JANET MADDEN SAFRANOVITZ

*** ****** ****** ********, *** Jersey 07205

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IN HOUSE COUNSEL

Corporate Law

Dynamic Corporate In House Counsel professional with demonstrated expertise in mergers and acquisitions and contract negotiations. Skilled in real estate and probate matters, as well as, corporate tax preparation, reviewing commercial contracts, preparing loan documents, and assisting in corporate governance matters. Led and directed numerous acquisitions valued at up to $250M. Superior communication skills across levels, successful negotiator, with proven track record of successful contract development.

Mergers & Acquisitions Initial Public Offerings Joint Ventures Business Development Client Relations Presentations Vendor Relations Agreement Preparations Legal Research Real Estate

Negotiations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PURE KOSHER PRODUCTS, INC., Hillside, New Jersey 07/2012 – Present Produces, processes, and sells kosher meat to distributors.

Corporate Counsel

Prepare all corporate documents for start-up company, as well as, reviewing, negotiating, and drafting various commercial contracts, joint ventures agreements, and letters of intent. Oversee and resolve all legal matters and communicate with internal and external resources regarding negotiations and arbitration of issues.

Achievements:

Drafted and negotiated strategic alliance agreements between Pure Kosher, meat packing plants, and farmer’s coop facilitating clear and consistent definition of each party’s responsibilities.

RTMA, Elizabeth, New Jersey 09/2007 – 06/2012 Private school.

Middle School History and English Teacher

Instructed classes including preparing assignments, fielding and addressing inquiries from students and parents, and assigning and grading exams.

JANET MADDEN ATTORNEY AT LAW, St. Louis, Missouri 04/2001 – 08/2006

Solo practitioner.

Corporate Counsel

Provided representation and advocacy to various small businesses and individuals. Prepared all corporate and tax documents required for formation of non-profit corporations, administered real estate and probate matters, and drafted and negotiated documents for numerous commercial and corporate transactions. Created intercompany loan and finance documents, prepared letters of intent, and handled all legal and transactional issues.

Achievements:

Ensured quality, cost effective equipment for businesses through strategic negotiation of lease terms with vendors.

THOMPSON COBURN, LLP., St. Louis, Missouri 05/1999 – 03/2001 Large law firm.

Corporate Associate

Delivered integral contributions to key transactions including public offerings of securities, stock purchases, asset acquisitions, formation of joint ventures, partnerships, and other business combinations. Prepared registration statements and offering circulars, as well as, negotiating transactions, drafting agreements, preparing loan documents, and handling closings.

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MERCANTILE BANCORPORATION, St. Louis, Missouri 09/1995 – 04/1999 Bank holding company.

Corporate Counsel

Spearheaded numerous bank holding company acquisitions by negotiating terms of transactions, drafting merger agreements, and preparing SEC filings. Executed all daily bank regulatory work required in connection with acquisitions, working closely with the OCC, Federal Reserve Bank, and FDIC. Reviewed commercial contracts, prepared loan documents and covered corporate governance matters.

Achievements:

•Successfully formed national trust company, as well as transferring all trust assets held by state bank subsidiaries across six states to national trust company.

•Bolstered seamless operations by handling all bank consolidations and bank branch sales.

CAREER NOTE: Additional experience includes roles as Corporate Counsel – BUNGE CORPORATION, Associate – SHEARMAN AND STERLING, and Book Editor – LITTLE, BROWN, & COMPANY. Details available upon request.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctorate

Boston College Law School – Newton Centre, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Art – History University of Rochester – Rochester, New York

CERTIFICATIONS

New York Bar Missouri Bar

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

Member of the New York Bar Member of the Missouri Bar

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite Westlaw Lexis

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