The final session of the Law Firm Accounting Series focuses on the types of organizational structures available to companies. Whether you are working on a start-up adventure or evaluating your current legal configuration, this session will enlighten you on the types of organizational structures that exist. You will learn key facts that influence a decision on what type is right for you and ensure continuity of your business.
Objectives:
- Identify which organizational structures protect personal assets.
- Analyze the tax implications of a corporation.
- Examine the advantages and disadvantages of various organizational structures.
- Relate the importance of having a written agreement.
- Identify the issues of liability of others in your organization.
Audience: Basic
Other Information:
90 Minutes
CLM App Management Category -FS: Financial Management
CPE Field of Study: Finance
Lisa A. Waligorski, CLM
Lisa Waligorski, CLM is the Executive Director at Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP. She started her career in a legal assistant/paralegal role, and the past 20+ years have been spent in either an Executive Director or Director of Finance/Controller role. Her education and background provide experience and knowledge in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and overseeing organizational operations, finance, human resources, facilities, information technology, and marketing & business development. Lisa has been a speaker on both law firm accounting and human resources topics. She has also been an ALA e-learning Law Firm Accounting and Financial Information & Analysis instructor for the past five years.