Legal Malpractice, Entertainment Law, & Personal Injury

September 15, 2015 by angishields

BRX National

Legal Malpractice, Entertainment Law, & Personal Injury

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Lisa Smith Siegel, Attorney at Law

Lisa Smith Siegel’s law practice is dedicated to the representation of the injured and disabled. She has been involved in trial work during her entire 26 years as a lawyer, and has successfully handled litigation proceedings in hundreds of cases, hearings and administrative matters. She has unique insight into the challenges facing claimants because she worked defending against claims for a good portion of her career. Her background and experience reflect a life’s work in the area of litigating issues involving disability and personal injury law:

Honors

AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Named Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine
Rated 10.0/10.0 Superb by AVVO

Experience

Over 26 Years of Litigation Experience
Former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia
Former Legislative Research Fellow, U.S. Congress on Healthcare Law and Regulations

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Georgia School of Law
B.A., University of Georgia
Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Memberships

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)
Georgia Bar Association
Atlanta Bar Association
American Bar Association

Speaking Engagements

SSD for Hospital Personnel, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, May 2014
Resource-A-Palooza Series, CEU Concepts, Piedmont Hospital, March and June 2013
Social Security Bootcamp, myLawCLE, Westin Buckhead, March 2013

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance for a social security disability claim, call experienced attorney Lisa Siegel at (404) 255-9838. Initial consultations are free of charge. Representation is most often provided on a contingency basis, which means clients do not pay attorneys’ fees unless we win your disability benefits.

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Jonathan B. Mason w/ Mason Law Group P.C.

Mason Law Group, P.C. was founded by Jonathan B. Mason. Jonathan is graduate of Howard University and Georgetown University Law Center. He began his legal career in 1992 as a litigator in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina office of a large regional law firm. In his early years, Jonathan worked on a variety of litigation matters for major corporations and insurance companies. As a young litigator, Jonathan was able to gain significant “hands-on” experience by handling motion hearings, depositions, bench trials and even jury trials. Jonathan experienced his “fifteen minutes of fame” in 1995 as a member of the team that represented a screenwriter who was subpoenaed to testify during the criminal trial of O.J. Simpson. That representation culminated in a nationally-televised court hearing opposite Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey.

Jonathan was introduced to entertainment law began with his representation of Luther Vandross and Sean “Diddy” Combs in separate litigation matters in North Carolina. Thereafter, he began representing “talent” in entertainment-related transactions. Jonathan relocated to Atlanta in November 1998 and became licensed to practice in Georgia in 1999. His practice has expanded to include representation of independent record labels, music producers, songwriters, production companies, concert promoters, visual artists, and fashion models. Jonathan’s practice also includes entertainment-related litigation, including royalty and commission disputes, copyright infringement, and trademark infringement matters.

Jonathan has also been involved in matters involving Rickey Smiley, the Estate of Wilson Pickett, Mothers Finest, Kirk Franklin, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Idris Elba, Mariah Carey, and T.I., among others. Although Jonathan enjoys working with well-known clients, the heart and soul of his practice is dedicated to assisting unsigned and emerging artists in positioning themselves to reach the next level, or advising start-up record labels and production companies on the legal issues associated with start-up entertainment companies.

Negotiated producer agreements between producers and artists such as T.I., Rick Ross, Lloyd, Young Dro, Mario, Lil Wayne, Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, Ruben Studdard, Jennifer Holliday and many others

Negotiated synchronization and master use licenses with Universal Pictures, MGM and national advertisers including Microsoft and Hardees

Negotiated trademark co-existence agreement with multinational gaming company

Successfully defended comedian in commission dispute with manager

Negotiated appearance and materials releases for episode of Unsung on TVOne

Jonathan’s expertise in Entertainment Law landed him the position of Adjunct Professor at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where he developed a successful curriculum and taught Entertainment Law for several years.

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Edwin J. Schklar w/ Schklar & Heim, LLC.

After graduating from Vanderbilt and Emory, Edwin began his career as a trial attorney in the United States Army, stationed at the Military District of Washington. While in Washington, he also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and prosecuted cases for a special jurisdiction, including the White House, foreign embassies, surrounding military installations, and other sensitive locations. Edwin tried several hundred cases in federal district court and in military courts.

In 1984, Edwin returned to Atlanta. He spent several years in the litigation department of the Atlanta office of the global law firm, Jones Day. Edwin started his own firm in 1991. Edwin brought his extensive skill set to a small firm setting and represents a range of clients from individuals to some of the world’s largest companies.

Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Legal Malpractice, Construction Disputes, Estate & Probate Litigation, Intellectual Property Disputes, Class Actions, Domestic Relations Disputes, Real Property Disputes, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Admitted: 1980, Georgia, Court of Appeals of Georgia, Supreme Court of Georgia, U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court

Law School: Emory University, M.B.A., J.D., 1980

College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1976

Member: Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section and Managing Partners Committee; State Bar of Georgia; American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Honors: Selected, Outstanding Lawyers of America; Selected, Who’s Who of Atlanta Lawyers Top 50, Atlanta Business Chronicle; Selected, Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine; Selected, Georgia’s Top Rated Lawyers, American Lawyer Media; Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell; Selected, Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

Biography: Editor, Emory Law Journal, 1978-1980. Member, Emory Moot Court Team (National Runner-Up, 1979). The Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Army, 1980-1984. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, 1981-1984, The District of Columbia, 1983-1984. Formerly with: Jones Day, Atlanta, Georgia, 1989-1991; Hansell & Post, Atlanta, Georgia, 1984-1989.

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Georgia Business Radio September 04 – Host Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson: Guests Chef Carlton Brown with Occasional Occasions, Laurens Eckleboom with Parkmobile. – Buckhead Business Radio

September 4, 2015 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Georgia Business Radio September 04 – Host Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson: Guests Chef Carlton Brown with Occasional Occasions, Laurens Eckleboom with Parkmobile. - Buckhead Business Radio

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We spotlight industry leaders throughout the state of Georgia with compelling stories. Join talk show host Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson Friday’s 10:00am.

GBR Group 09.04.15 — Chef Carlton Brown and Laurens Eckleboom

Chef Carlton Brown/Occasional Occasions by Carlton

Founder & Owner

Founded in 1994 by Mr. Carlton A. Brown, Occasional Occasions by Carlton has been repeatedly praised for its culinary displays, dynamic flavors, and unique table presentations. Chef Carlton is the owner of Occasional Occasions by Carlton LLC, a boutique style, custom catering company, specializing in Contemporary Southern cuisine and providing off-premise catering for the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. He obtained his Bachelors of Science Degree in Culinary Arts Management from the Art Institute of Atlanta. Occasional Occasions is also a minority, veteran and certified LGBT owned establishment.

Chef Carlton was voted the #3 Cater in Atlanta for 2009 in The Best of Atlanta featured in The Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine. He has most recently appeared on WAGA Fox 5 “Breakfast with Buck” highlighting his breakfast restaurant “Hilda’sA Breakfast to Write Home About!”, WXIA Channel 11 “Atlanta and Company” demonstrating several live cooking segments on, and featured as the premier caterer for a Pilot taping of an upcoming Bravo reality show. He is also the number one caterer listed on Angies List. He is an active member of the International Catering Association, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Catering Executives and the American Culinary Federation just to name a few. His cuisines, talents and presentations can be viewed via his website at www.occasionaloccasions.net.

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Laurens Eckleboom/Parkmobile

Cheif Strategy Officer

Laurens is an international business development executive and has held senior positions in the financial, IT, and parking industries. Recently, he played a key role in the launch of mobile payment solutions in several European countries, and then duplicated that success in the US when Parkmobile asked him to launch a start-up in Atlanta. Under his strategic direction, both companies became industry leaders in a few years. Widely recognized as an industry leader and innovative thinker, Laurens joined IPI Board of Directors in 2012 and is co-chairing the Smart Parking Alliance and International Committee. In 2014 he joined TAG Mobility Board of Directors.

Laurens holds two Masters degrees, one in Business Marketing from TIAS NIMBAS Business School and one from Utrecht University in International Relations. He completed the Executive Retailing Program at Santa Clara University and serves as a guest lecturer at several universities.

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Adam Walker with Sideways8 talking about the 48 in 48 event! – Buckhead Business Radio

September 1, 2015 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Adam Walker with Sideways8 talking about the 48 in 48 event! - Buckhead Business Radio

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Adam Walker/Sideways8 Interactive

Co-Founder

I’m a digital media strategist at heart, though I have worked in design and development as well. My day job is to grow Sideways8, a digital marketing firm, and my “other” day job is making sure that 48in48 is a success. I have a wife and 4 kids with another one due early 2016.

