Retired business lawyer and entrepreneurial executive, currently private investor. Clients included technology and medical device clients in Minnesota and California, both privately held and publicly traded. AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (highest possible rating, based on peer review).Previously served as partner in a large law firm and then general counsel / acting general counsel to four technology companies. Obtained one of the largest arbitration awards ever in a software dispute for a leading technology firm. Also served as executive vice president with a publicly traded technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley and as senior vice president for a publicly traded technology company headquartered in Minneapolis. Current or past member of multiple boards of directors and former chair of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Featured in Who's Who in the World, Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Law. Currently principal of Wanaka Enterprises, Inc., publisher of Tuscany by Car and Ireland by Car (both discontinued following Covid-19), REWPA (small family office) and CP Enterprises LLC (property ownership).Graduate of The Wharton School (MBA, Finance) and the University of Minnesota (B.A., J.D.).
Listed skills include Mergers And Acquisitions, Leadership, Business Development, Licensing, and 13 others.