This Maven has practiced corporate law in New York City (with a brief stint in China) since 2000. His professional focus has been mergers and acquisitions, chiefly private equity transactions valued in the millions and billions of dollars. His experience included a secondment to Hong Kong, China, where his practice encompassed cross-border transactions from March 2006 - March 2007. However, he also has substantial experience in new ventures. This Maven has a familiarity with the business and legal issues that affect start-ups and most small businesses. He has also been active in the non-profit sector, advising and guiding several such organizations from concept through official IRS recognition as a 501(c)3 organization. In particular, he has experience in the area of low-income housing.