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Solo Law Practice focused on Business Law, Business Succession Planning, Personal Estate Planning and Probate.Licensed in Minnesota and WisconsinWell versed in business organizations and strategy development.Experienced in negotiation and structuring of commercial transactions.

Managed corporate, compliance and other legal business affairs for start-up investment company focused on the emerging arenas of litigation funding and specialized lending to law firms.Negotiated terms of and drafted complex co-investment agreements with hedge funds, securing $20M lines of credit necessary to fund investments.Served on executive Underwriting and Investment Committees responsible for ultimate approval of investments and oversight of hedge fund relationships, respectively.Provided regulatory compliance guidance for the establishment of a specialized, nation-wide litigation funding program. Assessed applicable laws in multiple states and implemented proper measures for compliant practices in dozens of jurisdictions.

Developed and presented growth strategies to upper management; identified, evaluated, and managed acquisitions and strategic alliances that complimented new and existing areas of focus.Surmounted a competitive marketplace disadvantage by devising and implementing a strategic business plan for streaming online Continuing Legal Education service. Product was released one month ahead of schedule, immediately became the largest provider of such programming and quickly developed into the industry standard while generating annual revenue of nearly $50M. Tasked to overcome steep revenue decline of an outmoded, core product, co-developed novel growth strategy utilizing current technology. Gained management approval and funding, and implemented strategy which resulted in the core product line losses being more than offset with the generation of over $150M in annual incremental revenue. Challenged to secure content crucial to growth strategy, devised innovative approach that involved the acquisition and renovation of microfiche company. Negotiated $5M acquisition, managed due diligence, renovation and integration of company, and implemented product strategy. Within first year, product proved successful and now generates ongoing annual revenue of over $20M. Identified unrealized revenue potential and drafted strategy for expansion into adjacent, complementary market. Presented strategy to management, gained approval for $120M acquisition and played key role in integration of target company. Immediately added $60M in revenue while securing prominent market position.