Seasoned public‑company counsel with 12+ years advising C‑suite and senior leaders on complex commercial and operational matters across life sciences and manufacturing. Proven at building legal infrastructure, managing cross‑functional and international risk, and operating as a hands‑on strategic counsel demanding environments. Motivated to apply operational, contracting, supply, and finance expertise to enable the translation of promising science into effective therapies.

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY, Princeton, NJ

Senior Corporate Counsel, Disclosures & Securities, Corporate Governance and Securities Law, March 2026 – present

·     Provided legal guidance on appropriate method and timing of public disclosures, ensuring legal review and compliance with all statements made, including securities and regulatory law compliance.

·     Supported SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy and investor disclosures and counseled Corporate Affairs executives on internal and external communications strategies.

·     Supported corporate finance transactions, including corporate venture capital investments, securities offerings, debt/equity repurchases, intercompany transactions, and credit agreements.

·     Collaborated with senior leadership, finance, and legal teams to align governance strategy with regulatory obligations.

Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Product Development & Supply Law, March 2024 – February 2026 | Senior Counsel, January 2023 – March 2024

·     Trusted global advisor, leadership team member, and lead counsel to both the Global Supply Chain and Global Technical Services Organizations with a focus on complex commercial transactions, business continuity, regulatory compliance, and operations (including major construction, infrastructure, and capital projects).

·     Regularly collaborated with internal and external resources for supply chain, operations, and compliance matters including teams supporting Environmental Health & Sustainability, Quality, Product Development, Compliance & Ethics, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Corporate Governance, and Commercialization & Development.

·     Frequently advised government affairs, Compliance & Ethics, C-suite, and senior law department members including the General Counsel on export controls, international trade, human rights, and geopolitics.

Interim Head of Legal, Canada June 2025- January 2026

·     Served as de facto general counsel for Canada, advising on regulatory, commercial, IP, employment, and governance matters as a member of the senior leadership team.

Counsel, Lead Real Estate & Specialty Deals, Strategic Corporate Transactions, March 2022 – December 2022 | Associate Counsel, Real Estate, Strategic Corporate Transactions, June 2020 – February 2022

·     Provided strategic counsel to Corporate & Business Development teams, including senior leaders, in assorted global equity & venture capital contracts, together with other M&A, licensing and collaboration transactions.

·     Led the internal and external multidisciplinary legal and business teams for the acquisition and construction of various manufacturing, R&D, office, and lab sites across the globe often requiring evaluation of corporate, finance, tax, regulatory, construction and other operational matters while advising senior stakeholders.

STEVENS & LEE, P.C., Lawrenceville, NJ

Associate, Real Estate Group, 2019 –2020

·     Business counsel for acquisitions, dispositions, asset purchases, and financings, with a focus on real estate and corporate transactions, primarily for life sciences companies and developers.

VIKING ASSOCIATES/ THE HEALEY FAMILY (VIKING YACHT COMPANY) Cherry Hill, NJ

Assistant General Counsel and Director of Real Estate, 2014- 2019

·       In‑house counsel for real estate, construction, and corporate matters in a lean legal team (n=2); negotiated land development, public‑private partnerships, incentive deals, fund investments, and secured >$150M in commercial financing while building legal and operational processes from scratch.

RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW, Camden, NJ

Juris Doctor Degree, May 2014 (Admitted to practice in 2014 in NJ #115052014 and 2019 PA #328229)

Highlights:     Vis Moot Court (International Arbitration); Journal of Law and Public Policy Staff Editor

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2011; Psychology, Philosophy Majors and Criminology/Economics Minors

·       Mentored junior attorneys and business partners, inclusive of direct reports, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.

·       Designated as “key talent” and participated in the inaugural Law Leadership Collective for Bristol Myers Squibb, receiving valuable coaching through Korn Ferry and mentorship from Senior Leadership Team members.

·       Selected for the Harvard Business Publishing Manager Excellence Program at Bristol Myers Squibb, learning valuable insights into management of personnel and complex projects.

·       Chaired the Summer Events Subcommittee of the BMS Law Department’s Inclusion and Diversity Internship Program for 2025 and 2026, leading 4 colleagues to curate a strong summer itinerary with external partners for a cohort of 10-12 interns each year. Previously participated as a co-chair in 2024.

·       Selected as part of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team to take part in the Leading Organizational Transformation program administered by SDI Communications, a leadership and management consultant.

·       Nominated and selected for the 2026 Raising the Bar leadership program for top emerging leadership talent at BMS.

Business Development

o    Represented a strategic corporate investor for a $25M commitment to a life sciences venture capital fund.

o    Advised on clinical trial collaborations between major pharmaceutical firms and smaller biotechs, including revising consortium agreements for drug compound supply.

o    Represented strategic corporate investor in a Series B funding round for a $3M commitment to an early-stage life sciences start-up.

o    Represented a yacht manufacturer in the asset purchase of a competitor with a leaseback and royalty agreement.

o    Counseled alliance management leaders as to ongoing collaboration issues and amendments needed with a UK biotech company and separately with an academic incubator program.

Operations and Governance

o    Counseled public company corporate affairs leaders on timing, content, and strategy for material clinical trials disclosures

o    Initiated and provided critical legal and strategic support for working groups and teams focused on evolving geopolitical restrictions, supply chain effects, human rights / ESG compliance, and business continuity strategy.

o    Lead counsel for construction, engineering, and procurement teams on the development and contracting of GMAX and Fixed Price Agreements in the U.S., U.K., and EU for projects totaling over $3B in the aggregate.

o    Supported the corporate secretary and governance team on entity formation, intercompany operations, company financings / KYC, and subsidiary management.

o    Led the drafting and revision of company-wide SOPs with respect to trade controls, sanctions, and human rights.

Supply Chain

o    Lead counsel on Sanctions and Trade Compliance matters, including export licensing, sanctions licenses (specific and general), regulatory disclosures, human rights and risk due diligence, and advice / strategy to senior leadership of global Fortune 100 company with specific focus on APAC markets.

o    Numerous complex manufacturing and logistics transactions including 3PL, distribution, transportation, and procurement operations with major partners in EU, UK, US, LatAm, and APAC.Item description

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