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New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City

Create legal and compliance function for rapidly expanding organization, and oversee full gamut of legal and compliance matters, cases, attorney, and contract staff. Advise C-suite leaders and direct, create, and implement corporate governance policies and compliance programs for all business units with heavy emphasis on employment and regulatory matters. Oversee complex business litigation portfolio managed by 15 contract firms. Orchestrate legal aspect of integration efforts for numerous M&As annually, and manage real estate/leasing issues for 80 offices nationally◆Built legal and compliance function from ground up for rapidly expanding organization, shifting from 300 employees to 1,600+ employees across 80 offices. ◆Served as key member of multiple committees to align business departments and remove growth obstacles. ◆Spearheaded Professional Standards initiative and process standardization as Executive Chair of 20-person Professional Standards committee. Core Competencies: Employment Law | Corporate Governance Policy Creation | Compliance & Regulatory Program Development | Growth & Expansion Facilitation | Legal Research & Analysis | Legal Education | Legal Strategy Planning & Execution | Cross-Functional Negotiations | Real Estate Law | Employment Law | Liability Management | C-Suite Advisory Services & Buy-In

New York, Ny

Served as corporate law specialist and executive legal advisor to multiple business units. Developed compliance materials, polices, and training to protect against lawsuits and create proactive legal strategy. Ensured compliance with state and federal law.◆Managed due diligence efforts for M&A with Risk Strategies Company.◆Facilitated long-term risk reduction strategy by developing comprehensive training programs and educational seminars.◆Drove business growth by creating LLCs and corporations.

New York, Ny

Coordinated the Company’s response to a New York Attorney General investigation and New York State Department of Insurance market conduct examination over a period of two years. Drafted documents and negotiated deal points for asset and stock sales and purchases. Served as a member of the national compliance committee of the parent company. Advised on employment issues and drafted various commercial contracts. Negotiated and drafted commercial leases and subleases. Drafted reinsurance treaties and managed state regulatory relationships. Formed a new title insurance company in New York State.

New York, Ny

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Legal Studies, General