Experience

Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz, P.A.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Over 25 years of experience in private practice, government investigations and representation of public and private companies and individuals in a wide assortment of transactional matters and commercial disputes. Formerly Chief Legal Officer for several NYSE and NASDAQ listed companies, counsel to the majority for the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, and an independent consultant to a variety of private equity and hedge funds. As a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal… Show more Over 25 years of experience in private practice, government investigations and representation of public and private companies and individuals in a wide assortment of transactional matters and commercial disputes. Formerly Chief Legal Officer for several NYSE and NASDAQ listed companies, counsel to the majority for the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, and an independent consultant to a variety of private equity and hedge funds. As a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer to publicly traded companies, directed mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, SEC compliance, complex corporate governance issues, and employment matters. Litigation experience includes private practice, government and public company handling of internal investigations, securities litigation, class actions, white-collar matters, employment disputes, and intellectual property and banking cases. Show less



Behrens Investment Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Greater New York City Area Behrens Investment Group leverages our unique experiences in identifying and unlocking value based on our operating acumen and successful experience in strategic capital allocation and active governance. We aim to capitalize on “value gaps,” or discounts to intrinsic value. These value gaps are created by several factors, including short-term volatility, mismanagement or investors’ general misunderstanding of drivers of specific businesses. What distinguishes us from other investors is our… Show more Behrens Investment Group leverages our unique experiences in identifying and unlocking value based on our operating acumen and successful experience in strategic capital allocation and active governance. We aim to capitalize on “value gaps,” or discounts to intrinsic value. These value gaps are created by several factors, including short-term volatility, mismanagement or investors’ general misunderstanding of drivers of specific businesses. What distinguishes us from other investors is our willingness to “own and operate” the underlying businesses in which we invest. We acquire (i) stakes in companies where we can control or significantly influence the direction of their businesses, (ii) undervalued assets to create valuable businesses and/or (iii) undermanaged companies. We exploit the vacuum that exists between short-term oriented funds that require liquidity and private equity investors who often focus on larger businesses and demand (and typically pay a premium for) full control. Show less



Paul L. Robinson Esq., LLC

• Founding Partner

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  New York and New Jersey Provide legal services to public and private corporations, hedge funds, private equity funds and high net worth individuals on a variety of legal matters.



TRG International LLC

• Founder

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Parkland, Florida Provide consulting services to public and private corporations, hedge funds, private equity funds and high net worth individuals on a variety of business and legal matters.


Miso Robotics
• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2019


HC2 Holdings Inc

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

  • Mar 2016 - Sep 2017

  Greater New York City Area Directed, supervised and managed the worldwide legal operations for HC2 Holdings, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HCHC) with a diverse array of operating subsidiaries across seven reportable segments, including Construction, Marine Services, Energy, Telecommunications, Life Sciences and Insurance. Areas of focus included mergers and acquisition transactions, debt and equity financings, SEC compliance, corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual… Show more Directed, supervised and managed the worldwide legal operations for HC2 Holdings, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HCHC) with a diverse array of operating subsidiaries across seven reportable segments, including Construction, Marine Services, Energy, Telecommunications, Life Sciences and Insurance. Areas of focus included mergers and acquisition transactions, debt and equity financings, SEC compliance, corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and employment matters. Substantial involvement in strategic and operational planning. Reported directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Show less



SEACOR Holdings Inc.

• Maritime Transportation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2016

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Direct, supervise and manage the worldwide legal operations for SEACOR Holdings Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: CKH) with distinct maritime, environmental, and commodity business divisions. Advise and provide counsel regarding a wide range of matters including SEC compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisition transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance, financial instruments, contracts, intellectual property, employment, operational and strategic planning… Show more Direct, supervise and manage the worldwide legal operations for SEACOR Holdings Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: CKH) with distinct maritime, environmental, and commodity business divisions. Advise and provide counsel regarding a wide range of matters including SEC compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisition transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance, financial instruments, contracts, intellectual property, employment, operational and strategic planning. Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors. Supervise and manage in‐house legal department and outside legal counsel worldwide. Show less



