Linda Menzel is a highly accomplished general counsel with over 20 years of experience facilitating complex legal deals and transactions for fashion and lifestyle companies. She has a proven track record of driving global expansion and increased revenues through her work negotiating licensing agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactions. Menzel is adept at building high-performing legal teams and forging cross-functional relationships to complete deals efficiently. She leverages her business acumen and legal expertise to deliver results and enable profitable growth opportunities for her clients.
Accomplished attorney with extensive experience in managing outside counsel. Expert in representing Fortune 500 and international companies in multibillion-dollar business, corporate, and tax-related transactions and dispute resolution. Excels in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and post-acquisition integration processes for a wide variety of international entities. Knowledgeable in private practice, business consulting, government, and academic matters
Transcript: Alternatives for a Distressed Company in Apparel and RetailExpert Webcast
The discussion includes the process of bidding for, financing and acquiring distressed companies in the Apparel and Retail space is competitive and complex. The panel addressed the strategies and tips for success from the perspectives of an investment banker, a deal and bankruptcy lawyer, a turnaround executive, a lender and a tax accountant.
07.19.2018 Understanding the Sell Side M&A Process for a Private CompanyExpert Webcast
Major Topics:
M&A market overview
Corporate and shareholder readiness
Assembling the deal team
Legal issues
Investment banking process
Types of buyers
Deal structures
Due diligence
Capitalizing on “hidden” assets – life insurance
Tax and other incentives available
M&A insurance
How to Prepare Your Startup for an M & A Exitideatoipo
You've labored for years on your startup and now it's time for an exit. Lack of sufficient preparation will lower the valuation of the company and may even kill your deal. San Francisco-based startup and venture capital attorney Jason Putnam Gordon of Polsinelli LLP will discuss how to properly prepare your startup for an M&A exit.
The program will cover the following:
Pre-M&A process
Parallel tracking additional capital raises
Overview of valuations and why you care
Liquidation waterfalls
Basic deal structures
Letters of Intent and Term Sheets
The diligence process
Negotiating the definitive agreements
The closing process
Post-closing issues
Common pitfalls and deal-killing mistakes
And much, much more!
Accomplished attorney with extensive experience in managing outside counsel. Expert in representing Fortune 500 and international companies in multibillion-dollar business, corporate, and tax-related transactions and dispute resolution. Excels in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and post-acquisition integration processes for a wide variety of international entities. Knowledgeable in private practice, business consulting, government, and academic matters
Transcript: Alternatives for a Distressed Company in Apparel and RetailExpert Webcast
The discussion includes the process of bidding for, financing and acquiring distressed companies in the Apparel and Retail space is competitive and complex. The panel addressed the strategies and tips for success from the perspectives of an investment banker, a deal and bankruptcy lawyer, a turnaround executive, a lender and a tax accountant.
07.19.2018 Understanding the Sell Side M&A Process for a Private CompanyExpert Webcast
Major Topics:
M&A market overview
Corporate and shareholder readiness
Assembling the deal team
Legal issues
Investment banking process
Types of buyers
Deal structures
Due diligence
Capitalizing on “hidden” assets – life insurance
Tax and other incentives available
M&A insurance
How to Prepare Your Startup for an M & A Exitideatoipo
You've labored for years on your startup and now it's time for an exit. Lack of sufficient preparation will lower the valuation of the company and may even kill your deal. San Francisco-based startup and venture capital attorney Jason Putnam Gordon of Polsinelli LLP will discuss how to properly prepare your startup for an M&A exit.
The program will cover the following:
Pre-M&A process
Parallel tracking additional capital raises
Overview of valuations and why you care
Liquidation waterfalls
Basic deal structures
Letters of Intent and Term Sheets
The diligence process
Negotiating the definitive agreements
The closing process
Post-closing issues
Common pitfalls and deal-killing mistakes
And much, much more!
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2017BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included Matt Anstead with EV Private Equity, Ali Nasser with AltruVista and Bill Pyle with Texas Capital Bank.
Original air date: Feb. 22, 2018
Recording at http://www.mhmcpa.com
The tax reform bill was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, bringing sweeping and historic changes to our country’s tax laws. These changes generally are effective in 2018 and impact every taxpayer, including many provisions that will significantly impact partnerships, S corporations, and other closely held businesses.
