Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer @ Chief Operating Officer of BlackRock Solutions, a premier provider of risk management solutions and financial advisory services. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations and administration of the business activities of BlackRock Solutions business. Member of BlackRock's Americas Executive Committee as well as the BlackRock Solutions Operating Committee. Previously served as General Counsel of BlackRock Solutions business unit with responsibility for management of business-aligned legal team that counseled senior management and business development teams in support of business growth, client engagements and strategic providers to BlackRock. From April 2005 to Present (10 years 9 months) Greater New York City AreaSenior Associate @ From March 2000 to March 2004 (4 years 1 month) Greater New York City AreaAssociate @ From August 1997 to March 2000 (2 years 8 months)

JD, Law @ Columbia Law School From 1994 to 1997 B.A., International Affairs @ The Johns Hopkins University From 1990 to 1993 Joseph Chalom is skilled in: New Business Development, Corporate Development, Legal Service, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Securities Offerings, Process Improvement, M&A experience, Alternative Investments, Strategic Partnerships, Information Technology Strategy