Mike Kellis

About Mike Kellis

Experienced senior attorney and counselor with a demonstrated history of leading and managing teams; working in complex transactions involving capital expenditures; real estate; intellectual, real, and personal property; and operating contracts and leases. Expert in regulatory compliance and management of government affairs. Skilled in Legal Writing, Management, Appeals, Leadership, and Strategic Planning. Strong collaborative professional with a dual JD/MBA focused in Corporate Finance from Arizona State University.

Experience

1. General Counsel & Director of Business Development

   La Mesa

   Jan 2021 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Executive Leadership • Oversight of Legal, HR, Risk, Compliance, Facilities Management, Aviation, and Government Relations initiatives for one of the top 3 RV dealers in the nation.• Report directly to President & CEO; act as appointed delegate for any and all issues that arise when necessary. • Operate at highest level for nationwide programs, using vision and collaboration to identify and execute corporate initiatives during the era of highest profitability in the history of the company.• Establish and then cultivate cohesive legal, compliance, risk management, HR, aviation, and facilities management teams as the corporation transitioned headquarters locations.Legal Leadership• Set and execute legal vision and strategy across multiple states for multiple corporate issues across jurisdictions across the country in litigation, transactions, legislative issues, and government relations.• Provide ongoing expert advice and legal opinion to Executive Leadership Team and ownership regarding new business development, creation and administration of new corporate entities, and everyday dealmaking.Family Office Management • Act as representative and consigliere for all issues pertaining to family business office.Transactions • Close multiple real estate deals including leases (both as lessor and lessee), purchases, and development agreements. Execute zoning and entitlement requirements as needed.• Execute purchase and manage ongoing operation, including tax consequences, of private aircraft; advise on sale of another.

Education

• Arizona State University College of Law

  Juris Doctor

  2005 — 2008

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  MBA, Corporate Finance

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Research
• Bankruptcy
• Courts
• Microsoft Office
• Contract Negotiation
• Dispute Resolution
• Civil Litigation
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Law
• Appeals
• Mediation
• Public Speaking
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Leadership
• Management