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New Jersey
Posted:
June 25, 2011

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STUART G. MARON, ESQ.

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CORPORATE COUNSEL

Corporate Law/Contract Negotiating and Drafting/International

Licensing/Mergers/Acquisitions/Divestitures/Regulatory Compliance/Intellectual Property

SEC filings/Information Technology/Real Estate/Import-Export/Litigation Management

Attorney and business manager with 20 years of significant experience as transactional lawyer, corporate specialist and entrepreneur with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses manufacturing and selling medical devices, cosmetics, OTC drugs, household, pharmaceutical and consumer products. Successfully increased sales and profits domestically and internationally on a consistent basis. Broad skills in business and contract negotiations, legal drafting, financial management, litigation management, taxes and strategic planning. Ability to solve complex legal and business problems, manage multiple projects and use computer technology.

EXPERIENCE

CONVATEC INC. Skillman, New Jersey

Attorney 2011 - present

$1.6 Billion (sales) worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of ostomy, wound and skin care, continence and critical care, and injection molded products. Spin-off from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in August 2008.

Negotiate and draft worldwide agreements including supply, manufacturing, information technology, clinical trials, distribution, confidential disclosure, and services for medical devices and other healthcare products. Approve advertising, packaging and labeling copy with regard to FDA, AdvaMED and other regulatory bodies’ requirements. Counsel on anti-kickback, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, informed consent and privacy laws and regulations. Advise senior management on Product Quality Evaluation and Market Action (e.g., recalls) decisions.

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. Princeton, New Jersey

Attorney - International Legal Department 2002 –2010

$4.6 Billion (market capitalization) worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of household, personal care and specialty products including ARM & HAMMER®, TROJAN®, NAIR®, OXI-CLEAN® and FIRST RESPONSE® brands.

Successfully completed transactions and developed marketing programs to grow international sales over 1000% ($31.6MM to $363.7MM). Drafted international and domestic agreements including license, distribution, supply, manufacturing, confidential disclosure, real estate, merger, acquisition and divestiture, information technology, and services for medical devices, cosmetics, OTC drugs, household, and other products. Reviewed all packaging, labeling, advertising and web site copy for the International Group. Developed import compliance manual and handled other compliance issues including FCPA. Managed consumer product claims, contract disputes and other litigation. Drafted entity documents for formation, annual and special meetings, powers of attorney, loans, and dividends for all international subsidiaries including China, Hong Kong, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Mexico. Assisted with corporate governance matters including SEC and government compliance (including Sarbanes-Oxley), filings and annual proxy statements.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY Princeton, New Jersey

Attorney – General Corporate 2001 – 2002

Co-Chief of Staff for Legal department in the integration of $7.8 billion acquisition of DuPont Pharmaceuticals Company into Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. In record time, successfully coordinated efforts of nineteen Value/Platform Teams including information technology, human resources, business services, finance, regulatory and business unit groups in integrating people, data and other assets. Reviewed agreements and litigation for all groups focusing on content, disposition and dissemination.

EXE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Eddystone, Pennsylvania

Attorney 2000 – 2001

Drafted and negotiated agreements including computer software licenses, software upgrades and support, professional services and confidential disclosures for technology company specializing in fulfillment, warehousing and distribution software for e-commerce and traditional sales channels for end users, third party licensees and joint venture partners.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY Princeton, New Jersey

Attorney - International Law Department 1996 - 2000

Drafted and negotiated international agreements including distribution, license, supply, manufacturing, confidential disclosure, clinical trial, construction, warehousing, consulting, and other services for pharmaceutical, nutritional and consumer divisions. Advised clients on a broad range of issues including FDA compliance, legal structure of foreign entities, taxes, SEC filings, employment rights and remedies, regulatory compliance and litigation.

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EXPERIENCE (Continued)

JUST FOR LITTLE PEOPLE Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Owner 1990 - 1996

Effectively increased sales by over 125%. Responsible for legal and financial departments of children's toy and gift catalog business including negotiating contracts and real estate documents, corporate documentation, strategic planning, financial analysis, and information systems. Computerized inventory, payroll, purchasing and payables/receivables functions.

WOLF, BLOCK, SCHORR & SOLIS-COHEN Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Associate, Corporate/Real Estate 1987- 1990

Represented corporations, shareholders, and partners in IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, buy/sell agreements and other recombinations. Drafted SEC filings for ordinary and extraordinary corporate events. Represented owners, developers, lenders, landlords and tenants in negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, partnership agreements and incorporation documents, mortgages, security agreements, construction contracts, leases and other land use documents.

CITIBANK, N.A. New York, New York

Manager/Forecasting-Credit Card Division 1985 - 1987

Designed and updated profitability model for credit/savings services product. Forecasted revenues, credit losses, and marketing expenses. Produced special presentations on budgeting, pricing and long range planning. Managed monthly reporting of income and expenses for all products.

BRISTOL-MYERS COMPANY New York, New York

Corporate Staff/Financial Associate 1983 - 1985

Evaluated proposed acquisitions and divestitures from legal and business perspective. Researched antitrust issues. Analyzed division strategic plans, earnings forecasts and capital expenditure requests. Audited divisions and subsidiaries. Assessed country risks for international operations.

EDUCATION

LLM Taxation TEMPLE UNIVERSITY BEASLEY SCHOOL OF LAW

2003 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Tax Intern – Chief Counsel’s Office (2002)

Worked with Large and Mid-Size Business Group researching tax issues, developing case strategies and preparing appropriate documentation to implement strategies.

JD 1987 RUTGERS-THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY LAW SCHOOL

Newark, New Jersey

MBA 1983 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DARDEN SCHOOL

Charlottesville, Virginia

BS 1980 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA WHARTON SCHOOL OF FINANCE

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

BAR ADMISSIONS: Member Pennsylvania Bar since 1987.



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