Harvard University

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Law  -  Private Equity  -  Mergers and Acquisitions  -  Corporate Governance  -  Communications  -  Strategy

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Duane Morris LLP

Associate, Corporate

Represent corporate and private equity clients in various corporate and securities transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, in a wide range of industries such as security, software, veterinary services, medical services, manufacturing and others. Significant representations include:* QuadGen Wireless Solutions, a provider of end-to-end telecommunications solutions, in its acquisition by a subsidiary of MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) * Bold Technologies, a leading provider of alarm monitoring software, in its acquisition by EverCommerce* Vertical Bridge, the largest private owner and manager of communication infrastructure in the U.S., in its acquisition of STC Towers, LLC, a cell tower development company* Eminent Global Logistics, a transportation management systems implementation and service company, in its acquisition by private equity-backed Redwood Logistics* Community Veterinary Partners, an owner of a network of veterinary hospitals, in its acquisition of several veterinary practices

Kleinbard LLC

Associate, Business and Finance

Represented corporate and private equity clients in various corporate and securities transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and bond offerings, and provided corporate governance advice.Significant representations: * Court Square Capital Partners and The Harvard Drug Group, Inc., a distributor of generic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications and related products, in the sale of Harvard to Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) for US$1.12 billion, and in the spinoff of Harvard’s Letco business.* Court Square Capital Partners and MacDermid Incorporated, a specialty chemical company, in the US$1.8 billion sale of MacDermid Incorporated to Platform Acquisition Holdings Limited (LSE: PAH).* Versa Capital Management in its acquisition of Silver Airways.* Graham Partners in its acquisition of Acme Cryogenics, a supplier of cryogenic piping, valves and gas solutions, and the add-on acquisition of Northeast Services, a provider of gas field services.* Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) in numerous transactions, including its Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings of €600 million 3.375% senior notes and €650 million 4% senior notes.* FS Investment Corporation (NYSE: FSIC), FS Energy and Power Fund, FS Investment Corporation II, FS Investment Corporation III, and FS Investment Corporation IV, five business development companies sponsored by Franklin Square Holdings, L.P., in connection with their continuous public offerings for gross proceeds of over US$13 billion in the aggregate.* Fashion house and haute couturier Elie Saab in its US expansion and related corporate governance issues.* Graham Partners in the sale of Strata Proximity Systems and Strata Products, a global provider of safety products and services in the mining industry, to Wingate Partners.* Stripes Group, in connection with its investment in Udemy, a leading global marketplace for online courses.

Dechert LLP

Associate, Corporate & Securities

Oversaw all press-related matters in coordination with Brussels headquarters, reporting directly to Ambassador.  Advised Ambassador and Political Counselor on policy issues and political landscape, managing a €42 million budget.   Managed the Delegation's communications efforts in connection with advancing freedom of expression, including working with activist bloggers to create a citizen media platform and conduct social media workshops to empower local community youth.

Delegation of the European Union to Jordan

Press and Information Officer

Led the design process of the Government of Dubai's long-term communications strategy in light of the global credit crisis, in support of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015.  Worked with government entities to enhance communications activities.

The Executive Council, Governmnent of Dubai

Project Manager, Government Communications

Devised, wrote and executed communications strategies for His Majesty King Abdullah's foreign visits and milestones, including visits to Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands and the United States. Advised on speech-writing and messaging; drafted press statements for His Majesty's activities; served as direct liaison to journalists and media organizations on global visits. Traveled to events such as the Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference, the World Economic Forum in Davos and the Middle Easter, and the U.N. General Assembly. Led the communications team's efforts to design and manage His Majesty's communications strategies and positioning objectives, including social media strategies.

The Royal Hashemite Court, Office of King Abdullah II

Communications Analyst

Worked extensively with executives in the pharmaceutical industry on patient assistance programs, investor relations campaigns and events to forge biotech partnerships.  Advised clients on communications campaigns to shape corporate reputation, manage crises and strengthen stakeholder relations.

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