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The Daily Report & Proven Law Marketing

September 1, 2015 by angishields

BRX National

The Daily Report & Proven Law Marketing

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Group — Matt Starosciak, Kimberlee Jones & Emily Rowell (Host)

Matt Starosciak w/ Proven Law Marketing

In the 17 years since he graduated from the University of Houston Law Center, Matt Starosciak has acquired tremendous knowledge of what makes law firms successful. As the leader of Proven Law Marketing, Matt now works closely with a select number of law firms, all of which benefit from his:

Law practice experience in both small and large firm environments.

10 years as a top legal industry outside sales rep.

Proven track record of success implementing comprehensive marketing programs for law firms of all sizes. (And an international association of law firms.)

Admissions

State Bar of Michigan

Education

J.D., University of Houston Law Center

B.A., Accounting, Michigan State University

Charitable Work

MedShare Atlanta

ALS Association

Habitat for Humanity

Shepherd Center for Brain and Spinal Cord Treatment

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

Personal

Matt is married to his high school sweetheart and elite runner, Kaye Anne Starosciak. Both enjoy cheering on their 3 daughters at dance recitals, basketball, and track meets.

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Matt agrees that in today’s competitive legal market, getting ahead and staying ahead of the competition is critical. Missing phone calls is not an option if you want to grow your firm. Peachtree Offices offers live receptionist services tailored to meet the needs of attorneys.

Kimberlee Jones w/ ALM, Parent Company of The Daily Report

Kimberlee Jones is Senior Client Development Manager w/ ALM Media, LLC. The Daily Report is the primary source for news about the courts and the business and profession of law for lawyers in metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia. Each business day, the print and online editions of the Daily Report bring readers the essential information they need to know to practice law, keep up with competitors and develop clients. Lawyers across Georgia have depended on news and data from the Daily Report for more than a century.

Kimberlee discusses several programs that help attorneys get the word out about their business. Along w/ traditional advertising on paper or online, they have more tailor-made programs which allow attorneys to promote themselves and their specialties. An example would be the Thought Leadership programs that help firms provide CLE’s for clients & subscribers along w/ a networking event following the CLE for the attorneys to meet new prospects. Contact Kimberlee to learn more!

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The Daily Report is a great way to find out about Networking for Attorneys, as is our Sponsor, Peachtree Offices.

Georgia Business Radio August 28th – Host Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson: Guests Jim Satterfield with Firestorm, Jon Parise with Kabbage Inc., Candi Cross with You Talk I Write – Buckhead Business Radio

August 30, 2015 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Georgia Business Radio August 28th – Host Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson: Guests Jim Satterfield with Firestorm, Jon Parise with Kabbage Inc., Candi Cross with You Talk I Write - Buckhead Business Radio

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We spotlight industry leaders throughout the state of Georgia with compelling stories. Join talk show host Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson Friday’s 10:00am.

08-28-15 GBR — Left to Right (Host) Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson, Candi Cross, Jon Parise, Jim Satterfield

Georgia Business Radio

Jim Satterfield/Firestorm

President/Founder

Jim Satterfield is the President/COO and co-founder of Firestorm®. Jim is a nationally recognized expert on crisis management, threat assessment, disaster preparedness and business continuity planning. He has experience as President, CEO, and COO of various public and private companies in business continuity, communications, crisis management, environmental, insurance, reinsurance, risk management, and technology.

Jim led the Firestorm team that provided the crisis and media management support at Virginia Tech in response to the shootings also well as dozens of other crises.

Jims philosophy is that every crisis is a human crisis. He co-authored Disaster Ready People for a Disaster Ready America.

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Jon Parise/Kabbage Inc.

Head of Customer Marketing

As Head of Customer Marketing at Kabbage, Jon is responsible for leading relevant and meaningful strategies that drive mutual value both for customers and for Kabbage. Prior to joining Kabbage, Jon was a client strategy partner with rDialogue where he led client projects focused on loyalty program development, customer experience and CRM with a range of clients, including Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, AutoTrader.com, Manheim, Merial, and The PGA of America.

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Candi Cross/You Talk I Write

Founder & Ghostwriter

A writer and editor for 20 years, Candi Cross has collaborated on 70 books for executives, entertainers and other extraordinary individuals. Prior to establishing her agency, You Talk I Write, Candi directed communications programs for companies such as Bank of American Merchant Services and Institute of Industrial Engineers. She specializes in writing autobiographies, business books and self-help books with contemporary themes.

