Join us in welcoming Matt Engle and Jodie Bohr, from Gallagher & Kennedy! They will be addressing to common questions asked relating to employment/employees and business start-up/formation, such as:

Employment

- Transitioning to having employees, what do I need to know?

- At what threshold do you have to start offering health insurance?

- What about hiring/firing practices? Employment contracts/termination

Formation / General Business

- What structure best suits your needs: LLC vs. C corp. or?

- How to better protect your work? Looking at IP

- Contracts, what are some common mistakes people make with business contracts.

Come prepared with questions, as they are prepared to share their knowledge, insight, and expertise!

Matt Engle is a shareholder at Gallagher and Kennedy and is a part of the Business Law & Transactions group. Matt brings a pragmatic, client-focused approach to counseling individuals and businesses in the areas of business formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and securities law. Whether a solo entrepreneur is looking to start a new company or raise capital, or a large, well-established corporation, Matt helps his clients solve problems, plan and execute strategies, and realize business opportunities at all stages of a business’ evolution. He is a member of the Limited Liability Company Act Subcommittee of the Arizona State Bar, which drafted the 2018 revisions to the Arizona Limited Liability Company Act, and has served on the Executive Council of the Business Section of the State Bar since 2013. Matt is also a supporter of the arts, as a founding board member and past president of the Phoenix Symphony Young Professionals.

Jodi Bohr is a shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy where she practices employment and labor law, with an emphasis on litigation, class actions, and human resource matters. She adeptly counsels and advocates for her clients. Her experience both in and out of the courtroom has provided her with unique insights into case strategy, and her practice has made her expertly versed in procedural processes and rules, as well as employment laws and regulations. Her dogged determination and responsive style consistently earns client trust and confidence as well as successful results. In addition to her employment and labor law practice, Jodi is Chair of the G&K Professional Woman’s Group, Co-Editor of the Arizona Employment Law Letter, a Legal Volunteer for the St. Vincent de Paul Advice Clinic, a member of Arizona Business Leadership, and a member of the Board of Directors for the American Liver Foundation, Desert Southwest Division.

Complimentary lunch provided.