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Lisl Dunlop, Partner, Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP, speaks with Mark Seidman, Partner, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, about some of the potential health care antitrust priorities of a second Trump Administration. They discuss how antitrust enforcement has changed over recent administrations; and the incoming administration's potential approaches to the new Merger Guidelines, hospital merger enforcement, focus on labor market impacts, private equity in health care, and the FTC's rule banning non-competes. From AHLA's Antitrust Practice Group. Sponsored by Axinn.Listen to Lisl and Mark's October 2023 podcast, when Mark was Assistant Director for the Mergers IV Division of the FTC's Bureau of Competition.New Health Law Daily Podcast Coming in January 2025 Coming in January 2025, AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter will also be available as a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Listen to all the current health law news from the major media outlets on this new podcast! Subscribe Now

My guest is Youngro Lee! Youngro is a 2x-FinTech startup founder, and currently the President of Brassica, an API-enabled RWA infrastructure provider (acquired by BitGo in 2024), as well as CEO of BitGo Singapore and BitGo Korea where he leads Bitgo's strategic expansion into Asia. Youngro's first startup NextSeed (acquired by Republic in 2020) was the first SEC-registered Funding Portal under the JOBS Act and successfully closed the first Regulation Crowdfunding offering in US history; following acquisition he served as Republic COO during its pre-Series A to post-Series B phase and led Republic's international expansion.  In 2019-2023 Youngro served as a member of the SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which advised the SEC in making positive amendments to the JOBS Act in 2020 to increase the max funding limits under Reg CF and Reg A.  Prior to launching his FinTech career, Youngro was a private equity funds attorney for 8 years at Cleary Gottlieb, Kirkland & Ellis and Weil Gotshal in US, Europe and Asia.  Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youngrolee/ Website: https://www.brassicafin.com/ Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalniche... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digi... Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency • Instagram photos and videos. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNAgency_CA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlz…

Primary markets are not as simple as they used to be. How can borrowers navigate the choppy waters of today's credit markets to manage their liabilities?In this week's episode of the Cloud 9fin podcast, Brian Dearing chats to Andy Hagan, Tom Richards and Gilles Teerlinck of Weil, Gotshal & Manges to get the lowdown on how companies are dealing with a challenging market backdrop.They discuss confronting volatility, the ins and outs of equity injections, and the difficulty of executing amend-and-extends when CLOs are out of reinvestment.

Regina Readling is an Executive Compensation & Benefits partner in Weil Gotshal's Tax Department and is based in New York. Regina's practice focuses on the executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, initial public offerings, and other strategic transactions. In addition to her significant transactional practice, Regina has experience advising on a broad range of public and private company compensation issues and routinely counsels companies, boards of directors, compensation committees, and executives on tax, securities law, disclosure, and corporate governance matters pertaining to executive compensation arrangements.   Listen to this Takin' Care of Lady Business episode with Regina Readling about how to make sure you are getting paid what you are worth!    Here is what to expect on this week's show: The material terms of an executive compensation package which are more than just; the base salary, bonuses, and equity Understanding that companies expect you to have an attorney negotiate for you and why it won't ruin your deal Other traps to watch out for in executive agreements such as your professional and personal social media presence and how to protect it Regina's advice to hire an attorney to negotiate your deal before agreeing to any points whatsoever Explaining why severance can be much more than just getting paid your salary and how to protect for it What having equity in a company really means and why it could end up costing you   Connect with Regina: Website: https://www.weil.com/ https://www.weil.com/people/regina-readling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts chat with Laura Zagar, an energy and environmental lawyer at Perkins Coie, where she serves as Office Managing Partner for San Francisco. Laura discusses trends in the energy- and environmental-law spaces and the trajectory of her own career, including how she entered energy law and how she took on the role of Office Managing Partner. She and our hosts then talk about what Biglaw is doing wrong when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion—and how it can do better—along with strategies that have worked for Perkins Coie. For their moves of the week, Zach stays in the energy space and discusses a notable hire by O'Melveny in D.C., while David highlights a white-collar addition by Weil Gotshal in New York. As always, be sure to rate, review & subscribe.

