Head Of Legal

• Nov 2020 - Present

Charter Member

• Jun 2018 - Present

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General Counsel

• May 2018 - Oct 2020

Serve as Bizzabo General Counsel. As its first in-house attorney, I create, lead and manage company's legal strategies and policies. Manage relationships with outside counsel. Perform day-to-day legal activities. Core expertise: • Data Privacy, GDPR and CCPA Compliance • Inbound and Outbound Commercial Transactions • Development of Legal Strategy and Policies • Corporate Governance • Proactive and "As Directed" Legal Advice on all legal matters to the… Show more Serve as Bizzabo General Counsel. As its first in-house attorney, I create, lead and manage company's legal strategies and policies. Manage relationships with outside counsel. Perform day-to-day legal activities. Core expertise: • Data Privacy, GDPR and CCPA Compliance • Inbound and Outbound Commercial Transactions • Development of Legal Strategy and Policies • Corporate Governance • Proactive and "As Directed" Legal Advice on all legal matters to the company's leadership • VC Fundings • Employee Equity Incentive Plans • SaaS • Employee Training • Serve as Bizzabo Inc. and Bizzabo Ltd. (professional event management SaaS platform) first In-House Legal Counsel, overseeing all aspects of company’s legal operations. • Provide counsel and strategic guidance to the leadership on all legal matters, and advise on business and legal risks mitigation, including with respect to compliance, funds raising, fraud prevention, and marketing. • Lead and manage legal strategies and policies, including with respect to privacy (including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)), direct marketing and HR. • Serve as key legal advisor to all company teams, including sales, marketing, product, HR, and operations. Draft and negotiate in-and-outbound commercial agreements (including SaaS sales); design policies; advise on strategic partnerships, and draft and negotiate the applicable agreements; advise on and manage employee equity incentive plans. • Advise on international expansion. • Manage relationships with outside counsel. • Perform day-to-day legal activities. • Advise on general corporate governance issues. • Design and conduct employee trainings on various legal subjects, including with respect to privacy, SaaS sales, and marketing. Show less Serve as Bizzabo General Counsel. As its first in-house attorney, I create, lead and manage company's legal strategies and policies. Manage relationships with outside counsel. Perform day-to-day legal activities. Core expertise: • Data Privacy, GDPR and CCPA Compliance • Inbound and Outbound Commercial Transactions • Development of Legal Strategy and Policies • Corporate Governance • Proactive and "As Directed" Legal Advice on all legal matters to the… Show more Serve as Bizzabo General Counsel. As its first in-house attorney, I create, lead and manage company's legal strategies and policies. Manage relationships with outside counsel. Perform day-to-day legal activities. Core expertise: • Data Privacy, GDPR and CCPA Compliance • Inbound and Outbound Commercial Transactions • Development of Legal Strategy and Policies • Corporate Governance • Proactive and "As Directed" Legal Advice on all legal matters to the company's leadership • VC Fundings • Employee Equity Incentive Plans • SaaS • Employee Training • Serve as Bizzabo Inc. and Bizzabo Ltd. (professional event management SaaS platform) first In-House Legal Counsel, overseeing all aspects of company’s legal operations. • Provide counsel and strategic guidance to the leadership on all legal matters, and advise on business and legal risks mitigation, including with respect to compliance, funds raising, fraud prevention, and marketing. • Lead and manage legal strategies and policies, including with respect to privacy (including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)), direct marketing and HR. • Serve as key legal advisor to all company teams, including sales, marketing, product, HR, and operations. Draft and negotiate in-and-outbound commercial agreements (including SaaS sales); design policies; advise on strategic partnerships, and draft and negotiate the applicable agreements; advise on and manage employee equity incentive plans. • Advise on international expansion. • Manage relationships with outside counsel. • Perform day-to-day legal activities. • Advise on general corporate governance issues. • Design and conduct employee trainings on various legal subjects, including with respect to privacy, SaaS sales, and marketing. Show less

