FROHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC                                                                                                                                        2012 - present

Representative Clients:

• Key outside counsel for US division of $30B global equipment finance company
• Outside General Counsel for global electronics manufacturing services company
• Outside General Counsel for leading regional trailer leasing company
• Lead Counsel for global SAP transformations IT Licensing and Services company 
• Lead real estate counsel for $2B national equipment distributor

Having worked in multiple industries for both private and public companies, from Fortune 100 to start-up, Marc excels in getting to know his companies -- their goals, strengths and risk tolerance, their key players and how they get business done. In serving his clients, Marc takes great pride in being a valued member of the business team. And in delivering top quality legal support, Marc drives the cost-effectiveness he demanded as inside counsel.

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DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.                                                                                                                 2004 - 2009

Vice President and Associate General Counsel

Global equipment financing subsidiary of Rabobank

GE CAPITAL TIP/MODULAR SPACE                                                                                                                                      1995 - 2004

Associate General Counsel (1995-2004)

General Counsel TIP Intermodal (2000-2002)

Leading North American trailer and modular building lessor

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.                                                                                                                                         2010 - 2012

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

$2.75B public global electronic components manufacturer

Biography

Solo Commercial Attorney - Fractional General Counsel - Commercial Generalist

Business-oriented and outcome-driven former Fortune 1000 General Counsel/Corporate Secretary, with 25+ years broad-based experience in public and private global companies.  Highly valued business team member with consistent record of achievement delivering pro-active, results-oriented legal support and advice.

Highly valued as "business partner", Marc is known for his pro-active business lawyering, his ability to balance business opportunity and legal risk, and his result-driven effectiveness.

With 25+ years as a commercial lawyer and extensive experience as general counsel, senior in-house counsel and outside counsel, Marc Frohman delivers right-sized and cost-effective legal expertise to a diverse client list.

• Experienced in mergers and acquisitions, equipment financing, business operations, corporate finance, real estate, law department structuring/management, litigation/dispute management, technology, global legal support, project joint ventures, government contracting and compliance.
  

• Recognized for strong analytic capability, sound business and legal judgment, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, professionalism and integrity; consistent promotion history.

 WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC.,                                                                                                                                                  2009 - 2010

Associate General Counsel

$550M employee-owned global environmental/construction/sustainability firm

 

Testimonials

MANKO, GOLD & KATCHER, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania                                                                                                  1992 - 1995
Associate Attorney - Environmental litigation                                                                                                                            

BERNSTEIN, SHUR, SAWYER & NELSON, Portland, Maine                                                                                                 1991 - 1992

Associate Attorney - Commercial transactions and real estate                                                                                           

Frohman and Associates, LLC

Commercial Counsel

University of Pennsylvania Law School 

Yale University

Multiple Management Awards

“I worked with Marc while I was with GE Capital. He is one of the best commercial lawyers I have encountered. His extensive legal expertise combined with his strong business understanding/judgment makes him a great partner in finding realistic solutions to complex issues. I would recommend Marc as General Counsel to anyone looking for a strong legal advisor.”  

Paul Le Houillier, SVP & Chief Risk Officer at Volvo Financial Services


“I had, and continue to have the great fortune to work with Marc Frohman on various high profile projects within GE Trailer Fleet Services and other employers, which required the engagement of Marc's strong legal and business skills. Marc's ability to "cross the bridge" of legal know how with the demands and the understanding of the business world makes him an invaluable contributor. He is one of the most intelligent, business smart individuals I know, and has a business acumen rarely found in the skill set of an attorney. You will find Marc a great businessman and collaborator. Marc is a serious and well grounded guy, with an imagination and approach, which will be very valuable to anyone who seeks his assistance.”

Brian Quinn, Former President Intermodal Operations, GE Capital - TIP Intermodal Services

“Marc is a first rate General Counsel, lawyer and business person with significant experience, expertise, and knowhow in corporate legal matters including but not limited to contract management, M&A, finance, product development, technology management & IP, litigation, HR, SEC & Public Company matters, and business development. Marc built a first rate legal department at Vishay by creating and implementing a legal strategy, building legal policies and processes on a global basis, hiring and training first rate lawyers, and working closely with the COB, CEO, me as CFO, and many other business leaders around the globe. Marc also acted as the Corporate Secretary managing all board events, creating new committee charters and educating the board on new regulations and best practices. Marc is very intelligent, with high energy, very responsible and responsive, has great written capabilities, first rate communication and interpersonal skills, and is extremely ethical and loyal. I recommend him very highly for any General Counsel or high level legal or business development position.”

Lior Yahalomi, Former Executive Vice President & CFO, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

“I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Marc, both as a colleague and as a business and legal client for many years. His legal brilliance and unique and ready grasp of complex transaction and project business needs and issues are unparalleled. His fine personality, entrepreneurial and innovative nature and leadership ability make him the one you want to turn to when you need the job done.”

Richard Contino, Esq., Former General Counsel, De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc.


“Marc is an outstanding senior lawyer with exceptionally strong legal, analytical and people skills. Just as important, Marc is a very pro-active business partner with terrific judgment who knows how to get business done in a highly efficient manner. Having served as a General Counsel, Marc is also well acquainted with providing counsel to the highest levels of his organization and puts heightened value on the exchange of ideas, strategic insights and shared objectives.”