C'est Fabrice Piollet qui prend le micro d'AdVocat aujourd'hui.Il revient sur son parcours d'étudiant où il apprend au sein des meilleurs facultés de droit de France, de sa première collaboration au sein de Weil Gotshal où il fait une rencontre marquante à tout jamais pour lui.Il s'agit de son premier client qui décide de lui faire confiance malgré l'écart d'âge et d'expérience entre eux.Fabrice nous parle des problématiques qu'il a rencontré au sein de son cabinet actuel où il est avocat associé depuis maintenant 4 ans et des ambitions qu'il a.⭐️ Vous avez aimé ce podcast ? N'hésitez pas à nous laisser un avis sur Apple Podcast ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Keiko Ohara and Junko Ohara are mother and daughter lawyers and my guests in Episode One of Season Four! If you are wondering what the journey of being a lawyer and a parent might be like and what your own kids might be thinking as you try to navigate your career, this episode will give you insights that might surprise you. It's a really heartwarming episode that goes to show that parents and children don't always have the full picture of a situation but that even years later you can come to an appreciation of what your parents went through. In this episode you'll hear: How Keiko became a lawyer and how she furthered her studies in the US taking her small baby Junko with her Leaving a law firm to go out on her own despite the challenges of raising a family The pressure of growing up in a lawyer family and how Junko overcame them How Junko negotiated a return to work after maternity leave that suited her work and her parenting style Their favourite books and other fun facts About Keiko Ohara Keiko Ohara is founder and partner at Kamiyacho International Law Office. Keiko has worked in the Tokyo office of Komatsu, Koma & Nishikawa and at Weil Gotshal & Manges in New York. Her firm focuses on representing foreign companies investing and doing business in Japan. She also assists Japanese companies doing business with foreign companies. She helps clients with general corporate matters, M&A commercial contracts, employment matters, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Keiko is outside independent director at Financial Products Group Co., Ltd. and Fujikyuko Co., Ltd. She is an Independent Statutory Auditor at Taisei Corporation and Auditor at the NGO Save the Children Japan. Keiko sits on the Committee of foreign lawyers and international legal practice at the Japan Federation of Bar associations. Keiko is on the committee on foreign special members and international legal practice at the Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association. Keiko qualified as a Bengoshi in Japan in 1988 and as a New York state attorney at law in 1993. She has a BA in economics and an LLB in law from Keio University and achieved her LLM from Harvard law school. LinkedIn About Junko Ohara Junko Ohara is a Japanese lawyer. After qualifying as a lawyer, she joined Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's Tokyo office and is working as an associate to date. She is a member of the Global Transaction team and specializes in general corporate work, in particular cross-border public and private M&A. She also advises on various commercial and real estate transactions and helps international clients navigate and understand the Japanese market. She also assists clients on equity-based compensation schemes and compliance issues, including anti-bribery, sanctions and data protection laws. She has a strong interest in pro bono work as well and has been an active member of activities to protect children and LGBTQ rights in Japan. She is a mother of a daughter and a dog (both 1 year old). Junko Ohara | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LinkedIn Links Bolt Restaurant

It's that time again! Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers is back and this week, our hosts chat with Viet Nguyen of Wilson Sonsini about the importance of understanding business considerations as a lawyer, what it was like to make a lateral move in 2021, and the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") work. For their moves of the week, David breaks down Weil Gotshal picking up a prominent partner from Gibson Dunn, while Zach highlights Sheppard Mullin expanding its energy team in California. Like what you hear from our hosts? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is joined by the Corporate Law Academy Founder, Jaysen Sutton. Jaysen completed his undergraduate law degree at the London School of Economics. Jaysen went on to the University of Cambridge to complete his master's in corporate law. From then on, Jaysen began his career as a trainee at the US-based law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges.The Corporate Law Academy is currently the largest community for aspiring lawyers, with over 50,000 active users and since 2018, has helped thousands of UK aspiring lawyers secure training contracts with UK leading firms.In this episode, we discuss the following:The importance of values in his legal journeyHow he founded The Corporate Law Academy and was his inspiration behind itThe importance of having a community in being able to overcome challenges in lifeHow to have a positive mindset in conjunction with a legal careerHow to spot burnout and take actionOut now on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major audio platforms!Sponsored by Clio: Clio is a legal case management software that work in partnership with the Law Society of England and Wales and is an approved supplier of the Law Society of Scotland.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/legallyspeakingpodcast)