We will focus on the manner in which closely held businesses are impacted by the new law, and will offer insight about how closely held businesses and investors should respond to the new provisions.
Gone are the days of corporate secretary duties performed in isolation. General counsel are under increasing pressure to deliver and demonstrate value to the organization. [Legal entities proliferate]. [New tax laws] and [privacy regulations like the GDPR] force a reassessment of legal structures.
Managing legal entities efficiently is critical for general counsel balancing legal, risk management, and leadership responsibilities. This presentation provides a comprehensive review of [entity management as a legal practice] and [entity management software ]as a tool from the perspective of the general counsel and in house legal team.
Structuring Your Business from Startup Through Growthnextfab
Follow up slides from PENN LAW ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEGAL CLINIC AT NEXTFAB
http://nextfab.ticketleap.com/penn-law-entrepreneurial-legal-clinic-at-nextfab/details
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEsideatoipo
Seed financings enable a startup to put together its initial team, build a working prototype, and begin to test the market. Often these investments are made via convertible debt or SAFEs. Veteran Silicon Valley startup and corporate attorney Jason Putnam Gordon will cover the following topics:
1. Required corporate structure
2. Legal considerations when pitching investors for seed financing
3. Differences between using convertible debt and SAFEs
4. Key terms and considerations when raising seed funding
5. Common mistakes and pitfalls that companies make when raising seed funding via convertible debt and SAFEs
6. How to close your seed financing
7. Important post-closing tasks
8. And much, much more
Come with your questions and get ready to be excited about seed financings!
Original air date: Feb. 21, 2018
Recording available at http://www.mhmcpa.com
The tax reform bill was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, bringing sweeping and historic changes to our country’s tax laws. These changes generally are effective in 2018 and impact every taxpayer as well as activities such has mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Businesses and their owners have new and unique considerations to take into account as they optimize M&A decisions under these provisions.
We will focus on proper entity selection, the new net operating loss provisions, the new limitations on deductibility of interest and assessing the impact of the temporary full capital expensing provisions.
What to think about now to keep your legal house in order - Vator Splash Oakl...Vator
What to think about now to keep your legal house in order - Vator Splash Oakland - William Acevedo, (Attorney, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean LLP), Karen Balderama, (Attorney, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean)
Recent Trends and Legal Developments You Should consider in 2016: Part I – Me...Winston & Strawn LLP
Corporate Partners Oscar David, Richard Falek, Jim Junewicz, and Robert Rawn review important developments in 2015 and provide an overview of potential M&A trends in 2016.
The following topics are covered:
Overview of deal activity
Decline of disclosure only settlements – Trulia and other cases
Rising trend of antitrust enforcement in M&A deals
Increasing role of activists in driving deals
Rise of aiding and abetting liability for financial advisers
Fraud issues in mergers
Update on Increased use of rep & warranty insurance
Earnouts in M&A transactions
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, soy Médico General Alto, Rubio, de Piel Blanca, ojos claros , soy Atlético Simpático, me esmero a seguir Adelante solucionando los Problemas de las demás Personas para salvar su Vida en Salud y en Enfermedades. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, la VIDA es una VIRTUD que cada Humano, Persona tiene es Valeroso y Digno lograr SALVAR la VIDA de una Persona que está en Peligro, cada Persona es una sóla Unidad único no hay nadie como esa persona somos distintos. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, la NATURALEZA es Bella y Linda Vivirla al Aire Libre, con Agua, la Vegetación, los Bellos Animales en el Ecosistema la Biodiversidad hay que Valorar y Gozar lo que hay en el Mundo Vivirla y Disfrutarla. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, ME GUSTA LO QUE SOY MI FORMA DE SER ME ENCANTA LO QUE SOY YÓ MI FÍSICO, MENTE, PENSAMIENTOS, ALMA Y CUERPO, FÍSICO. Y VIVIR LA VIDA, NATURALEZA LA BELLEZA. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, Me gusta la Naturaleza y la Vida. VIVIR LA VIDA RESPETANDO A LOS DEMÁS CHICAS Y CHICOS A TODAS LAS PERSONAS LES RESPETO Y ADMIRO PORQUE TIENEN SUS VALORES Y DONES. HACER EL BIEN NUNCA EL MAL A LA PERSONA TRATAR COMO A UNO LE GUSTARÍA QUE LE TRATEN. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "creo que las artes marciales mixtas sirven principalmente para desarrollar la energía. A veces es necesario darse cuenta de un peligro y conocer el medio para salvar la vida. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, La Energía es Vital para lograr una Meta con Fuerza y Salud es lo más Importante en la Vida. ", Web, Internet….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "es necesario realizar ejercicios determinados en la columna, para proporcionar oxígeno al cerebro y ayudarle a descansar totalmente", Web, Internet….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "hay tres palabras que aprendemos a gritar que llevan consigo descanso y energía; fuerza, valor y convicción", Web, Internet….
