Gene is a trusted advisor, leveraging over three decades of experience representing food systems clients nationwide.
Gene represents protein processors, pharmaceutical companies, and animal health and genetics firms. His strategic guidance has driven growth for both established companies and new ventures. He excels in advising startups focused on emerging technologies, having served as general counsel to several such startups in the animal health and pharmaceutical sectors.
Gene is known for his creative solutions to business challenges, guiding companies from inception through capital raising, market entry, and exit strategies. His success stems from his commitment to understanding each client’s business and objectives, ensuring that they have the right legal team for their unique goals and covering a wide range of practice areas.
Beyond his nuanced approach to problem-solving, a deep knowledge of food systems sets Gene’s practice apart. He is a respected voice in agribusiness, contributing to trade publications and industry speaking events. His insight and thought leadership continue to influence and shape the future of agricultural and related industries and make him an invaluable asset to clients seeking to navigate the complexities of today’s business landscape.
Gene’s career has been marked by several notable achievements. As special counsel to the Department of Justice’s U.S. Trustee, he played a pivotal role in developing strategies that successfully recouped over $100 million in investor losses. Gene also guided a new protein processor through conception, development, and operation to an organization with an annual operational output of over $1 billion.