Berliner Cohen Partner Jay Landrum recently released his book, The Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide, and created a three-part presentation series expanding on key topics covered in the book. Co-hosted by David Bellumori and Kevin Landis, this seminar series is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, attorneys, CPAs and other professionals interested in gaining a better understanding of business law and the legal and operational considerations involved in starting and running a business.
These sessions can be attended in person or remotely. Each session covers common legal challenges and business requirements faced by new companies and offers 3.0 MCLE credit for attorneys and 3.6 CPE credit for licensed CPAs.
Session 1 Launching a New Business | Session 2 Equity & Funding | Session 3 IP & Employment
Session 1 – Launching a New Business
Participants will learn the foundational legal and operational considerations involved in starting and structuring a business. The session will cover topics including entity formation, co-founder relationships, corporate governance, liability protection, EIN requirements, insurance considerations, and the differences between various business structures such as corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Program Schedule
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Check-In (In Person Only)
- 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Presentation
Participants will gain an understanding of business financing and equity structures commonly used by startups and growing companies. The session will cover topics including SAFEs, phantom stock, stock options, shareholder agreements, investor relations, term sheets, valuations, vesting, and the differences between debt and equity financing, helping attendees better understand fundraising strategies and ownership considerations.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Program Schedule
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Check-In (In Person Only)
- 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Presentation
Participants will gain a practical understanding of key legal issues businesses commonly face, including intellectual property protection, employment classification, contracts, data privacy, and dispute resolution. The session will cover topics such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, employee vs. independent contractor requirements, business agreements, digital signatures, and strategies for protecting proprietary business information.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Program Schedule
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Check-In (In Person Only)
- 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Presentation
If you have any questions, please contact marketing@berliner.com
Berliner Cohen LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors (Sponsor ID: 170036). State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Berliner Cohen LLP is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider (#1304).