ROBERT M. BOLTON 701 Small Reward Road * Huntingtown, MD 20639 Cell: 202-409-6450 * rb1ae495e@westpost.

net SENIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE Resourceful and results-oriented Senior Financial Executive offering extensive e xperience in the professional services industry. Excel at identifying, developin g, and implementing strategic initiatives; and providing vision and direction to achieve stretch goals. Proven ability to improve operational efficiencies, maxi mize revenues, and control costs. Able to see the big picture, focus on critical details, and manage multiple priorities. Self-directed leader who can build and develop high-performance teams and cultivate effective partnerships with key st akeholders. Viewed as a trusted advisor and business partner. Committed to addin g value and exceeding expectations through creative idea generation, collaborati ve problem solving, intuitive business judgment, and disciplined decision making . CORE COMPETENCIES * Strategic Planning * Budgeting & Forecasting * Project Management * P&L Management * Cost Reduction * Due Diligence * Mergers & Acquisitions * Process Improvement * Systems Implementation * Financial Statements * Risk Management * Policy Development * Financial Analysis * Internal Controls * Training & Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hogan Lovells US LLP (Hogan & Hartson LLP merged with Lovells LLP), Washington, DC * 2001 - 2010 Top 10 global law firm generating annual revenues of nearly $1.9 billion with ap proximately 8,500 employees. Managing Director, Finance Led over 100 professional staff and 15 managers in all accounting and business r elated functions. Managed cash flow forecasting, budgeting, financial statements , payroll, pension, human resources, tax, and payables/receivables management. Ensured timely and accurate monthly processing and evaluation of consolidated op erating statements, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis. Established contingen cy plans to deal with disruptions in month end closing schedules and disaster re covery alternatives. Scheduled, planned, and completed annual audit by external auditors, client audits, and regulatory audits. Conducted financial orientation for all new partners. Produced partner compensat ion schedules and coordinated the preparation of the annual K-1 partner packages and firm tax filing. Assisted the Managing Partner of Finance with Unfunded Ret irement Plan projections for all firm partners. Directed recruiting, training, staff development, performance evaluations, salar y administration, and professional advancement. Developed accounting policies an d procedures manual. Implemented best practices throughout the Accounting Depar tment to increase efficiency. Led monthly manager meetings. Key Accomplishments * Improved the timing and accuracy of critical financial information through the implementation of a computerized international accounting system utilizing netw ork functions. * Increased cash flow and interest income by streamlining billing and collection procedures. * Maintained bank relationships and negotiated long term loans, letters of credi t, and lines of credit with Wachovia, Citibank, and Bank of America that signifi cantly reduced interest expense. * Automated numerous department functions that decreased staff overtime by 30%. * Converted Partner Compensation program by automating the process in the Ceridi

an Payroll System resulting in more timely and accurate reporting, saving approx imately $100,000 in annual processing costs. * Developed an extensive cross training program to ensure that all departments m aintained written manuals to assist new hires in orientation process. * Empowered employees to function as a team resulting in exceptional attorney sa tisfaction with the Accounting Department. ROBERT M. BOLTON Page 2 Cell: 202-409-6450 * rb1ae495e@westpost.net Hogan & Hartson LLP, Washington, DC * 1989 - 2001 Global law firm generating annual revenues of $500 million with approximately 4, 000 employees. Controller (1995 - 2001) Directed all global accounting and finance department activities including finan cial statements, partner compensation and capital, pension, payroll, client matt er intake, conflicts, tax, international accounting, billing, accounts receivabl e, collections, accounts payable, trust and escrow accounting, and client matter accounting. Key Accomplishments * Spearheaded conversion of entire accounting system to Elite software on time a nd within budget. * Collaborated with Accounts Payable Manager to automate processing of large ven dor invoices resulting in productivity increase, lower overtime costs, and timel y posting of costs for client billings. * Supported Managing Partner of Finance in developing a plan to freeze and payou t the unfunded partners` retirement plan that successfully handled the liability in a fair and appropriate manner. * Implemented a cross training program in conjunction with department managers t hat helped alleviate the need for overtime during busy periods. * Partnered with Expense Report Manager to automate the expense reporting proces s used by the attorneys that improved timeliness of collecting out of pocket cos ts for the firm. Accounting Manager (1989 - 1995) Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable, client matter intake, conflicts, expense reporting, financial statements, pension, and general ledger accounting. Key Accomplishments * Researched and prepared RFPs for system conversion project and selected the El ite Accounting System. * Automated and streamlined pension information which had previously been manual ly recorded thus eliminating potential for errors and providing detailed and tim ely reports to participants. * Updated software for cost recovery on all firm wide copiers; prepared RFP, sol icited bids, conducted research and selected new system, eventually saving tens of thousands of dollars in revenue. * Negotiated a new loan with a swap interest agreement saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest costs. * Researched new vendor for travel and negotiated deal with a competing credit c ompany that saved hundreds of thousands of dollars over a five year period. Prior Experience: Held progressively responsible positions including Internal Au ditor, Accounting Manager, and Financial Controller in the legal and financial s ervices industry. EDUCATION B.S. Public Accounting, 1986 Benjamin Franklin University, Washington, DC PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association of Legal Administrators Maryland Chamber of Commerce Former Member, Board of Directors - Calvert Memorial Hospital Former Chairman, Audit Committee - Calvert Memorial Hospital VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Children`s Hospital National Medical Center American Cancer Society American Heart Association United Way of Maryland