MELINDA GUZMAN is Chief Executive Officer of Melinda Guzman, Professional Corporation, an AV rated law firm focused on representing private and nonprofit corporations, foundations, venture and equity capital firms, insurance carriers, and other business interests. Highly regarded in her industry and as a public servant for over two decades, she is a proven litigator, an effective business negotiator and work-out counsel, and as a mediator with expertise in finance, governance, employment, higher education and business.  She is highly regarded for her work on governance issues and she is a noted speaker and trainer on the fiduciary duties of officers and directors of boards of directors.