Brewed and Briefed is a 7-session series event led by Jones Day, a premier international law firm. These sessions are semi-private with our primary audience being startups, founders, and entrepreneurs. This exclusive series is designed to help early-stage life sciences and medtech companies tackle the critical topics needed for success.
Each session will be led by Jones Day's , Partner, and Katie Vest, Associate, whose expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, complex cross-border transactions, and investment deals. Bill and his team have provided strategic legal guidance to countless technology and life sciences startups, emerging growth companies, and investors—including venture capital and private equity funds, as well as corporate venture capital players.
SESSION 5: PRE-EXISTING OBLIGATIONS AND NEW TALENT CONSIDERATIONS
- Implications of non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements and the overlay of trade secret litigation
- Employment agreements
- Distinguishing factors and formalities between consultants and employees
- Equity compensation: Options vs. Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) vs. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- High-level tax considerations for certain equity recipients, including 83(b) elections
- Establishing vesting schedules based on employee’s role and importance to the company’s long-term success
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Location: Portal Townhall 10th floor- 101 Nerem St NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313
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