Legal Advisor

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2020

• Advise on legal and business issues in connection with blockchain technology and crypto-currency sales. • Advise on capital markets and securities law compliance, exempt offerings and private placements (including under Regulation D and Regulation A). Draft private placement memorandum and related sales agreements. • Act as a de facto General Counsel and advise on day-to-day issues. • Advise on business matters and risk mitigations, including with respect to privacy compliance… Show more • Advise on legal and business issues in connection with blockchain technology and crypto-currency sales. • Advise on capital markets and securities law compliance, exempt offerings and private placements (including under Regulation D and Regulation A). Draft private placement memorandum and related sales agreements. • Act as a de facto General Counsel and advise on day-to-day issues. • Advise on business matters and risk mitigations, including with respect to privacy compliance, funds raising, and fraud prevention. • Advise on marketing and business development, including events and social media planning and management. Show less • Advise on legal and business issues in connection with blockchain technology and crypto-currency sales. • Advise on capital markets and securities law compliance, exempt offerings and private placements (including under Regulation D and Regulation A). Draft private placement memorandum and related sales agreements. • Act as a de facto General Counsel and advise on day-to-day issues. • Advise on business matters and risk mitigations, including with respect to privacy compliance… Show more • Advise on legal and business issues in connection with blockchain technology and crypto-currency sales. • Advise on capital markets and securities law compliance, exempt offerings and private placements (including under Regulation D and Regulation A). Draft private placement memorandum and related sales agreements. • Act as a de facto General Counsel and advise on day-to-day issues. • Advise on business matters and risk mitigations, including with respect to privacy compliance, funds raising, and fraud prevention. • Advise on marketing and business development, including events and social media planning and management. Show less

Corporate and Securities Associate

• Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

• Advised domestic and international private companies, and investors, on various corporate matters and commercial transactions, including in connection with technology, data privacy, confidentiality and non-competition, consulting and employment, companies’ formation, financings, mergers and acquisitions, stock and assets purchases, and strategic partnerships. • Drafted and negotiated a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements: NDA, MSA, SaaS, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Vendors,… Show more • Advised domestic and international private companies, and investors, on various corporate matters and commercial transactions, including in connection with technology, data privacy, confidentiality and non-competition, consulting and employment, companies’ formation, financings, mergers and acquisitions, stock and assets purchases, and strategic partnerships. • Drafted and negotiated a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements: NDA, MSA, SaaS, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Vendors, Consulting, Employment, Distribution, Stock Purchase, Stockholders, Voting Rights, Investor Rights, Assets Purchase, and Credit. • Advised board of directors and management on internal legal affairs and corporate governance matters. • Advised domestic and international public companies on compliance with capital markets and securities laws, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). • Organized events designed to acquire and cultivate client base. • Initiated and developed new partner relationships with companies, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations, providing strategic alliances and business opportunities. Show less • Advised domestic and international private companies, and investors, on various corporate matters and commercial transactions, including in connection with technology, data privacy, confidentiality and non-competition, consulting and employment, companies’ formation, financings, mergers and acquisitions, stock and assets purchases, and strategic partnerships. • Drafted and negotiated a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements: NDA, MSA, SaaS, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Vendors,… Show more • Advised domestic and international private companies, and investors, on various corporate matters and commercial transactions, including in connection with technology, data privacy, confidentiality and non-competition, consulting and employment, companies’ formation, financings, mergers and acquisitions, stock and assets purchases, and strategic partnerships. • Drafted and negotiated a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements: NDA, MSA, SaaS, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Vendors, Consulting, Employment, Distribution, Stock Purchase, Stockholders, Voting Rights, Investor Rights, Assets Purchase, and Credit. • Advised board of directors and management on internal legal affairs and corporate governance matters. • Advised domestic and international public companies on compliance with capital markets and securities laws, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). • Organized events designed to acquire and cultivate client base. • Initiated and developed new partner relationships with companies, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations, providing strategic alliances and business opportunities. Show less