Stefania Passera is a contract design and simplification expert based in Espoo, Finland. She runs her one-woman consultancy Passera Design, and is Contract Designer in Residence at World Commerce & Contracting. In these roles, she helps organizations transform their contracts and policies into user-friendly, effective tools that work for business. Stefania is an all-rounder, backing her design expertise with a solid academic background. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Vaasa, Department of Business Law, and has earned her doctoral degree from Aalto University School of Science. She has guest lectured at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession, KU Leuven, UC Louvain, European University Institute, ESADE Law School, and California Western School of Law. She is a co-founder of the Legal Design Alliance, a co-author of the Legal Design Manifesto, and the creator of Legal Design Jam. In 2020, she received the European Women of Legal Tech Award. Paula Doyle is Chief Legal Innovation Officer at World Commerce & Contracting. She works with organizations to build efficient contract frameworks, reimagine, and redesign their terms and conditions for greater ease of doing business, understand and work with the WorldCC contracting principles, and collaborate with technology for better outcomes. Before World Commerce & Contracting, Paula headed up the European Cloud and Solutions legal team at IBM. Prior to joining IBM, she worked for leading New York law firm Weil Gotshal and ex Silicon Valley-based start-up Micromuse. Paula is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Quintin Hogg Trust, a charity dedicated to the advancement of education. She has been working tirelessly for greater equality and has successfully lobbied the UK government to agree changes in the law to help vulnerable children access education. In an age of fast-growing complexity, the winners are those who simplify the lives of others. So why are most contracts still so complex? They can be made so much easier to understand and still control risk. They can be designed to be better for business. It's time to join the revolution! In this episode, Stefania and Paula discuss why the time for better contract design and simplification is now. They explore the many benefits of simplified contracts and how user-centered design is now a must-have!.

In this episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, Zach and David discuss a topic that presents new challenges for law firms during the COVID era: associate development. How are firms doing it? How effective is remote training? What resources are firms using?  Also, in this week's Biglaw moves, Zach highlights Cleary Gottlieb opening in northern California, while David breaks down Weil Gotshal adding tax partner Andrew Morris in New York. Hit the link below for the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers!

OK, buckle up.  We're about to find out how being a music lawyer is like being a NASCAR driver.  And we'll learn how, in music law, “your adversaries are your friends and your friends can sometimes be your adversaries.”    Our guest in this episode is Kenny Steinthal.  He's a 40 year veteran music lawyer, specializing in music and media on both the litigation and deal making sides.  His clients include household name companies like Google, Netflix, Pandora, Viacom, ESPN, Peloton, and many others.  Ken is a Senior Partner in the Intellectual Property Group at King and Spalding in San Francisco.  He was the Managing Partner at Greenberg Traurig before that.  And before that he was Co-Head of the IP and Media Practice Group at Weil Gotshal in New York.  Among other national legal accolades he's received, Law 360 dubbed him a Media and Entertainment MVP, putting him in an elite class of five, and the National Law Journal named him an “IP Trailblazer.”  In this episode Ken gives us a crash course in music law, simplifying the complex, and educating us on public performance rights, music synchronization rights, distribution rights, and explaining everything from compulsory licensing to ASCAP and BMI.  Kenny also tells us his secrets to success, what motivates him, and how he got into music law .  Without further ado, Ken Steinthal! ========================KEN STEINTHAL- Lawfirm Bio:  https://www.kslaw.com/people/Kenneth-Steinthal- LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/kenneth-steinthal-1840919========================BRENTON HUND PODCAST   - Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/brentonhundpodcast- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brentonhundpodcast/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLlcyy_X-wYW8MrQLt6JDkg/featured- Email:  brentonhundpodcast@gmail.com========================SOCIAL MEDIA BY:  The Social Sweetheart- Website: https://www.socialsweetheart.co- Email:  thesocialsweetheart@gmail.com========================LOGO DESIGN BY: Taylor Hembree- Website:  https://taylorhembree1993.wixsite.com/ohokmedia

