Jay Gordon Cohen’s practice focuses in the areas of venture capital and private equity investments, domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, start-up company financings, and representation of public and private companies.

Mr. Cohen has represented London Fog in its sale to Merrill Lynch Capital Partners; the Arundel Corporation in its sale to Florida Rock Industries; the Halla Business Group in connection with the first successful restructuring in Korea after the 1997 Asian financial crisis; Hyundai Petrochemical Co., Ltd. in its $1.8 billion sale to Honam Petrochemical Corp. and LG Petrochemical; and the Korea Exchange Bank in its $1.5 billion sale to Lone Star Funds. Mr. Cohen has represented Grotech Capital Group in connection with numerous portfolio company acquisitions, including A&W Restaurants, Steak-Umm, CD Now, and Llyod’s Barbeque. Mr. Cohen has also represented Polk Audio, Inc., Webster Clothes, Duty Free International, BioScience Contract Production Corp., and Lee’s Ice Cream.

From 1996 through early 2006, Mr. Cohen represented Korean multi-national corporations, banks, non-bank financial institutions, private equity and venture capital interests, and governmental agencies in connection with their mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, investments, land development, and general corporate and litigation activities globally, including in Korea, the U.S., China and Vietnam. Mr. Cohen represented KAMCO (the Korean version of the U.S. Resolution Trust Corporation), Halla Business Group, Samsung Group companies, Hyundai Group companies, Woori Bank, Chohung Bank, Korea Exchange Bank, Daewoo Electronics Corp., Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, Daehan Investment Trust Company, Woolim Construction Co. Ltd., and others. During this period, Mr. Cohen traveled frequently to Seoul, Korea.

Tony Kim worked for United Talent Agency for two years in the TV/Talent division after graduating from UCLA.  He eventually left to pursue his own interests in the fashion industry. Mr. Kim would go on to co-find several clothing brands such as Drunknmunky and Hudson Jeans. He served as the Vice-President of SaymeeK Inc., a brand developing and incubating company. After selling Drunknmunky to FUBU, he decided to venture on his own, initially working as an independent brand consultant and then eventually started his own private equity company, Telos L.L.C.  He is now a managing director in Midwinter Consulting Group which assists international companies penetrate and fundraise in U.S. markets.

John Mix has an extensive software development background that includes experience with companies from start-ups to large Internet design agencies.  His work experience with these companies has consisted of the functional design, development and implementation of dynamic web-based applications.  These applications range from remote access intranet systems for Corporate Express and HD Vest Financial Services to a multilingual Internet website for DisneylandParis.com.  Some of the companies with a solution provided by Mr. Mix include Microsoft, Oppenheimer Funds, Marisco Funds, StorageTEK, Level 3, Qwest Communications, Verio, Sharp USA and HP.  Mr. Mix is also a frequent presenter of new Internet technologies at national level conventions and conferences, including Microsoft’s Developer Days.

In the gaming arena Mr. Mix’s company, Ironspark, produced the first Nevada gaming board approved in-game sports wagering application for legal use in American casinos.

John H. Chi was most recently the CEO and President of Nexon America, the North American publishing arm of Asia's leading online game developer and publisher, Nexon Group.  Upon his hire as the first employee in North America, he was tasked with building out the business in North America.  He created a company that became the acknowledged leader in the free-to-play, virtual asset sales business model in North America.  Profitable in every year of operation, he left Nexon America having grown revenues to nearly $30 MM.

In addition to the video game industry, Mr. Chi also has extensive experience in other industries and various disciplines.  As the head of Marketing and Business Development at tvK24, an ethnic-focused cable start-up, he was responsible for promoting the fledgling station to the Asian community throughout the United States.  In the world of finance, Mr. Chi was an investment banker at Lehman Brothers at their corporate headquarters in New York City as well as at their Los Angeles, CA and Seoul, Korea offices covering such verticals as Technology, Financial Institutions and General Industries.  Mr. Chi also has experience in the legal field having worked at the law firm of Ropes and Gray in Boston, MA and Shin and Kim, in Seoul, Korea.  Finally, Mr. Chi was a Partner in the Barcode Entertainment Group, operators of the Midwest's premiere Asian-themed nightclub.

