Education

Boston University School of Law – Boston, MA
• Juris Doctor, May 1992
• Paul J. Liacos Distinguished Scholar

University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, PA
• Bachelor of Arts, May 1988
• Double Major in English and Biopsychology

Past Legal Experience

Dot Hill Systems Corp. — New York, NY — 1998-2001

Responsible for all legal affairs of this $200 million revenue, NYSE and then NASDAQ-listed manufacturer of data storage systems. Served as Secretary. Managed all legal aspects of pooling-of-interests merger including the preparation of an S-4 filing, which was approved by the SEC after initial review. Negotiated agreements for all major corporate transactions and helped select investment banking teams. Oversaw discovery, motions and successful settlement of class action litigation related to the Company’s IPO. Directed the Company’s re-incorporation in Delaware including revised by-laws, stock option plans and articles of incorporation.

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office — 1993-1998

Served in prosecution units from 1993-1995 and as in-house counsel to Office from 1995-1998. Conducted jury and bench trials, and argued evidentiary motions. Specially assigned to cases involving juvenile witnesses and RICO charges. Accomplishments include: perfect record defending Office and personnel against civil rights and employment discrimination claims, and; successful argument before Third Circuit in appeal of Rule 11 sanctions award.

Ronald A. White, PC — Philadelphia, PA — 1992-1993

Represented and advised hospital on litigation matters. Prepared defense of Section 1983 claim for federal jury trial. Drafted and participated in negotiation of union contract with the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority.