This meeting will be held at Hellmuth & Johnson, and Virtually by Zoom.
Address:8050 W. 78th Street, Edina, MN 55439.
EXIT PLANNING IS GOOD BUSINESS STRATEGY
The EPI Local Chapter is different than other groups because it brings together a diverse group of professionals from a wide range of specialties that can naturally work collaboratively on exit planning, succession planning, value growth, transaction or any engagement from both sides of the equation. The chapter meets regularly to network, reconnect, grow knowledge, and sharpen their skills with a common goal: Change the outcome for transitioning business owners. Make plans to join us for future events and connect with the local leadership by visiting www.EPITwinCities.org.
Mary Ellen serves as general counsel, providing corporate and employment law services, to technology and media conglomerates operating nationwide; numerous hospitality and live events businesses across the country; as well as start-ups, manufactures, and eldercare facilities.
Mary Ellen drafts and negotiates complex agreements, protecting her client’s contractual interests, while focusing on preserving the ongoing business relationship the parties will continue to have.
From a multi-jurisdictional position, Mary Ellen advises clients on data privacy policies and protocols. She provides guidance on the evolving laws and requirements regarding consumer data storage, breach response plans, and removal requests.
Mary Ellen also counsels clients on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including state and federal family leave, disabilities, and related leaves and reasonable accommodations, wage and hour, civil rights, discrimination, harassment, and navigating collective bargaining issues. Additionally, Mary Ellen provides evolving guidance to businesses on Coronavirus policies and safety practices.
Blake’s clients don’t conduct business in a vacuum, nor does he take that approach to practicing law. “My clients don’t need me to duplicate their expertise; they count on my guidance when their business intersects with construction, real estate transactions, lending, corporate matters, collections, and many other areas.”
He represents businesses in many industries, handling:
Real estate purchases, sales and development
Construction contracts, projects and all facets of construction law
Mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims
Commercial leases
Contractor licensing and enforcement actions
Entity formation and buy-sell agreements
General corporate representation
Loan documents and transactions
Blake also counsels and assists clients in every phase of creditor remedies, from reviewing and improving contracts and credit applications to recovering accounts receivable, filing and enforcing liens, and obtaining and collecting judgments. Outside of his successful law practice, Blake also serves in other areas of the community and has been honored numerous times over the years.
Blake offers potential new clients a free 30-minute initial phone consultation either by phone or in person.
He is licensed to practice law in the Minnesota state and federal courts.
This three-module course is an expansion of the playbook and introductory call by the Exit Planning Institute that instructs advisors on the first 120-days post-CEPA program. Together with the creator of the playbook, President of EPI Scott Snider, the attendee will lay the foundation for implementing the training, tools, and knowledge into their practice as either a chargeable service, marketing strategy, or both.
Platform:EPI Academy
Style:Online / Self-Paced
CEPA Exam Prep Course
The CEPA Exam Prep Course is a recommended add-on course produced by the creators of the CEPA exam and is intended to fully prepare candidates to successfully pass their test with ease. Strengthen your knowledge of exit planning core concepts and expand your opportunities by receiving additional and exclusive insights from your CEPA faculty, along with your own study guide and sample test questions.
This course allows you to focus in on key areas prior to the start of your CEPA program and includes:
Course walkthrough, core concepts to know, test tips, and Q&A.
Both a physical and digital version of the CEPA Exam Prep Guide.
Already registered for CEPA, but still want to add on the Exam-Prep Course? Get it here.