Associate – Transactions; Technology, Entrepreneurial and Commercial Practice; Corporate Finance and Securities; Franchise2005 - December 2008- Represented public and private companies in a variety of merger and acquisition transactions, including stock and asset purchases, business divestitures, triangular mergers and reverse triangular mergers- Participated in drafting and negotiation of purchase, merger, employment, nondisclosure, licensing, franchise, supply, services, distributorship, technology hosting and joint venture agreements- Advised clients regarding current securities rules and regulations; draft periodic reports; effectuate various aspects of securities offerings- Analyzed and report on due diligence for complex multinational companies; administer and manage multiple forms of electronic and virtual datarooms- Experience in counseling clients in the spectrum of franchise law, including structuring new franchise programs, franchise registration and disclosure matters, terminating and renewing franchises