High-achieving executive with a unique and diverse background of success in law and in business. I am seeking my next professional challenge utilizing my deep set of skills with responsibilities in business operations and business development while also drawing on my legal experience to be a productive team member.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Apex Coolers LLC
08.2019 - Current
Start-Up Company
Purchased a patent for a Modular Cooler System
From there, lead in design, development, international production, marketing and sales
Developed distribution channels for a unique line of products of B2B, DTC as well as wholesale retail dealer network across the United States
Lead in expanding Patent Portfolio to now include 4 Utility Patents
Direct responsibility for inventory management
This business is currently for sale.
Founding Partner
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLC
03.2009 - 08.2017
Firm specialized in representation of pharmaceutical and medical device companies in products liability litigation
At the time of my departure, to start Apex Coolers, our firm had grown to 25 lawyers with offices in Chicago, Dallas and Santa Monica
I led team that negotiated, developed and implemented National Settlement Programs, primarily coordinated in MDLs
Notably, I was the lead in the development and implementation of the Vioxx Litigation, which, at the time, was the largest settlement in US history$5 billion; 50,000 claimants; commenced and concluded in less than 2 years
Also, I was firm lead in the Baycol Litigation Settlement Program and negotiated the settlement of more than 1,000 cases through both direct negotiations as well as mediation.
President
Brennan Vineyards LLC
06.2020 - Current
Father started wine business, essentially as a retirement hobby
After he became ill, I took over primary responsibility for all operations of this 10,000 case per year winery, including vineyards, winery, sales and marketing
Since taking over primary responsibility, have reformed all aspects of operation from a relaxed hobby business to a profitable business focused on profitability and shareholder return
This business is currently for sale and under an executed Letter of Intent.
Partner
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
09.1993 - 03.2009
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Law -
Saint Mary's School of Law
San Antonio, TX
05.1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Administration & Economics -
Westminster College
Fulton, MO
05.1990
Skills
New business expansion
Legal dispute resolution
Product development
Leadership Team Building
Strategic Planning
Sales and Marketing
Business Development
Budget Management
Business Planning
Revenue Growth
Timeline
President
Brennan Vineyards LLC
06.2020 - Current
President
Apex Coolers LLC
08.2019 - Current
Founding Partner
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLC
03.2009 - 08.2017
Partner
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
09.1993 - 03.2009
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Law -
Saint Mary's School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Administration & Economics -