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ARLENE HONG

ARLENE HONG

Fractional General Counsel
Montclair,NJ

Summary

Accomplished C-level leader with over 25 years of experience providing full spectrum legal and strategic guidance to companies across various sectors. Skilled in navigating the complexities of both public and private entities, including start-ups, growth-stage, Fortune 500 and Big Tech. Agile, practical, business-minded and trusted advisor to senior management and boards of directors.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Fractional General Counsel

ASPIRE LAW LLC
01.2025 - Current

Provide strategic and legal advisory services to help drive accelerated growth, navigate complex legal matters, build strong frameworks and teams, and mitigate overall risk.

EVP, Chief Legal Officer

EQUINOX GROUP, INC.
09.2023 - 11.2024

Instituted compliance program and reduced litigation by 75% and legal expenses by 30%. Executed $1.8B refinancing, Blink restructuring, and LTIP refresh.

EVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary

BED BATH & BEYOND
02.2020 - 12.2022

Managed Legal, Compliance, ESG and Internal Audit. Executed $450M asset sales, $875M refinancings, $1B share repurchase, and debt exchange offer.

SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

FULLBEAUTY BRANDS
05.2018 - 01.2020

Successfully executed quickest Chapter 11 restructuring in history and drove cost optimization initiatives.

General Counsel, N.A. Consumer Softlines & Quidsi

AMAZON.COM
04.2014 - 04.2018

Lead counsel for Amazon's NA Consumer Softlines business and largest retail e-commerce subsidiary. Launched innovation projects Prime Wardrobe and Treasure Truck.

SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

IDEELI, INC.
09.2011 - 03.2014

Prepared high-growth company for an IPO and established the first legal function. Executed $83M fundraising and $100M credit facility and reduced legal expenses by 65%.

SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

J.CREW GROUP, INC.
01.2000 - 04.2010

Managed Legal, Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility. Led the company's highly successful $432MM IPO.

Education

Juris Doctor - Law

Columbia University & Cornell Law School
05.2001 -

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Corporate Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Corporate Transactions

Litigation Management

Employment Counseling

Contract Negotiation

Corporate Governance

ESG

Timeline

Fractional General Counsel

ASPIRE LAW LLC
01.2025 - Current

EVP, Chief Legal Officer

EQUINOX GROUP, INC.
09.2023 - 11.2024

EVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary

BED BATH & BEYOND
02.2020 - 12.2022

SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

FULLBEAUTY BRANDS
05.2018 - 01.2020

General Counsel, N.A. Consumer Softlines & Quidsi

AMAZON.COM
04.2014 - 04.2018

SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

IDEELI, INC.
09.2011 - 03.2014

Juris Doctor - Law

Columbia University & Cornell Law School
05.2001 -

SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

J.CREW GROUP, INC.
01.2000 - 04.2010
ARLENE HONGFractional General Counsel
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