Versatile General Counsel with Engineering & Law Expertise

CHRISTOPHER BASILE

Larchmont, NY, 347-***-****, **********@*****.***,

www.LinkedIn/in/ChristopherBasile989

TRUSTEE AND GENERAL COUNSEL

Accomplished CEO and General Counsel with over 24 years of experience, leading strategic initiatives and managing complex legal frameworks. Expertise in corporate transactions, risk mitigation and investor relations, driving significant ROI through optimized business development strategies. Proven ability to negotiate high-stakes agreements while ensuring Compliance with US and global regulations. Specialized in technology, e-commerce, and intellectual property, committed to fostering long-term. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jan 2023 Trustee & General Counsel, THE CHRISTOPHER MARK BASILE

- Present LIVING TRUST

Oversee fiduciary duties and coordinate legal matters for asset disposition. Develop expertise in asset valuation and disposition processes. Ensure compliance with regulations while managing finances, including budgeting and forecasting. Evaluate business opportunities, identifying and mitigating risks.

● Streamlined legal processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance.

● Improved asset valuation methods, increasing overall portfolio value.

● Developed risk assessment strategies reducing potential liabilities.

● Brought various types of enforcement actions to collect a $52 Million International AAA Arbitration Award.

Jan 2018 – CEO & General Counsel, BARON POINT FINANCIAL, LTD & CAI Dec 2022 MASTER ALLOCATION FUND, LTD

Lead strategic planning for short- and long-term success Design policies aligned with market and legal trends. Oversee financial forecasting while assessing new business opportunities and drove client acquisition while expanding expertise beyond legal functions to include HR and financial planning. Promoted customer retention and compliance.

● Enhanced ROI for diverse clients by optimizing fund allocation and evaluating risks.

● Drove year-over-year growth through innovative business development strategies.

● Transformed operations by analyzing methods and engaging team members in change initiatives.

● Fostered staff development through targeted training and coaching.

● Boosted Hedge Fund capital by securing qualified investors through strategic networking.

● Expanded funds and exceeded targets by providing legal guidance to executive leadership.

● Surpassed investor expectations by personally engaging in all initiatives.

● Negotiated, drafted and executed Subscription Agreements from $5 Million to $75 Million for the Funds

● Ensured Legal Compliance with all applicable law, including Employment, Corporate and Property Law (including Intellectual Property Law). Jan 2011 - Partner, Duane Morris LLP

Dec 2017

Represented prominent clients as a full partner, negotiating and drafting corporate finance, joint ventures, mergers agreements. Delivered expert counsel to IT, audio/visual media, and consumer electronics sectors. Resolved complex e-commerce, and web disputes

● Negotiated and completed over 20 national programming Affiliation agreements with national content providers.

● Represented Verance Corporation in connection with the negotiation of a VCMS/ AV Watermark Technology License Agreement the Copyright protection of Digital Video Content with various CE companies, including Consumer Electronic companies such as Toshiba, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Philips Consumer Electronics, IT companies such as Microsoft and Intel and all MPAA companies.

● Represented Toshiba in the Secure Digital Music Initiative “SDMI” Digital Watermark Technology License Agreement for Digital Audio content with CE companies, including Consumer Electronic companies such as Toshiba, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Philips Consumer Electronics, IT companies such as Microsoft and Intel and the “Big Five” music labels – UMG, BMG, EMI, WMG and SME.

● Built trust through meticulous service delivery and clear communication.

● Directed corporate and IT transactions for global electronics and technology clients such as Toshiba, GE Capital corporation and Time Warner, including Time Warner Cable in the formation of the $175 Million Road Runner Joint venture with MediaOne, Compaq and Microsoft for the provision of high-speed Internet access.

● Advised on e-commerce, media, and IP matters to enable successful global partnerships such as the $133 Million Joint Venture between Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Inc. and Applied Immune Sciences in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals.

● Secured favorable outcomes on complex internet and licensing agreements through precedent-based strategies, past experience and innovations based on past industry challenges.

● Represented key clients including Verizon, LG Iris, Firstwave, Time Warner Cable, Toshiba and CQOS in Financing, Corporate transactions, and Employment issues, including the drafting of Executive Officer Employment and Equity Agreements.

● Negotiated, drafted and executed complex contracts worth $10,000.000 to

$150,000,000, including a $150,000,000 extension to the Bontang Train H Natural Gas Processing Facility.

Jan 2008 - Partner, BROWN, RAYSMAN, MILLSTEIN, FELDER & STEINER Dec 2010 Directed IT and corporate transactions for a leading law firm. Drove significant growth for clients in digital music, visual media and telecommunications sectors. Spearheaded joint ventures, private equity investments and M&A agreements.

● Closed numerous $10 - 45 Million “.com” and Biotech private equity deals through strategic research and preparation, securing critical early-stage financing.

● Completed multiple REG D and other private equity financings over $50 Million each.

● Secured equipment financing convertible note and warrant bridge financing.

● Led legal teams through complex deals in construction, technology, energy, and outsourcing deals by applying new learning from prior deals.

● Cultivated client relationships to secure favorable negotiations and outcomes,

client satisfaction and repeat business, representing key clients, including Toshiba Corporation, GE Capital, Time Warner Cable and Ann Taylor. EDUCATION

George Washington University Law Center, Doctor (JD), GPA 3.8 United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Engineering Systems, GPA 3.7

AFFILIATIONS, SKILLS, & AWARDS

Affiliations: Admitted to the New York State Bar Association, The Federal Courts of the SDNY, EDNY, NDCA, 2nd Circuit, 9th Circuit; US Supreme Court • The George Washington University Law Review - Member, Order of the Coif.

Awards: Businessman of the Year Award • Expert Navy Rifle SKILLS

Strategic Planning Expert E-Commerce Expert

Business Development Expert Intellectual Property Expert Legal Expertise Expert Negotiations Expert

Investor Relations Expert Corporate Transactions Expert Risk Mitigation Expert Budget Control Expert

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