Michael Finn Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate/Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary, Axalta Coating Systems Last year was a busy one for Finn as he oversaw the biggest acquisition yet by Axalta Coating Systems, a manufacturer of coatings for light and commercial vehicles, industrial and refinish applications. The company was spun off from E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. in 2013. Since then, it has continued to grow, mostly through acquisitions, the largest of which was the 2017 acquisition of The Valspar Corp.'s $420 million North American industrial wood coatings business. Finn and his legal team were critical to the success of the Valspar acquisition, working closely with Axalta's leadership to ensure full integration of the new business. Axalta CEO, Charlie Shaver, noted that the deal was “an outstanding opportunity for Axalta to enter the large industrial wood coatings market” and would “provide an excellent platform for future growth.” What do you view as your most important function as general counsel at your company? What was your proudest professional achievement in 2017? What was your biggest professional challenge in 2017? What's the one piece of advice you would give someone when dealing with a crisis? What is the most effective time management tool or technique your team uses?