Seasoned executive leader with over 20 years of strategic leadership and expertise in empowering legal functions. I execute organizational objectives and key business initiatives and advise on legal and regulatory matters, both domestic and international. My vast experience includes overseeing compliance, risk management, labor and employment, and regulatory initiatives. During my career, I have driven strategic operations, advising on integral business decisions and maximizing efficiency. My focus has always been to guide the organizational mission, developing talent, advancing compliance, strategically guiding mergers and acquisitions, and exit strategiesAs an experienced General Counsel, I oversee corporate and transactional projects, interpreting regulations and applicable legal obligations, globally, in connection with the organization's portfolio. As a strategic professional, I assess risk and implement appropriate mitigations involving M&A transactions, joint ventures, and other initiatives within the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. I create a more compliant organization, resolving legal and regulatory issues. I analyze terms and conditions and strategically negotiate contractual agreements. Additionally, I ensure that corporate governance requirements are properly managed. I oversee international arbitrations, corporate restructuring, M&A transactions, and take the lead in litigations, data privacy matters, corporate compliance, trade compliance and employment matters.I am committed to community engagement. Most recently, I served as Hexion's executive sponsor for the American Heart Association annual walk in Columbus, Ohio, raising over $100,000. I also served as the Executive sponsor for Hexion's Wellness Committee.