I offer nearly 20 years of demonstrated success leading public, globally operating companies through a broad range of legal and business issues. A trusted advisor to leadership and Boards, I have routinely been involved in decision-making and strategic planning. My most recent achievement was guiding P&F Industries through its sale to a private equity firm in a cash out merger transaction in December 2023. Following that transaction, the New York office closed and thus I am now available for my next challenge. Trained in a number of legal areas early in my career at Willkie Farr & Gallagher and other New York law firms, I became a true generalist working in-house with 2 public companies doing business internationally. Hired as the first and only attorney and General Counsel at P&F, I was responsible for a myriad of legal issues and learned to navigate agilely between matters and operating units several times a day. Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, I routinely collaborated with the management team in the decision-making process, and advised the Board. I managed the entire legal function for parent company and its various subsidiaries operating throughout the US and overseas for 17 years.My broad experience includes:➤ General Corporate Law➤ Commercial Transactions➤ Mergers & Acquisitions➤ Contract Drafting & Negotiation➤ Securities Compliance➤ Investor Relations➤ Corporate Governance➤ Risk Assessment & Mitigation➤ Litigation Management➤ Human Resources & Employment Issues➤ Real Estate Transactions➤ Intellectual PropertyI am highly regarded for my ability to consistently deliver results in pressured situations while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor. I have negotiated complex high-stakes, high-dollar transactions with “White Shoe” law firm lawyers in New York, as well as smaller, but no less important deals, with “small-town” counsel. Surprisingly, I have often found the latter to be a greater challenge in many aspects. This is where my interpersonal skills become critical; in order to create win-win situations, sometimes my patience and finesse are as valuable as my legal prowess and tenacity.My business partners have frequently commended me for my pragmatic advice, communication skills, and excellent teamwork. Motivated by loyalty to the company and solving complex challenges, I make my organization’s goals my own. If your organization needs a top-notch attorney to tackle your issues and propel your business forward, I look forward to making your acquaintance.