Joseph Tung, JD, BMath

adc2tb@r.postjobfree.com • ** Avoca Drive, Markham, ON L3R 8X9 • 416-***-****

SUMMARY: Corporate/commercial lawyer with a prior 5-year career in banking in financial advisor and analyst roles. Legal experience in advising private corporations on M&A, financing, and commercial real estate. Combined 8+ years of experience in advising, negotiating, and building relationships with clients to achieve stakeholders’ goals. Seeking to add value to a legal position with my business background.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Level III Exam Candidate Dec. 2020 Law Society of Ontario, Member in Good Standing June 2018 University of Windsor & University of Detroit Mercy 2014 – 2017 Canadian & American Dual Juris Doctor

§ STUDENT LEADERSHIP BURSARY

§ J.W. WHITESIDE AWARD – of 6 awards given to graduating students in recognition of their services to the Faculty of Law and the legal community of Windsor

§ BOOK AWARD – awarded for highest in-class grades in Bankruptcy Law and Business Transactions University of Waterloo 2002 – 2006

Bachelor of Mathematics, Management Science Option WORK EXPERIENCE

Beber Professional Corporation, Toronto, ON Oct. 2019 – Apr. 2020

Corporate/Commercial Associate

§ Assisted the principal partner with all aspects of commercial real estate, secured lending, and other corporate/commercial transactions

§ Drafted credit, security, guarantee, priority, and indemnity agreements, and reviewed PPSA registrations and mortgage/charges in secured lending transactions for institutional lenders

§ Drafted purchase, ownership (shareholder, partnership, and joint venture) and reviewed title and off- title searches, and other closing documents for commercial real estate deals

§ Drafted leases, tenant estoppel, subordination, non-disturbance, attornment, and surrender agreements

Select representative transactions include:

§ Drafting of a credit agreement and loan documents for a secured lending transaction valued at

$50 million while acting as solicitor for a chartered bank

§ Drafting of sale and leaseback agreements for 4 warehouses of up to 400,000 sq. ft. involving built-to-suit, turnkey, single/multi-tenant leases for a leading beer retailer and distributor

§ Purchase of 28 acres of severed land and the drafting of rail and drainage easement agreements for a leading North American transport company

Willis Business Law, Windsor, ON July 2017 – Aug. 2018 Corporate/Commercial Associate (previously Articling Student)

§ Assisted the drafting and negotiations of shareholder, joint venture, purchase, and commercial agreements (franchise, distribution, licensing, service, supply, and confidentiality agreements)

§ Researched legal issues relating to real estate, taxation, corporate governance, and wills and estates

§ Select representative transactions include the drafting of a shared services agreement involving the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, purchase of a global restaurant franchise with $300 million in annual sales, and drafting of a district and energy services agreements for EnWin Utilities Ltd.

§ Secondary practice area in Management Labour and Employment law

Morganti & Co. P.C., Toronto, ON May 2016 – Aug. 2016 Summer Student

§ Supported class action litigation by preparing court filings and memoranda on matters related to securities and financial services law

§ Investigated companies for potential violations of securities law by researching SEDAR filings, provincial regulators’ publications, and securities case law

PFSL Investments Canada Ltd., Toronto, ON July 2012 – June 2014 Team Leader & Representative

§ Advised a group of diverse clientele on the benefits, risks, and tax consequence of mutual funds, life insurance, and government programs (RRSPs, RESPs, RIFs, and TFSAs)

§ Explained mutual fund prospectuses, contract terms, and product disclosures to ensure transactions adhered to internal compliance and regulatory standards

§ Provided financial and compliance training to a team of mutual fund licensed professionals

TD Bank (Direct Channels Finance), Toronto, ON June 2010 – June 2011 Financial Analyst

§ Prepared executive financial and management reporting for phone, online, and ATM business units

§ Developed relationships with internal teams and advisory services to ensure timely delivery of reports TD Bank (Investment Services), Toronto, ON Dec. 2006 – June 2010 Mutual Fund Advisor

§ Awarded for sales, negotiation, and client relationship skills: QUARTERLY CHAMPION (top 10% in mutual fund sales by grossing over $3M), SALES REVENUE AWARD (top 10% in sales of term, structured, and credit products), and CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AWARD (top 25% in client satisfaction)

§ Provided financial planning advice by identifying clients’ financial goals and constraints while ensuring transaction suitability adherence to regulatory standards

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

LawMeets Transactional Law Competition (U.S.) Jan. 2017 – Apr. 2017 National Semi-Finalist (held at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, NY) Chicago Regional Finalist (held at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, IL)

§ Competed out of 84 teams as the first Canadian law school entry in a U.S. national transactional moot involving the sale of a kombucha brewing, bottling, and wholesale distribution operation

University of Windsor Students’ Law Society May 2016 – May 2017 Vice-President Finance

§ Elected by the student body to manage 58 clubs, 8 committees, and $200,000.00 of student funds Interests: Developer of an iPhone “emoji” app featuring my toddler; owner of a cavapoodle and ragdoll; playing racquet sports; watching re-runs of Columbo

REPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTIONS

Mergers and Acquisitions:

§ Review of master franchise and area development agreements for a purchase of a global restaurant franchise with over 600 locations in 10 countries

§ Drafting of a share purchase and shareholders agreement involving an estate freeze and corporate reorganization for a $50 million share purchase of a medicinal cannabis corporation

§ Due diligence for the bidding on a Sears Canada retail location under a Sale or Investor Solicitation Process (SISP)

Corporate/Commercial:

§ Drafting of a termination of a joint operating agreement and negotiation of a termination and transition

(TTA) and shared services agreement (SSA) for the City of Windsor involving the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

§ Drafting and negotiations of district energy service agreements (DESA) and energy service agreements

(ESA) for EnWin Utilities Ltd.

§ Analysis of in-store financing plans and whether increases in interest rates and fees would contravene the criminal interest rate rules of the Criminal Code for a leading national home furnishings store

§ Incorporation of a single municipal services corporation for 4 municipalities

§ Preparation of standard form request for proposal (RFP), service, and equipment rental agreements

§ Drafting of distribution, licensing and confidentiality agreements for a global labeling company

§ Drafting and review of commercial contracts for the delivery of liquid carbon dioxide

§ Incorporation of medical professional corporations and drafting of associate agreements

§ Drafting of radio and print marketing materials and promotional contest rules for a national e-commerce company

Financing, Commercial Real Estate, and Commercial Leasing:

§ Drafting of a credit agreement and loan documents for a secured lending transaction valued at $50 million while acting as solicitor for a chartered bank

§ Drafting of sale and leaseback agreements for 4 warehouses ranging from 50,000 to 400,000 sq. ft. involving built-to-suit, turnkey, and single and multi-tenant leases for a leading beer retailer and distributor

§ Purchase of 28 acres of severed land and the drafting of rail and drainage easement agreements for a leading North American transport company

§ Drafting of a new lease and lease surrender agreements involving an existing office tenant for a commercial real estate management company

§ Drafting of sale, severance and shared use agreements involving the land and assets for a national greenhouse produce corporation

§ Review of credit facilities for a top North American full-service agricultural corporation

§ Drafting of a sale agreement involving a parking garage and lease termination for the City of Windsor

§ Leasing of provincial land for the Windsor International Airport

§ Drafting of a mall leasing agreement for a Tim Hortons franchisee

§ Drafting of office space lease agreements for a credit union

§ Drafting of a BDC financing application and loan documents for a restaurant

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