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Spotlight Episode: 08-28-15 Georgia Realty Radio! Guests: Mike Rose with Bank of America, Greg Boris with Olympic Properties, Inc., Al “Knowledge” Clarke with Mortgage Fresh Start, Christian Ross with Village Realty – Buckhead Business Radio

August 28, 2015 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Spotlight Episode: 08-28-15 Georgia Realty Radio! Guests: Mike Rose with Bank of America, Greg Boris with Olympic Properties, Inc., Al "Knowledge" Clarke with Mortgage Fresh Start, Christian Ross with Village Realty - Buckhead Business Radio

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Mike Rose/Bank of America

Mortgage Loan Officer (NLMS ID: 448377)

Currently, a Mortgage Loan Officer with Bank of America. He was a successful loan officer for many years with both Wells Fargo and Bank of America. His business network include real estate agents, financial planners, builders and many satisfied clients. He has closed millions of dollars worth of loans and helped many people purchase their first home. In 2008 and 2009, he reached Platinum Club status as in the top 5% of producers for Bank of America. Before starting his career in mortgage banking, he worked primarily in talk radio broadcasting As a producer, talk host and finally Program Director at News Radio WGST in Atlanta, Mike has proven experience in creating the best radio programming in the business. He spent many fun years as part of the team that helped to create brand names out of radio personalities such as consumer guru Clark Howard, Neal Boortz, Sean Hannity, and Kim Peterson . In 1999 and 2000, Mike took on the challenge as General Manager of the eclectic Voice of the Arts, 1190 WGKA. Mike is also a radio personality in his own right. He hosted the daily issue oriented talk show, on Talk Radio 1340, WALR-AM . Creative Loafing readers voted The Mike Rose Show the The Best Radio Show to Seek Out in 2003.

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Greg Boris/Olympic Properties, Inc.

President and Broker

A current real estate broker with Olympic Properties, Inc. and private investor. Mr. Boris has an extensive executive background in management and sales. His experience has been in diverse areas ranging from Sustainability and Construction to Leasing and Consumer Products. He has held executive positions such as President/CEO Horizon Concrete, President/CEO Boris Rents, Inc., and various executive positions with The Sherwin-Williams Company and Alamo Rent-A-Car, Inc. most notably. Mr. Boriss career has also included participation on several Board of Directors including The College of Management at The Georgia Institute of Technology. As a civic minded individual, he has participated in a variety of philanthropic causes including animal welfare and funding to feed the hungry. Mr. Boris is a former member of the Lions Club and is a graduate of Georgia Tech.

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Al “Knowledge” Clarke/Mortgage Fresh Start

CEO

As the Creator and C.E.O. of MortgageFreshStart.com I saw a need for buyers who have various challenges purchasing a home because of credit, tax issues or lack of information on the various assistance programs. Mortgagefreshstart.com is that Bridge between the Mortgage Companies, Realtors and the Challenged Buyer. We are the go to company for turning the denied lead into the pre-approved buyer in 3-6 months average.

www.MortgageFreshStart.com | Facebook | Instagram

Christian Ross/Village Realty

VP Managing Broker

Christian Ross has been knee deep in real estate for the past 10 years. She is active in the real estate community serving on a host of committees as well as the 2014 Women’s Council of Realtors’ Atlanta Chapter President. An HGTV Househunters alum, she was recently selected for a 3 year term on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Board of Realtors. She is Managing Broker at Village Realty at Atlanta Tech Village and passionate about technology and how it intersects with real estate.

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Spotlight Episode: 08-27-15 Georgia Realty Radio! Guests: Bobbi Meyers with Brown Meyers Brokers, Al “Knowledge” Clarke with Mortgage Fresh Start,Gloria Williams with PEMCO Realty – Buckhead Business Radio

August 27, 2015 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Spotlight Episode: 08-27-15 Georgia Realty Radio! Guests: Bobbi Meyers with Brown Meyers Brokers, Al "Knowledge" Clarke with Mortgage Fresh Start,Gloria Williams with PEMCO Realty - Buckhead Business Radio

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Bobbi Meyers/Brown Meyers Brokers

Broker

Bobbi Meyers founded Brown Meyers Brokers to create a team of agents in a high synergy environment. Bobbis main objective is to ensure the success and prosperity, of the agents and their clients. Her objective Together We All Win has yielded her much success, in building a broad spectrum of clients with listings, sales and real estate services, ranging from the First time home-buyer to the Luxury Customer.