Corporate and Private Equity Associate

• Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

Represented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, including technology, life sciences, and manufacturing companies, with respect to various corporate matters, including asset and stock acquisitions, growth equity investments, venture capital investments, mergers, joint ventures, restructuring and reorganization, and Regulation D offerings. Drafted, negotiated and managed a wide range of agreements: Licensing, Stock/Units Purchase, Stockholders, Voting Rights, Right of First… Show more Represented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, including technology, life sciences, and manufacturing companies, with respect to various corporate matters, including asset and stock acquisitions, growth equity investments, venture capital investments, mergers, joint ventures, restructuring and reorganization, and Regulation D offerings. Drafted, negotiated and managed a wide range of agreements: Licensing, Stock/Units Purchase, Stockholders, Voting Rights, Right of First Refusal, Investor Rights, Co-Sale, Assets Purchase, Subscription (together with the respective Offering Memorandum), and Profits Interest Awards. Advised private companies on corporate governance issues. Drafted, negotiated and managed LLC Operating Agreements, Certificates of Incorporation, Bylaws, Board of Directors/Managers resolutions. Pro-bono representation: Community Development Project, The Legal Aid Society Represented low-income entrepreneur, a founder of a Food and Beverages Industry Start Up, on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, intellectual property, and employment law. Drafted, negotiated and managed various agreements, including Development and Supply, Manufacturing, Employment, Nondisclosure and Confidentiality, and Convertible Notes Purchase (together with the respective Convertible Notes). Show less Represented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, including technology, life sciences, and manufacturing companies, with respect to various corporate matters, including asset and stock acquisitions, growth equity investments, venture capital investments, mergers, joint ventures, restructuring and reorganization, and Regulation D offerings. Drafted, negotiated and managed a wide range of agreements: Licensing, Stock/Units Purchase, Stockholders, Voting Rights, Right of First… Show more Represented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, including technology, life sciences, and manufacturing companies, with respect to various corporate matters, including asset and stock acquisitions, growth equity investments, venture capital investments, mergers, joint ventures, restructuring and reorganization, and Regulation D offerings. Drafted, negotiated and managed a wide range of agreements: Licensing, Stock/Units Purchase, Stockholders, Voting Rights, Right of First Refusal, Investor Rights, Co-Sale, Assets Purchase, Subscription (together with the respective Offering Memorandum), and Profits Interest Awards. Advised private companies on corporate governance issues. Drafted, negotiated and managed LLC Operating Agreements, Certificates of Incorporation, Bylaws, Board of Directors/Managers resolutions. Pro-bono representation: Community Development Project, The Legal Aid Society Represented low-income entrepreneur, a founder of a Food and Beverages Industry Start Up, on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, intellectual property, and employment law. Drafted, negotiated and managed various agreements, including Development and Supply, Manufacturing, Employment, Nondisclosure and Confidentiality, and Convertible Notes Purchase (together with the respective Convertible Notes). Show less

Capital Markets and Corporate Attorney

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

Represented underwriters, issuers, selling stockholders and initial purchasers in private and SEC-registered securities offerings, and related private equity transactions, including: IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, Rule 144A and Regulation D offerings. Represented technology, life sciences (biotech and pharma), manufacturing and services public companies with respect to their US securities law compliance. Drafted registration statements, private placement memorandums… Show more Represented underwriters, issuers, selling stockholders and initial purchasers in private and SEC-registered securities offerings, and related private equity transactions, including: IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, Rule 144A and Regulation D offerings. Represented technology, life sciences (biotech and pharma), manufacturing and services public companies with respect to their US securities law compliance. Drafted registration statements, private placement memorandums, underwriting agreements, annual reports (Form 10-K), statements related to beneficial ownership of securities (Section 16 reports on Forms 3,4, and 5), current reports (Form 8-K) under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Securities Act of 1933. Advised public companies on corporate governance issues and with regard to various transactions, including venture capital and private equity investments. Show less Represented underwriters, issuers, selling stockholders and initial purchasers in private and SEC-registered securities offerings, and related private equity transactions, including: IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, Rule 144A and Regulation D offerings. Represented technology, life sciences (biotech and pharma), manufacturing and services public companies with respect to their US securities law compliance. Drafted registration statements, private placement memorandums… Show more Represented underwriters, issuers, selling stockholders and initial purchasers in private and SEC-registered securities offerings, and related private equity transactions, including: IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, Rule 144A and Regulation D offerings. Represented technology, life sciences (biotech and pharma), manufacturing and services public companies with respect to their US securities law compliance. Drafted registration statements, private placement memorandums, underwriting agreements, annual reports (Form 10-K), statements related to beneficial ownership of securities (Section 16 reports on Forms 3,4, and 5), current reports (Form 8-K) under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Securities Act of 1933. Advised public companies on corporate governance issues and with regard to various transactions, including venture capital and private equity investments. Show less

