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Additional publications

  • Contributing author in Steven Dresner's book "Crowdfunding: A Guide to Raising Capital on the Internet," Bloomberg Financial Series, 2014
  • "Demo Days, Pitch Events and the New Reg D," The Venture Alley, September 23, 2013
  • "In re Trados: What Happens When Common Gets Nothing?," The Venture Alley, August 16, 2013
  • "Understanding Section 280G and Golden Parachute Payments," The Venture Alley, September 5, 2012
  • "Choice of Entity: Five Items to Consider When Choosing Your Startup Entity Structure," The Venture Alley, July 6, 2012
  • "Establishing Fair Market Value for Purposes of Section 409A and Stock Option Grants," The Venture Alley, March 9, 2012
  • "Delaware Franchise Tax Due March 1: Two Methods of Calculation, Two Vastly Different Results," The Venture Alley, February 1, 2012

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Speaking engagements

  • "Avoid the Blame and (Some of) the Chaos: Anticipate and Address Common Deal Killers," Association of Corporate Counsel Washington State chapter seminar, Seattle, November 7, 2012
  • "VC Due Diligence Basics: How to Conduct Investor-Side Due Diligence," Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, University of Washington School of Law, October 17, 2012
  • "Back to the Money Game: M&A as an Exit Strategy," Gamer Technology Law Conference, Law Seminars International, October 5, 2012
  • "Legal Issues for Startups: 10 Things You Need to Know," Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition, University of Washington Foster Business School, February 9, 2012

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