Bobbi and her team is committed to providing their clients with the absolute best real estate experience, both domestically and abroad. Prior to launching Brown Meyers Brokers, Bobbi was an award-winning agent at a leading national real estate brokerage. Bobbis background includes a career with the IBM Corporation, where she gained considerable knowledge on business development, marketing and branding as well as heavy negotiation experience.

Bobbis vast knowledge in business, real estate, and property management has gained her tremendous success during her 15 year real estate career. Bobbi serves as principal Broker of Brown Meyers Brokers and lives in Buckhead, with her husband and daughter.

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Al “Knowledge” Clarke/Mortgage Fresh Start

CEO

As the Creator and C.E.O. of MortgageFreshStart.com I saw a need for buyers who have various challenges purchasing a home because of credit, tax issues or lack of information on the various assistance programs. Mortgage Fresh Start is that Bridge between the Mortgage Companies, Realtors and the Challenged Buyer. We are the go to company for turning the denied lead into the pre-approved buyer in 3-6 months average.

www.MortgageFreshStart.com | Facebook | Instagram

Gloria Williams/PEMCO Realty

Managing Broker

Responsible for establishing and managing a residential brokerage focused on Senior Sales, REO and short sales. By recruiting REALTORS, implementing procedures and processes, monitoring real estate transactions and Client service and increasing business development. I have represented homeowners, buyers and Investors in the purchasing or selling of real estate in Metro Atlanta since 2006. I am short sale certified by the National Association of Realtors and the CDPE Institute. I am a Bank of America Preferred Agent. I have Successfully closed dozens of short sales helping home owners avoid foreclosure.

2011 -2012 REALTOR, Keller Williams Realty, Cityside, Smyrna, Georgia I represented buyers & sellers of real estate in the State of Georgia. I re-designed my personal marketing strategy to include establishing a database of 2,000 real estate agents and 750 sphere of influence contacts Certified as a Corporate Relocation Specialist & Seniors Real Estate Specialist

2006 – 2011 REALTOR, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Atlanta, Georgia Representing buyers & sellers of real estate in the State of Georgia. Named Rookie of the Year 2006, Selling over $1,000,000 in real estate within 8 months of service. Certified as a Corporate Relocation Specialist & Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Many of my clients were seniors or their families, selling Family-owned property or probate related property.

2003 – 2005 Director of Marketing AccuClean, Inc. Managed new business development, database management, prepared internal and external communications, Created quality-control inspection system & new employee orientation. Established purchase order system, Attended networking events for trade associations. Managed human resource records, assisted in the hiring of Employees. Prepared and monitored procurement bids for federal and state contracts. Generated over 1 Million dollars in revenue for this start up, commercial janitorial service company.

2000-2003 Corporate Sales Manager, Intercontinental Hotel Group Prepared and monitored online contract bids. Identified and exposed corporate meeting planners to the Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport North and the Holiday Inn Select. Established relationships with potential corporate clients through sales calls, social events, networking events, and participating in trade shows. Planned and coordinated marketing events. Responsible for selling the largest corporate meetings at the Crowne Plaza and the Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology & Audiology – Kent State University Marketing (MBA Program) – Georgia State University Certified Distressed Property Expert, Seniors Real Estate Specialist

AFFILIATIONS Providence Baptist Church, Atlanta Board of Realtors, National Board of Realtors, Georgia Board of Realtors, Toastmasters International

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Franchise Business Radio 08-26-15 Host Pam Currie: Guests Lauren Fernandez with Origin Development Group, Thomas Rockwood with The Brand Bank, Henry Turner with Turner Law Offices, John Quattrocchi with Corporate Financial Options – Buckhead Business Radio

August 26, 2015 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Franchise Business Radio 08-26-15 Host Pam Currie: Guests Lauren Fernandez with Origin Development Group, Thomas Rockwood with The Brand Bank, Henry Turner with Turner Law Offices, John Quattrocchi with Corporate Financial Options - Buckhead Business Radio

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Lauren Fernandez/Origin Development Group

Founding Partner

Lauren is the founder of The Fernandez Company, the culmination of over a decade of practice as a trusted brand consultant and legal advisor with all kinds of clients, from start-ups to multinational companies. She grows new revenue streams for companies, particularly in the food and hospitality industries through strategic consulting and legal support. Lauren is expert in the areas of restaurant development and expansion, franchising, product development and licensing. Before forming The Fernandez Company, Lauren served as the General Counsel for FOCUS Brands, where she ran the legal and franchise departments and provided instrumental leadership in the company’s growth in both licensing and international development.

