Don't forget the VTSDA meeting today. It's a lunch time meeting from 12-2pm at the Ethan Allen Club in downtown Burlington.

Today's speaker is Jeffrey McMahan, a laywer from Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.C., speaking on Preparing to Grow or Sell: How to Prepare for Investors or Acquirers.

This meeting will focus on the legal and business matters that companies should make sure they have reviewed and put in order before they invite the scrutiny of lenders, investors or acquirers. Specific topics will include governance and financial control practices, intellectual property ownership and protection, employment matters, contract review and corporate record-keeping.

Jeffrey McMahan is a corporate and intellectual property lawyer, advising businesses on issues related to formation, mergers and acquisitions, raising capital, technology licensing, trademarks and copyrights.  Mr. McMahan’s clients range from entrepreneurial start-ups to publicly-held companies.  He has particular experience working with software vendors and purchasers in system implementation, license and support agreements. 

Mr. McMahan’s practice also focuses on securities and trademark matters.  He has assisted both privately-held and publicly traded companies with the private placement of stock.  Mr. McMahan advises clients on the selection of trademarks and assists with the registration of their trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Meeting/Lunch is $15 for VTSDA members and $20 for non-members.