AC
Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Experienced Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of public and private companies. Leads teams of legal, risk, real estate, ESG, trade, ethics & compliance, insurance, privacy, and facilities. Prior relevant experience as a biogeochemist and an advanced degree in the sciences ensure a more meaningful understanding of the chemical and biological processes at issue in transactions, product development, transportation, litigation, and negotiations.
Career Timeline
- Univar SolutionsCurrentJun 2023–Present· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Legal Officer and Corporate SecretaryCurrentApr 2025–Present
- General Counsel, Corporate SecretaryJun 2023–Mar 2025
- Earlham CollegeCurrentSep 2022–Present· 4 yrs
- Member Board of TrusteesCurrentSep 2022–Present
- May 2022–Jun 2023· 1 yr 1 mo
- General Counsel, Personal Care North AmericaMay 2022–Jun 2023
- Oct 2015–May 2022· 6 yrs 7 mos
- Associate General Counsel2019–Aug 2019
- Senior CounselJun 2017–Oct 2018
- Counsel, CorporateOct 2015–Jun 2017
- Sep 2008–Oct 2015· 7 yrs 1 mo
- AssociateSep 2008–Oct 2015
- May 2004–Aug 2005· 1 yr 3 mos
- Project AssistantMay 2004–Aug 2005
Education
J.D.
University of Illinois College of LawM.S.
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignB.A.
Biology
Earlham CollegeBiogeochemistry
Marine Biological LaboratoryExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Alexandra Colin
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
ArbitrationLegal ResearchTrialsProduct LiabilityLegal WritingCorporate LawCommercial LitigationTrade SecretsCivil LitigationAppealsWestlawLitigationEnvironmental Awareness