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. Taking place on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:30–10:30 AM, 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 Bill Zawrotny, 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 2: CORPORATE FORMATION AND GOVERNANCE FORMALITIES

• Types of entities: C-Corporations vs. LLCs and considerations when choosing
• Choosing the right jurisdiction for incorporation or formation
• The significance of initial governing documents: Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Stockholder Agreements
• Key provisions in governing documents
• Importance of regular meetings and maintaining accurate minutes
• Best practices for approving corporate actions

Date: March 19, 2025

Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Location: Portal Townhall 10th floor- 101 Nerem St NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313