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2017BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included Matt Anstead with EV Private Equity, Ali Nasser with AltruVista and Bill Pyle with Texas Capital Bank.
Original air date: Feb. 22, 2018
Recording at http://www.mhmcpa.com
The tax reform bill was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, bringing sweeping and historic changes to our country’s tax laws. These changes generally are effective in 2018 and impact every taxpayer, including many provisions that will significantly impact partnerships, S corporations, and other closely held businesses.
We will focus on the manner in which closely held businesses are impacted by the new law, and will offer insight about how closely held businesses and investors should respond to the new provisions.
Gone are the days of corporate secretary duties performed in isolation. General counsel are under increasing pressure to deliver and demonstrate value to the organization. [Legal entities proliferate]. [New tax laws] and [privacy regulations like the GDPR] force a reassessment of legal structures.
Managing legal entities efficiently is critical for general counsel balancing legal, risk management, and leadership responsibilities. This presentation provides a comprehensive review of [entity management as a legal practice] and [entity management software ]as a tool from the perspective of the general counsel and in house legal team.
Structuring Your Business from Startup Through Growthnextfab
Follow up slides from PENN LAW ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEGAL CLINIC AT NEXTFAB
http://nextfab.ticketleap.com/penn-law-entrepreneurial-legal-clinic-at-nextfab/details
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEsideatoipo
Seed financings enable a startup to put together its initial team, build a working prototype, and begin to test the market. Often these investments are made via convertible debt or SAFEs. Veteran Silicon Valley startup and corporate attorney Jason Putnam Gordon will cover the following topics:
1. Required corporate structure
2. Legal considerations when pitching investors for seed financing
3. Differences between using convertible debt and SAFEs
4. Key terms and considerations when raising seed funding
5. Common mistakes and pitfalls that companies make when raising seed funding via convertible debt and SAFEs
6. How to close your seed financing
7. Important post-closing tasks
8. And much, much more
Come with your questions and get ready to be excited about seed financings!
Original air date: Feb. 21, 2018
Recording available at http://www.mhmcpa.com
The tax reform bill was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, bringing sweeping and historic changes to our country’s tax laws. These changes generally are effective in 2018 and impact every taxpayer as well as activities such has mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Businesses and their owners have new and unique considerations to take into account as they optimize M&A decisions under these provisions.
We will focus on proper entity selection, the new net operating loss provisions, the new limitations on deductibility of interest and assessing the impact of the temporary full capital expensing provisions.
What to think about now to keep your legal house in order - Vator Splash Oakl...Vator
What to think about now to keep your legal house in order - Vator Splash Oakland - William Acevedo, (Attorney, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean LLP), Karen Balderama, (Attorney, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean)
Recent Trends and Legal Developments You Should consider in 2016: Part I – Me...Winston & Strawn LLP
Corporate Partners Oscar David, Richard Falek, Jim Junewicz, and Robert Rawn review important developments in 2015 and provide an overview of potential M&A trends in 2016.
