Chris Weber

About Chris Weber

Strategic legal advisor who develops strong relationships with business leaders to…

Experience

1. Managing Counsel - Corporate, Securities & Governance

   McDonald's

   Nov 2003 — Present

   Substantive Responsibilities • Responsible for public disclosure (SEC) obligations, including annual proxy statement, Forms 10-K/Q, Forms 8-K and Section beneficial ownership reports (Forms 3/4/5). • Advise executive management regarding corporate governance matters and prepare Board and Committee meeting materials, including presentations, resolutions and minutes. • Advise on investor communications, including quarterly earnings releases, analyst conference call scripts and Q&A support materials. • Manage and advise on issues associated with U.S. and international public debt offerings and cash management objectives. • Prepare and review separation agreements and associated public disclosure for executive officer transitions, including multiple CEO transitions. • Manage compliance with insider trading policy and related trading windows, including public disclosure associated with executive officer and director transactions. • Manage legal support of U.S. and international corporate restructuring transactions as well as McDonald\'s global subsidiary database (more than 300 companies). Management Responsibilities • Direct supervisor of 4 attorneys and 3 paralegals with a track record of developing strong performers. • Member of the global leadership team charged with developing and executing strategic departmental initiatives. • Assist with developing and adhering to annual practice group budget of more than $3M. • Manage relationships with numerous global law firms.

Skills

• Corporate Law
• Restructuring
• Mergers
• Mergers
• Securities
• Dispute Resolution
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Assistance
• Legal Writing