Jim Modzelewski

My Greatest Strengths

• Solution & “Customer” Oriented – I say “Yes” first and then find ways to get around obstacles to help my business clients find successful outcomes.

• Excellent Judgment – I see around corners and balance risks with business goals.

• Contract & Deal Negotiation – I understand the most important business objectives of all sides to drive deal execution.

• Project Management – I am adept at setting and managing ever-changing priorities.

• Business and Financial Acumen – A rare combination.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW

• I was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Penn Virginia Corporation, an NYSE-listed company
  • At Penn Virginia, I

    • Was the youngest Vice President at the company

    • Negotiated 30+ deals worth over $1.75 billion to a successful close

    • Led 10+ successful public and private debt and equity offerings, including an IPO

    • Negotiated 5+ credit facility refinancings

    • Was responsible for all public company report for 3 NYSE-listed companies

• I negotiated the sale of Jet East Corporate Aviation, LLC to Gama Aviation

• I was a corporate lawyer at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, an Am Law 200 firm

• I started my career as a corporate lawyer at Dechert LLP, an Am Law 50 law firm

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY ME

• I am a strategist, advisor, influencer, team leader, and cross-functional collaborator. I am a high-integrity, low-ego, and collaborative professional.

• In my free time, I am a chauffeur and cheerleader for my son and daughter.

Practice Focus

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Acquisitions
• Finance
• Securities Law
• Investment Partnerships
• Corporate Governance

Industries

• Joint ventures
• Private equity
• Mergers and acquisitions 
• Energy
• Oil and gas
• Aviation
• Venture capital