In Lauren’s most recent venture, she serves as a partner of the newly formed Origin Development Group, a multi-unit franchise developer who serves as a strategic partner for both new and established franchised brands.

Lauren holds an undergraduate degree from Stetson University, as well as a JD/MBA from Emory University. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. She also is a dedicated fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and was named the 2015 Woman of the Year for raising nearly $95,000 in less than three months for cancer research.

www.TheFernandezCompany.com

Thomas Rockwood/The Brand Bank

Vice President, Business Development Officer

Thomas Rockwood is currently a Business Development Officer for Brand Banks Government Guaranteed Lending division out of Buckhead, GA. He is a results driven, commercial banking executive with over 10+ years of experience in government guaranteed financing solutions helping businesses thrive, grow & expand. Thomass focus is in providing Small Business Administration (SBA) or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans to businesses that qualify for these loan programs. He excels at developing and executing lending strategies vital to helping businesses increase cash flow to grow and expand their business.

What I do:

Thomas’s focus is to help business owners participate in the government loan programs for which they are eligible. There are programs and/or incentives for veteran-owned, women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Additionally, there are programs for companies that export goods to foreign countries, for companies that manufacture in the US and for companies that are implementing green environmentally friendly strategies for their business to reduce energy consumption or produce renewable energy. Taking advantage of these programs helps businesses hold onto more of their cash and in some cases get extended repayment terms compared to non-government guaranteed loans.

The types of financing transactions that Thomas does helps business owners:

Acquire a business

Start a new business or franchise business

Buyout a partner of an existing business

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Henry Turner/Turner Law Offices, LLC

Owner

Henry Turner has a law practice in Decatur, Georgia. His Juris Doctorate is from GA State University College of Law, where he was recognized as a best oralist and honored with the Board of Trial Advocates Award as Outstanding Student Litigator. In addition, Henry has a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration on Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Throughout his career he established professional affiliations with the State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, CFA Institute, Atlanta Society of Financial Analysts and Fellow Financial Analysts Federation. He is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals, US Court of Appeals-Eleventh Circuit, US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Henry’s primary area’s of practice are Franchise Law, Banking Law and Securitities Law.

John Quattrocchi/Corporate Financial Options LLC

Founder

“We Make Business ownership Easier”, is the motto of John Q CPA and his business Corporate Financial Options. Concentrating his practice in the franchise industry, John Q is dedicated to helping business owners not only maintain their accounting records but to help them understand the information to enhance and improve operations. “what is properly measured can be effectively managed”, is john Q’ s way of saying, Lets create an efficient system for keeping your books, ensure that it is accurate and create a process to implement improvements to your operations. John Q works with franchisees, franchisors and business owners that are aggressive growing and looking for true professional help.

Pam Currie/Franchise Intellect, Inc

Founder

Pam Currie has over 20 years in franchising and traditional corporate America; She has acquired business acumen from multiple perspectives of the franchise business model, starting at the franchisee level, then as a franchisor business support & trainer, to a franchisor launch & system developer, all of which included creating strategies for sales development and implementation of relevant training programs.

Her experience puts her in the role of training other franchise advisors. She founded Franchise Intellect and offers franchise consulting to individuals who are interested in pursuing franchise ownership and to franchisors that are looking to receive assistance in developing a franchise growth strategy and/or a training strategy. She specifically enjoys guiding her client’s in making a knowledgeable decision in selecting the best franchise based upon their criteria, with the objective of achieving financial health and life enjoyment.

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Franchise Business Radio

Sales Influencers Radio 08-25-15 Show Host: Jeff Sheehan with Guest Tonni Bennett with Terminus – Buckhead Business Radio

August 25, 2015 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Sales Influencers Radio 08-25-15 Show Host: Jeff Sheehan with Guest Tonni Bennett with Terminus - Buckhead Business Radio

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Tonni Bennett/Terminus

Director of Sales

Tonni Bennett is the Director of Sales at Terminus, a fast-growing startup in Buckhead, Atlanta. Tonni comes from a background in Marketing and Sales Technology. She was in sales positions with both Pardot, and SalesLoft before joining Terminus to lead the revenue-generation team.