Craig LEVINE
EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
USC Gould School of Law
Craig Levine has served as WASH’s executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary since joining the business from private practice in 2013. WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems is North America’s leading provider of outsourced laundry equipment for multifamily housing properties including apartment complexes, condos, college and university residence halls and military bases throughout the U.S. and Canada. With 80,000-plus locations, more than eight million people do their laundry weekly at a WASH facility. Levine joined WASH at a time of tremendous growth and in the middle of the company’s global expansion, which led to a successful recapitalization by EQT Partners in May 2015. He helped navigate the company through several dozen acquisitions and other strategic ventures over the years.
In the last several years, Levine has been instrumental in completing multiple successful financing rounds, including a large public bond issuance in April 2021. More recently, he has been charged with managing the company’s Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) compliance, including the recent publication of its inaugural sustainability report in 2022.
In addition to his mergers and acquisitions work, Levine oversees all legal operations in both the United States and Canada and is responsible for cross-border and contractual aspects of the business. Ensuring proper staffing of in-house legal needs and supervising the activities of the company’s outside counsel, he expertly manages more than two dozen law firms throughout North America. Believing that outside counsel serves an important function and role, Levine has leveraged his relationship and expertise to address the company’s complicated contractual corporate governance, human resources, real estate and other legal needs. A strong leader, he actively manages the law department, counsels the CEO and board of directors, and provides strategic advice as needed. He prides himself on having strong ties not only with the C-level executives but with employees throughout the organization. A graduate of Tufts University (B.A.) and USC Gould School of Law (J.D.), when not working, Levine enjoys charitable activities, golfing, spending time with his family and is involved in mentoring law students and recent graduates.
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Gavin GALIMI
SVP, General Counsel
eHealth, Inc.
USC Gould School of Law
Gavin Galimi, general counsel of eHealth, has been a driving force behind the company’s legal strategy during a transformative period of growth. Over the past two years, he has led several high-impact initiatives that have expanded eHealth’s footprint in the health insurance marketplace. Under his guidance, the company has significantly broadened its portfolio of Medicare Advantage plans, addressing the growing demand from an aging population. Additionally, Galimi oversaw the legal aspects of eHealth's enhanced digital platform, ensuring that privacy and data security protocols were in place while improving consumer access. He has also been a vocal advocate for policies that promote transparency and fairness in the health insurance sector. His involvement in industry discussions and advocacy efforts has helped shape regulatory changes that benefit consumers and providers alike.
Joshua QUE
EVP, Deputy General Counsel
Banc of California
Whittier Law School
Joshua Que is the EVP and deputy general counsel at Banc of California, where he has contributed significantly since joining in 2015. In his current role since March 2022, he leads a legal team that supports various lending operations, including small business SBA lending, commercial real estate and asset-based lending. Under Que’s leadership, the legal team has successfully managed a high volume of M&A deals, including a recent merger with Pacific Western Bank and a notable portfolio sale of $1.95 billion in CIVIC loans. This "transformational year" for the bank has positioned it to leverage its market strength, with assets nearing $40 billion. Prior to Banc of California, he served as SVP, assistant general counsel at Bank of America, overseeing the consumer mortgage division and handling corporate agreements.
Christine SON
SVP, Legal, General Counsel & Secretary
Dine Brands Global
UCLA School of Law
Christine Son has been a key leader at Dine Brands Global for over 10 years, currently serving as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. She is recognized for her strong engagement with franchisees, effectively safeguarding Dine’s franchise model against adverse legislation while supporting significant company growth through strategic acquisitions and refinancing. Son leads initiatives in collaboration with the International Franchise Association to advocate for franchisee interests, empowering them to influence legislation directly. In the past year, she has successfully guided Dine Brands through the acquisition of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and a securitization refinancing, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing terms to enhance financial stability. A strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, Son co-sponsors Dine APAN and actively participates in the company's diversity and ESG committees.
