Michael B

Email: abo7y3@r.postjobfree.com

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City: Fayetteville

State: AR

Zip: 72701

Phone: 479-***-****

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General Counsel

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MICHAEL B. JOHNSON

2287 S Plumberosa Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-***-**** abo7y3@r.postjobfree.com

GENERAL COUNSEL

Committed and versatile attorney with myriad achievements managing corporate clientele and employers.

Transform sluggish operations, draft superior legal contracts and agreements, and support teams through

successful legal initiatives. Solid strategist with strong skills in compliance, risk mitigation, policy

development, and legal policy planning. Respected executive with excellent interpersonal skills; interact well

with individuals from diverse populations at all professional levels. Admitted to practice in Arkansas.

? Strategic Business Planning & Implementation

? Financial Services, Banking, & State Regulations

? Corporate & Bankruptcy Law

? Arbitration & Mediation

? Litigation Prevention/Risk Management

? Intellectual Property/Patent Filing

? Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

? Community & Civic Relations

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

As Chief Legal Officer for BioBased Technologies, LLC:

Reporting to the CEO, managed an outside litigation budget of $500K/per year.

Authored and edited key document templates, including confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure

agreements (NDAs), toll manufacturing agreements, joint venture agreements, and product

sampling agreements to streamline and elevate communications and offerings.

Orchestrated intellectual property protection efforts; collaborated with patent counsel and

trademark counsel, procuring 6-8 patents/patent applications and 35 trademarks.

Managed and mentored employees and outside counsel as part of the company s Chapter 11

reorganization; realized unprecedented filing times and creditor payouts (100% repayment);

sustained all supplier/vendor relationships post proceedings.

As Arkansas Securities Commissioner for Arkansas Securities Department:

Triggered over $15M in collection of fines, fees, and penalties through sound judgment, leadership,

and mentoring of employees, attorneys, and staff.

Propelled an increase of 25% in enforcement actions against unlawful sales of securities in the State

of Arkansas, further bolstering reputation for efficiency of the Arkansas enforcement bureau.

Directed the drafting and implementation of the Arkansas Fair Mortgage Lending Act of 2005

(amended in 2007); securing consensus among the Arkansas Legislature and committees.

Assessed and revamped department-wide operations, generating increased efficiencies and

optimizing processes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOHNSON LAW FIRM PLLC Fayetteville, AR

Legal Consultant / Solo Practitioner (2011-Present)

Spearhead the launch of this start-up law practice, administering all aspects of business setup, strategic

planning, resource allocation, PR/marketing, and financial management. Establish brand and online

presence. Position and deliver expertise in business and corporate law to a growing client base. Develop

business culture, accountability, and problem resolution processes. Review and analyze policies, reports,

mediations, and legal research. (See www.arkansasbusinessattorneys.com).

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

BIOBASED TECHNOLOGIES LLC Springdale, AR

Chief Legal Officer (2008-2011)

Championed legal affairs, policy planning/development, documentation, compliance, and strategic direction

for this environmental firm focused on selling foam insulation to the construction industry. Led a team of

employees through critical negotiations, analysis, and insurance research pertaining to directors and offices

liability (D&O), employee liability, environmental, fleet, and product liability, general liability, and umbrella

coverage. Oversaw patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. Counseled and advised senior management on

legal matters. Authored and drafted contracts.

ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT Little Rock, AR

Arkansas Securities Commissioner (2001-2007)

Facilitated regulatory efforts for all broker dealers who sold stocks, bonds, and mutual funds state-wide. Led

the administration of a $3M annual budget and collected over $15M in fines, fees, and penalties. Supervised

and mentored 40 staff members, including attorneys and administrative personnel.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOHNSON LAW FIRM, P.A. Little Rock, AR

Attorney/Solo Practitioner (1997-2001)

Provided legal counsel to corporations regarding mergers and acquisitions, lending, and real estate matters.

STEPHENS GROUP, INC. Little Rock, AR

Vice President and Associate General Counsel (1989-1997)

Conducted due diligence investigations, and drafted acquisition and disposition documentation for this

privately held, multi-billion dollar investment banking firm with operations throughout the US and the UK.

Directed various areas of practice, including corporate finance, venture capital investments, M&A, securities

law, public finance, investment banking, and real estate.

Researched and negotiated an investment acquisition valued at over $100M; efforts resulted in a

successful IPO within a year s timeframe.

Participated in due diligence investigations and drafted acquisition documents for debt and equity

investments ranging from $10M-$60M.

Successfully arbitrated the acquisition of an 8K acre farming and hunting operation; drafted a

complex land usage agreement.

Established an employee investment company and generated a private offering document, which

enabled executive officers to co-invest in venture capital initiatives.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Adjunct Professor, John Brown University, Business Law and Ethics (1998-2003);

Past Adjunct Professor, University of Arkansas, School of Law, Securities Regulation

EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Juris Doctor, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Licensure: State of Arkansas Bar Association; Arkansas Supreme Court License to Practice Law;

Arkansas Professional Engineer (Inactive)

Awards & Accolades: Martindale Hubbell AV Rating (Client Rating 4.8/5.0)

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