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732.555.5555 MARK P. WINFIELD ¥ PAGE 2 winfieldmark@gmail.comNIERO LOWE COMPANY, New York, NY, 2006–2007An industry leader in electronics, information technology, and technical services.SENIOR COUNSELAdvised leadership of government contractor on dealings with U.S. and foreign governments, compliance with regulatoryrequirements, and business with domestic and international competitors, partners, and consultants. Acted as senior legalcounsel for $1 billion security business unit. Reviewed and resolved contract-related indemnification concerns; consultedon global M&A activities. Drafted, analyzed, and negotiated complex corporate contracts, including executive-levelemployment and consulting agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, and foreign sales representativeagreements. Conducted multiple internal investigations. Managed external counsel in litigation matters in the U.S., Italy,and the Asia Pacific region. Mentored manager and director-level employees, leading to their eventual promotion.- Achieved favorable settlement agreement with a terminated senior executive of one of the company’s foreignsubsidiaries, avoiding costly litigation and negative publicity.- Negotiated consulting agreement with a former U.S. Ambassador to a Middle Eastern country.- Resolved 95%+ of all possible indemnification issues in advance of final review, allowing the operations divisionto bid on and win hundreds of millions of dollars of new business in the U.S. and abroad.- Recommended against contracting with Italian Government and Italy-based suppliers of complex weaponssystems, avoiding antitrust concerns.WALKER, SMALLINGS, BRENT LLP, New York, NY, 1986–2006A leading global law firm recognized for its strength in litigation and appellate work.PARTNER (1993–2006); ASSOCIATE (1986–1992)Managed high-profile litigation on behalf of Fortune 500 and other corporate clients. Served as first chair in numeroustrials. Supervised teams of associates, legal assistants, and other personnel. Advised clients on litigation strategy anddevelopments; drafted legal pleadings and briefs. Trained and mentored associates.- Acted as lead counsel for the Brasny Corporation in a $100 million whistleblower suit alleging governmentcontracts were obtained in violation of the False Claims Act. Obtained summary judgment on fraud claims andfavorably settled wrongful discharge claim prior to commencement of trial.- Represented Cline Smith in debarment proceeding arising out of the company’s plea to criminal antitrustviolations. Negotiated settlement that preserved Cline Smith’s right to contract with the government and to act assupplier to other government contractors.- Served as one of two attorneys defending Microfilm Tracking Corporation (MTC) in a lawsuit in WesternDistrict of New York alleging that MTC monopolized the market for indexing and microfilming services in violationof antitrust laws. Deposed witnesses and represented client at court hearings. Efforts led to favorable settlement.- Conducted an internal investigation for the Board of Celle Management, Inc., regarding allegations of potentialbreach of fiduciary duties. Findings led to changes in management practices and served as basis for settlement betweenmanagement and minority shareholders.Academic CredentialsGEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Washington, DCJuris DoctorUNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, CTBachelor of Science in Business ManagementBar Admissions:New York and New Jersey; Member, American Bar AssociationCHAPTER 8 : LawLadder: Resume Samples & Keywords199