Stephanie Bugdalski

General Corporate Services

• Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, data and privacy matters, and regulatory law.
• Prepared and reviewed contracts, MSAs and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
• Negotiated and drafted complex contracts for high-profile clients, ensuring their interests were protected.
• Managed a diverse caseload, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• Inaugural member of Honigman Review Solutions, a team of attorneys that specializes in utilizing technology and AI to conduct efficient, cost-effective legal due diligence
• Contribute to the successful closing of over 40 acquisitions in various capacities, including diligence, document drafting, and legal due diligence schedules
• Serve as a Project Lead and provide supervision and feedback to junior team members
• Work closely with both internal and external clients to create deliverables tailored to the nuances of each deal or case.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to execute successful mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Improved internal processes by streamlining document management systems, increasing efficiency within the firm.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices in corporate law.
• Managed a diverse caseload, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Additional Duties

• Responsible for monitoring several legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected client interests.
• Mentored junior associates by offering guidance on best practices in corporate law, fostering professional development.

• Appointee of Judge Muriel Hughes in both the Civil and Business Division of the Court
• Draft memos, conduct research, and advise judges in a variety of civil legal matters
• Conduct settlement conferences and assist in the negotiation of settlements between parties.
• Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise judge on business and legal transactions.
• Conducted thorough reviews of appellate briefs before oral arguments providing additional insight into potential legal issues presented during hearings.
• Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
• Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
• Delivered comprehensive written opinions on behalf of the judge that clarified the interpretation of statutes, regulations, or constitutional provisions at issue in each case.
• Managed a diverse caseload spanning civil, business, and family law matters with diligence and attention to detail.
• Handled high-profile cases with professionalism, ensuring that all parties received due process and equal protection under the law.
• Led efforts to modernize courtroom technology, enhancing efficiency while minimizing errors in record keeping.

• Conduct client intake and analyze the claims of potential clients
• Draft memos, write motions, and conduct research for partners of the firm in the areas of civil rights, including handling several matters pertaining to the Flint Water Crisis civil litigation.

• Investigate claims of retaliation, discrimination, and harassment within the federal workforce.
• Provide guidance to attorneys and federal employees regarding whistleblower retaliation claims.
• Write legal memoranda and advisory letters pertaining to cases.
• Handle highly confidential information requiring Secret clearance.

• Performed wide range of legal work as part of in-house legal group for a university with over 7,000 employees and 25,000 students.
• Aided in negotiating and drafting of various service and employment contracts.
• Analyzed and redacted FOIA requests sent to the university.