Professional Recognition
Over the course of my career, I am grateful to have received recognition and feedback from colleagues, attorneys, legal professionals, regulators, and external stakeholders who valued my subject matter expertise, clear communication, and collaborative approach.
The comments below are paraphrased excerpts drawn from real emails, handwritten notes, and published acknowledgments that I have received from them. Names have been omitted to preserve privacy and protect confidentiality, but each comment reflects an authentic professional interaction.
“Your tenacity and ability to break down complex securities schemes is extraordinary—we couldn’t have resolved the case without your insights and judgement..”
— From a former Chief of Enforcement and Securities for the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation
“I’ve worked with many regulators, but your thoughtful manner and generosity of spirit stood out.”
— From an issuer of securities
“Your contributions elevated the entire publication. I’m grateful for your time, insight, and the professionalism you brought to the process.”
— From a collaborator on a treatise
“I’m consistently impressed by your deep subject matter knowledge. Not everyone recognizes how rare your expertise is.”
— From a former Division of Financial Regulation Securities Registration Attorney
“Thank you for organizing a clear and practical training session. The materials you developed will serve as a resource for years to come.”
— From a former Chief of Enforcement for the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation
“Your judgment on exemptions and crowdfunding structures made a real difference in the success of our offering.”
— From an issuer of securities in an exempt offering
“I always looked forward to our discussions, even when the issues were difficult. You made the process collaborative and productive.”
— From an issuer of securities
“This confirms what I already knew—you really know your stuff when it comes to securities law.”
— From a securities attorney in private practice