Experience

Williams, Graffeo & Stern LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counsel

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Represents clients in general corporate, small business and commercial transactions. Represents clients in general corporate, small business and commercial transactions.



Freidman, Rosenwasser & Goldbaum P.A.

• United States

• Counsel

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

  Represents clients in general corporate, franchising, small business and commercial transactions. Represents clients in general corporate, franchising, small business and commercial transactions.



National Kitchen and Bath Association

• Design Services

• General Counsel & Director of Legislative Affairs

  • May 2006 - Mar 2017

  As General Counsel, led the NKBA's corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives; provided senior management with advice on company policies, strategies and their implementation. Managed the legal function and oversaw the work of outside counsel; acted as parliamentarian and legal counsel at meetings of the Association's governing bodies and committees; provided continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and governance policies, and the legal implications of major activities. Negotiated critical contracts; served as key lawyer/legal adviser on all major business transactions; Represented the Association before state and federal legislative bodies; identified, monitored analyzed and advocated federal, state and local public policy issues, legislation and regulations; developed policy positions, strategies and tactics, drafted comments and amendments to legislation, provided legislative testimony, advocacy letters, talking points and regulatory comments and ensured that the organization conducted its business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.



Courter, Kobert & Cohen

• Partner

  • Mar 1983 - Apr 2006

  Represented numerous large and small businesses in corporate and transactional matters, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and zoning issues, financing and sales and negotiating environmental matters with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Represented large, national franchisor in negotiations with franchisees and general legal matters.Represented the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority (the Meadowlands) in negotiations with all major sports franchises (Giants, Jets, Devils, Nets), racetrack issues, concert promoters, events (Woman's World Cup, Miss America Pagent) and vendors. Also extensive representation of Non-profit corporations.



Pitney Hardin LLP

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Sep 1980 - Mar 1983

  Litigation Department Litigation Department