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Monday, September 24 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Where do I Start with My Start-Up? LIMITED

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Starting a business in 2019? Started a business and want a refresher on key legal considerations for your business? This workshop will discuss key legal issues for your small business to consider to limit your legal risks. The following topics will be discussed:

-Which business structure should your company choose?
-What legal documents do you need to complete to start a business in DC?
-What factors go into classifying workers as independent contractors vs. employees?
-What steps can you take to protect your intellectual property?
-What should you consider before hiring employees?
-What legal requirements should you consider when securing grant funding?

Speakers
avatar for Toya Carmichael

Toya Carmichael

Toya Carmichael, Esq. is a grant writer with a true passion for service organizations.  Toya is a Past Chair of the Washington Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.  Currently, Toya fulfills her civic duties as a Commissioner for The DC Commission for Long Term Health, a Board... Read More →
avatar for Jessica Childress

Jessica Childress

Managing Attorney and Founder, Childress Firm PLLC
Ms. Childress is the managing attorney and founder of the Childress Firm PLLC, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. Ms. Childress holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and African American Studies from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University... Read More →
avatar for Lucrecia P. Johnson

Lucrecia P. Johnson

Founder & Managing Attorney, LPJ Legal PLLC
Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. brings a breadth of legal experience to her position as the managing attorney and founder of LPJ Legal, a law firm based in Washington, DC.As a solo practitioner, she represents clients in all aspects of business law and education law. Ms. Johnson handles... Read More →
avatar for Kendell Renee Kelly

Kendell Renee Kelly

Lifestyle Lawyer, Heather Beverly
Kendell Renee Kelly is a Lifestyle LawyerTM and strategist specializing in the intellectual property, business, sports and entertainment industries.On the road to creating that area of practice, Kendell was accepted into a dual-degree program on a NASA scholarship and went away to... Read More →

Monday September 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mindspace 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20071
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