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Someone
once said that nothing is impossible
Oh Yeah? Well, try slamming a revolving
door or try and navigate the cruising
burdens of a recording contract
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P A U L W. G A R D N E R II
4360 Breeders Cup Circle
Foxridge, Maryland 21133
(410) 807-1573
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QUALIFICATIONS
Analytical
lawyer with a solid background in matters of venture capital, domestic
policy, real estate, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Excellent
research, writing, and executive presentation skills. Former c lients
include listed and unlisted public companies, owner-managed businesses,
entrepreneurs, management teams and venture capital companies. Services
include mergers, acquisitions, disposals, MBOs and MBIs. |
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EXPERIENCE |
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GARDNER LAW GROUP
, Baltimore , MD |
February 2004 - Present |
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DLA PIPER RUDNICK LLP
, Baltimore , MD |
May 1999 – February 2004
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Associate (2001 – 2004); Law Clerk (2000); Summer Associate (1999)
- Represented Yorkshire Global Restaurants, Inc.: $360 million acquisition by Yum! Brands.
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Represented TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.: $19 million acquisition of
the Enterprise Mobility Systems Division of Aether Systems, Inc.
- Represented ZapMe! (now rStar) in the sale of 51% of its stock to Gilat, Inc. for $51 million
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Represented TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. in its issuance of
preferred shares with aggregate proceeds of approximately $10 million
- Represented TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. in its initial public offering which raised an aggregate of $91 million
- Represented TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. in its $45 million acquisition of XYPOINT Corporation
- Represented ServiceQwik Acquisition Corporation in its $9.5 million acquisition of Sure Air, Ltd.
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Represented Icelandic USA in its acquisition of the commodity shrimp
and shellfish based products business of Ocean to Ocean Seafood Sales
in the U.S. and Canada
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Represented Aggregate Industries in its lease of a ready-mix concrete
plant, purchase option for a ready-mix concrete plant and long term
supply agreement
- Represented lead investor of a $21,250,000 Series B round in a local restaurant related transaction
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lead investor of a $12,000,000 Series A round in a deal with cost
effective waste treatment solutions with a complete management system
- Represented investor of a $10,000,000 Series A round in a stock purchase of an educational entity
- Participated in numerous bridge financings
- Participated in numerous Initial Public Offerings
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COURT OF APPEALS MARYLAND , Baltimore , Maryland
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August 2000 - September 2001
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| Law Clerk in the Chambers of Chief Judge Robert M. Bell
Drafted numerous opinions; attended sessions of court; engaged in speech writing
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UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS,
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September 1999-February 2000
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Legal Intern in the Chambers of Judge Christine Odell Cook Miller
Drafted opinions; attended settlement conferences, status conferences and other court proceedings.
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| U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE,
Washington , D.C. |
September 1998-March 1999
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Legal Intern in the Office of General Counsel
Worked on the “Judicial Watch” and “Travelgate” investigation
under the direction of Mr. John F. Sopko, Chief Counsel for Special
Matters.Entailed document production, drafting, and observing
proceedings in Federal court. |
| CNN’S BURDEN OF PROOF,
Washington , DC
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September 1998 & January 1999
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Televised Guest Appearances
Joined
former defense attorney Greta Van Susteren and former prosecutor Roger
Cossack to first discuss the legal relevance of President Bill
Clinton’s national apology in the Lewinsky matter, and then the effects
of the Senate impeachment trial. |
| OFFICE OF UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, DISTRICT OF DELAWARE,
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June 1998-August 1998
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| Legal Intern
Was given major responsibility and performed a variety of duties to
develop an understanding of the legal functions of the organization,
became familiar with civil affirmative and defensive litigation,
criminal prosecution, and appellate litigation; reviewed case material
in areas of criminal, civil, and administrative law to become familiar
with questions under consideration; handled multiple writing
assignments while attending depositions, trials, and settlement
conferences; worked on numerous high-profile cases and was mentioned on
an appellate brief to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. |
| FOLEY’S JEWELERS, Newark , DE
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Summer 1995-Winter 2001
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Merchant/Salesman
Purchased loose diamonds and colored stones. Provided customer service
in an efficient manner. High-quality and expensive jewelry transactions
completed with a distinguishable level of expertise.
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| EDUCATION |
HOWARDUNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF LAW,
Washington, DC
J.D., May 2000 |
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Recipient,
Howard School of Law Merit Scholarship; Recipient, BNA Scholarship;
Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Competition, Awarded Best Brief, Ranked #2 on National Team |
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National Moot Court Team, Problems and Briefs Chair; Howard Social JusticeLaw Review,
Editor-In-Chief;
American Bar Association, Law Student Member; Sigma Delta Tau Legal
Fraternity, Member; Business and Entrepreneurial Law Association,
General Counsel; AIDS Walk Washington, School-sponsored volunteer |
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, Newark, DE
B.A. in Criminal Justice, January 1997
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| Honors: |
Dean’s Merit List, 1996-1997 |
| Activities:
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The Review (university newspaper), Reporter; Student Government, Vice-President
of Class and Secretary of [All] Elections; Chess Club at the University
of Delaware, President; Admissions Office, New Student Orientation
Leader; University of Delaware ROTC Basketball Team, Co-Captain |
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CIVIC AND CHARITABLE
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CONGRESSMAN ELIJAH CUMMINGS YOUTH PROGRAM IN ISRAEL
Board Member
BALTIMORE AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Board Member
THE WALTERSART MUSEUM, AFRICAN AMERICAN STEERING COMMITTEE
Board Member
THE YOUNG BENEFACTORS OF THE REGINALDF.LEWISMUSEUM
Board Member
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND, YOUNG LAWYERS COMMITTEE
Member
MARYLAND BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE SPEAKERS BUREAU
Member
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MARYLAND
Board Member and Mentor
2003 CHAMPION OF COURAGE AWARD BY FOX 45 TELEVISION
Awardee
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LANGUAGES
Conversational German/Spanish
TRAVEL ABROAD
Austria , England , France , Germany , Italy , Russia , and Spain .
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