Vicki Li
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
215-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***
In-House Counsel
Commercial/Business Law
Accomplished corporate attorney offering proven success advising on broad
range of business and legal issues impacting corporate operations.
Effective communicator in written and oral formats, able to convey complex
information to diverse staff and clients, including providing ethics and
compliance training. Draft and review legal documents such as contracts
and commercial agreements. Speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.
Contract & Agreement In-depth Legal Research /
Negotiations Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, Business / Management Advising
Divestments Client Support / Problem
Strategy Development / Planning Resolution
Cross-departmental Communication Deadline / Schedule Management
Professional Experience
AMERISOURCE BERGEN CORPORATION, Chesterbrook, PA, 11/2012
Contract Attorney
Provided assistance to the contracts group and the corporate group of the
legal department in commercial contracts and corporate governance.
The Dow Chemical Company (FKA Rohm and Haas Company), Philadelphia, PA,
8/2007 - 10/2011
Global Business Counsel
Provided expert legal advice to multiple businesses under the Dow Chemical
umbrella. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts and
agreements; assisted with drafting agreements regarding corporate
divestments as needed. Handled all of the day-to-day legal issues.
Collaborated with cross functional teams (sales, marketing, regulatory,
intellectual property, finance, etc.) to achieve business objectives.
Provided ethics and compliance training to business groups; topics included
anti-trust, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, conflict of interest, and
other key areas.
. Played integral role assisting tax department in restructure of
entities for tax purposes resulting in savings of over $100MM.
. Assumed responsibility for major client business after unexpected
departure of previous attorney; quickly resolved significant issues and
received accolades from client for exceptional results.
Spector Gadon & Rosen, P.C., Philadelphia, PA, 10/2006 - 8/2007
Associate Attorney, Corporate Group
Represented client corporations in sales and purchases of businesses.
Conducted in-depth research, drafted memoranda, contracts, and agreements.
Consulted with clients on corporate governance issues. Advised banks on
Federal securities law, FDIC regulations, and Banking Code.
Stevens & Lee P.C., King of Prussia, PA, 8/2004-10/2006
Associate Attorney, Corporate Group
Served as client representative for mergers and acquisitions, corporate
governance, and compliance with "Blue Sky" laws. Advised publicly traded
companies, including providing representation regarding SEC regulations-
including 1933 and 1934 Act reporting requirements-Federal securities law,
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, and NASDAQ listing standards. Prepared Forms S-1
and S-4 registration statements, Form 8-K reports, and Section 16 filings.
Prepared proxy statements. Performed due diligence. Conducted legal
research and drafted memoranda. Completed applications for FDIC and
Department of Banking for de novo banks; advised on FDIC regulations and
Banking Code. Drafted and reviewed contracts and agreements.
Prior Experience
GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Horsham, PA, 3/1999 - 8/2001
Financial Analyst
Central point-of-contact for Corporate Accounting, Capital Markets, and
Risk Management areas. Held responsibility for maintaining and auditing
monthly valuation of mortgage servicing rights prepared by Risk Management;
amortized mortgage servicing rights monthly. Performed and reconciled hedge
accounting activity; calculated monthly hedge allocation for impairment
testing.
The Weitzman Group, Inc., New York, NY, 9/1997 - 2/1999
Real Estate Analyst
Conducted property valuation for real estate consulting firm. Provided
annual portfolio valuations for institutional clients; prepared market
value appraisals, market analyses, and regional economic analyses; and
researched / analyzed residential properties to support litigation.
Education And Credentials
Juris Doctor (2004)
Temple University Beasley School of Law - Philadelphia, PA
Merit Scholarship
Bachelor of Science, Dual Major in Finance & Multinational Management
(1997)
University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School - Philadelphia, PA
Licensure
Licensed to Practice Law in the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Professional Associations
Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), Member