Mr. Chi received his B.A. at Amherst College and also studied at Harvard University and Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.  He received his JDMBA at the J.L. Kellogg School of Management and the Northwestern University School of Law.  While at Kellogg, he was a recipient of the prestigious Kauffman Entrepreneurial Internship.

Jonas Hudson co-founded the Nickels Group (TNG), a consortium of film, music and event producers who produce and acquire traditional and mobile/online content.  They have created alliances with celebrities, filmmakers, musicians and athletes to provide unique and entertaining content for all global mediums from digital distribution to major theatrical film releases.

With more than a decade in the film and music business, Mr. Hudson has worked and collaborated with some of the most influential studios and talent in the entertainment industry.  Mr. Hudson’s entertainment business experience and his relationship with top Hollywood talent have helped TNG become a major distributor of original content in the mobile business. 
Mr. Hudson worked in marketing and distribution at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema.  At Warner Bros., he planned and executed marketing and promotional strategies for the launch of the patented, DVD technology.  While there, he also created and implemented promotional partnerships with numerous Fortune 500 companies including General Motors, Coca-Cola and Nestle.
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Xander Oxman specializes in conceptualizing and developing innovative software for a wide range of markets and applications. Mr. Oxman has designed and overseen the production of dozens of custom solutions used by private companies, including a number of the Fortune 100; educational institutions; and charitable organizations. Mr. Oxman’s expertise lies is in uncovering and articulating the underlying business requirements for a given project and translating those needs into intuitive and elegant software design.

Having gained a wealth of development experience as a consultant, Mr. Oxman’s recent focus has been on managing software development as a principal in new companies. Over the past 4 years he has successfully seen nascent companies from inception through to sale a number of times over. His most recently closed transaction was a software sale to a major Las Vegas gaming concern, Progressive Gaming Intl (NASDAQ: PGIC). The product sold, Rapid Bet Live, was approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board in near record time and is currently processing hundreds of sports bets every day on the Las Vegas strip.

Douglas C. Hillman professional career has included the management of some of America's best known men's, women's and children's apparel, accessory and footwear brands, including London Fog, Levi's, Dockers, Burlington Hosiery, Keds, Pro-Keds and Sperry Topsiders. He has marketed consumer apparel and related products through all distribution channels including better department and specialty stores, mass market chains and company owned retail stores. Founder and CEO of Forum Quest, the firm’s client list has included: L’OREAL, Pelle Pelle Sportswear, HS&M Apparel, US Soccer, FIFA Women’s World Cup, Hormel Foods, Kozy Shack Puddings, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and Cablevision. 

MARKETING INNOVATOR:
While managing the London Fog brand, Mr. Hillman intensified the business to focus on the women's market, expanded product offerings in casual and active jackets/outerwear and grew the retail store business. This resulted in a threefold volume increase, a 98% consumer brand awareness level and the #1 share position in both the men's and women's markets.
Burlington Leg Looks fashion hosiery was created to achieve a repositioning of the Burlington brand to an elevated aspirational level. The success increased retail door penetration and positioning resulting in a doubling of the brand's volume turning an operating loss into a growing and profitable enterprise. As marketing executive for the Keds, Pro-Keds and Sperry Topsider brands Mr. Hillman created the concept of in store self-service shops within department stores leading to the collection's approach used successfully today. He also created the first fully integrated chain of athletic shoe stores.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE:
In 1989 Mr. Hillman was one of three senior executives to successfully acquire the London Fog Corporation via an LBO. As the Executive Vice President and the President, he enjoyed the responsibility of managing and growing this business from $92 million to a highly profitable $350 million semi-public company. Extensive management background includes Vice President of Sales and Marketing at both Burlington Hosiery and London Fog, and President of London Fog. This, coupled with his unique experiences and accomplishments, enables him to provide assistance to a multitude of companies seeking growth and success in the US marketplace.

EDUCATOR:
A faculty member at both Johns Hopkins University and American University, Mr. Hillman teaches advanced marketing courses at the graduate degree level, serves as an advisor for curriculum development and facilitates area business involvement at both Universities.

