Legal Issues for Start-Ups with Matthew Forkner
February, 11 2010 - Seattle
www.foster.washington.edu/centers/cie/bu...
| Date: | 02/11/10 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Place: | University of Washington, Sieg Hall 134 |
| Contact: | Sarah Massey
206.685.9868
masses@uw.edu |
| Price: | Free |
What are the legal issues to consider in starting your own company? How do you divide equity, protect your IP or structure the company? Matthew Forkner, Fenwick &West, will walk you through the essentials.
Matthew Forkner’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, securities, as well as start-ups and venture capital. Prior to pursuing a career in law, Forkner worked for a start-up software company as director of global business development.
Resource Nights, offered by the UW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, bring in experts from the local entrepreneurial community to teach various aspects of writing and presenting a business plan. These sessions are open to students and the public.