Seasoned attorney with 35 years of experience in legal matters ranging from commercial litigation to distressed mergers & acquisitions to corporate governance best practices. NACD Governance Fellow®. Decades of counseling boards of directors and senior management in distressed situations.
Executive leadership accomplishments in business and philanthropy. Instrumental in the growth of my current law firm from $20 million to $383 million in revenue over the last 20 years, and shepherding the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for seven difficult years.
Qualities of integrity, creativity, credibility and a passion for progress in strategic governance and risk management evident in all efforts and outcomes. In 2017, my knowledge and creative application of a novel state law remedy salvaged $2 million in net income for the Symphony.
Inter-personal skills include a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and building consensus among diverse individuals and constituencies. Responsive, knowledgeable, creative and practical. Fosters a culture of teamwork and collegiality.
Dedicated to community service, including pro bono legal services for individuals and entities.
Canadian born, U.S. citizen, holding passports from each country.