Ladies Who Launch presents, "Lawyers Guns or Money: When is Your Lawyer the Right Weapon?"

How do you know when it's time to hire a lawyer?

This decision to hire or not hire an attorney is never an easy one, especially for a growing business with limited resources. Although hiring a lawyer can be expensive, the failure to consult with an attorney on critical issues can have long term consequences that might be much more expensive down the road. This presentation will help you make the right decision when the time comes. Of equal importance, we will share some tips that will help you work with your attorney efficiently and effectively so that you get the most bang for your buck.

Join us for a night at Procopio's beautiful new offices overlooking all of downtown from the 22nd floor. Complimentary wine and hor d'oeuvres.

Event Overview:

* 6:00-6:45 - Mix & Mingle Networking on patio terrace
* 6:45-8:00 - Presentation
* 8:00-8:30 - Open Q&A

Presenting Attorneys:

Kathleen Pasulka-Brown, Partner

Ms. Pasulka-Brown has extensive international experience in the practice of patent, trademark and copyright law. Her practice encompasses U.S. and foreign trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings and infringement matters, and patent, trademark and copyright litigation. She has in-depth expertise in a broad range of sectors including financial services, food and beverages, consumer products, transportation systems, fitness equipment, technology and biotech.

Ms. Pasulka-Brown provides strategic product portfolio management for clients including worldwide trademark monitoring to identify conflicting applications and potential counterfeiting and infringement, identification of the potential financial impact and then prioritizing appropriate enforcement actions. She also evaluates new product packaging and counsels clients in connection with choice of protectable marks. She's handled numerous patent, trademark and copyright protection and litigation matters relating to lubricants, artwork, household products, pet foods, nutritional supplements, bicycle racing components, entertainers, software, defense, medical devices and fare collection systems to name a few.

Wendy Tucker, Senior Counsel

Ms. Tucker's practice focuses on employment counseling and litigation with an emphasis on public agencies and health care entities. She provides a broad range of nuts and bolts counseling services including assisting in the hiring process, presenting seminars, reviewing employee handbooks, reviewing policies, overseeing employee discipline, conducting investigations and participating in the termination process. Additionally, Ms. Tucker has over thirteen years of experience in all types of employment litigation including wage and hour class actions and claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Although Wendy Tucker's practice focuses on employment law, she has a broad background in all types of litigation including breach of contract, fraud, negligence, unfair business practices and other types of litigation. With her multi-faceted background, she is able to offer her clients a unique perspective to protect all aspects of their businesses.

If you have questions, please contact:

Jennifer Alexander
jalexander@ladieswholaunch.com

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