MARIBETH HOFFMANN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic and commercially oriented problem-solver with nearly 15 years of experience as In-House Counsel for a global professional services firm. A collaborative and hands-on leader skilled in analyzing complex, global legal issues and innovative in creatively solving problems while adhering to company values, policies and procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Legal Counsel
Pritzker Group
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted the General Counsel in all aspects of family office business operations, continuously assessing and mitigating a variety of legal, reputational and business risks.
- Negotiated and drafted various contracts by collaborating with various departments, resulting in reduced legal risks for the company.
- Implemented best practices in trust administration and documentation.
- Advised and supported private foundation leaders as needed the various issues facing 501(c)3 corporations.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues across various departments, facilitating seamless coordination on cross-functional projects related to trust administration, corporate compliance, and risk management.
- Supported corporate governance activities for multiple entities, including the preparation and review of board materials such as the annual board books, meeting minutes, and committee reports.
Global General Counsel
Spencer Stuart
11.2009 - 08.2023
- Provided strategic legal support to the business on all legal issues affecting the firm, including employment, M&A, commercial contract negotiation, corporate governance, intellectual property, litigation, data privacy, and insurance matters.
- Served as a trusted advisor and thought partner to executive and functional leaders
- Developed and implemented new policies and training programs on numerous strategic topics such as pay equity, commercial contract terms and negotiations
- Served as lead counsel for the Firm's mergers and acquisitions endeavors, handling all legal matters from initial evaluations and diligence to closing and post-closing integration matters.
- Appointed as the General Counsel for a newly acquired affiliate business group comprising employees in 26 countries; successfully stood up and managed the legal function to ensure the business received the appropriate level of support
- Monitored new legislation and regulatory changes that impacted the professional services industry ( consulting, leadership advisory and executive search) to advise management accordingly
- Negotiated and drafted a wide range of contracts, including commercial, vendor, and employment related contracts
- Developed and implemented legal strategies to protect business interests
- Assisted business leaders in formation, governance and dissolution of business entities around the world
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for the business
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for the business
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Education
Juris Doctor -
DePaul University
Chicago, ILBachelor Of Fine Arts -
Miami University
Oxford, OHSkills
- Domestic and International Law
- Employment Law
- Corporate Transactions
- Evaluating, Drafting, and Negotiating Contracts
- Risk and Compliance
- Commercial Negotiations
- Critical Thinking
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Functional Leadership, Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Admitted to the State Bar of Illinois - 2011-Present
- Certified Notary Public - Commissioned in the State of Illinois
- International and Comparative Law Certificate-DePaul University College of Law, 2011
- Contract Negotiations Course-Northwestern University, 2014
Affiliations
- Association of Corporate Counsel
- Illinois Bar Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Corporate Legal Counsel
Pritzker Group
11.2023 - Current
Global General Counsel
Spencer Stuart
11.2009 - 08.2023
Juris Doctor -
DePaul University
Bachelor Of Fine Arts -
Miami University
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