Brent N. Von Horn
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Accomplished in-house attorney, with proven results growing successful companies. Professional Experience
Desktop Legal, PLLC Feb 2018 – Present
Desktop Legal, PLLC is a start-up offering general counsel services on a part-time, project or hourly basis to teams needing additional legal assistance, though not yet ready to hire a full-time GC. Website: www.desktoplegal.com HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) Jan 2013 – Feb 2018
As Assistant General Counsel, I helped grow HCI’s commercial retail real estate holdings, through acquisitions and through the ground-up development of three retail centers, and provided support for retail operations. Websites: www.gleafcapital.com and www.hcigroup.com
Foundation Partners, LLC Apr 2011 – Dec 2012
As General Counsel, I helped form Foundation Partners, shepherded the company through its Hart Scott Rodino approval, and closed on small business acquisitions in Florida and New York.
Keystone Group Holdings, Inc. (TSX:KNA) Sep 1996 – Apr 2011 As General Counsel, I was responsible for Keystone Group Holdings’ dramatic growth and operations from its start up through its 2005 IPO, and its sale in 2011. Private Practice – Los Angeles, CA Jun 1994 – Sep 1996 In my solo law practice years I represented such diverse clients as Richard Moll (best known as “Bull” from television’s Night Court), Mattel Toys and Great Western Bank. Licensing
Illinois State Bar
California State Bar
Florida State Bar
References
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/brent-von-horn-b972075/ Additional references available upon request
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Qualifications Summary
20+ Years In-House Legal Experience
Corporate Governance, Formation, Organization, Management Board of Directors Secretary
Senior Business Management
Transactional Contracts Drafting
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), and Divestitures
Negotiation / Communication
Due Diligence
Liaison with Government, Media, Politicians, Civic Groups and Residents Public Relations (PR)
Joint Ventures
Venture Capital
Initial Public Offerings (IPO)
Real Estate Development
Zoning Entitlements
Landlord / Tenant Relations
Leasing
Non-Competition
Employment Law / Employee Training
Operational Support
Licensing
Regulatory Compliance
Litigation Management
Risk Mitigation
Fraud Investigation
Human Resources (HR)
EEOC Defense
Settlement / Mediation / Arbitration
Environmental Mitigation
Legal Writing / Legal Research
Practical, Business-Minded Legal Perspective, Guidance and Advice Intellectual Property
Strategic Thinking / Creative Problem Solving
Budgets / Business Plans
Team Management / Team Player / Collaborative
Positive Attitude
Strong Interpersonal Skills
High Degree of Integrity, Candor, Loyalty
Productive, Harmonious Asset