Adam Sargon

Hi, I'm Adam Sargon, Compliance Business Partner at Pfizer Canada Inc.

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Adam Sargon is a results oriented legal and business professional with experience in commercial transactions and business development. A strategic and analytical problem solver who focuses on the overall picture to ascertain business direction. Organized and collaborative team player who demonstrates tact and effective communications skills. Fluently bilingual member of the Quebec and New York State law societies since 2007.

Legal Counsel at Yellow Pages Group

January 2008 - July 2010

Conducted and coordinated legal due diligence efforts in connection with multi-million dollar commercial transactions and prepared summary reports for review by senior management. Revised the committee charters for the company's Board of Directors, Audit, Human Resources, Compensation and Governance as well as Nominating committees to reflect implemented governance changes in line with best practices established by the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance. Negotiated, drafted, interpreted and managed various contractual and legal documents. Managed all small claim litigation files including the negotiation of favourable settlement agreements. Supported and advised members of other business units in legal and business matters.

Articling Student/Summer Student at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro

May 2004 - December 2007

Managed client files. Communicated and met with opposing counsel and clients. Prepared and presented motions before the courts and tribunals of Quebec. Conducted discoveries of opposing parties. Drafted documents including proceedings, contracts, opinions, and affidavits. Conducted research and drafted memoranda of findings.

Business Developer at Solutions Gnosys

2000 - December 2001

Assisted the management team focus the company’s business activities. Established and maintained professional relationships with existing and potential clients. Designed and developed marketing material including the company's web site and brochures. Designed and developed the employee manual as well as evaluation forms for management, employees and potential candidates. Conducted research on competitors. Located, interviewed, and evaluated potential candidates for various positions with the company.

Compliance Business Partner at Pfizer

April 2011

Ensures successful development, implementation and maintenance of the corporate and divisional compliance programs through critical partnerships with assigned divisions and leadership teams. Interacts and works cross functionally to align, advise, promote and audit Pfizer's commitment to, and ensure compliance with, applicable laws and codes of business conduct as well as related internal and external policies and procedures.

Université de Montréal

2002 – 2006

LL.B.; DESS

Concordia University

1996 – 1999

Commerce

Concentration: Management of Information Systems, Management

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