Stephen Pezza

Chief Counsel

Premier Management Gruop, LLC

01.2024 - 03.2025

Negotiated favorable settlements in dispute resolutions, safeguarding the organization''s reputation and financial stability.
Served as a key advisor during mergers and acquisitions transactions, providing critical analyses on potential risks and benefits.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal concerns, fostering a culture of open communication and cooperation.
Conducted internal investigations into potential violations of laws or regulations to ensure timely remediation actions were taken when necessary.
Facilitated proactive resolution of contractual disputes by maintaining clear lines of communication and fostering a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
Assisted human resources department in addressing employee relations issues while minimizing legal risks associated with employment decisions.
Designed compliance programs tailored to specific industry regulations, ensuring comprehensive adherence to all applicable rules and requirements.
Managed complex litigation cases to successful resolutions, protecting the company''s interests and assets.
Implemented robust governance structures that improved board effectiveness while adhering to applicable regulations and best practices.
Oversaw intellectual property portfolio, securing patents and trademarks to protect the company''s proprietary innovations.
Enhanced company''s regulatory compliance by proactively reviewing policies and providing expert guidance.
Established strong working relationships with regulators, effectively navigating complex regulatory environments on behalf of the company.
Advised executive leadership on strategic business decisions, ensuring legal integrity and minimizing potential liabilities.
Mitigated risk exposure for the organization with thorough contract review, negotiation, and drafting.
Advised on international legal matters, effectively navigating complex inter-jurisdictional issues to protect the company''s interests abroad.
Reduced external counsel expenses by handling a majority of legal work in-house, saving the company valuable resources.
Created an efficient system for tracking ongoing litigation matters to keep stakeholders updated throughout each stage of the process.
Prepared comprehensive reports on corporate legal activities for executive leadership review, ensuring informed decision-making at all levels.
Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.