Associate San Francisco

JESSE F. SCHUMAKER

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Transactional attorney with strong academic credentials and solid law firm experience eager to contribute in a

challenging environment. Recognized for the ability to collaborate with partners, in house attorneys and opposing

counsel to develop strategies and solve problems for a client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to private

start ups. Exhibited superior legal research and writing competencies and the capability to leverage critical and

creative thinking as a means to negotiating and resolving complex legal issues. Selected for participation in

business development, associate recruitment and associate development activities.

EDUCATION

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Juris Doctor, 2006

Sol D. Kapelsohn Prize. Designated by the Dean for highest excellence in writing in the field of Labor Law

Prosecution Clinic. U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2002

EXPERIENCE

FENWICK & WEST LLP, San Francisco, California

Contract Attorney, October 2009 to February 2010

Initial Public Offering – Prepared confidential treatment request to the Securities and Exchange Commission for

client contracts prior to filing of Form S-1.

PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP, San Francisco, California

Associate, Corporate & Securities Group, October 2006 to March 2009

Mergers and Acquisitions

Represented private and public companies in mergers and corporate acquisitions and divestitures. Drafted

acquisition and merger agreements and related exhibits and associated schedules. Prepared side agreements and

coordinated related employee benefits and intellectual property arrangements. Coordinated and managed due

diligence efforts, managed federal and state regulatory compliance matters and filings, prepared securities

registration statements and proxy materials, and coordinated closings.

Securities Transactions

Represented issuers and underwriters in a variety of public and private security offerings. Drafted prospectuses,

securities offering documents and ancillary agreements. Prepared securities registration statements under the

Securities Act of 1933 and coordinated multi party transaction teams. Experienced in follow on public equity

offerings, public company debt offerings, initial public offerings, public company debt repurchases, large investor

equity divestitures, and private investment in public equity (PIPEs) transactions.

Corporate Matters

Represented and advised public companies in connection with corporate matters and Securities and Exchange Act

of 1934 compliance, including the preparation, drafting and review of proxy statements and periodic reports,

including periodic reports on Forms 10 K and 10 Q, current reports on Form 8 K, and Section 16 compliance and

filings. Advised public companies with regard to stockholder activism and prepared charter and bylaws

amendments. Researched and drafted corporate initiatives and reports, prepared materials for board meetings and

drafted corporate minutes.

CAHILL GORDON & REINDEL LLP, New York, New York

Summer Associate, Summer 2005. Permanent offer extended.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Admitted to the State Bar of California, April 2007.

Admitted to the State Bar of New York, February 2009.

REPRESENTATIVE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS TRANSACTIONS

Second most senior associate representing Chevron Technology Ventures LLC in connection with the divestiture

of its 50% interest in Cobasys LLC, including the related auction process and arbitration between the owners.

Transaction value was undisclosed.

Sole associate representing McKesson Corporation in connection with its divestiture of its 100% interest in

McKesson Medication Management LLC, including the transfer of certain businesses. Transaction value was

undisclosed; closed April 2008.

Junior associate representing Fortune Brands Inc. in connection with its divestiture of its 100% interest in Beam

Wine Estates Inc. Transaction value was $885 million; closed December 2007.

Junior associate representing AT&T Inc. in connection with its acquisition of a 100% interest in Ingenio.

Transaction value was undisclosed; closed November 2007.

Sole associate representing Rapport, Inc. in connection with its merger into Personal Web Systems, Inc.

Transaction value was undisclosed; closed February 2009.

Sole associate representing the owners of Optimal Decisions Group, LLC in connection with the sale of 100% of

the membership interests. Transaction value was undisclosed; closed February 2008.

Junior associate representing Textron Inc. in connection with its acquisition of a 100% interest in Overwatch

Systems, LLC. Transaction value was $325 million; closed December 2006.

REPRESENTATIVE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

Sole associate representing Chevron Corporation in connection with the public offering of $5 billion of debt

securities in February 2009.

Associate representing Incyte Corporation in the follow-on public offering of $100 million of its common stock in

August 2008.

Associate representing the underwriters in a follow-on public offering of $150 million of common stock of

Harmonic, Inc. in November 2007.

Associate representing the placement agents in two follow-on public offerings of Cell Genesys, Inc. common stock

and warrants to purchase common stock, valued at $30 million and $60 million in May 2008 and April 2007.

Associate representing LogicVision, Inc. in connection with a private investment in public equity transaction

involving one million shares of common stock in December 2006.

Junior associate representing Renewable Energy Group Inc. in connection with the initial public offering of its

common stock. The offering was abandoned after the filing of the Form S-1 in July 2007.

Associate representing Prosper Marketplace Inc. in connection with the registration of securities sold through its

lending platform. The registration was abandoned after the filing of the Form S-1 in October 2007.

Associate representing Chevron Corporation in connection with the repurchase of $1.5 billion in public debt

securities in June 2007.

Sole associate representing Chevron Corporation in connection with its sale of common stock of Dynegy Inc.,

valued at $985 million in June 2007.

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