EXPERIENCE

CONFIDENTIAL, Boston, MA

Asst. General Counsel  (1997-2004)

·        Served as chief legal counsel advising on and managing all legal aspects acquisitions for a major Telecommunications company. 

·        Selected and managed outside counsel in connection with acquisitions,securities filings, litigation, tax and employment matters. 

·      Spearheaded department reorganization plan that led to major restructuring of roles and reporting relationships within and outside the company. 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company,  Boston, MA

Senior Staff Counsel (1994-1997)

·        Served as chief international counsel managing legal aspects of all international business activities including acquisitions,

·        Served as chief counsel for major domestic transactions and general corporate matters, including financing transactions, joint ventures, outsourcing transactions and corporate governance matters.

·      Selected, coordinated and managed outside counsel

Ropes & Grey, Boston, MA

Attorney, Corporate/Banking/Securities (1985-1994)

·        Represented clients in various business transactions, general corporate matters, public and private securities matters and banking regulatory matters.

·        Represented purchasers and sellers of various corporations and financial institutions.  Extensive work with regulatory agencies for approval of various acquisition proposals. 

EDUCATION

Columbia University, New York, NY                                                                     J.D. 1985

Amherst College, Amherst, MA                                                                            B.A. 1981