An Attorney's Guide to Ethically Advising Start-Ups: 2015 Update

The world of start-ups is an extremely exciting area of practice in which the clients generally require quite a bit of individualized attention as they try to establish and grow their fledgling companies.  

This course, led by attorney Todd Kulkin, is designed for both start-up lawyers and those looking to enter the start-up world. Here, he provides the tools needed to navigate the myriad of ethical quandaries inherent to this type of practice. After all, in such a specialized field - one in which connections are everything - the line between ethically safe and ethically problematic opportunities is a fine one. 

Learning Objectives:

I.     Network on your client’s behalf without a conflict of interest 

II.    Identify potential ethical pitfalls in the search for capital 

III.   Determine if and when it is right to accept equity in your client’s company

IV.   Represent competitors without creating friction with each client  

V.    Understand “confidentiality”

VI.   Advise start-ups at conferences and other events without incurring liability 

VII.  Navigate ethical issues in consulting for your clients