Leasing News Advisory Board Member Biography Ken Greene, Attorney
Ken has been representing Leasing News pro bono in several suits in our early days, including depositions and court time. He also may be better known for what Leasing News calls the “Greene http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/Greene_Lease_agreement.htm ---------------------------------- Leasing News salutes its advisors. They do not participate in editorial decision, choosing stories or subjects, but give general advice, often on our private internal blog. Leasing News has asked each one the same four questions to give readers more insight into their personality and experience in the industry. 1. What is the biggest issue you face in your business? "Fear and greed. The proliferation of violence and the deteriorating economic climate, together with technology, has everyone scrambling to stay ahead. People are afraid to go out, and the internet enables isolationism. This creates antisocial behavior which in turn induces people to act without concern for consequences. The endgame is bad behavior. When ethics are expendable, it is difficult to practice law, and even more difficult to raise a family." 2. What advice would you give to a young person entering the leasing business today? "Maintain balance. Don't sacrifice your passion in pursuit of your career. " 3. To what do you attribute your success? "I'll let you know when it happens! " 4. What is one big thing that you hope to do before you die? "See my children become independent, self-assured, and happy."
Kenneth C. Greene,
Partner
Northern Office: He began his leasing career with BankAmerilease, practiced with several firms, and served as corporate counsel to a leasing company before joining Hamrick & Evans, LLC, a full service law firm specializing in construction defect litigation, insurance coverage litigation, equipment finance law, and entertainment law, throughout California and Nevada. He has been associated with the American Bankruptcy Institute ("ABI"), California Bankruptcy Forum ("CBF"), Eastern Association of Equipment Lessors ("EAEL"),Equipment Leasing and Finance Association ("ELFA"--formerly the Equipment Leasing Association), and United Association of Equipment Leasing ("UAEL"), California Bankruptcy Forum ("CBF"), and he has served twice on the board of directors of UAEL, and has also been its Legal Committee Chairman, Legal Line Editor, and Regional Committee Chair. He received his B. A, at Brandeis University , located in Waltham, MA , graduating cum laude. He received his J.D. at Santa Clara University in 1980, also graduating cum laude. Mr. Greene is a frequent writer and lecturer on matters of leasing law and other related legal issues. He is an acknowledged contributor on bankruptcy issues to Miller & Starr, California Real Estate 2d (Bancroft Whitney), contributed to UAEL'S Leasing Professionals' Handbook, the Monitor, and has been a frequent contributor to UAEL's Newsline. He lectures on leasing law and documentation, litigation and collection matters, and has produced and presented seminars to leasing companies on enhancing the attorney-client relationship. He has also instructed on law and documentation for UAEL's Institute for Leasing Professionals, with courses leading to the CLP exam, and has taught nationally for Euromoney Lease Training. He presently sits on the Board of Directors of the Mountain Play Association, and remains very active in the music and theater communities in Marin County where he lives with his wife Barbara, son Alexander, daughter Gigi, and their two golden retrievers Bailey and Roxie
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