Nationally recognized (Red Book listed) AV-preeminent rated Bond Counsel and Community Leader with a background in Public Policy and Administration focused on Transformational Public Finance, Tax Law, Blue Sky Law, Infrastructure Finance, Securities Law and Federal Infrastructure Grant Programs. I have served as lead counsel on hundreds of financings aggregating billions of dollars. I routinely advise securities market participants in securities and tax law disclosure and responses to SEC and IRS matters as well as federal, state and local tax controversy. I prepare Blue Sky Memoranda on behalf of underwriter’s counsel nationwide. I have a passion for education and work with Higher Ed clients. I have extensive experience in professional and collegiate stadium financings as well as the financing of parks, utility, water and other infrastructure projects. I routinely work with rural communities in USDA-RD projects. I advise clients on federal transportation and intermodal freight projects. I was appointed by Governor Doug Ducey to serve as a member of the State of Arizona Board for Charter Schools. Representative Engagements:INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA $19,700,000 EDUCATION FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS (ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY PROJECT), SERIES 2024A and $5,015,000 EDUCATION FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS (ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY PROJECT), TAXABLE SERIES 2024B City of Tempe, Arizona CFD Counsel for entertainment district CFD for Phoenix Coyotes Arena Project (2024)Bond Counsel, Seven County Infrastructure Coalition of UtahSpecial Tax Counsel, City of Edgerton, Kansas$250,770,000 Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A (Legacy Cares, Inc. Sports Complex Project)$45,460,000 Central Arizona Water Conservation District (Central Arizona Project), Water Delivery O&M Revenue Bonds, Series 2016 Outside Counsel to First National Bank Texas/First Conveniencw Bank$214,540,000 City of Chandler, Arizona, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014$16,000,000 Nevada System of Higher Education, Promissory Note (University of Nevada Reno), Series 2014B$151,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013 of Maricopa Community College District, Arizona$34,495,000 Variable Rate Revenue Bonds (Arizona State University Foundation – Brickyard Project) Series 2004; (Series 2012)$120,235,000 Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, Electrical District No.3, Pinal County, Arizona$150,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (2011), Maricopa Community College District
Listed skills include Public Finance, Legal Writing, Securities, Policy, and 55 others.
