* Partner in a leading law firm with more than 20 years’ experience practicing law in securities and transactional matters.* Certified Public Accountant with experience as a financial analyst, corporate controller and "Big 4" auditor. * Serves on the Board of Advisors of CorporateCounsel.net.* A frequent speaker on securities and corporate governance matters.Practice focused on securities and transactional matters. Major areas of focus include:* Securities compliance and corporate governance – assist public and private companies with securities advice including compliance under the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act, and structuring capital raising transactions.* Finance – assist public and private companies with public and private offerings and other capital raising transactions, lending, reorganizations, restructurings, and advice concerning financial structure. * Business growth through mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances.* Business lawyer – assist the management team of growing companies with on-going business advice and assistance with transactions, using a pragmatic approach.Industry Experience Financial institutionsInternet servicesLogistics and transportationManufacturing and distributionMedical devicesPharmaceuticalsProfessional servicesReal estate investment fundsSoftwareWireless telecommunications