Denise Bayer

Experience

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  United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  Judicial Law Clerk

  • Analyzed federal civil matters, including diversity contract disputes and intellectual property issues. • Drafted memoranda of law, opinions, and orders for the judge’s final approval. • Prepared case management conferences, status conferences, and hearings. • Responsible for supervising and critiquing the written work of judicial interns.

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  Cafaro Management Company

  May 2008 - Mar 2011

  Assistant General Counsel

  • Managed all aspects of corporate legal affairs for a national real estate development and management company, including communicating changes in laws and regulations to company leadership.• Handled negotiations and leasing disputes occurring between company management and large-scale retailers, successfully reducing litigation costs.• Represented the company and related entities in both state and federal courts in a variety of civil cases, including contract, construction, employment, and civil rights. Show less

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  Glinatsis Bayer, LLC

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2014

  Attorney at Law

  • Guided a start-up technology company in entering a $10M joint-venture and licensing agreement with a Fortune 100 company, including providing legal counsel and advice; client was a tech company developing heat to electricity power—the Fortune 100 agreed to invest $10 million in exchange for a 20% ownership interest of the client. • Drafted and prepared internal control and document retention policies, standard terms and conditions of purchase, vendor and supplier agreements, and NDAs for the business.• Supported a restaurant group in negotiating leasehold terms for a $75M pedestrian scaled, mixed-use development. Show less

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  Opera Western Reserve

  Jun 2011 - now

  • Chair of the Board of Trustees

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Vice Chair, Board of Trustees

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2023
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  Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd.

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2020

  Senior Attorney

  • Provided general counsel on public records and open meeting laws, employment law, and data privacy protocols to a century-old public library system.• Executed strategic negotiations for a branch at a new literacy and workforce center valued at $11M for the aforementioned library system.• Spearheaded legal aspects of a $30M historic building investment and redevelopment project for a real estate company; represented a real estate investor and property management company in securing a complex financial stack; obtained federal and state historic tax credits and state, county, and city revenue bonds for development. • Assisted a $400M franchisee with the acquisition of 22 additional bakery-cafe franchises in the Southern United States.• Guided nonprofit, tax exempt entities through the statutory merger process.• Drafted and prepared internal control and document retention policies, standard terms and conditions of purchase, vendor and supplier agreements, and NDAs for a variety of businesses.• Served as the Chair of the Business Development Committee responsible for driving community outreach, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities; increased annual revenue by 8%. Show less

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  Huntington National Bank

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  Vice President, Senior Wealth and Trust Manager

  • Lead and direct foundation committees in decision-making regarding grant awards valued at $60M+ in private foundation assets by leveraging legal experience and expertise.• Maintain responsibility for verifying compliance with all federal fiduciary requirements and financial regulations related to private foundations and trust accounts, including providing legal counsel.• Head settlements for multi-million-dollar trusts and estates.• Deliver guidance and support to clients while developing complex estate planning strategies.• Demonstrate strong knowledge of current and emerging legislation related to the banking sector.• Cultivate and maintain positive, long-term relationships with diverse clients.• Direct and mentor team members to drive operational excellence and compliance organization-wide. Show less

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  Stambaugh Auditorium

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2024

  Member, Board of Directors, Governance and Development Committees
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  Premier Bank

  Nov 2022 - now

  Vice President, Senior Trust Officer

  • Oversee a personal and institutional trust portfolio and investment management portfolio of over $250 million in assets; total department portfolio of over $1 billiono Evaluate current investment and estate planning strategies o Head settlement processes for multi-million-dollar trusts and estateso Identify quality relationships with potential for long-term, profitable businesso Lead team and client education on current and emerging legal issues by deepening knowledge related to the investment and estate planning• Exceeded annual business development goal by 439%• Developed strong relationships with cross-sectors of the bank; including Commercial, Business, and Retail Show less

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  Tod Homestead Cemetery Association

  Jun 2023 - now

  Secretary, Board of Trustees
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  The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County

  Sept 2023 - now

  Board of Trustees