Summary:
Steve has semi-retired from careers as an attorney and as a business executive. For 19 years he was with an international law firm serving as a trial attorney and advisor to large and small businesses, focusing on competitive issues and intellectual property matters. For 18 years he served as both the lead in-house attorney and as an executive responsible for various business matters, including licensing, acquisitions and international distributorships, at a NYSE-listed consumer products company. He has served on the boards of a community bank, two privately held start-ups, and various non-profits. He currently provides business consulting services on a contract basis, and provides legal services through the law firm of Fish & Richardson.
Executive/Management Disciplines:
- Corporate strategy development
- Financing, mergers & acquisitions for growth
- Strategic partnering for growth
- Branding and Intellectual Property Portfolio Management
- International distribution strategies
Professional Background:
- Gibson, Dunn &Crutcher (Partner)
- Callaway Golf Company (Chief Legal Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Ethics Officer)
- Fish & Richardson (Of Counsel)
- Topgolf International, Inc. (Director)
- California Business Bank (Director)
- First Tee of San Diego/Pro Kids Golf Academy (Director)
Education:
- University of California, Irvine (BA Political Science)
- University of Virginia School of Law (JD)
Personal:
- Married; two children; three grandchildren; one dog