Excellence in Intellectual Property Law

Bba, Accounting & Management Information Systems

Beta Alpha Psi (national accounting honor society) Loyola College Sailing Team

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