margaret brock

Manage on-going examination of Federal consolidated tax return by the Internal Revenue Service. Provide legal risk analysis and quantify cost/benefit analysis of tax positions in controversy, make strategic recommendations to management. Research, analyze and defend the company's tax positions on complex international business transactions; draft submissions on all information document requests and formal notices from the Internal Revenue Service. Participate in the preparation of financial statement reserve analysis under ASC 740; analyze, document and report uncertain tax positions.

Research and draft memoranda on US Federal Income tax consequences of a wide range of corporate business transactions, including share sales and acquisitions, entity liquidations, private placements, JV acquisitions and entity restructuring. Assist with domestic and international long-range tax planning including entity liquidations and restructuring scenarios Prepare federal tax filings and related work papers for foreign and domestic corporations and partnerships includes Forms 1120, 5471, 8858 and 1118.

Implemented strategies and procedures to protect and promote the trademarks and other intellectual property of the company. Drafted and reviewed organization's legal documents and contracts covering a broad range of business purposes; reviewed existing contractual commitments and identified cost savings opportunities. Responsible for Human Resources function of the organization. Actively participated in Board of Governors regular and ad-hoc meetings. Researched and advised senior management on legal risks related to the organization's certification and professional standards processes and procedures. Managed relationships with outside consultants, legal counsel and other service providers. Responsible for legal risk analysis with respect to company's web site content and other public relations materials. Monitored and commented on government regulatory policy impacting the financial planning profession and practitioners.

Administered disciplinary review process designed to investigate violations of organization's standards of professional conduct. Supervised staff attorneys, paralegals and legal support staff. Drafted and reviewed documents related to investigations including hearing briefs and appeal petition responses. Prosecuted respondents in administrative hearings before professional ethics board. Defended disciplinary actions before appeals board and implemented disciplinary actions. Communicated with opposing counsel on disciplinary matters including settlement negotiations. Coordinated national volunteers to participate on disciplinary hearing panels. Analyzed administration of disciplinary procedures to ensure legal integrity.

Implementing Newmont's Ethics and Compliance program in Suriname.