The following topics are covered:
Overview of deal activity
Decline of disclosure only settlements – Trulia and other cases
Rising trend of antitrust enforcement in M&A deals
Increasing role of activists in driving deals
Rise of aiding and abetting liability for financial advisers
Fraud issues in mergers
Update on Increased use of rep & warranty insurance
Earnouts in M&A transactions
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, soy Médico General Alto, Rubio, de Piel Blanca, ojos claros , soy Atlético Simpático, me esmero a seguir Adelante solucionando los Problemas de las demás Personas para salvar su Vida en Salud y en Enfermedades. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, la VIDA es una VIRTUD que cada Humano, Persona tiene es Valeroso y Digno lograr SALVAR la VIDA de una Persona que está en Peligro, cada Persona es una sóla Unidad único no hay nadie como esa persona somos distintos. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, la NATURALEZA es Bella y Linda Vivirla al Aire Libre, con Agua, la Vegetación, los Bellos Animales en el Ecosistema la Biodiversidad hay que Valorar y Gozar lo que hay en el Mundo Vivirla y Disfrutarla. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, ME GUSTA LO QUE SOY MI FORMA DE SER ME ENCANTA LO QUE SOY YÓ MI FÍSICO, MENTE, PENSAMIENTOS, ALMA Y CUERPO, FÍSICO. Y VIVIR LA VIDA, NATURALEZA LA BELLEZA. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, Me gusta la Naturaleza y la Vida. VIVIR LA VIDA RESPETANDO A LOS DEMÁS CHICAS Y CHICOS A TODAS LAS PERSONAS LES RESPETO Y ADMIRO PORQUE TIENEN SUS VALORES Y DONES. HACER EL BIEN NUNCA EL MAL A LA PERSONA TRATAR COMO A UNO LE GUSTARÍA QUE LE TRATEN. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "creo que las artes marciales mixtas sirven principalmente para desarrollar la energía. A veces es necesario darse cuenta de un peligro y conocer el medio para salvar la vida. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, La Energía es Vital para lograr una Meta con Fuerza y Salud es lo más Importante en la Vida. ", Web, Internet….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "es necesario realizar ejercicios determinados en la columna, para proporcionar oxígeno al cerebro y ayudarle a descansar totalmente", Web, Internet….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "hay tres palabras que aprendemos a gritar que llevan consigo descanso y energía; fuerza, valor y convicción", Web, Internet….
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Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, soy Médico General Alto, Rubio, de Piel Blanca, ojos claros , soy Atlético Simpático, me esmero a seguir Adelante solucionando los Problemas de las demás Personas para salvar su Vida en Salud y en Enfermedades. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, la VIDA es una VIRTUD que cada Humano, Persona tiene es Valeroso y Digno lograr SALVAR la VIDA de una Persona que está en Peligro, cada Persona es una sóla Unidad único no hay nadie como esa persona somos distintos. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, la NATURALEZA es Bella y Linda Vivirla al Aire Libre, con Agua, la Vegetación, los Bellos Animales en el Ecosistema la Biodiversidad hay que Valorar y Gozar lo que hay en el Mundo Vivirla y Disfrutarla. Internet, Networds….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, ME GUSTA LO QUE SOY MI FORMA DE SER ME ENCANTA LO QUE SOY YÓ MI FÍSICO, MENTE, PENSAMIENTOS, ALMA Y CUERPO, FÍSICO. Y VIVIR LA VIDA, NATURALEZA LA BELLEZA. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, Me gusta la Naturaleza y la Vida. VIVIR LA VIDA RESPETANDO A LOS DEMÁS CHICAS Y CHICOS A TODAS LAS PERSONAS LES RESPETO Y ADMIRO PORQUE TIENEN SUS VALORES Y DONES. HACER EL BIEN NUNCA EL MAL A LA PERSONA TRATAR COMO A UNO LE GUSTARÍA QUE LE TRATEN. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "creo que las artes marciales mixtas sirven principalmente para desarrollar la energía. A veces es necesario darse cuenta de un peligro y conocer el medio para salvar la vida. Web, Redes Sociales….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, La Energía es Vital para lograr una Meta con Fuerza y Salud es lo más Importante en la Vida. ", Web, Internet….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "es necesario realizar ejercicios determinados en la columna, para proporcionar oxígeno al cerebro y ayudarle a descansar totalmente", Web, Internet….
Médico Especialista Álvaro Miguel Carranza Montalvo, "hay tres palabras que aprendemos a gritar que llevan consigo descanso y energía; fuerza, valor y convicción", Web, Internet….
