Jennifer Branham
Melbourne Beach
Summary
Expert M&A and Corporate Governance Attorney with 15 years of extensive experience orchestrating complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, compliance, and governance matters.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Counsel, M&A/Corporate Governance
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Melbourne
01.2015 - Current
- Managed subsidiary maintenance and corporate governance for over 150 subsidiaries across 30 international jurisdictions.
- Supported mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
- Oversaw due diligence processes, identifying legal risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
- Led corporate restructuring projects alongside quarterly cash repatriation efforts.
- ,Negotiated fixed fees for governance activities across 20 jurisdictions, achieving 20% annual cost savings in legal spend.
- Advised C-suite executive and implemented best practices in corporate governance, ensuring compliance with SEC and SOX regulations.
- Mentored a team of junior attorneys and paralegals, fostering professional development.
Corporate Counsel, International
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Wheeling
06.2007 - 01.2015
- Advised Fortune 200 clients on international corporate governance and subsidiary management best practices.
- Represented clients in multiple M&A transactions, including asset purchases and mergers.
- Conducted due diligence, drafted transaction documents, and facilitated negotiations between parties.
- Assisted clients in corporate restructuring by advising on legal implications and drafting documentation.
- Developed strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction levels and repeat business.
Business Instructor
Samsung Global Management Institute
Seoul
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Instructed Samsung employees in business classes as part of mini-MBA program affiliated with Harvard Business School.
- Taught English language and presentation skills to executives in preparation for overseas assignments.
- Lead workshops, student outings, and special lectures focusing on cross-cultural business communication
Education
Executive Certificate - ESG Reporting
University of California - Berkeley School of Law
Berkeley, CA09-2021
J.D. - Business Law, International Law
University of California - Berkeley School of Law
Berkeley, CA08-2006
Master of Arts - International Economic Policy
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA09-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Latin American Studies
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08-2000
Skills
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate governance
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Due diligence
- Risk management
- Legal research
- Team leadership
Certification
- Admitted to the WV State Bar, Authorized Florida In-house Counsel
Timeline
Corporate Counsel, M&A/Corporate Governance
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2015 - Current
Corporate Counsel, International
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
06.2007 - 01.2015
Business Instructor
Samsung Global Management Institute
09.2005 - 06.2007
Executive Certificate - ESG Reporting
University of California - Berkeley School of Law
J.D. - Business Law, International Law
University of California - Berkeley School of Law
Master of Arts - International Economic Policy
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Latin American Studies
University of Kentucky
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