Management Company
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RICHARD J. LAWRENCE
*** **** *** *****, ***********, Utah 84014
abmehy@r.postjobfree.com
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in securities, M&A, general
counsel and corporate matters advising various individuals and entities.
Participated in senior management planning and decisions as general counsel
and as executive officer. Utilize advanced expertise in all aspects of
corporate and international law, transactions, negotiations, drafting, due
diligence, M&A, securities, and general counsel to promote optimal and
successful business practices. Overcome complex obstacles, problems, and
issues, continually exceeding objectives.
Securities ( Business Development ( M&As ( Corporate & International Law (
Arbitration
Leadership ( Commercial Transactions ( Strategic Planning ( Contract
Negotiations ( Due Diligence
Franchising ( Marketing ( Outside Counsel Management ( Capitalization (
Tactical Relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RICHARD J. LAWRENCE, P.C., Salt Lake City, UT ( 2001 - Present
Attorney
Provide expert counsel and legal aide for various entrepreneurial clients,
as sole practitioner of firm specializing in business transactions, private
placements, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), commercial contracts, and
arbitration. Conduct negotiations and litigations on clients' behalf.
Highlights and Major Contributions:
. Founded and cultivated successful practice.
. Delivered comprehensive strategic advice, enabling clients to progress
with business plans.
. Analyzed complex factors, consistently formulating successful methods
that allow clients to optimally reach business objectives.
. Advised clients on venture capital opportunities involved in possible
acquisitions.
. Negotiated master sales agreement for a company's key product.
THEALPAHACLUB, Portugal ( 1998 - 2001
General Counsel
Directed and led all aspects of legal affairs for multi-national firm and
multi-level membership club with operations in 20 countries on 4 continents
and $100M in annual revenue. Drafted all company documents. Co-developed
strategic business development plans, acting as key member of senior
management team. Traveled extensively around globe, evaluating prospective
opportunities and providing external counsel management.
Highlights and Major Contributions:
. Instrumental in expanding company operations from 2 to 20 countries in 3-
years.
. Negotiated with numerous government regulators, obtaining approval to
establish and maintain new business operations.
. Interfaced with attorneys worldwide, generating in-depth understanding of
country-specific laws and practices; modified company documents
accordingly.
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PARRY, LAWRENCE & WARD, Salt Lake City, UT ( 1996 - 1998
Partner
Co-directed all aspects of office operations for firm specializing in
litigation and corporate transactions law including securities filings and
private placements, due diligence, and M&As. Allocated assignments.
Supervised 2 attorneys.
Highlights and Major Contributions:
. Expanded firm offerings, initiating and developing all aspects of
transactional practice.
. Ranked as 2nd largest producer for firm.
PALACE CASINOS, INC., Biloxi, MS, Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT ( 1993
- 1996
CEO ( 1994 - 1996, Vice President & General Counsel ( 1993 - 1994
Developed and launched strategic plans, leading $30M gaming company through
regulatory licensing, capitalization, construction, and sale. Established
all accounting and office procedures, and reviewed existing gaming
contracts. Prepared all SEC documents.
Major Contributions:
. Headed licensing procedures with State of Mississippi Gaming Board.
. Negotiated and drafted merger agreement with Nevada gaming company;
prepared all licensing.
. Raised funds through 7 mutual fund investors, spearheading filing to
become public company.
. Conducted negotiations for acquisition of companies in Indiana, Kentucky,
and Tennessee.
. Oversaw all aspects of promotions, marketing, and key hiring,
successfully selling casino.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
SUITTER, AXLAND & HANSON, Salt Lake City, UT ( 1986 - 1993
Partner & Attorney
. Acted as Chairman of Compensation Committee, managing all registrations
with SEC, private placements, M&As, corporate matters, and commercial
contracts for various companies.
. Provided substantial work for all attorneys, especially in litigation.
MAYER BROWN & PLATT $ Began practice in Chicago with Mayer Brown & Platt
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor (8th in class), Order of Coif, Law Review Board, University of
Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science in Education, Utah State University, Logan, UT
LICENSURE & HONORS
Illinois ( Utah ( Oklahoma
Listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in Securities Area
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Annual CLE Programs ( FINRA Securities Arbitrator Including Chairperson
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS
Illinois Bar Association ( Oklahoma Bar Association
Utah Bar Association (former President, Corporate Section & former Chair,
Securities Section)
Governor's Security Advisory Committee (former member)
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