Join Em Stroud and her clown Barbara as they chat all things Be The First with Caroline Flanagan.  What does it mean to Be the First?  How can you Be the First?  What is the mindset required to Be The First?  How is Barbara the first in her world?  How has Caroline found the courage to be the First and much much more Follow Caroline: www.carolineflanagan.com Twitter : @flan_caroline Linkedin: Caroline Flanagan Instagram: caroline_flanagan_ About Caroline: Caroline is an inspirational keynote speaker, transformational coach, two times author and host of the Caroline Flanagan Podcast. Caroline works with international law firms, banks and global organizations to increase the number of women and people of color in leadership. Caroline's mission is to empower minority individuals to defy the odds, triumph over adversity and to win battles they think they cannot win. She is a recognised expert on Imposter Syndrome and work life balance. Caroline has worked with some of the most recognised law firms and organisations in the world, included Latham & Watkins, Kirkland and Ellis, Weil Gotshal and Manges; Morgan Stanley, Google, Accenture and Shell. Caroline is also the author of BabyProof YourCareer: The Secret to Balancing Work and Family So You Can Enjoy It All. Her second book-Be The First: People of Colour, Imposter Syndrome and the Struggle to Succeed in a White World, is published on 26 February, 2021

Ray Schrock of Weil Gotshal and Manges, United States Trustee Bill Harrington, and Colin Adams of M3 Partners join Turnaround Time to hash out key issues from business, compliance, and public relations; delve into hot-button issues; and reveal emerging trends in bankruptcy practice. Learn more about turnaround management, news and experts at turnaround.org. Episode Links Learn more about Ray Schrock at Weil Gotshal and Manges. Learn more about Bill Harrington and the United States Trustee program here. Learn more about Colin Adams at M3. To earn CLE, CPE or CTP credit, please listen for codes in this episode, then submit the codes through this TMA survey. Attorneys must also complete this attorney affirmation and email it to newyorkchapter@turnaround.org. Please include the phrase “Exec Comp Podcast” in the subject line. For more information regarding our episode’s topic, click here. Our episode is sponsored by SC Ventures. Learn more about Turnaround Time here. Our music is by Kit and the Calltones.

This week in Episode 9 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Kai Schneider, Singapore Managing Partner of Clifford Chance, one of the global elite law firms. We talk about his career journey and what he has learnt along the way. Kai is the head of the Funds and Investment Management group in Singapore. With over 20 years of experience as a US qualified lawyer, Kai has particular expertise in the funds sector, advising clients on fund formation and investment in a wide variety of private investment funds. He regularly advises sponsors on accessing the US and EU markets as well as on regional licensing and securities laws.He has been ranked as a recommended lawyer in Chambers Global and the Legal 500 since 2012.In this episode Kai discusses:·         His background and love of basketball·         Why he became a lawyer·         His law studies and training at Weil Gotshal·         Joining Clifford Chance as an associate·         Opening the Dubai office of Latham & Watkins and becoming a partner·         Moving back to Clifford Chance in Singapore·         Leading by example·         Being a team player·         Advice for young lawyers Learn more about Kai:You can connect with Kai here: https://www.cliffordchance.com/people_and_places/people/partners/sg/kai-niklas_schneider.html Also:·         If you liked this episode, please rate the show, and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts to help the Legal Genie reach a wider audience.·         Look out for the next episode coming next week  You can connect with Lara as follows:·         On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie·         Website: https://www.laraqassociates.com·         If you have a question or guest idea, please do drop Lara a line at Lara@LaraQAssociates.com Lara Q Associates A boutique business and executive coaching consultancy

Découvrez l'ensemble de nos contenus sur Anomia.Anne-Sophie Noury est avocate au barreau de Paris. Elle est associée au sein du prestigieux cabinet Weil Gotshal & Manges ou elle co-dirige le département Restructuring. Dans cet épisode, Anne-Sophie nous raconte son parcours d'association : Huit ans chez Weil, deux ans chez BDGS pour retourner chez Weil et devenir associée. Si vous écoutez l'épisode, vous saurez pourquoi Anne-Sophie a fait ce choix et ce que cela lui a apporté. On parle également des conditions d'association chez Weil. Anne-Sophie pense que le critère technique, chez Weil, reste le critère le plus important. Celui-ci est suivi de prêt par la capacité à ramener du chiffre pour le cabinet et développer la clientèle. Et enfin, la capacité à évoluer au sien du cabinet (management, reconnaissance des autres avocats....).Pour comprendre les relations entre les associés, j'ai interrogé Anne-Sophie sur le système de rémunération du cabinet. Elle nous a expliqué le système de rémunération (elle n'a pas pu tout dire bien sur) mis en place chez Weil. Anne-Sophie Noury a été aussi expliqué sa matière, les enjeux du restructuring et l'organisation du département pour traiter les dossiers du cabinet. Un épisode extrêmement riche ou Anne-Sophie Noury s'est vraiment prêté au jeu. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Class Actions Under The Biden Administration & A New Supreme Court: David Singh, a partner in the Silicon Valley office of Weil Gotshal, speaks with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about how the pendulum has swung on class action issues and how the Biden Administration, a new Congress and the Supreme Court are likely to weigh in.