New project: Forester v1.0 . Ultra-Low energy house. Steel structure and timber. Software used: AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro, SAP2000, Photoshop CS6
DISCLAIMER
THE DRAWINGS, ARRANGEMENTS,ANNOTATIONS AND GRAPHICAL PRESENTATIONS ON THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROPERTY OF VANQUISH DESIGN & ENGINEERING - VASILIS MANTZIOURAS, WHO RETAINS OWNERSHIP AND AUTHORSHIP IN ITS ENTIRETY.
THIS DOCUMENT IS AN INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTY OF VASILIS MANTZIOURAS, MENG BUILDING ENGINEER AND HAS THE SOLE PURPOSE TO SHOWCASE MY WORK. THIS DOCUMENT IS PART OF MY PERSONAL PORTFOLIO.
New project: Forester v2.0 . Ultra-Low energy house. Composite structure. Steel, timber, Rammed Earth.
Software used: AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro, Photoshop CS6
DISCLAIMER
THE DRAWINGS, ARRANGEMENTS,ANNOTATIONS AND GRAPHICAL PRESENTATIONS ON THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROPERTY OF VANQUISH DESIGN & ENGINEERING - VASILIS MANTZIOURAS, WHO RETAINS OWNERSHIP AND AUTHORSHIP IN ITS ENTIRETY.
THIS DOCUMENT IS AN INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTY OF VASILIS MANTZIOURAS, MENG BUILDING ENGINEER AND HAS THE SOLE PURPOSE TO SHOWCASE MY WORK. THIS DOCUMENT IS PART OF MY PERSONAL PORTFOLIO.
Is Your Dealership Structured for Maximum Advantage?MendenFreiman LLP
MendenFreiman LLP practices in complex areas of the law, counseling and assisting our dealership clients and their families with projects involving estate planning and estate administration including wills, trusts, charitable planning and probate, and federal and state taxation.
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CohnReznick Technology and Life Sciences OverviewCohnReznick
Fast moving technology and life sciences companies need an accounting firm that can keep pace with their changing financial objectives. CohnReznick can help you make smarter accounting, tax, and business decisions to keep your company moving forward.
Bilingual Financial Professional who partners with company leadership as a trusted advisor and plays a pivotal role in influencing business strategy, planning and growth,
1. Linda Menzel...
Manhattan Beach, CA • 310.867.3859 • lindakmenzel@yahoo.com
Highly accomplished general counsel who drives global business expansion and revenue for fashion
and lifestyle companies. An agile contributor and valued member of senior leadership teams,
proficient in all aspects of business and contract law, tapped repeatedly to facilitate highly
profitable deals that leverage brand attributes and market recognition. Adept at negotiating,
authoring and executing complex transactions, including celebrity contracts on behalf of some of
the most widely recognized brand icons in the world. Keen business acumen, deep subject matter
expertise, and broad industry exposure combine with an engaging and compelling personal style to
deliver results in key performance areas.
§ Global Expansion – As associate general counsel for Playboy, closed more than 200 licensing deals,
totaling nearly $100M in guaranteed annual royalties, representing a dramatic increase in revenue; grew
licensing business in existing markets and enabled company entrée into previously untapped or
underdeveloped markets.
§ Complex Transactions – Handled numerous complex, multimillion-dollar legal deals, including mergers,
acquisitions, joint ventures, equity transactions, recapitalizations, reorganizations and divestitures of business
entities and divisions of all sizes, resulting in increased revenues and global activities for clients.
§ Team and Organizational Leadership – Handpicked at Playboy to recruit and lead legal licensing team
and forged cross-functional relationships, leading to faster, more complete, thoughtful and effective deals
as well as increased brand market awareness and revenues. Reduced outside counsel costs.
§ Vision and Risk Reduction – Established risk management committee resulting in reduced insurance
premiums and claims; brought distribution center into OSHA compliance, resulting in zero claims/infractions.
Avoided employee grievances and government infractions related to layoffs upon sale of Ed Hardy.
§ Proactive IP Strategy – Strengthened Playboy’s internal compliance with trademark, copyright and imaging
rights and strategically assessed company’s existing IP, resulting in a stronger IP portfolio; strategized and
created highly efficient global anti-counterfeiting processes.
