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ames Maiwurm, former chair emeritus and senior counsel, is a seasoned law firm leader and business and transactional lawyer. During his tenure as chair and
bono work in the practice of law and the development of public policy. Beyond his legal and corporate leadership roles, James is also a sought- after speaker and mentor, regularly sharing his insights on law firm management, global business strategies, and corporate governance. His ability to navigate complex legal and financial landscapes has made him a trusted advisor to both emerging and established businesses. Through his mentorship and board involvement, he continues to shape the next generation of leaders in law and business. EC
James has served on the boards of publicly held companies, including a bank holding company, as well as on the boards of an ESOP-owned government services provider and a joint venture performing a high-visibility US Department of Energy contract. He is listed in Who’s Who in America and several other Who’s Who directories. Active in business, community, and nonprofit organizations, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation, which promotes the role of public service and pro
global CEO of the legal practice, he led combinations with a 475-lawyer UK/ Western European firm, an 80-lawyer Australian firm, and a 300-lawyer US-based firm with offices in the Middle East, as well as other growth initiatives around the world, including Asia. James’s law practice has involved the representation of a diverse range of businesses in private equity infusions, public offerings, and sophisticated domestic and international acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures. He also counsels senior management and boards of directors on matters such as corporate governance and disclosure issues, the development of acquisition strategies, and dealing with financing sources. James brings to his practice a unique business perspective. In addition to leadership positions within Squire Patton Boggs, he served as chair and CEO and led the restructuring of a prominent publicly held international engineering firm. He dealt with clients throughout the world, negotiated and managed major asset dispositions, orchestrated a debt restructuring, and built effective relationships with divergent constituencies, including bondholders, stockholders, joint venture partners, employees, and customers.
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