Dominic Liberatore, Deputy General Counsel, De Lage Landen Financial Services

“I worked with Marc while De Lage Landen. Together we successfully negotiated and closed several large global financial partnerships. Marc's intellect, commercial empathy, interpersonal and listening skills, mature ego, creativity, and experienced legal background makes him one of the best in the business. Marc set the standard for DLL.”  

Mark Guida, Senior Vice President, MB Financial Bank

“I had the pleasure of working with Marc on a number of high profile contract negotiations, and on a day to day basis for general legal support. In all of my experiences with Marc, he was always passionate about achieving results. He did this with an excellent mix of protecting the interests of our business, while focusing on getting deals done.  Marc is highly intelligent, hard working, and somebody that I would not only recommend, but would gladly work with anywhere!”  

Rick Trobman, Director, Global Technology Programs, DLL


“I worked with Marc for 5 years and I would trust him to effectively and efficiently handle almost any legal challenge. He combines an outstanding balance of intellectual capacity, a broad range of legal experiences and excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a very practical and realistic business approach.”

Peter Ochroch, General Counsel, De Lage Landen Financial Services

“Marc's work reflected a unique ability to, at once, provide effective legal counsel, while also assuring that his advice was consistent with and reflected pertinent business goals.  His skills in this area, which are critical to being an effective "in-house" counsel and member of the senior management team, were recognized repeatedly during his tenure at Weston.”

Don Bauer, V.P. & Asst. G.C., Weston Solutions, Inc.

“When Marc was affiliated with De Lage Landen he provided legal support to the Technology Finance Business Unit I was leading. I always admired his ability to strike the right balance between legal risk mitigation and commercial growth opportunity. He went above and beyond his legal role in championing the creation of an electronic documentation process, which to this day remains industry leading. He has a strong work ethic and a constant positive attitude.” 

John Rizzi, SVP, De Lage Landen

“I strongly and without reservation recommend Marc Frohman, who I have had the privilege of working with as outside counsel for over 15 years in a wide variety of matters including complex commercial litigation, employment disputes, product liability actions and intellectual property matters.  Marc takes a hands-on, detail oriented, collaborative approach and is an invaluable member of the team. He does so in a non-threatening and non-judgmental way that brings the best out in those that work for and with him. With his knowledge and support, we were able to achieve positive and cost efficient resolutions to often perplexing and complex legal challenges. As an in house lawyer with strong entrepreneurial instincts, Marc thinks “outside the box.” Marc works closely with colleagues to meet both commercial and legal challenges and effectively uses his knowledge of the law and business to his company’s advantage. 

Marc’s success stems not only from being extremely smart, well-read, and having an impressive knowledge of the law, but also from his strong interpersonal skills. Marc is extremely well liked by his colleagues. As an exceptionally good listener who cares deeply about both his company and his colleagues, Marc wins trust and confidence with ease …  Marc rolls up his sleeves and gets the work done – no matter the task. 

I strongly and without hesitation recommend Marc Frohman as an exceptional General Counsel.”

David Rosenbaum, Attorney/Partner, Rawle and Henderson


“I am writing to provide an enthusiastic endorsement of Marc Frohman. Marc was the general counsel at our firm’s client Vishay Intertechnology, while I was the lead corporate partner. I found Marc to be a very effective general counsel. He is quite knowledgeable about all the areas that are critical to performing the job of general counsel of a large complex, publicly traded organization. This includes corporate governance, transactional matters, risk management and litigation. In addition, I found Marc to be a quick study on new topics that crossed his desk– a critical skill for a general counsel. I also found Marc to have a high level of professionalism in terms of the work product of his team at Vishay, and ours as well. From conversations with Marc regarding his team at Vishay, I think Marc is an effective leader and team builder. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, I found Marc to have an exceptionally high level of integrity. I think Marc would be a great asset to any organization.”

Ernest Wechsler, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

“Working with Marc was a great experience. He asked the tough questions that helped our deal teams think through and evaluate real estate and energy transactions. Marc was also extremely competent in drafting documents that were clear and effective. His ability to understand complex transactions and provide sound advice was relied on by deal teams throughout the United States.” 

Steve Blarr, Vice President, Development Director, Weston Solutions, Inc.

“Marc and I worked together on renewable energy projects and transactions at Weston, and Marc was always proactive, detail oriented and very timely and helpful in the legal assistance and advice he provided. I not only learned much from Marc, but I found that he was always ready with new ideas and approaches, and was very engaged in our projects, even while handling significant other duties.”

Energy Joel Lindsay, Energy Services Director and Technical Leader, Weston Solutions, Inc.


“Marc and I worked together at GE Capital Transport International Pool, Inc. for nine years. He is a very hard-working, diligent and knowledgeable corporate attorney. He directly supported the formation, implementation and training of the government contracts compliance system put in place in this commercial division of GE Capital. Practical and great to work with, he made sense of the challenging situations with a positive attitude and peerless work ethic.”  

Rick Eulo, Government Business Manager/National Account Manager, GE Capital/TIP

“I had the pleasure of working with Marc while serving as VP of Environmental, Health and Safety with GE Equipment Services. I found Marc to be a highly experienced transactional attorney and a pro-active business partner while providing sound judgment on complex transactions. I would strongly recommend him.”  

Karen Kern, VP Environmental Health & Safety, GE TIP