§ Business Acumen and Agility – Absorbed roles of two key company executives, including brand
strategizing and financial analysis and serving as principal contact for partners with respect to day-to-day
operations and issues, saving up to $400K per year and creating greater efficiencies and executable deals
and bolstering revenues.
Legal and Business Expertise for Enabling High Value, Low Risk Outcomes
§ License Agreements
§ Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures
§ Joint Ventures
§ Manufacturing, Supply and Distribution
Agreements
§ Talent / Model and Photography Releases
§ Agency and Marketing Arrangements
§ Confidentiality and ND Agreements
§ Consulting Agreements
§ Real Estate and Equipment Leases
§ Stock Restriction Agreements
§ Buy / Sell Agreements
§ Talent / Celebrity Endorsement Arrangements
§ Marketing / Advertising Materials
§ Land-Based Venue Agreements
§ Intellectual Property / Brand Protection
Leveraging Corporate Assets and Brand Attributes to Drive Growth
PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES, INC. – Global media and lifestyle company with primary business segments consisting of media and
licensing IP for use with consumer goods, venues and events. Beverly Hills, CA
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, VICE PRESIDENT - LICENSING BUSINESS AFFAIRS, 2012 – Present
Recruited to provide legal and operational leadership in growing branding and licensing as company’s business
model was transitioning from print to digital and company wanted to bolster revenue from licensing and
reestablishing its iconic brand. Built a high performing team, and currently oversee all legal affairs worldwide for
three main licensing categories - consumer products, gaming and land-based entertainment - representing more
CORPORATE AND MARKET PERFORMANCE
THROUGH LEGAL INSIGHT AND STRATEGY
2. Linda Menzel Page 2
than $100M in revenue and as many as 200 licensees globally. Negotiate and structure wide range of business
transactions, enforce contracts, manage licensee relationships, and mediate conflicts. Collaborate closely with
marketing and design in ensuring compliance and protecting the brand. Licensees include ecommerce and
physical retail stores. Support global business development directors. Manage outside counsel for licensing and
trademarks, agreement recordals, customs and anti-counterfeiting. Supervise rights and permissions for IP assets.
§ Closed more than 200 deals, totaling nearly $100M in guaranteed annual royalties, representing a dramatic
increase in licensing revenue.
§ Grew licensing business in existing markets and enabled company entrée into previously untapped or
underdeveloped markets.
§ Forged cross-functional relationships throughout the company, increasing information access and accuracy,
leading to faster, more complete and effective deals.
§ Reduced reliance on and associated cost of outside counsel.
§ Strengthened internal compliance with trademark, copyright and imaging rights.
§ Negotiated and closed collaborations with highly regarded brands (including Dolce & Gabbana, Marc
Jacobs, Supreme, Hello Kitty, Beats, Selima Optique and Cushnie et Ochs) and terminated 80 partners in lower
tiered distribution channels, increasing brand reception and positioning company for rebranding.
§ Authored agreements with global industry agents that contributed millions in incremental revenue.
NERVOUS TATTOO, INC. d/b/a ED HARDY, CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER, INC., and affiliates, Designer, distributor and
supplier of apparel and other consumer products. Culver City, CA
GENERAL COUNSEL AND CORPORATE SECRETARY, 2008 – 2012
Recruited by CEO of prior employer as key member of leadership team to prepare the Ed Hardy brand for sale and
to strengthen company’s legal and administrative capabilities while providing day-to-day oversight of business and
legal affairs. Identified and analyzed legal issues, negotiated and drafted key documents, made
recommendations, assured compliance and advised leadership on wide range of legal matters. Managed leases
and drafted and enforced policies and procedures for 42 owned and operated retail stores. Co-managed
international retail store and product licensees. Oversaw compliance and content for ecommerce. Approved all
product designs and marketing/advertising materials. Trained and supervised internal legal department; chose and
managed outside counsel and legal budget. Handled all corporate governance and compliance, and supported
board of directors. Assisted with business development for generating brand recognition and revenue.
§ Led all legal aspects of sale of the Ed Hardy brand at four times multiple to a public company, without outside
counsel, minimizing legal fees.
§ Overhauled HR department (1,000 employees at the companies’ peak), ensuring compliance and updating
handbooks, policies and procedures.
