Directed group of 11 professionals, including lawyers, legal assistants and staff. Responsible for all company litigation, (commercial, antitrust, warranty, product liability, intellectual property, securities, and employment); legal review of government contracts; and conducting all internal commercial, product and safety investigations. Consulted directly with company executives regarding litigation risks and liabilities. Reviewed and provided input on mergers and acquisitions, major transactions, and contractual issues. Directed safety and regulatory reporting and interaction with various regulatory agencies including DOJ, NHTSA and SEC. Provided relevant legal and compliance training and support to all company functions.

Senior Principal / Managing Director 2013 - 2015Elected by firm-wide vote as one of five Managing Directors of a 250+ lawyer firm, responsible for all firm operations. Other Legal Positions 1990 – 2015Held various positions in firm, including Associate, Senior Attorney, Principal, Senior Principal, Deputy Group Leader, Group Leader, and Managing Director. Directed group of 40+ professionals, including litigation lawyers, legal assistants and staff. Litigated numerous product liability and commercial matters for over 25 years.LitigationLitigation and alternative dispute resolution including: Commercial (contract, construction, warranty, UCC), Product Liability (automotive, industrial, watercraft, appliances, drugs, asbestos, chemicals), and Premise Liability. Product SafetyLitigation and consultation regarding product-related safety issues and product recalls pursuant to regulations of the NHTSA, the CPSC and other governmental agencies. Presented on various issue pertaining to automotive industry safety and defect reporting regulations.Automotive Implemented and coordinated system for national coordination of litigation/product liability discovery for major automotive OEM. Acted as extension of OEM in-house legal staff regarding national discovery issues and trial support. Represented OEMs and suppliers in regulatory matters before the NHTSA. Litigation of automotive supply and warranty issues.

Manged nationwide toxic tort and construction product litigation.