Manager Human Resources

Thomas E. Walling, Esq.

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Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

In-House Counsel

Versatile results-driven attorney and manager with comprehensive experience developing exceptional relationships with clients, peers, and senior management to achieve successful results in litigation, dispute resolution, commercial transactions, corporate formation, corporate management and regulatory compliance matters. Exceptional leadership abilities and personnel management skills with strong problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize and adapt to evolving business needs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Contracts Drafting and Negotiation Civil Litigation Drafting and Responding to Discovery Environmental Law Legal Research and Writing Management Dispute Resolution Regulatory Compliance Municipal/Constitutional Law Technological Proficiency Mentoring Drafting and Reviewing Policies and Procedures Human Resources Labor and Employment Law Oral and Written Communication Training Presentation Preparation and Delivery Microsoft Office Products

EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

SPACH, CAPALDI & WAGGAMAN, LLP, Newport Beach, CA 2004 to present

Sr. Counsel

Business and litigation attorney for Newport Beach, CA based law firm representing clients in a wide variety of business disputes and transactional matters.

Successfully represented clients in administrative hearings, State and Federal Courts, U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, and in Courts of Appeal, including but not limited to providing superior written briefing and oral arguments in law and motion practice before trial courts, and briefing and oral arguments before the Court of Appeal.

Efficiently managed all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution. Conducted legal and factual research, drafted correspondence and legal documents, drafted and filed complaints, prepared and responded to discovery, conducted and defended depositions, managed trial preparation, and represented clients in trial, mediation and settlement negotiations.

Drafted, reviewed and negotiated a wide variety of commercial contracts, including loan refinancing, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, lease agreements, consulting agreements, independent contractor agreements, and long-term purchase agreements.

Provided expert counsel to clients regarding resolution of regulatory compliance issues, including environmental compliance, OSHA compliance, and employment law issues.

Successfully presented argument to the U.S. EPA to avoid liability of client for hazardous waste at a Superfund Site, saving over $98,000 in clean-up cost settlement demands.

Assisted clients with corporate formation, corporate governance and compliance, managing corporate records, and responding to records requests, subpoenas and government inquiries.

HIXSON METAL FINISHING, Newport Beach, CA 2000 to 2004

Manager, Operations and Legal Affairs

Operations Manager and In-House Counsel / Corporate Counsel for a metal finishing company primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries.

Managed all legal, risk management, corporate governance, litigation and compliance matters, including directly managing the human resources, accounting, benefits, payroll, quality, and environmental health & safety departments. Prepared and maintained all state business filings.

Drafted and revised company policies and procedures to comply with numerous state, federal and local government regulations and industry specifications (including but not limited to Cal/EPA, U.S. EPA, U.S. Dept. of Defense, Boeing, Airbus, and NADCAP).

Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a wide variety of contracts, including licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, independent contractor agreements, equipment purchase and lease agreements, and long-term purchase agreements.

Restructured the company’s business and manufacturing processes to reverse negative cash flow, obtained critical approvals from Boeing for processing various defense and aerospace-related components, and positioned the company for rapid growth. As a result of these efforts, company revenues increased 140%, rising from $5,000,000 per year to over $12,000,000.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, Western State University College of Law.

Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences, University of California at Santa Barbara.

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE LAW

California (SBN #186878)

United States District Court, Central District of California

United States District Court, Southern District of California

United States Court of Appeal, Federal Circuit

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