CAROL S. HILBURN
Carol’s practice focuses on business and real estate transactions and
corporate and business law. Carol began her legal career in 1971 in New York
and also practiced law for 25 years in Texas before joining Fenton & Keller.
As associate general counsel for a major publicly held corporation, Carol
advised management concerning all types of transactions, including complex
securities matters, contracts with suppliers and customers, sales of assets,
franchisee incorporations, outsourcing, and compliance with federal regulatory
requirements. She developed executive compensation strategies
and advised on ERISA and employee-benefit matters. She has handled
all aspects of shareholder relations, sensitive issues concerning stock
transactions, insider trading and disclosure responsibilities.
Principal Areas of Practice:
Business and commercial matters, corporate
governance, securities, and executive compensation.
Education:
American University, Washington, D.C., B.S., 1967; New York
University School of Law, J.D., 1970.
Professional Qualifications and Activities:
Admitted to the California
Bar in 2002.
Memberships:
Business Law Section, California State Bar; Society of Corporate
Secretaries and Governance Professionals; Monterey County Bar Association;
American Bar Association; Monterey Museum of Art (Board of Trustees); Carmel
Heritage Society; Board, American Institute of Wine and Food (Monterey
Bay Chapter).
e-mail:
CHilburn@FentonKeller.com
