CURRICULUM VITAE

PETER J. HOBSON, Esq.

Seasoned attorney with a proven track record with years of experience effectively and successfully representing and counseling clients while serving as an in-house counsel, outside counsel, and general practitioner. Command a depth and breadth of legal expertise in general areas of law affecting corporations and like organizations, profit and nonprofit, individuals, as well as all types of litigation. Exercise comprehensive knowledge and practice in structuring, negotiating, and managing transactions for organizations in diverse industries. Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Cultivate strategic relationships with key elected officials, industry lobbyists, and regulatory agencies. Leverage strong communication and troubleshooting skills to settle and resolve cases without recourse to legal intervention. Areas of expertise include:

General Corporate Matters Transactions & Litigations Project Management

Media, Labor & Employment Law Regulatory Compliance Government Relations Public Affairs
Negotiations Communication Skills Problem Resolution Team Building, Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PETER J. HOBSON, ESQ. October 2019- Present. I am currently practicing as a sole practitioner in the same areas of law as before and set forth below. I have made this change in my career to be more flexible if an opportunity of great interest presents itself.

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, Villanova, PA. 2018- Present. Adjunct faculty member in the College of Professional Studies.

MCINTYRE, THANASIDES, BRINGGOLD, ELLIOT, GRIMALDI & GUITO., Tampa, Florida. 2016-2019.

Invited to join this firm and continued to practice in general areas of law, representing individuals and corporate entities in diverse and challenging matters, performing litigation, negotiation of transactions, and counsel and mediate areas as to conflict resolution. This practice was statewide and very challenging.

MANEY, DAMSKER, JONES & KUHLMAN, P.A., Tampa, Florida 2008-2016.

Invited to return to the general practice of law in early 2008, representing individual and corporate clients in many areas of the law, performing litigation, negotiation of transactions, and counsel as to conflict resolution. This practice is statewide and very challenging. In addition to described legal practice, consulting entities in government relations and supervising litigation and cost containment.

PEPIN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, Tampa, Florida 2001-2008. In-House General Counsel

Served as corporate counsel to the $160M annual sales Anheuser Busch wholesaler (family owned) consisting of approximately 275 employees. Provided legal assistance regarding all major contractual agreements, collection practices and corporate matters. Managed and assisted in all aspects of public affairs and government relations, fostering strategic relationships with elected officials and key industry lobbyists at the local, state, and federal levels. Represent the company at industry, state, and federal government meetings in addition to acting as corporate liaison to hospitals and community associations. Kept abreast of issues affecting both the company and beer industry. Advised the President & CEO. Supported Human Resource functions.

Operational Highlights:

Facilitated the creation of a regional legislative coalition of elected officials at the state and federal levels.

Managed the legal and regulatory issues for the build out of a new $26M facility, including land purchase and contract negotiations, zoning, permitting, and licensing as well as hearings involving construction incidents.

Succeeded in negotiating the sale and lease back of the corporation’s former facility after representing the company on title issues and environmental actions.

Successfully negotiated and closed the acquisition of Corona and other beer brands.

Developed and implemented electronic discovery and record retention policies.

Revised the employee manual and orchestrated a wage and hour audit to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, including Florida case law.

PETER J. HOBSON GENERAL LAW PRACTICE, Tampa, Florida 1984-2000 Sole Practitioner

Counseled and defended clients on diverse legal affairs involving civil and criminal litigation, family law related issues, personal injury, medical malpractice, and transactional, employment, discrimination, harassment, and compensation matters. Identified best strategies to resolve litigation cases without the need for legal referral or intervention. Represented numerous clients in high profile cases that generated significant media coverage.

Key Consulting Highlights:

EDENS BROADCASTING, INC.

Retained as an Outside Counsel for WRBQ AM/FM from 1987-1993.

Reviewed contractual obligations, advised management on legal and regulatory issues, supervised contract attorneys on specialized legal matters pertaining to intellectual property registration and usage, monitored legal developments in the broadcasting industry, and ensured statutory compliance at the state and federal level.

Collaborated with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) counsel on issues related to broadcasting content, regulations concerning facility operations, and reporting requirements.

ADDITIONAL HISTORY

Associate – FUENTES and KREISCHER, Tampa, Florida

EDUCATION

Juris Doctorate

Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania

BAR ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania & Florida

United States Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association Hillsborough County Bar Association Florida Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association

PUBLICATIONS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS

“Five Things You Can Do to Help Change Your Career”

Article submitted to multiple state bar publications

“Is the Unthinkable Improbable?” National Beer Wholesalers Association Convention

Discussion of issues faced by In-House General Counsel

On The Record with Greta Van Susteren

Invited as guest panelist and interviewed guest

AFFILIATIONS

Co-Chair: Tampa Bay Regional Health Information Organization (http://www.sunshinehealthconnect.org/) & Lights on Tampa (lightsontampa.org), Leadership Tampa, Villanova Club of Tampa Bay

Board Member: Glazers Children’s Museum, Police Athletic League, Tampa Bay Aids Network, Jesuit High School Foundation, Inc., Corpus Christi Catholic Church Parish Council, St. Peter Claver School Board.