Jason Oh specializes in the creation of new business initiatives, including fund raising, business development and account management to bring innovative ideas to fruition. He is the creative mind that initially developed the concept behind Red Queen Media and the 16 Bars Project which is in development for CBS. Mr. Oh is also currently managing one of the most famous artists in Asia, Se7en. Through his networks in entertainment, he has produced his first US album featuring acts such as Lil Kim, 3 6 Mafia, Fabolous, and more. He is also the creator and founder of GIG, which has developed a new concept set to revolutionize the video gaming industry.

Mr. Oh has created successful companies in diverse fields including home mortgage brokerage in 1998, software development, television production, artist management, bio metrics, and consulting. He initially started by founding his own mortgage company called Summit Mortgage and then used it as a vehicle to develop his business ideas. He served as the founder and board member of Red Queen Media in 2003 and also serves as a partner in the Bio Metrics Company, Identitas MD.  He currently holds multiple patents in entertainment and in the video gaming industry.

Mr. Oh brings diverse team members together to build organizations that commercialize innovative ideas for today's complex marketplace.

John English has served as Senior Vice President with Las Vegas Gaming, Inc since August 2004 and has been in charge of strategic business development.  From November 2005 to June 2006, Mr. English was the Chief Strategic Officer.  In 1990, Mr. English co-founded Pinpoint Direct Incorporated, which became one of the largest direct mail sweepstakes and gaming providers in the world.  In 1998, Pinpoint Direct was split into two separate entities, Multimedia Enterprises, which produced innovative gaming content and Mailworks International, which provided printing and production services.  These companies employed over 120 persons and maintained distribution offices in Nevada, Arizona, California, New York, Canada and Holland.  After several partnering ventures with United Coin Machine Company, Caesars Entertainment, Mandalay Bay Group, and Z Touch Technology, Mr. English stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer of Multimedia Enterprises and joined Las Vegas Gaming, Inc. in 2004.

Michael Johnson’s career started as a broadcaster in Baltimore, MD in 1994, as an on-air personality for CBS Radio at WXYV-FM where he was positioned as the radio stations Music Director and evening on-air personality.  Mr. Johnson was responsible for positioning the radio station’s programming and executing promotional sweeps that would increase the radio stations’ market share rating at the same time maintaining cume and frequency.  Mr. Johnson’s effort took the radio station from an 8 share in the market to 12+ with a rank of #4 to a 16.8 market share and a rank of the #1 radio station in the Baltimore marketplace in a matter of 18 months. Mr. Johnson left CBS radio in 1996 and was hired by Radio One-Atlanta where he was the Production Director responsible for the entire imaging of the company’s radio properties between 1996 and 1999.  Mr. Johnson achieved great success with these Atlanta radio properties making the #11 ranked radios station the 5th ranked station in the marketplace.

ENTREPRENEUR:
In 1999, Mr. Johnson launched Groundrush Media which began as a post production audio company that produced everything from radio commercials to programming and sales promos for some of the largest American broadcasters.  Clear Channel, CBS Radio, Radio One Inc. and Cumulus were just a few of Groundrush Media’s initial clients.

Due to the extremely brilliant creative tone in their work, Groundrush Media acquired a growing list of clientele through advertisers with the aforementioned broadcasters, businesses looking for something different and just plain word of mouth.  This boom in business stretched passed the reach of Groundrush Media’s audio services and opened the doors to a diverse set of industries and a need to expand.  With clientele ranging from the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and MBL’s Detroit Tigers to MGM Pictures, Universal Music and HBO, Groundrush Media realized that the demand for a one-stop-shop was inevitable.

In 2001, Groundrush Media launched as a full service firm that filled their clients need for creative marketing, branding, and media buying.  This change in scope supplied current clients with a creative house that they could call on anytime to provide innovative, creative, individualized service encompassing all media vehicles.

The company has become an established, award-winning, creative powerhouse recognized by the industry and their peers with nine Summit Creative Awards and thirty-eight Telly Awards in the past 12 months alone.  Today, Groundrush Media is a twenty-five person, full-service, turn-key advertising firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.