Corporate Associate

• May 2010 - Aug 2012

Represented clients in numerous international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, and commercial transactions related to research and development, licensing, service provision, consulting, and outsourcing. Counseled Boards of Directors on corporate governance and routine compliance with corporate and commercial laws. Clients included one of the largest global advertising agencies, an international food manufacturer, venture capital funds… Show more Represented clients in numerous international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, and commercial transactions related to research and development, licensing, service provision, consulting, and outsourcing. Counseled Boards of Directors on corporate governance and routine compliance with corporate and commercial laws. Clients included one of the largest global advertising agencies, an international food manufacturer, venture capital funds, private international investors, and technology incubators. Show less Represented clients in numerous international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, and commercial transactions related to research and development, licensing, service provision, consulting, and outsourcing. Counseled Boards of Directors on corporate governance and routine compliance with corporate and commercial laws. Clients included one of the largest global advertising agencies, an international food manufacturer, venture capital funds… Show more Represented clients in numerous international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, and commercial transactions related to research and development, licensing, service provision, consulting, and outsourcing. Counseled Boards of Directors on corporate governance and routine compliance with corporate and commercial laws. Clients included one of the largest global advertising agencies, an international food manufacturer, venture capital funds, private international investors, and technology incubators. Show less

Deputy Director

• Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

Tasks included leading responsibilities on different projects, independent organization of numerous events, reaching out to various communities, establishment and development of contacts with such communities, acting as conduit with respect to local and international associations and organizations (UN, Jewish Agency etc.) and their respective leaderships. Working languages: English, Hebrew and Russian. Legal Adviser to the Minister of Administration in various matters relating to the… Show more Tasks included leading responsibilities on different projects, independent organization of numerous events, reaching out to various communities, establishment and development of contacts with such communities, acting as conduit with respect to local and international associations and organizations (UN, Jewish Agency etc.) and their respective leaderships. Working languages: English, Hebrew and Russian. Legal Adviser to the Minister of Administration in various matters relating to the Consulate General such as with respect to real estate agreements and employment agreements. Show less Tasks included leading responsibilities on different projects, independent organization of numerous events, reaching out to various communities, establishment and development of contacts with such communities, acting as conduit with respect to local and international associations and organizations (UN, Jewish Agency etc.) and their respective leaderships. Working languages: English, Hebrew and Russian. Legal Adviser to the Minister of Administration in various matters relating to the… Show more Tasks included leading responsibilities on different projects, independent organization of numerous events, reaching out to various communities, establishment and development of contacts with such communities, acting as conduit with respect to local and international associations and organizations (UN, Jewish Agency etc.) and their respective leaderships. Working languages: English, Hebrew and Russian. Legal Adviser to the Minister of Administration in various matters relating to the Consulate General such as with respect to real estate agreements and employment agreements. Show less

Legal Intern

• 2006 - 2007

Operator

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

Operator in a special security unit. Operator in a special security unit.

Officer (Lieutenant)

• Dec 1997 - Jun 2000

Responsibilities in the field of human resources management. Responsibilities in the field of human resources management.