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Imagine you're involved with a business bound for unbridled success, whether as a founder, employee, investor, or advisor. Then comes the day to sell some or all of that business for $100 million, $500 million, or $10 billion.
Would you prefer to have considered how to potentially keep all or most of the sale proceeds in the pockets of the founders and investors with permanent tax savings - or to have regelated tax considerations to the afterthought bucket? In this presentation, SSM's Seth Pardee moderated as speakers Shilpa Ajmera (CLA) and Kate Kennedy (UBS) offered a roadmap to keeping those hard- earned gains using congressionally designed tax incentives for founders and investors of early- stage companies. Moderated by Amy Kimmel panelists from midsize and small firms shared what’s currently on their docket, their career pathways, and how students can identify and pursue midsize firm opportunities.
UC Law SF Alumi Panelists Included: 1.Charan Brahma “(99”), Partner and Co-Chair of DEI Committee, Benesch 2. Ezekiel Gorrocino (“22”), Associate, Farella, Braun + Martel LLP 3. Felisha Sze, Founder/Managing Partner, Athene Law Group 4. Lindsey Mignano (“10”),Founder, SSM Law Group 5. Maggie Cardasis (“18”), Associate, Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP After a banner 2021, startup venture financing and exit activity declined steeply in 2023. Economic uncertainty, interest rates, and the aftermath of collapses in banking and crypto slowed the deployment of venture capital and decreased the overall size of rounds. Deals were fewer and farther in between, and founders were being asked to do more with less by the end of 2023. Later stage startups faced increasing burn scrutiny with less opportunities for successful exits at anticipated valuations. Where are we today and what can startups who seek to raise or sell in 2024 expect from the market?
SSM spoke on behalf of the Barristers Solo & Small Firm Section and Diversity Committee for the Bar Association of San Francisco
A lively conversation led by female founders of law firms in the SF Bay Area as they discuss what it means to be a female law firm owner and leader, and how gender and race impact the way they lead, market, and manage their teams. |
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