Jeff Miller

About Jeff Miller

Lead and manage the Investments Legal Team in its support of the Nationwide enterprise’s…

Experience

1. Vice President, Associate General Counsel

   Nationwide

   Apr 2003 — Present

   Executive leader with ~25 years of legal experience. Known for skilled and pragmatic legal skills, courage, leadership, strategic vision, and business acumen. • Manage team of fourteen. • Oversee and accountable for legal counsel to Nationwide Investments with over $100 billion assets under management. • Oversee and accountable for legal counsel to various functions of Corporate Development & Strategy, including Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships. • Previously oversaw and accountable for legal counsel on various significant capital markets transactions, including debt issuances, credit facilities, and capital relief. • Consistent top quartile Gallup engagement scores. • Accountable to Deputy General Counsel and senior executive leadership. • Member of Finance, Strategy & Governance Leadership Team where we develop and execute on legal department and corporate strategies. • Collaborate and build cohesive relationships with strategic partners by understanding their needs and growth objectives, regularly interacting, and clearly advising on transaction risks and requirements. • Responsible for overseeing outside counsel and related costs on various matters, including litigation.

Education

• Miami University

  Bachelor of Science, Finance

  1986 — 1990

• Capital University Law School

  J.D., Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Leadership
• Bankruptcy
• Corporate Law
• Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Insurance
• Appeals
• Insurance Law
• Risk Management
• Start-Ups
• Fixed Income
• Due Diligence
• Investments
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation Management
• Corporate Finance
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Corporate Governance