In this Next Normal podcast episode, Elevate's Chairman and CEO, Liam Brown, talks with Monica Risam, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary of Lombard International, a global leader in wealth structuring solutions.Monica describes her career journey, the mentorship she received, and the leadership approach she embraced in this thoughtful conversation. Balancing kindness with getting things done - and a quote from Maya Angelou - this 25-minute episode is a must-listen for the lawyer transitioning to a General Counsel or Associate General Counsel role. “People will forget what you did and what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya AngelouEpisode highlights include:1. [01:20] – Monica makes a move - from Weil Gotshal to GE Capital2. [06:13] – To be successful in-house, be interested, excited, and focused on the business3. [08:54] - Making decisions and offering judgments as a GC, you need to understand the business problem4. [11:10] – To listen and incorporate others' viewpoints, we need to slow down…5. [16:45] - Getting things done - is a combination of floating above and diving deep – communication is key6. [19:53] - 'People will forget what you did… they will never forget how you made them feel.'7. [24:13] – We're looking to digitize…8. [26:01] - Leadership in tough times requires…Enjoy

"Avoir une analyse pluridisciplinaire du Droit"Tous nos contenus disponible sur : www.anomia.frSophie Vermeille, avocate au barreau de Paris, a eu un cursus universitaire que l'on pourrait qualifier de "nomade". Débutant sa scolarité dans la faculté de Droit d'Aix-Marseille, elle intègre le Magistère DJCE d'Assas avant de profiter du LLM dispensé par Kings collège.En rentrant du Royaume-Unis, Sophie va faire la "Valse" des stages en cabinets : Sullivan & Cromwell, Linklaters et Gide avant d'obtenir sa première collaboration chez Clifford Chance ! Elle y fait ses armes durant trois ans dont 6 mois à Londres avant de rejoindre Weil Gotshal ! Après ces cabinets il y aura Norton Rose Fulbright, Freshfields...Ajoutez à cela une thèse à Paris II en parallèle de sa profession et vous comprenez que vous allez écouter une avocate qui dort très peu !Vous l'aurez compris, Sophie a eu douze vies !Douze vies plus palpitantes les unes que les autres !Aujourd'hui, elle exerce de façon individuelle, se bat pour l'intérêt général et travaille d'arrache pied sur ses travaux de recherches pour développer son Think Tank : Droit et Croissance !Ressources :Droit & Croissance : https://droitetcroissance.fr/?team=sophie-vermeille-2 Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Joe and Kathryn discuss the top stories of the week at Above the Law including the rise and fall of Judge Posner's pro se organization, Weil Gotshal's cafeteria cold shoulder, and the California Bar's good news. Plus we talk a bit about Emory's struggles with racial slurs. Just another week in the annals of the legal industry.

Episode 07 of Behind the Trial, co-presented by the trial firm of McKool Smith and Benchmark Litigation, features an interview with Diane Sullivan of Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Diane is considered one of the most prominent trial lawyers, having secured high stake defense verdicts for Johnson & Johnson, ESPN, GE, Merck, and Philip Morris, among others. Diane went Behind the Trial to share her unique experience arguing cases on behalf of pharmaceutical companies in product liability and antitrust matters. She reminisced about her upbringing in New Jersey, where competitive sports helped prepare her for the courtroom and taught her the importance of winning...and losing. Diane also dived deeper on a variety of topics including the underrepresentation of women in the trial bar, the use of mock trials in shaping strategy, and the decline of the jury trial in America. In this episode of Behind the Trial, learn how Alice in Wonderland images played a role in one of Diane’s high profile wins, the importance of being 'within striking distance' before closing argument, and how Grey's Anatomy brought her team together during late nights prepping for trial. Behind the Trial. Listen and learn from the trial masters.

