OUR MISSION
We work with businesses that need experienced perspective to solve problems, create new opportunities, and improve operations. We partner with clients to ensure they are well equipped to face the challenges and opportunities in front of them. We exist to provide insight and intelligence that empowers our clients to achieve their goals and objectives.
Our Services
We offer proven insight and serve as an independent advisor to evaluate practices, operationalize requirements, and validate performance.
Legal and Regulatory
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Discerning counsel that confirms clients are operating in an informed manner regarding the legal and regulatory requirements relevant to their business.
Corporate Governance
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Experienced guidance to ensure activities and practices align and fulfill commitments made to investors, regulators, and other constituents.
Risk and
Compliance
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Pragmatic advice that empowers clients to confidently operate in the face of rapidly evolving regulatory and risk landscapes.
Special Situations
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Seasoned advocate for major projects including due diligence investigations, initial public offerings, M&A activity, government investigations, shareholder activism, and public relations campaigns.
Providing honest and authentic insight that drives informed decision-making and purposeful planning
What we have done
Conducted global review for Fortune 40 retail company to enable the design and implementation of the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer.
Served as Outside General Counsel for healthcare client as we developed compliance programs to enable national expansion and prepared for 3rd party investment.
Drafted policies and procedures to address the complex regulations facing retail client and developed training programs to effectuate compliance.
Established investor relations programs for NYSE and Nasdaq listed clients.
Prepared required SEC filings and managed disclosure practices for NYSE-listed client.
Negotiated deferred prosecution agreements with the Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission that enabled client to avoid bankruptcy.
Counseled Executive Leadership on response and negotiations following ransomware attack.
Performed internal investigations into employee, vendor, and other third-party claims for global retail company.
Guided Board of Directors and Executive Team through negotiated resolutions with shareholder seeking to effectuate change in company practices.
Advised Board of Directors and Executive Team during government investigations into global supply chain and resultant litigation.
Designed Crisis Management Plan to assist public company client facing shareholder activism challenges.
Served on management committee to oversee resource allocation and ensure benefit realization for project deployments.
The expertise you need from a voice you can trust
About MLR
Consulting
Lee Reeves established MLR Consulting after working with law firms, start-up companies, investment banks, Fortune 40 corporations, and family-owned businesses for over 25 years. As Chief Legal Officer, Lee designed, built, and managed the legal and compliance functions for companies operating across multiple industries. His career was founded on an ability to leverage his legal training and business acumen into solutions that are operationally sound and effective. Clients value his integrity and commitment to make certain all issues, both good and bad, are brought to the table.
Lee brings a legacy of guiding organizations through increasingly aggressive regulatory environments and challenging business landscapes. Having served as the General Counsel and Secretary for a public company facing multiple consumer class actions, government investigations, and an uncertain future, he is skilled in leading and advising during times of extreme pressure.
Lee understands the requirements necessary to ensure an effective design and implementation of major change initiatives. As an executive who successfully transformed corporate environments, business operations, and customer experiences, Lee has the perspective needed to make certain all constituents are aligned on critical project elements. From the launch of an innovative technology solution to the renewing of a corporate culture, having an experienced “sounding board” for the executive team is another benefit Lee brings to any engagement.
When clients are looking for an advisor and independent review source to navigate legal and regulatory minefields; evaluate business practices; improve and scale risk and compliance programs; develop effective training programs; or ensure readiness for strategic transactions, Lee is an experienced and proven resource.
The MLR Difference
We bring the experience needed at a cost below any comparable provider to deliver value far above client expectations.
Discuss Opportunity
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Meet with client
to understand the
challenges they
are facing and outcomes desired.
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Set
Expectations
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Ensure alignment on the timing, scope, budget, and impact of the project.
Due Diligence/ Evaluation
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Conduct investigation
into current situation with as minimal disruption as possible and assess findings to determine implications
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Deliver
Options
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Present findings in
a way that enables client to select an appropriate solution based on their
risk appetite.
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Implement Decision
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Assist client with
the implementation
of the solution to ensure expected results are achieved and organizational
changes are realized.
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Our Process
While every engagement has its owns unique elements,
you can expect the general project flow to include: