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- September 07, 2011
- Applied Minerals, Inc. Appoints William Gleeson General Counsel
Applied Minerals, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC BB: AMNL) is pleased to announce the appointment of William Gleeson as the Company’s General Counsel. In his capacity as General Counsel, Mr. Gleeson will draw on his 40+ years of experience practicing securities, corporate, and mergers and acquisitions law to assist the Company with its continued development as the premier global producer of Halloysite Clay.
Mr. Gleeson began his legal career as a litigator with the SEC, specializing in accounting cases. Prior to joining the Company, he was a partner at K&L Gates, LLP for eleven years, focusing on various areas of corporate law. For the last three years he served as Applied Minerals, Inc.’s outside counsel, a time during which he acquired an in-depth understanding of the Company’s business. Mr. Gleeson received his J.D. from the University of Michigan.
According to Andre Zeitoun, President and CEO of Applied Minerals, Inc.: “The appointment of Bill Gleeson as our General Counsel is a significant addition to our management team. He has a solid understanding of our business model and will provide the necessary counsel needed to successfully execute the Company’s growth strategy. We are delighted he has joined us.”
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