Laurie Urda Bush, JD, MBA

Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Cell: (412) 600-1720
Home: (724) 772-8949
E-mail: nlbush@mac.com
www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebush1
Summary: A highly competent law professional with over 16 years of legal experience and 13 years of
business experience who demonstrates exception contract drafting and negotiation, project management and
corporate skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
United States Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA
07/2011-10/2014
General Attorney
Corporate and Corporate Secretary Section
10/2013-10/2014
Drafted and negotiated corporate and finance related agreements
Led projects including but not limited to credit, consulting, guarantees, international swaps and
derivatives loan agreements and amendments, term notes and account receivable sales
Completed research, memos and benchmarking analyses on corporate governance, structure of Board
of Director (Board) committees and stockholder issues and revised committee charters
Participated in shareholder outreach initiative and research, worked on projects analyzing corporate
structure and prepared presentations for Board
Commercial and International Trade Sections
10/2013-10/2014
Drafted and negotiated real estate agreements for USS properties in seven states including but not
limited to the following:
o Purchase and sale agreements for USS, use and access agreements to clear land, and lease and
access license agreements for contractors
o License and easement agreements for oil, gas and water pipelines and equipment installation
and maintenance as well as water testing and treatment plant installation
o Dispute resolutions with local governments for certificate of occupancy and property
tax-related matters, notice of commencement form and streamlined filing process
Supervised research teams, completed research and memos and participated in trade-related summits
for International Trade section
Commercial Department
07/2011-10/2013
Drafted agreements including but not limited to master service, by-product sales, confidentiality, and
consulting; addressed real property issues and disputes regarding accounting and tax classification
Developed notice of commencement forms for construction and streamlined filing process
Prepared and gave presentation on contract law to the Internal Audit and Procurement Departments
Mylan Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
06/2003-07/2011
Associate Operations Council (promoted from Assistant Operations Council)
Drafted and negotiated a variety of agreements, completed projects and provided legal advice to
Mylan and its domestic and international subsidiaries
Worked on topics including, but not limited to, asset purchase, business and product development,
clinical research and study, confidentiality, consulting and equipment lease and purchase
Maintained position as Lead Counsel for drafting and negotiating various forms agreements
Trained attorneys; composed and delivered presentations

Maintained position as Lead Counsel for corporate governance and legal audit and due diligence
Established contract database and supervised Law Department team to populate data rooms

Hergenroeder, Rega & Sommer, Pittsburgh, PA

09/2002-05/2003
Associate Attorney
Assisted with closing for sale of $4.4 million golf course and residential development
Initiated local municipality bond-financing transactions and drafted documents
Drafted real estate agreements, assisted with closings and completed post-closing documents
Established for-profit corporations, liaison to Secretary of State; research to establish non-profits
Drafted documents for privately held corporation mergers, general corporate and governance
documents, and corporate minute book and record analyses
DKW Law Group, Pittsburgh, PA
05/2000-09/2002
Associate Attorney
Led transactions from $35 million to $6 billion as Lead Associate and Point Person
Worked with clients such as NYSE listed pharmaceutical company, steel manufacturing equipment
supplier, specialty steel manufacturing company, and coal mine corporation
Drafted and negotiated contracts for clients in various industries; completed audits of corporate
minute books and records, research and memos
Completed analysis of corporate tax records of international crane rental company for corporate, sales
and use tax issues; negotiated successful settlements with government agencies
Prepared and gave presentation on marketing efforts for Marketing Seminar
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, Pittsburgh, PA
09/1998-05/2000
Associate Attorney
Worked on general corporate, corporate tax, contract preparation and negotiation, real estate,
bankruptcy, wills, estate planning and administration and litigation
Established for-profit and non-profit organizations and drafted documents to submit to IRS; continued
as attorney or board of director member to new organizations
Provided legal advice and counsel to a local church for a real estate transaction; arranged for real
estate appraisal; completed discounted cash flow analysis; advised against unfavorable deal
Assisted with individuals real estate sales, drafted documents and conducted closings; completed title
searches and analyzed real estate agreements and documents
Completed research and memos for corporate structure and general corporate matters; prepared
presentations for groups of prospective clients; completed wills and various administration projects
Represented creditors of a large corporation and individuals in bankruptcy court; completed research
and prepared documents; achieved successful results.
USAirways, Moon Township, PA
Reissues Analyst
Researched and applied tariffs and fare structures
Completed industry analyses and writing projects

05/1985-09/1998
05/1997-09/1998

Senior Statistical Analyst

05/1994-05/1997
Worked with Law Department to complete research and memos; liaison between management and
labor
Created and maintained statistical databases; presented results
Promoted to leader in USAirways Management Club and Special Activities Committee

Senior Financial Analyst

09/1988-05/1994
Created and justified $5 billion capital and expense budget; participated in monthly closings; prepared
financial analysis and reports; presented proposals for spending
Maintained position as Lead Analyst for special projects for EVP, President and CEO
Elected as treasurer in USAirways Management Club; promoted to Team Leader top earning group
for employee suggestion program
Personnel Assistant
11/1986-08/1988
Conducted open houses, presented new hire classes and assisted with applicant selection process
Acting Supervisor | Reservation Sales Agent
05/1985-10/1986
Assisted in supervising agents; handled irate customers and provided technical assistance; agent
NCR Corporation
08/1984-04/1985
Management Trainee
Assisted with account management, inventory tracking, control, reporting and analysis
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor
1993-1997
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA
Distinctions: Graduated with an A-/B+ average while working full time at USAirways
Organizations: Phi Delta Phi, International Law Society and Womens Law Society
Masters Degree in Business Administration
Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA
Distinctions: Magna Cum Laude while working full time at USAirways

1989-1993

B.A. in Business and Economics

1981-1984
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA transferred from Indiana University of PA 1980 - 1981
Concentration in Russian and East European Studies, Minor in Math
Internships: Armco Steel and AT&T
University Organizations: Deans List, VP of Professional Activities Delta Sigma Pi, Delta Omicron
Pi - Economics Honor Society, Whos Who Among College Students, National and International
Activities: Sigma Chi Fraternity, Pitt Dance Ensemble, Recruiter for Pitt Football Team, Graduate of
and Instructor for Barbizon Modeling School, Model for Barbizon Modeling Agency
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Bar Admission: PA State Bar
Memberships: PA Bar Assoc., Allegheny County Bar Assoc., Assoc. of Corporate Counsel, American
Bar Assoc., American Management Assoc., Whos Who Among Law School Students
Federal Tax Developments Affecting Individuals, Corporations and Other Organizations Pennsylvania Bar Institute Quarterly, Spring, 1999, Co-Author
LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ACTIVITIES
Officer for St. Johns Church and Recording Secretary for Sewickley Shooting and Fishing Club
Member at Ambridge District Sportsmen, Millvale Sportsmen and North Side Sportsmen
English Horseback Riding (Hunter Jumper), Trap and Skeet Shooting, Fishing
Member of Career Development and Comm. Committees for USS Womens Network and Ciloets
Member of Board of Directors of Gildas Club of Western Pennsylvania and DKW PAC