John Connors

Experience

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  Security Pacific National Bank (SPNB)

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1986

  Assistant Vice President

  Assigned to the tax division of the Wealth Management Department. Provided tax planning and compliance to high net worth individuals. Developed a unique expertise in the fiduciary tax arena. Skillful in the preparation of forms 1040, 1041, 706 and 709.

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  Law Offices of John M Connors

  Dec 1987 - Oct 2012

  Managing Partner

  General civil law practice with emphasis on estate planning, corporate formation and compliance and tax planning and compliance

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  WebPT - BMS Practice Solutions

  Feb 1998 - Mar 2018

  General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer

  Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts. Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues. Advise executives within the company and work alongside employees in Strategic Business Units, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, Corporate Alliances. Manage various projects and deadlines. Advise executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various deals. Explain legal language. Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes. Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates. Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights. Develop solutions to complex legal questions. Provide training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics. Act as company’s Compliance Officer. Manage and Resolve HIPAA issues. Coordinate and confer with outside legal counsel. Manage and maintain all registrations in states where the company operates. Manage and coordinate all risk management activities. Manage, advise and coordinate all human resource activities including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, ADAA. Manage and coordinate all benefits administration. Manage and coordinate all stock option issuance and exercise. Coordinate with outside counsel all financings. Act as 401(k) plan administrator. Act as risk management director to identify, prioritize and evaluate the risks involved in the financial, marketing and operational implications.As Chief Compliance Officer I oversaw the Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization. The position ensures the Board of Directors, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company’s Standards of Conduct. Show less

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  Connors and Associates Attorneys at L:aw

  Mar 2018 - now

  Managing Partner

  Provide general legal advice on a variety of issues. Corporate, employee relations, tax, estate planning.