Come to this session to get two Petaluma lawyers’ perspectives on what you need to know to start and run a business. Daniel Raff will review business structures available to entrepreneurs (such as corporations and LLCs) and how these structures can be used to protect you from liability. Judith Delany will discuss the contracts you need in place to run your business, as well as terms to watch for when entering into agreements with other parties.
Noon- 1 PM on Friday Feb 21st. Feel free to bring a bag lunch.
$5 suggested donation at the door – help us keep the lights on and keep great programs coming your way! (WORK Members free)
Daniel Raff, Raff Law Office
Daniel “Dan” Raff is the principal attorney of the Raff Law Office. Dan provides comprehensive legal support for small businesses, including the selection, formation and maintenance of business entities. He has spoken at multiple engagements on the cost-effectiveness of business entity formation and other “preventative law” services to protect clients from liability and the expenses of litigation.
Based in Petaluma, California, the Raff Law Office provides clients with superior legal services that emphasize good communication and client satisfaction. They pride themselves on their ability to keep clients informed about their case and to explain issues in a way that simplifies the legal process. For more information, please visit the Raff Law Office’s website located at www.rafflawoffice.com.
Judith Delany, CMMR Group-TurnsonPoint
Judith Delaney is the founder and principal new media compliance strategist/counsel for CMMR Group-TurnsonPoint a new media compliance solutions firm. CMMR Group-TurnsonPoint works with and supports small to medium sized businesses to effectively manage contractual risk, including, the process of selection, formation, and negotiation of contracts that should be in place to run a business. As a speaker and author, Judith has shared her knowledge and leadership on this topic with business and financial groups throughout California and Europe.
Based in Petaluma, California CMMR Group-TurnsonPoint provides its clients with 27 years of legal and contract experience with the goal to empower entrepreneurs, executives and managers through knowledge of the basic concepts of contract law to successfully manage risk and strengthen relationships.