News from the Desk: April 2018

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Happy April! We hope you’re enjoying the longer days, the blooming plants and the hint of warmer weather to come!

The first article in my new American Bar Association GPSolo eReport series, Athlete to Advocate, went live last month! I enjoyed interviewing my fellow athletes-turned-attorneys for this series and exploring the inspiring connection between participating in competitive sports and becoming an attorney. Please take a look and let me know what you think!

A proud Georgetown alum, I’m looking forward to John Carroll Weekend in Seattle this coming weekend! As the website says: “A trademark celebration of the Georgetown University Alumni Association, this annual gathering features an extended weekend packed full of specially curated events and excursions.”  I’ll be attending a few presentations by noted authors, speakers and scholars, such as Chokehold: Race Relations and Criminal Justice in America, in which Law Professor Paul Butler “will discuss why current efforts to reform law enforcement will not create lasting change.” On Saturday, I’ll be at the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance’s Second Annual Alumni Pitch Competition “as four alumni-led startups pitch their business ideas for eight minutes each, “Shark Tank-style,” to a live audience and panel of judges.” This is the first time that the John Carroll Weekend has ever been held in Seattle, and I am thrilled to be able to attend with hundreds of alumni from all over the world.

As always, I would love to hear your questions and comments. If you have any questions about our firm and the work we do, please contact us or visit our website.

Recent Updates from Our Blog 

What Happens if the Slow Cooker Explodes, Part II: Are Sub-Trusts the Way to Go?

In Part 2 of her series on testamentary trusts for children, Sherry explains how a sub-trust provides a way to equalize estate distributions.

A Letter of Intent: A Roadmap to a Business Purchase & Sale Transaction – Pt II

How does a letter of intent benefit the buyer and seller of a business? Stacey delves into the binding provisions of a letter of intent, the first step in the purchase and sale process.

The Nitty-Gritty of a Business Purchase and Sale: Due Diligence – Part I

In Part I of this series on due diligence, Stacey explains what the due diligence process is, and why it is critical when you decide to buy or sell a business.

 

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