Dickinson Wright Attorneys to Address Legal Essentials for Emerging Businesses at Entrepreneur's Network Breakfast

April 24 2007

Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Wayne State University "TechTown", 440 Burroughs, Detroit

Three seasoned legal professionals from Dickinson Wright will discuss Legal "Gottahaveits" for the Emerging Business -- a sound legal structure, effective capital raising and value-enhanced intellectual property positioning.

The session will address several classic concerns of entrepreneurs:

• How do I set up my legal entity to optimize personal liability protection, management flexibility, control retention, exit strategies and liquidity plans?
• How do I properly conduct a private offering of equity participations in my company in a manner that presents both an attractive investment proposition yet complies with highly complex securities laws?
• How do I develop effective practices and strategies to maximize the overall value of my intellectual property?

Dickinson Wright's experts will discuss the basic ingredients of a solid corporate foundation and successful capital formation plan. They will also discuss the route to an IP infrastructure that maximizes competitive advantages, establishes procedures for early identification and avoidance of infringement risks, and facilitates a powerful brand and internet presence.


For event details
Judy Johncox, www.ar1099@wayne.edu



About the speakers

Michael T. Raymond practices in the areas of corporate finance, securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law. Mike regularly represents early stage and high growth businesses from virtually every industry sector. He has lectured on “Securities Regulation” and “Early-Stage Company Financings” and authored a number of articles for both legal and commercial publications, and has appeared as a guest on several national business television and radio programs.

Direct phone: (734) 623-1663
mraymond@dickinsonwright.com


John C. Nishi is an intellectual property attorney specializing in trademark, copyright, IP licensing, Internet law, advertising and unfair competition matters. John recently joined Dickinson Wright after having practiced for over a decade in Silicon Valley, where he served as intellectual property counsel to more than 350 start-up companies, emerging businesses, and technology companies.

Direct phone: (734) 623-1938
jnishi@dickinsonwright.com


Jon E. Shackelford is an intellectual property specialist serving as legal counsel to all types of businesses in IP strategy and implementation. With more than twenty years of experience, Jon has worked with companies at both ends of the maturity spectrum and everything in between, including seven years as Senior IP Counsel to global auto supplier Federal-Mogul Corporation. Jon is a volunteer Coach for the state-wide business plan competition, Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest (GLEQ).

Direct Phone: (734) 623-1734
jshackelford@dickinsonwright.com


About Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dickinson Wright PLLC, founded in 1878, has more than 230 attorneys in offices located in Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Washington, D.C. Dickinson Wright is a full-service law firm with more than 40 practice areas. For more information, www.dickinsonwright.com.

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