This week, we’re chatting with IPLJ’s Volume 27 Online Editor and former host of the Fordham IPLJ Podcast, Anthony Zangrillo. Anthony is now an associate with Weil Gotshal in the firm’s Capital Markets practice. As a staff member on IPLJ, Anthony wrote a blog post about Universal and Disney’s arrangement regarding Marvel IP in theme parks. We chat about life as a first-year associate, Anthony’s experience using Moviepass in the wake of their recent privacy controversy, and whether Universal and Disney might be revisiting the terms of their agreement in the wake of Black Panther’s success. This is the final episode for the Volume 28 staff. Look out for some bonus content over the summer, and another season of all-new episodes this fall.   Anthony’s bio can be found on the Weil Gotshal website. Anthony’s 2016 blog post on Universal and Disney’s arrangement on Marvel IP in theme parks can be found here! Also, I talk briefly about Fordham Follies and a video they made last year referencing “The Network Effect.” Feel free to check it out here. Our theme song is Roller Blades by Otis McDonald. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Website: www.fordhamiplj.org Twitter: @FordhamIPLJ Facebook: www.facebook.com/FordhamIPLJ Patreon: www.patreon.com/fordhamiplj

Weil Gotshal on Carillion collapse, UK insolvency reputation, & restructuring reform by Debtwire Radio

Longtime Silicon Valley lawyer Rick Climan and his team have worked on some of tech's biggest-ever deals, including Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp and Intel's takeover of Altera. His experience working with tech's largest clients led him to champion a study showing that buying power -- the relative difference in size between buyer and seller -- should be used more carefully as a tool when negotiating sale prices in deals. He talks about the results, his long career, and his recent decision to leave Weil Gotshal for Hogan Lovells. 

J. Philip Rosen, Weil Gotshal partner and leading authority in real estate mergers and acquisitions, explores his family's history, beginning with his father's journey from Poland to Shanghai with the help of Chiune Sugihara, Japanese Consul in Lithuania.

Cultivating Community Capital - A discussion with NextSeed Co-founders Youngro Lee and Abe Chu   In this episode Youngro Lee Amy Pearl speaks with Youngro Lee and Abe Chu, co-founders of NextSeed, a Texas-based marketplace where "anyone can invest in local businesses and earn solid returns".  After the recession, Youngro left his job and started Nextseed to address the capital gap and answer the question “How do we give people access to capital?”. Youngro and Abe dive into the deeper reasons behind the movement towards crowdfunding and community capital.   In this episode you’ll learn:   The pain and the benefits of private investing (and why it’s difficult and costly to do a public offering). Why access to capital matters. Historic examples of community investing, and how the concept can be successfully applied to American capitalism. Why Youngro and Abe consider themselves matchmakers. The biggest challenge with educating entrepreneurs. Why a business plan for a community public offering needs to be different than a standard business plan. The three things an entrepreneur needs to understand to do a crowdfunding raise. Why millennials think about spending and investing money differently than other generations (and how crowdfunding investing fits into the new paradigm). Links: Nextseed Texas Intrastate Crowdfunding Rules Grameen Bank & Mohammad Yunus   Articles:   “NextSeed Becomes First Texas Crowdfunding Platform to Leverage Intrastate Rules” - Crowdfund Insider   “First Texas Investment Crowdfunding Offering a Success” – NextSeed   Blog Guests:   Youngro Lee, JD/LLM  Chief Executive Officer   Former private equity funds lawyer in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Helped clients raise over $25 billion in aggregate to pursue various strategies. Previously at Weil Gotshal, Kirkland & Ellis and Cleary Gottlieb.Graduate of Cornell University and Cornell Law School. Abe Chu, MBA  Chief Marketing Officer   Former marketing executive in charge of technology marketing and sales teams for global electronics brands and retailers. Previously at Premium Retail and Samsung. Ex-founder of a Silicon Valley startup.Graduate of Rice University and Rice University's Graduate School of Management.

One of the questions we're often asked is “Responsive is great for consumer sites, but is it really necessary for B2B brands?” Chris Collette explains that “lawyers are people too” when he talks about implementing a mobile first, responsive redesign for one of New York's largest law firms. Read more »