Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Corporate governance and securities attorney with 17+ years advising boards, C-suites, and compensation committees on SEC disclosure, executive compensation, and corporate governance strategy across public companies and SEC-registered entities. In my current role, I advise on: • SEC reporting and disclosure strategy • Executive compensation matters • Board and committee governance, including audit committee advisory • Disclosure committee structure and effectiveness • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and Section 16 reporting • Coordination of internal and external disclosure communications • High-stakes, cross-functional corporate initiatives My work sits at the intersection of law, operations, and leadership — ensuring that governance frameworks are not only compliant, but functional, efficient, and aligned with the company’s long-term strategy. I am particularly passionate about building processes that reduce friction in the reporting cycle, strengthen decision-making, and allow legal teams to operate as proactive business partners. My approach is grounded in sound judgment, calm execution under pressure, and the ability to bring diverse stakeholders to alignment. Outside of my corporate practice, I’m active in community work focused on education access and supporting families navigating the educational system. Core areas of focus: Corporate Governance | SEC Disclosure & Reporting | Executive Compensation | Audit Committee Advisory | Sarbanes-Oxley & Section 16 | Public Company & SEC-Registered Entity Counsel
Lead securities counsel with significant governance responsibilities in a public-company reporting and partnership capital structure environment, partnering with senior executives to strengthen disclosure controls and navigate complex regulatory requirements. • Lead preparation and review of all periodic SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal securities laws • Advise on cross-border partnership offerings, exchange offers, and securities issuances • Support Disclosure Committee governance and deliver compliance training to senior leadership • Identify financial reporting and regulatory compliance gaps; design and implement corrective action plans • Monitor evolving SEC regulations and advise leadership on regulatory impact to operations • Coordinate external auditor engagement and management representation letters • Oversee regulatory filings (13-F, 17-H) and risk mitigation strategy for financial regulatory compliance
Led Capital One’s public disclosure function, later focusing leadership on the Executive Compensation and Legal Entity Management vertical, providing legal advice on SEC filings and public disclosures. • Led legal team of attorneys and paralegals supporting public disclosure and SEC reporting; later focused leadership on Executive Compensation and Legal Entity Management • Organized Capital One’s annual stockholder meeting; advised executive and equity compensation teams and the Board’s Compensation Committee • Managed insider trading policies; advised executives on Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, Rule 144, and Section 16 compliance • Partnered cross-functionally with Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Governance, HR, and Corporate Strategy on public disclosure matters • Actively engaged in industry forums on emerging legal developments in securities and executive compensation
Promoted to expand scope across corporate governance, public reporting, executive compensation, and ESG strategy as lead advisor to the C-suite and board of a Nasdaq-listed life sciences company. • Lead advisor to C-suite, board, and management committees on all corporate governance matters • Drafted and filed all Exchange Act filings — proxy statement, Forms 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q, and Section 16 • Managed insider trading program, 10b5-1 trading plans, and equity award agreements • Selected by CEO to lead cross-functional team designing and implementing a multi-year, enterprise-wide ESG strategy • Provided governance counsel on complex transactions, including a $75M asset-backed credit facility and a $39M corporate campus lease
Supported corporate governance, securities compliance, and commercial transactions for a Nasdaq-listed life sciences company. • Managed preparation of board and executive materials, resolutions, and meeting minutes • Developed governance policies and procedures across global subsidiary portfolio • Advised on quarterly earnings releases, investor engagement, and enterprise-wide compliance training • Advised cross-functional team on agreements with domestic/international customers, suppliers, and healthcare providers • Managed outside counsel on securities class action, shareholder books-and-records requests, and internal investigations
Promoted to commercial transactions advising business stakeholders on commercial contracts and led negotiation training for the procurement division at a major airline. • Drafted and negotiated 200+ non-standard commercial agreements annually, including cloud services, software licensing, sponsorship, and consulting agreements • Led training of procurement staff on contract negotiation; developed and enhanced contract templates • Advised key business stakeholders and service providers on practical risk-limiting resolutions • Managed outside counsel on commercial contract matters
Supported securities and corporate governance matters, advising the C-suite on SEC reporting, M&A, and investor relations for a major public airline. • Led production of all Exchange Act filings — proxy statement, Forms 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q, registration statements, and Section 16 filings • Managed corporate secretary duties for 20+ subsidiary entities, including international and domestic corporate filings • Advised on M&A transactions, including letters of intent, due diligence, and post-integration activities • Coordinated annual shareholders’ meeting; prepared board resolutions, unanimous written consents, and meeting minutes • Selected by executive leadership to lead cross-functional task force overhauling company-wide delegations of authority and procedures
Perform contract review and negotiations for the national, regional and state levels of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.