Experience

CSW Industrials Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AGC - Commercial & Corporate Affairs

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Senior Commercial Counsel

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2023



Piepowder Productions, LLC

• President and Senior Consultant

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Consulting services on general corporate, corporate governance, securities, equity and contract matters, as well as complex transactions, M&A and financing arrangements. Consulting services on general corporate, corporate governance, securities, equity and contract matters, as well as complex transactions, M&A and financing arrangements.



Elevate

• Professional Training and Coaching

• Corporate Counsel, SEC

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  Providing legal support for SEC reporting, corporate finance, corporate governance and compliance, complex transactions and general corporate matters. Duties include work on SEC disclosures, public company reporting, preparation of Board materials and corporate filings, assistance with corporate finance transactions (including offerings and securitizations), litigation management, and handling of other corporate matters, such as review of contracts. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage all aspects of SEC Reporting • Work effectively with outside counsel and business leaders on corporate finance and corporate governance initiatives • Advise on a broad range of capital markets transactions and business deals in a constantly changing and stimulating environment • Independently negotiate, draft and manage a wide range of corporate finance transactions, complex due diligence reviews, and other business agreements and complex procurement and outsourcing contracts • Manage multiple transactions, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues is critical • Work effectively both in teams and independently, manage multiple projects, make effective decisions and collaborate with clients • Work in a fast­ paced environment with minimal supervision • Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to identify, lead and manage a negotiation team • Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills • Work cooperatively with internal constituents to create efficient processes and to get issues resolved across organizational boundaries • Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings • Manage litigation Show less



Santander Consumer USA Inc.

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate SEC Attorney

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Responsible for handling complex legal matters and projects applying established standards in the areas of SEC reporting and governance, NYSE listing standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other corporate governance matters. Working directly with the Vice President Associate General Counsel to analyze and advising the business on legal developments concerning SCUSA business. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Assists in drafting Form 10-Q, 10-K, proxy, etc, SEC filings • Drafts Form 3, 4, and 5 SEC filings • Assisting in supporting SCUSA’s board and management committees • Provides guidance on the company’s investor relations and other disclosure activities • Assists in executive compensation and equity incentive plan matters including administering the company’s securities trading compliance policy • Ensures compliance with NYSE rules and regulations • Provides counsel on public securities offerings • Provides support for other governance and compliance activities as assigned • Provides recommendations of legal requirements, best practices, and strategies for managing over-all risk in order to avoid negative publicity issues and litigation Show less



Evertec

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate General Counsel & Vice President

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2015

  Providing legal support for IPO readiness, SEC/NYSE reporting, corporate finance, executive compensation, corporate governance and compliance, regulatory matters and managing a legal team for complex transactions, M&A, contract review and general corporate matters. Primary Duties: • SEC and NYSE reporting and filings • Corporate Governance • Policy and Procedure Drafting and Review • Stock Trades and Option Exercises • Contract Management (drafting, review, negotiation) • Mergers and Acquisitions • Intellectual Property Portfolio Management • Legal Processes (Subpoenas, Administrative Proceedings) • Document Retention Manager • General Consultations Show less



Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

• Legal Counsel & Assistant Vice President

  • Jan 1998 - Oct 2005

  Providing legal support for corporate governance and compliance, regulatory matters, complex transactions, M&A, contract review, marketing and intellectual property and general corporate matters Primiary Duties: • Mergers and Acquisitions • Corporate Governance • Intellectual Property portfolio management • Puerto Rico investment funds • Contract drafting and review • Review and approval of marketing materials • General bank consultations Providing legal support for corporate governance and compliance, regulatory matters, complex transactions, M&A, contract review, marketing and intellectual property and general corporate matters Primiary Duties: • Mergers and Acquisitions • Corporate Governance • Intellectual Property portfolio management • Puerto Rico investment funds • Contract drafting and review • Review and approval of marketing materials • General bank consultations