§ Lowered insurance premiums 10% and reduced claims.
§ Relaunched ecommerce, generating millions of dollars in additional revenue.
§ Brought distribution center into compliance with OSHA, resulting in zero claims/infractions.
§ Saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in lease payments related to leases not acquired by Ed Hardy
purchaser.
§ Avoided employee grievances and government infractions related to layoffs upon sale of Ed Hardy.
CYGNE DESIGNS, INC., DIVERSIFIED APPAREL RESOURCES, LLC and affiliates, $100M revenue publicly traded
manufacturer, designer and supplier of branded and private label denim products. Commerce, CA and Beverly Hills, CA
GENERAL COUNSEL AND CORPORATE SECRETARY, 2005 – 2008
Recruited based on expertise in litigation, corporate transactions, and public company securities to assist the
company with going public, as well as to lead all legal activities in support of ongoing business. As integral member
and advisor to senior leadership, provided insight on legal matters and responded to legal challenges as necessary.
Handled company IP and managed litigation with outside counsel. Managed legal department budget. Handled
all corporate governance and compliance, and supported board of directors. Handled all securities law and other
public matters, including SEC filings and compliance. Oversaw real estate leases.
§ Led all legal aspects of reverse triangular merger of privately held company into public company.
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§ Managed wind-down of manufacturing facility in Mexico when manufacturing shifted to Asia; ensured
compliance with labor rules and regulations with zero employee grievances or government infractions.
§ Negotiated private label agreements with major retailers including Target and JCPenney, generating a 15%
increase in revenues.
§ Slashed storage costs by almost $1M annually by consolidating distribution to one distribution center.
§ Reduced outside counsel costs due to insourcing of virtually all transactional work, resulting in savings of over
$250K per year in outside counsel fees.
§ Instrumental in launching master feeder structure hedge fund focusing on investments in the apparel industry
and real estate, resulting in increased revenues for company affiliates.
QUARLES & BRADY, LLP – 800-attorney full service firm serving wide range of clients globally. Milwaukee, WI
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, 1998 – 2005
Brought in as litigator and transferred in 2000 to corporate services group, providing transactional and general
corporate legal advice to privately and publicly held clients. Initially supported complex commercial litigation
matters. Subsequently assisted with complex, multimillion-dollar legal transactions, including mergers, acquisitions,
joint ventures, equity transactions, recapitalizations, reorganizations and divestitures of business entities and divisions
of all sizes. Advised businesses on formation, governance and compliance matters. Prepared securities law filings
and provided legal counsel regarding securities law compliance matters and the requirements of the newly passed
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Attended client board of directors meetings as acting Assistant Secretary. Served on
firm’s SOX advisory and recruiting committees.
§ Played integral in role in Philip Morris Companies Inc.’s agreement to merge client Miller Brewing Company into
South African Breweries to form the world's second-largest brewer; transaction had implied value of
approximately $5.6B, including $3.6B in stock and $2B in Miller Brewing Company debt.
§ Key member of team that led sale of client Don Massey Group, the largest group of Cadillac dealerships with
revenues of $1B at the time, to Sonic Automotive.
§ Significant participant in client Briggs & Stratton Corporation’s stock purchase of the consumer product division
of Generac Portable Products, Inc. for total consideration of $270M.
§ Prepared brief resulting in summary dismissal of client component parts manufacturer in gold mine commercial
litigation case.
GIMBEL, REILLY, GUERIN & BROWN – Boutique litigation firm. Milwaukee, WI
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, 1996 – 1998
LEGAL CLERK, 1994 – 1996
Assisted with all aspects of commercial litigation matters, including researching and drafting motions and briefs,
deposition preparation, document review and production, client interviews and assisting at hearings and trials.
Education
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, Milwaukee, WI
JD, 1996 * Top 10%, Cum Laude * Associate Editor, Marquette Law Review * Law Clerk to Hon. Franklyn Crivello,
Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Summer 1995)
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MADISON, Madison, WI
BA in Behavioral Science and Law, 1992
Affiliations
Member, State Bar of California
Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
Member, National Bar Association
Member of Board of Directors and Secretary, My Vision Foundation, a non-profit corporation