William White Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Assistant General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (“AFG”), a holding company whose subsidiaries provide financial guarantees and other financial services to clients in both the public and private sectors globally. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel to the corporation on matters of corporate governance, securities regulation, public company disclosure, and Dodd-Frank Act and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. As Corporate Secretary, act as primary liaison to the Board of Directors on Board and Committee meeting matters and provide advice in the areas of NASDAQ/SEC compliance and corporate governance.

Greater New York City Area

Chief Legal Officer for the Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation (Seedco). Responsible for all legal affairs, including corporate governance, litigation, intellectual property, government grants and contracts, ethics and employment matters; Provide legal advice and counsel to the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer on the implementation of mission goals and objectives; Oversee legal and risk management needs through contract review and management; Provide advice and guidance on Federal and state contracting requirements; Provide counsel and legal support to various corporate departments including Program Development, Public Affairs, and Human Resources, as well as Finance and Accounting.

Responsible for establishing the Office of Corporate Secretary following Lazard’s initial public offering in May 2005. Implemented procedures and protocols for establishing compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”) and the NYSE Corporate Governance Listing Standards, as well as protocols for compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Securities Act of 1933. Oversaw the preparation and legal review of all SEC filings. Provided legal counsel and support to Lazard’s treasury department on various financing transactions and to the corporate development team on merger and acquisition transactions.

Responsible for corporate compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933. Oversaw the Office of Corporate Secretary, including preparation and review of Board & Committee agendas in consultation with senior management and Board and Committee Chairmen. Drafted non-financial disclosures for all SEC filings, including Annual and Quarterly Reports, Current Reports on Form 8-K and Annual Proxy Statements. Provided legal counsel and advice on establishing procedures for compliance with SOX and advised on internal changes required by newly adopted NYSE Corporate Governance Listing Standards. Provided legal counsel and support to the MMC treasury department, investor relations and public affairs.

Associate practicing general corporate law with responsibility for negotiating, analyzing and closing international and domestic public and private offerings of all types. Significant experience in leveraged finance, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and securities law compliance.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: St. John's University Scholarship Recipient; Member of the St. John's Law ReviewGraduated Cum Laude (Top 3%.

Bachelor Of Science

Recipient of the Paul R. Simon Award for Academic Excellence