During the course of my career, which includes co-founding and serving as Managing Partner of Shankar Ninan & Co. as well as serving as an attorney with several major law firms, I've demonstrated a talent for structuring legal operations to align with corporate objectives, solving complex employment and labor law challenges, and introducing custom solutions which turn adversity into opportunity. I'm a trusted partner to senior leadership and key stakeholders, and bring a common sense approach that yields sustainable results.   

·       General Counsel and results-driven litigator providing personalized, strategic advocacy for clients. Able to provide reasoned guidance to consistently resolve disputes favorably.

·       Proven track record of success as outside General Counsel to early-stage and high-growth companies spanning Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, eCommerce, Social Media Marketing, Staffing and other sectors. 360° leader in managing workplace policies and practices, managing employment litigation, and advising on reductions in force.

·       Hands-on management experience in areas such as soft IP strategy and licensing, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment and benefits matters, and compliance and ethics.

·       Well-rounded litigation background for 2 large law firms: class actions, trademark disputes, shareholder disputes, breach of contract, premises liability, and medical malpractice.

·       Selected as SuperLawyers® Rising Star for 4 consecutive years: 2016-2019. An honor bestowed upon less than 2.5% of attorneys under 40 each year.

 ·      Selected by New Jersey Law Journal as "New Leader of the Bar", formerly known as the "40 under 40."   One of 37 lawyers chosen from a pool of $20k+ practicing lawyers that were eligible for the award.

·        Selected by Binghamton University as the sole recepient of the Lois B. DeFleur Distinguished Alumnus award.