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Senior Commercial Legal ExecutiveCapital Equipment Leasing Financial ServicesIndustrial Equipment Corporate FinanceSenior corporate attorney with experience in financing operations, leasing of high-cost capital equipment and the complex operations of a captive finance operation. A goal-driven self-starter, who approaches each new challenge with a contagious desire for success.Professional ExperienceBANK FINANCIAL, Burr Ridge, IL 2022-2024V.P. of Closing and Funding and Deputy General CounselHandle bankrupt accounts, litigation and deficiency collection matters, workouts and forbearances. Manage closings for all lease transactions and any healthcare matters handled in house. Supervise closing of real estate transactions and generally provide legal advice, as needed.ENGS COMMERCIAL FINANCE CO., Itasca, IL 2017-2022Senior Manager, Legal AccountsProvide legal advice throughout the company, as needed. Specifically handle bankrupt accounts, litigation and deficiency collection recovery matters, as well as any legal matters arising within the company. Monitor and facilitate implementation of new statutes and regulations applicable to our business. Negotiate changes to our standard documents.NAVISTAR, INC., Lisle, IL 2013 to 2015Publicly-traded commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer with complex manufacturing and product development operations, multi-tiered distribution and global operations.Senior CounselProvide legal support for the corporate development group in purchasing and selling businesses and assets and entering into joint ventures and strategic alliances. Provide legal support to the human resources department with regard to the above activities plus managing litigation and providing day to day advice.Closed numerous M&A deals including purchase of a test track, sale of a foundry, contract manufacturing arrangement with a steel storage container seller to fill up an underutilized manufacturing facilityWorked on recent GM deal from start to finish. (Alliance to collaborate on and manufacture medium duty trucks)Managed commercial litigation from start to finish, advising business clients of pros and cons of various approachesNAVISTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Schaumburg, IL 1998 to 2013Finance subsidiary of Navistar, Inc.Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, (2004-2013)Served as the senior legal officer for a $2B global captive financial organization. Managed a staff of five people, including three attorneys. Managed a budget of approximately two million dollars in outside counsel spend. Led an initiative in 2009 to negotiate many flat fee agreements and savings to prior years budgets. Primarily responsible for all legal work related to Treasury department initiatives to fund the company.Worked closely with Treasury to structure otions for access to operating capital.Developed trusted relationships with outside counsel to minimize spend and improve outcomesNavigated challenges inherent in a captive finance parent organization model.Assistant General Counsel (April 2004 October 2004)Served as the primary legal contact for upper management during a time of significant turnover. Supervised the provision of legal services to Mexican finance entities, and was involved in legal aspects of Treasury initiatives. Managed the provision of legal advice and services to the organization.Began helping to raise money in addition to lending and collecting moneyBuilt relationships with top management at a time of high turnoverManaged the legal aspects of raising capital for the business to operate, including via asset securitizationSenior Counsel, Senior Attorney, (2000 2004)Advised various regional offices and headquarters staff on legal issues affecting the finance company, including issues involving bankruptcy, workout and collection actions, secured transactions, employment matters and others.Contract Attorney, (1998 2000)Primary responsibility was to complete a project to consolidate all customer and dealer bankruptcies from the regional offices to the law office and develop and implement associated policies, procedures and employee training. Upon completion of project, gained exposure to entire legal department and took on increased responsibility beyond managing the portfolio of bankruptcy cases.SCALAMBRINO & ARONOFF, Chicago, IL 1994 1998Associate Attorney (September 1994 July 1998)Representation of large and small businesses in commercial litigation matters in both federal and state court, encompassing contracts business tort claims, and statutory causes of action. Representation of debtors, creditors and creditors committees in Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies and related litigation.Law Clerk (May 1994 August 1994)Candidate's Name Page 2LEGAL INTERN EXPERIENCE, Chicago, IL 1993 to 1994Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon, Chicago, ILSummer Associate (Summer 1993)Performed multiple legal research assignments, wrote memoranda to attorneys and letters to clients, primarily regarding issues in the Corporate, Securities & Tax, Creditors Rights, and Estate Planning practice groups.United States Bankruptcy Court, Judge Robert E. Ginsbergs ChambersJudicial Extern (Spring 1994)Responsibilities included reviewing pleadings and memoranda, researching legal issues, and writing legal memoranda and draft opinions.Federal District Court, Judge Marvin Aspens ChambersJudicial Extern (Spring 1993)Responsibilities included researching and writing opinions for fully briefed motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS, Chicago, IL 1987 to 1992Various positions - Corporate CreditExtensive experience with credit analysis, collections, secured transactions, contract negotiations and workouts. Worked closely with in-house legal department concerning accounts that were in litigation and operating under bankruptcy court protection.EducationLoyola University of Chicago School of Law, Chicago, ILJuris Doctor, Cum LaudeUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, IABachelor of Business AdministrationWith High Distinction in FinanceAcademic Honors & ActivitiesSenior Member, Loyola University Chicago Law JournalResearch Editor, Loyola Consumer Law Reporter, 1993 1994Articles Editor, Loyola Consumer Law Reporter, 1992 1993Recipient, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law Merit ScholarshipDeans List each semesterRecipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Legal Writing, Moot Court, Contracts IIRecipient, Corpus Juris Secundum Award in Contracts IIProfessional OrganizationsAdmitted to practice in Illinois, November 1994Member of Illinois State Bar Association |
