Leslie Arsenault Metz
North Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Senior executive and attorney with significant experience in asset acquisitions, real estate transactions, corporate law, governance, financial analysis, and risk management. Proven ability to provide strategic counsel to all aspects of the business, with a strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel
Dakota Wealth Management
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Executive leadership team member overseeing operations and legal strategy for $7B+ AUM firm with 100+ employees across 16 states.
- Direct firm-wide operations, strategic planning, and cross-functional business execution.
- Lead M&A transactions, real estate negotiations, due diligence, integration efforts, and enterprise growth initiatives.
- Oversee corporate governance, regulatory compliance, employment, marketing, and commercial legal matters.
Senior Associate
GrayRobinson, P.A.
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Represented corporations and individuals in complex commercial litigation and appellate matters.
- Advised executive clients on litigation risk and governance improvements.
- Drafted employment, operating, and settlement agreements.
- Managed insurance defense matters and coordinated strategy with in-house counsel.
Associate Attorney
Richman Greer, P.A.
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Handled complex commercial litigation at trial and appellate levels.
- Managed disputes involving fraud, breach of contract, and shareholder issues.
- Conducted discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Trial Court Law Clerk
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
West Palm Beach, FL
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Drafted judicial orders and memoranda across civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.
- Prepared appellate bench memoranda for multi-judge panels.
Education
MBA - Warrington College of Business
University of Florida
01-2022
J.D. - Levin College of Law
University of Florida
01-2012
B.S. - Finance, Business Administration
University of Florida
01-2008
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Leading acquisitions, including project oversight
- Risk assessment & management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Employee engagement
BAR ADMISSIONS
- State of Florida – All Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court – Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court – Middle District of Florida
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel
Dakota Wealth Management
03.2022 - Current
Senior Associate
GrayRobinson, P.A.
02.2018 - 03.2022
Associate Attorney
Richman Greer, P.A.
08.2014 - 01.2018
Trial Court Law Clerk
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
09.2012 - 08.2014
B.S. - Finance, Business Administration
University of Florida
MBA - Warrington College of Business
University of Florida
J.D. - Levin College of Law
University of Florida