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Chicago, Il

General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for AMI Group, LLCChicago Parking Meters, LLCLeads the internal legal team and directs outside counsel on matters related to the investment by an international consortium in cutting edge, data-driven, consumer-facing public/private partnership. Key member of C-suite advising senior management and an international board of directors. Responsibilities include:--handling all real estate and commercial legal matters;--negotiation of complex hardware and software development agreements;--cyber security;--vendor contracts and management;--employment law issues;--external conflict mitigation and resolution;--management of outside counsel;--corporate governance;--enforcement of complex multi-tiered compliance and reporting obligations;--governmental relations; and--resolution of day-to-day contractual and governance issues across diverse constituencies.

Chicago, Il

Partner in 80-attorney boutique law firm. Practice focused on innovative, multi-level public/private partnership initiatives; complex corporate and commercial real estate matters; infrastructure; governmental relations. Successfully obtained multi-million dollar governmental incentives and benefits. Substantial work for start-ups and not-for-profit institutions. Significant matters included: --tiered ground lease on shared public lands and construction of $53M Harris Theater; --sale/leaseback of Museum of Contemporary Art to a public entity; --guiding start-up businesses through IP, non-compete and partnership issues; --preparation of clients for public testimony before numerous governmental bodies; --acquisition and disposition of multi-state portfolios of large commercial properties; --securing governmental incentives for $18M industrial plant expansion; --acquisition and construction of college media and production center complex; --incentivized relocation of major distribution center for Fortune 100 company; --negotiation of talent and booking contracts for performing arts venues and media companies; and --asset realignment for multi-generational family businesses and foundations.

Chicago, Il

Captive firm acted as general counsel to Equity Group Investments, a multi-billion dollar national real estate and corporate holding company. Provided legal counsel to C-suite and regional business unit leaders.--developed unique litigation management system;--supervised four paralegals working on over 500 matters;--assured compliance with HUD regulations for multi-family developments;--coordinated bankruptcy matters for national property management company;--handled acquisition, development, disposition and financing of large retail and office portfolios;--trained property managers and leasing agents on leasing and risk reduction;--guided regional and local business units on day-to-day operational and management issues; and--acted as assistant general counsel to related national real estate syndicator.

Chicago, Il

Associate in the litigation group of 100+ attorney general practice law firm. --researched and drafted appellate briefs;--conducted minor trials and discovery; assisted with complex litigation;--provided legal support for the Illinois Housing Development Authority; and--handled general corporate and banking matters.

Charleston, Il

Elected official responsible for multi-million dollar county budget. Chair, Finance and Planning Committees.--conducted large politically charged public hearings;--created internship programs with local universities and colleges;--enforced environmental, land use and housing development policies; and--shaped area-wide historic preservation efforts.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Managing Editor: Tennessee Law Review

Ba, Political Science