Michael J. Manella is the General Counsel and Secretary at LOAR HOLDINGS INC., where he leads the legal department and provides comprehensive counsel on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and risk management. In this dual role, he advises the executive team and board of directors on strategic initiatives, oversees contract negotiations, intellectual property protection, and litigation matters, while ensuring seamless execution of corporate secretarial duties such as board meetings, shareholder communications, and SEC filings. His expertise has been pivotal in safeguarding the company's interests amid complex industry dynamics. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate and energy law, Manella began his career at a leading New York law firm, specializing in securities and transactional law. He later advanced to senior roles at major energy conglomerates, including Associate General Counsel at a Fortune 100 oil and gas firm, where he orchestrated over $10 billion in M&A deals and resolved high-stakes regulatory disputes with federal agencies. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., magna cum laude) and the University of Notre Dame (B.A. in Finance), Manella is admitted to the bar in multiple states and has authored articles on energy sector compliance published in industry journals. Under Manella's leadership at LOAR HOLDINGS INC., the company has successfully expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and enhanced its governance framework, earning accolades for excellence in legal risk mitigation. His proactive approach to emerging challenges like ESG compliance and cybersecurity has positioned LOAR as a leader in responsible corporate practices, while his mentorship of emerging legal talent fosters a culture of innovation and integrity within the organization.