Catherine Elizabeth Morgan
New York,NY
Summary
Corporate attorney with extensive experience in managing complex legal matters, driving efficiency, mitigating risks and providing comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse array of public and private companies on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters. Skilled in structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements related to commercial transactions, as well as liaising with in-house counsel, business leaders, law firm attorneys and other relevant stakeholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Attorney
Fisher Brothers (Axiom Law)
New York, NY
02.2025 - Current
- Develop streamlined workflows to support better tracking and management of corporate data, contributing to improved organizational efficiency for a portfolio of over 400+ entities.
- Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of underlying corporate agreements to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement or clarification.
- Work closely with cross-functional team to gather necessary information and ensure alignment on documentation standards and practices.
Corporate Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
New York, NY
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Advised public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, and drafted, reviewed, and negotiated related agreements, including merger agreements, business combination agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, financing agreements, and related ancillary documents. Performed due diligence review and prepared due diligence memoranda and target profiles.
- General Corporate: Advised on a variety of legal issues, including covenant compliance and corporate governance issues. Drafted organizational documents, bylaws, resolutions, written consents, meeting minutes, board presentations, employment related agreements, technology transfer agreements and other general contracts.
- Industries represented include: automotive, medical equipment, energy, financial payments, electric vehicles, utility, food, beverage, personal care, and non-profit.
- Co-Lead of Freshfields’ Black Employee Resource Group, January 2022-January 2024
Corporate Associate
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
New York, NY
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Advised public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, and drafted, reviewed and negotiated related agreements, including merger agreements, business combination agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements and related ancillary documents. Performed due diligence review and prepared due diligence memoranda and target profiles.
- General Corporate: Advised on a variety of legal issues, including covenant compliance and corporate governance issues. Drafted organizational documents, bylaws, resolutions, written consents, meeting minutes, board presentations, employment related agreements, technology transfer agreements and other general contracts.
- Capital Markets/Securities: Drafted, reviewed and negotiated transaction and disclosure documents including registration statements, offering memoranda, offers to purchase, purchase agreements, indentures and note purchase agreements.
- Restructuring/Bankruptcy: Advised on a variety of restructuring and bankruptcy issues, including settlement agreements, distressed assets and creditor claims on executory contracts and unexpired leases.
- Industries represented include: financial services; hospitality; broadcast media; IT; food distribution; telecommunications; real property; electric vehicles; energy; medical equipment; professional sports and aerospace.
Data Analytics and Digital Law Intern
Prudential Financial
Newark, NJ
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis on blockchain technology, assessing its potential impact and applications for various financial products and services.
- Delivered expert analysis to inform and educate both internal teams and external stakeholders, enhancing their understanding of blockchain and its strategic implications.
- Created comprehensive materials to effectively communicate the fundamentals of blockchain technology and the offerings of specific fintech companies, tailored to diverse audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
Marketing Program Assistant
Sidley Austin
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Collaborated closely with the Marketing Director to assist in the creation and execution of marketing materials and promotional campaigns.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher and Academic Interventionist
Catalyst Charter Schools (Teach for America)
Chicago, IL
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Created and presented lessons in all core subjects and provided individualized instruction to each student resulting in over 100% increase in math scores and 70% in reading in my second year of teaching.
Education
Juris Doctor -
CORNELL LAW SCHOOL
Ithaca, NY01.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
River Forest, IL01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies and Gender & Women’s Studies
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Madison, WI01.2012
Skills
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Due diligence
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate governance
- Data management
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
Hobbies and Interests
- Attending live music events
- Trying different creative mediums
- Meeting and connecting with people
Certification
- New York State Bar
Timeline
Contract Attorney
Fisher Brothers (Axiom Law)
02.2025 - Current
Corporate Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
08.2021 - 01.2024
Corporate Associate
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
09.2018 - 07.2021
Data Analytics and Digital Law Intern
Prudential Financial
06.2016 - 08.2016
Marketing Program Assistant
Sidley Austin
06.2015 - 08.2015
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher and Academic Interventionist
Catalyst Charter Schools (Teach for America)
06.2012 - 06.2015
Juris Doctor -
CORNELL LAW SCHOOL
Master of Arts - Teaching
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies and Gender & Women’s Studies
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
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