Era Group, Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2013

  Houston, Texas Area Direct, supervise and manage the worldwide legal operations for one of the largest helicopter operators in the world and former wholly-owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. on a wide range of matters including SEC compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisition transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance, financial instruments, contracts, intellectual property, employment, operational and strategic planning. Prepare all aspects of public company reporting obligations and… Show more Direct, supervise and manage the worldwide legal operations for one of the largest helicopter operators in the world and former wholly-owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. on a wide range of matters including SEC compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisition transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance, financial instruments, contracts, intellectual property, employment, operational and strategic planning. Prepare all aspects of public company reporting obligations and governance obligations in advance of spin-off. Show less



Ulticom, Inc.

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2007

  Mount Laurel, New Jersey Public subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ: ULCM) and a leading provider of service-enabling signaling software for wireless, wireline, and Internet communications.



Verint-Systems

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • May 2002 - Jun 2007

  Melville, New York Public subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) and a global leader in actionable intelligence solutions, enterprise business intelligence solutions and security intelligence solutions.



Comverse Technology, Inc.

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

  • Jan 1999 - Jun 2007

  Greater New York City Area Recruited to join Comverse Technology, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ: CMVT), an S&P 500 and NASDAQ‐100 Index company, after successfully representing the Company and its subsidiaries in private practice. From and after May 2006, reported directly to the Board of Directors while supervising and managing the strategic and legal operations for Comverse Technology, Inc. and its subsidiaries worldwide. Provided counsel regarding securities, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, mergers and… Show more Recruited to join Comverse Technology, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ: CMVT), an S&P 500 and NASDAQ‐100 Index company, after successfully representing the Company and its subsidiaries in private practice. From and after May 2006, reported directly to the Board of Directors while supervising and managing the strategic and legal operations for Comverse Technology, Inc. and its subsidiaries worldwide. Provided counsel regarding securities, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisition transactions, contracts, intellectual property, litigation, employment, operational and strategic planning. Formed Special Committee of the Board of Directors to investigate the Company’s stock option and accounting practices, and management of investigations by the SEC and the Department of Justice. Supervised and managed in‐house legal departments and outside legal counsel worldwide. Show less



Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Litigation Associate

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 1998

  Greater New York City Area Litigated complex commercial cases and counseled clients on a variety of litigation and corporate matters, including general commercial, contract, corporate, securities, international and white collar criminal investigations and arbitrations. Extensive pre‐trial and motion practice in federal and state courts. Conducted and defended depositions, interviewed and prepared witnesses for trial and arbitration hearings, negotiated complex settlement agreements and drafted pleadings, affidavits… Show more Litigated complex commercial cases and counseled clients on a variety of litigation and corporate matters, including general commercial, contract, corporate, securities, international and white collar criminal investigations and arbitrations. Extensive pre‐trial and motion practice in federal and state courts. Conducted and defended depositions, interviewed and prepared witnesses for trial and arbitration hearings, negotiated complex settlement agreements and drafted pleadings, affidavits, legal memoranda and discovery requests and responses. Show less



UNITED STATES SENATE, COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

• Counsel, Special Investigation

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 1997

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Counsel to the majority for the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, under Chairman Senator Fred Thompson, for its Special Investigation into illegal and improper campaign fund‐raising activities during the 1996 federal election cycle. Conceived and implemented the discovery and hearing phases of the investigation. Deposed and interviewed numerous individuals, including senior White House officials and hearing witnesses. Briefed and prepared senators and staff for hearings.



Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Litigation Associate

  • Jun 1994 - Jan 1997

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Litigated complex commercial disputes, including securities, class actions, white collar, employment, intellectual property and banking litigation.



Sills Cummis Zuckerman Radin Tischman Epstein & Gross

• Litigation Associate

  • Sep 1992 - May 1994

  Newark, New Jersey Litigated a variety of commercial disputes, including complex construction, contract, real estate and civil rights actions.