New virtual program addresses legal strategies for women business leaders

GRAND RAPIDS– Michigan ranks in the “Top 10 States” with the highest percentage of women business owners at 36.8% per capita, according to maxfilings.com. To help women leaders stay up to date on the laws, regulations and other resources that may benefit them, Foster Swift has developed a “Legal Strategies for Women Leaders” webinar series.

The first 30-minute session is scheduled for April 19 at 9 am EST. Amanda Dernovshek will discuss ‘Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification’ and address:

• What is the women owned small business certification? 

• What agency or organization certifies a business as women-owned? 

• What are the requirements for WOSB? 

• How can certification benefit women business owners?

To register, use this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cmLhtTdoSrmsCjeYYOc_Bw

Each session will have opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss legal opportunities and challenges facing women leaders.  

Future topics include:

• June 7: Executive compensation options & negotiation with employee benefits attorney Mindi Johnson.

• August 9: Protecting your business assets and the importance of a pre-nuptial agreement to protect your business with family law attorneys Jackie Dupler & Andrea Badalucco. 

• October 4: Effective estate planning and planned giving with estate planning attorney Amanda Afton Martin. 

Any questions, contact info@fosterswift.com.