I represent individuals and closely-held businesses of all sizes and in all stages of growth in corporate and transactional matters. My practice focuses on the resolution of complex legal matters that affect businesses in a variety of industries – particularly those involving ownership disputes and deadlocks, succession planning, buy-sell agreements, and business divorces.I also work on general corporate matters including the drafting of organizational documents, corporate governance issues, assisting with capitalization and financing, employment and consulting agreements, charitable giving and general contract advice.In serving my clients, I routinely collaborate with their internal and external advisors, including their key employees, accountants, tax advisors, and personal representatives. By taking the time to listen and understand my client’s industries, problems and challenges, I am able to serve as a well informed and trusted advisor, helping my clients to navigate both day-to-day operational, business and legal issues that arise as well as counseling her clients as they encounter more complex legal matters and disputes. I am also an adjunct professor at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, where I teach a course on the legal environment of business.** The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.**