Nancy Pisaruk
Nancy is a practical, business-minded lawyer with an MBA. She focuses her legal practice on representing clients in all types of business transactions, contract review, and corporate governance matters. Prior to joining DDP, she gained experience working for fourteen years with large, national law firms in Phoenix representing a range of clients from entrepreneurs and start-ups to large private and public companies. Nancy also spent four years as a staff attorney with the Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Nancy's greatest joy in her practice is seeing the success of her clients. She particularly enjoys working with companies over the long-term, developing a trusted advisor relationship with her clients, and really getting to know their business. She often begins working with individuals as they begin the start-up process. She assists with choices related to the structure of the entity, helps to recommend and draft appropriate agreements, and to ensure initial corporate governance matters are taken care of.
As clients grow, Nancy continues to be an integral part of the team, taking the time to learn about the business as it grows and changes. She also acts as outside general counsel for long-established companies, large and small, working on a wide variety of day-to-day matters that arise including commercial contracts and ongoing corporate governance matters. Additionally, she frequently helps clients negotiate and close significant transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions and various financing transactions.
Education
- J.D. - University of Nebraska, 1996, with distinction
- University of Nebraska Law Review, 1995-1996
- Order of the Coif
- M.B.A. - Arizona State University, 2000
- Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
- B.A. - University of California - Riverside, 1992
Admissions
- Arizona, 1996
- California, 2010
Memberships and Affiliations
- Former Member Phoenix Boys Choir Board of Trustees
- Arizona Women Lawyers' Association - Member
- Women's Metropolitan Arts Council - Member
- Beta Gamma Sigma - International Honor Society
- Kappa Alpha Theta - Phoenix Alumnae Chapter
Distinctions
- AV-rated, Martindale Hubbell
Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo
Shelley began her career with Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton in New York and worked for two years in Cleary's London office where she gained experience in international mergers and acquisitions and sophisticated financing transactions. Shelley returned to Phoenix in 2004 and worked for many years with large law firms in Phoenix representing a range of clients from entrepreneurs and start-ups to large private and public companies. In 2011, having caught the entrepreneurial spirit from her start-up clients, Shelley left her position as a partner in Osborn Maledon's corporate group and launched her solo practice.
Shelley specializes in securities law, specifically on advising private companies and investors with respect to securities transactions. In addition, Shelley assists her clients from start-up through exit, advising on a variety of business matters including commercial contracts, loan agreements, licensing agreements, supply and distribution agreements and the sale and acquisition of assets, securities and companies.
Education
- J.D. – Cornell Law School, 1999, summa cum laude
- Cornell Law Review, Articles Editor 1998-1999
- Order of the Coif
- M.A. – New York University, 1996
- McCracken Fellow
- B.S. – Arizona State University, 1995, magna cum laude
- Flinn Scholar
Admissions
- New York, 2000
- Arizona, 2004
Memberships and Affiliations
- State Bar of Arizona – Business Law Section, Executive Council, Publications Committee
- State Bar of Arizona – Legal Services Committee
- American Bar Association – Business Law Section
Distinctions
- U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyers in America, 2013, 2014 and 2015, Corporate Law
Presentations
- Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, Rising Entrepreneurs Program, presenter "Choosing a Corporate Form and Other Start-up Considerations"
- Arizona State University, Corporate and Business Law Society 2013, Women in Law Panel, November 14, 2013
George Pisaruk
George is committed to being a cost-effective resource to your company’s team in whatever legal or operational needs you have. Whether you are a new startup company or an established company, George is focused on offering solutions that position your company for growth and success.
George has over 25 years’ experience in law and business with private (small and large), publicly traded, and non-profit companies. George has a proven track record of providing counsel to companies on a variety of issues and topics, including:
- Direct Sales
- Contracts
- Employment Law Matters and Policies
- Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Corporate Governance
- Intellectual Property and Licensing
- Business Combinations (including M&A)
- Corporate Compliance
- Transactional Matters
- Non-Profits
- International Expansion (including transfer pricing)
- Real Estate Leasing
- Supply Chain Management and Operations
- Record Retention
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Government Contracting and Procurement (including United States Department of Defense "DoD")
Prior to joining DDP Legal George has held various executive management, legal, and business positions with a variety of companies from start-ups, small and mid-size companies to large, private and public multinational companies. He has worked domestically and in London and Tel Aviv.
Companies that George has worked for included: Hewlett-Packard, Westinghouse Electric (Defense Division, and Nuclear Services Integration Division), Molex, Three-Five Systems, Isagenix, Kendle, Plexus, PETSMART, Tien’s Group (Beijing, China), United States Department of Justice, and General Dynamics.
George has also worked in the government contracts, commercial avionics, direct sales, non-profit, and hi-tech fields, and he has extensive experience in international transactions and formations with entities in Europe, Asia, (including China) South America, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and the Middle East.
George is passionate about helping small and mid-sized companies get the legal help they need. Too often small and mid-sized companies think that they cannot afford the help of a highly experienced corporate lawyer. By offering his outside general counsel services on a cost-effective basis, George aims to make sure all companies can get the legal help they need to effectively grow their business.
On a personal level, a native of New England, George is a die-hard Boston Bruins and Red Sox fan. He is also a die-hard Nebraska football fan (“Go Big Red”) and Arsenal soccer fan. George enjoys time with his family and travelling. He especially enjoys watching his daughters compete in athletics (hockey and springboard/platform diving) and is often found at the rink or pool. He also enjoys playing golf as often as the weather will allow and is an avid hockey fan. He also is involved in many non-profits here in the Valley.
Education
- J.D. – University of Nebraska
- MBA – Arizona State University
- Emphasis on Supply Chain
- • B.S. – Arizona State University, cum laude
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- Purchasing, Operations and Productions Management
- Wake Forest University
Admissions
- Arizona, 1996
Memberships and Affiliations
- State Bar of Arizona
- National Contracts Management Association
- American Corporate Counsel Association
- American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section – Committee on International Patent Practice, Treaties and Laws
- American Society of Corporate Secretaries
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- American Production and Inventory Control Society
- Licensing Executives Society
- Past security clearance with the United States Department of Defense and United States Department of Justice.
- Arizona Technology Counsel, Past Chairman Legal Committee
- American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA) finalist for Corporate Counsel of the Year FY2018
- Valley of the Sun Youth Hockey Association (VOSHA) Past Board Member
- National Contracts Management Association (NCMA)
- American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
- Habitat for Humanity (Volunteer)
- Phoenix Youth Soccer Coach
- Arizona Beagle Rescue (Volunteer)
Teaching and Lecturing
- State Bar of Arizona
- Arizona State University (2001-2005)
- The American Graduate School of Management (Thunderbird) (2000-2005)
- The University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2006-2008)
- The American Corporate Counsel Association
- Arizona Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Member and Guest Lecturer
Presentations
- Presenter "Doing Business in China" American Corporate Counsel Association (2001)
- Presenter "Drafting Agreements" State Bar of Arizona
