Jim Ukropina is Of Counsel in O’Melveny's Los Angeles office and a member of the Firm's Transactions Department. He has been involved in a broad range of acquisition, securities, and business transactions, including proxy contests, mergers and acquisitions, and financings. As a member of and advisor to numerous boards, he has extensive experience in corporate governance.

In the field of corporate governance, Jim has counseled boards concerning appropriate corporate governance practices, and has represented boards and committees of boards in connection with special investigations and related matters. Jim has been active in the field of executive compensation, with extensive representations of executives and boards regarding employment and severance matters. His representation of corporate clients and boards has extended to companies throughout the country and abroad. In the area of international legal issues, he has regularly counseled clients concerning matters arising under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.