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Chicago, Il, Us

Green Bay, Wi, Us

Fulfills a critical role managing legal affairs on behalf of this $7B provider of transportation, supply chain and logistics services. Effectively manages teams engaged in legal counseling, compliance, government relations/regulatory affairs, contract administration, worker's compensation and accident claims and corporate secretary functions. Valued as a trusted and savvy business partner across the enterprise on a range of issues and strategies whose advice is sought out and heeded. Serve as a champion for the company in reinforcing the company's industry-leading culture of safety and regulatory compliance. Leads the Company's Crisis Management Team.* Learning-agile General Counsel who provides guidance and direction on legal and business matters and strategies to the business, as well as to the executive team for all aspects of business threats, major commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property and human resources matters.* Investigates incidents of misconduct throughout the company including ethics violations as well as legal/regulatory compliance issues.* Possesses gravitas and acumen required to project and analyze the likely outcomes, including the long-term impact on business strategy and shareholder value, for credibility with the board and senior management. * Advises the Board of Directors on corporate ESG strategies, including the creation of sustainable and low carbon footprint service offerings. * Influences the company’s digital transformation strategy, leveraging the integration of digital automation tools and data science capabilities.* Devises plans and strategies to respond to information security incidents, including cyber threats and ransomware, by working with internal IT teams, outside cybersecurity experts, outside counsel, and insurance corporations.

Itasca, Illinois, Us

Joined the senior executive team of this producer of advanced microacoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions, representing the business in all legal, compliance, and governance matters. Advised the CEO, senior executives, and the Board of Directors. Recruited based on public company experience to aid in the company’s transformation into a publicly-held corporation.* Spearheaded the spinoff of the communication technologies businesses of Dover Corporation to form Knowles Corporation in 2014.* Represented the company in multiple patent infringement and trade secret theft litigations, consistently achieving positive outcomes.* Orchestrated the $85 acquisition of Audience and subsequent integration into the Intelligent Audio business unit, which drives growth in the Mobile, Ear and IoT markets.* Designed and served as the thought leader for the company’s IP strategy in Asia.

St Petersburg, Florida, Us

Served as an invaluable resource to the General Counsel and executive team of this Fortune 500, multinational, manufacturing, design, engineering and supply chain service provider, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers. Primarily responsible for supervisng the Company's global Commerical legal team while supporting the functional (Sales, Supply Chain, IT) and global commercial teams, advising on complex strategic, legal and regulatory matters to facilitate business growth. * Supervised corporate legal department with 25 direct reports, including foreign-based attorneys in Singapore, Taiwan, Shanghai. Mexico and Poland.* Provided guidance and direction to C-level leaders and the Board of Directors, leading to the decision to divest a $1B business unit.* Directly oversaw up to six acquisitions ranging from a $900M divestiture to a $30M bolt-on acquisition of a robotics technology corporation.* Led the $665M acquisition of a precision injection molding firm, which was instrumental in positioning Jabil Circuit as a leading supplier of plastics to the global healthcare, plastic consumables and consumer packaging markets which ultimately led to the creation of Jabil's Healthcare division* Directed the Audit Committee on white collar defense and government investigations, including a Dodd-Frank whistleblower investigation.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

A global supplier and leading manufacturer of fiber-based engineered products, primarily for the digital imaging, food and beverage, and feminine hygiene markets.Responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of multiple divisions, including Legal, Corporate Secretary and Corporate Compliance functions. Oversaw legal affairs and global compliance, as well as corporate governance, SEC reporting, legalities of mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions.♦ Initiated achievement of 30% reduction to outside counsel spend in twelve months.♦ Generated a 19% overall cost reduction and a 12% reduction in product acquisition costs by providing critical counsel on the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for commodity goods and services.♦ Influenced key decisions to invest $38 million in capital projects to upgrade production equipment, enabling the company to exceed ROI projections by 19% and retain its market-leading position in a core market.♦ Positioned the company to effectively penetrate a $12 billion sector of rapidly growing consumer products by leading the $235 million strategic acquisition of a leading supplier to the sector.♦ Improved the company's ability to effectively identify, assess, and manage its leading global risks and optimize the allocation of resources to address critical risks.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Served as primary in-house legal counsel to the company's global business units on a wide range of matters and initiatives ranging from strategic to tactical. Additional responsibilities included oversight of the compliance and government relations functions.♦ Mitigated or averted risk of violations of anti-bribery and corruption laws through the development and launch of a global compliance program.♦ Led the strategic development of a critical strategy that repositioned the company from the lead defendant to an insignificant party in a $1 billion environmental lawsuit. ♦ Directed a global team in the identification of $12 million in potential annual tax savings by instituting a Swiss Holding Company structure.♦ Achieved 86% reduction to customs clearance cycle time on imports and exports through creation of a special economic trading zone in Asia.

A technology company that designs and markets innovative systems for the conversion and storage of electric power using emerging technologies, primarily to broadband telecommunications providers. Held responsibility for directing global sales and marketing efforts, as well as research and development with engineering groups and formulating new strategies to cultivate new business opportunities and strategic business partnerships.♦ Led initiatives to generate $20 million in incremental revenue through strategic OEM partners to penetrate new product platforms.♦ Secured the lead position in a $40 million program by leveraging front-end product development capabilities with a strategic partner.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Responsibility for day-to-day management of worldwide legal affairs and operations support of company operations in 60+ countries. Held responsibility for the proper administration of government contracts with the Department of Defense. Directly counseled the Senior Executive Team and Board of Directors on business reengineering and global corporate restructuring. Served a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for Company's China-based joint venture with Chinese government. ♦ Successfully navigated a series of labor actions and strikes at Asian and European manufacturing facilities in connection with corporate restructuring and manufacturing footprint optimization without material adverse impact to the business.♦ Improved the company's market share from #5 to #2 by leading the company through the acquisition of strategic technology and an associated manufacturing facility from a competitor.♦ Assisted regional resources with compliance and regulatory issues including environmental, anti-corruption, export control, ITAR, DFARS, customs and privacy issues.

Berwyn, Pa, Us

A leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices for the aerospace and defense industries. Employs 11,000 and generates annual sales of more than $2.9 billion.Provided legal oversight and support of the company's operations in the United States, Germany, Italy and China to support the organization's financial and operating targets. Directly handled all complex contracts, international transactions and labor / employment and benefits issues.♦ Designed and integrated a computer-based global import and export compliance system to support 28% international revenue growth, completing the project 23% under budget.♦ Boosted the company's total revenue $923 million through the expansion of company’s global footprint through successful negotiation of five strategic acquisitions in two years.♦ Spurred 28% YOY increase in the company's international business by installing an international network of internal and external counsel.

Chicago, Il, Us

The nation’s leading competitive energy provider, with 2012 revenues of approximately $23.5 billion. Counseled Company's operating executives and other shared services leaders on a broad range of litigation, general corporate, securities, legislative, regulatory, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property and environmental matters. Responsible for litigation management, motion practice, discovery, and client contact on antitrust, regulatory, complex business and commercial litigation, and appellate cases. Defending and taking key witness and expert depositions.♦ Represented the Company before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on regulatory matters associated with the deregulation of the Company's generating, transmission and distribution businesses. ♦ Defended the Company in more than fifty lawsuits before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and Pennsylvania state courts on a variety of tariff, easement, zoning and other real property issues.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Mba, Finance/International Business