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Our recent Solo and Small Firm Section meeting was Awesome

HI All, as the Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section, I was able to get Ryan McKeen, a Connecticut lawyer and Linkedin expert to talk to our group at our Section meeting this past Wednesday evening  (12-10-25) via zoom.   Ryan spoke on how solo and small firm lawyers can use Linkedin to get work and network.  We had a great turnout, 24 attendees!   For more information on our section, go here.

I attended a presentation on “Better Understanding Value: What Every Lawyer Should Know About How Businesses Are Valued”

Two nights ago I attended the Connecticut Bar Association Business Law Section dinner and meeting on “Better Understanding Value: What Every Lawyer Should Know About How Businesses Are Valued” at the Elm City Club in New Haven.  Nice to hear how investment bankers value intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and trade secrets with respect to businesses.

I attended the Inventors Association of Connecticut Meeting last night

I enjoyed the presentation last night at the Inventor’s Association of Connecticut (IACT) meeting via zoom.   Edwin Wold presented on Funding Options for Inventors.   Per Edwin:  “Funding is one of the most significant challenges inventors encounter on the journey from idea to market. This presentation examines the full range of funding options available to inventors, from self-funding and support from family and friends to angel investors, crowdfunding platforms, venture capital firms, and SBA loans. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how each option works, what investors are looking for, and how to prepare for funding conversations. Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, this session provides practical insights to help you secure the proper funding to bring your invention to life.”

For more information on IACT and their next meetings,  please go here.

Attended Inventors Association of Connecticut Meeting Tonight

I am happy to say I attended the Inventor’s Association of Connecticut  (IACT) meeting tonight.  Vanessa Sena was the speaker tonight.  Vanessa is the visionary CEO of MLC Nutrition, committed to transforming healthcare through Food as Medicine. She has created innovative food systems and nutrition programs for hospitals like UConn Health and Hartford HealthCare, as well as for government agencies, focusing on outpatient care and holistic patient support. Vanessa has also led pioneering Food as Medicine programs for CT Pharma and Edible Arrangements, bridging culinary innovation with healthcare solutions. Her work emphasizes accessible, personalized care that improves health outcomes across diverse communities.  Her talk was interesting and gave encouragement to her fellow inventors.   For more information on IACT, go here.

New Pro Bono Clients!

I am happy to announce that I am reaching out to 2 prospective clients to provide pro bono intellectual property legal services–most likely trademark legal services.  I am a member of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), which is the leading legal aid and education organization dedicated to New York artists and its arts and cultural organizations.  More information on VLA can be found here.

Inventors Association of Connecticut Meeting Tonight!

I am attending tonight’s zoom Inventor’s Association of Connecticut (IACT) meeting tonight.   The presenter is Kempton Coady, and his topic will be:  Turning Vision into Venture: Inspiring Lessons in Raising Capital and Building Businesses.   More information can be found here.

I will be presenting on Patents, Trademarks and Copyright at MAKEHAVEN in New Haven!

I am happy to announce that I will be presenting on What Inventors Should Know about Patents, Trademarks and Copyright at MAKEHAVEN on Monday, September 8, 2025 from noon to 1:30 pm.  MakeHaven, Inc. is a not-for-profit, membership-driven organization, gathering place workshop for makers, creators, tinkerers and dreamers.  MAKEHAVEN is located at 770 Chapel St, lower level, New Haven, CT 06510.  More information can be found here.   https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=545&reset=1

Tonight’s Inventors Association of Connecticut meeting will be on “Recent Developments in Raising Capital”.

I will be attending tonight’s Inventors Association of Connecticut (IACT) meeting.   Attorney Cliff Ennico will present on:  “Living in the Wild, Wild West: Recent Developments in Raising Capital”.   The meeting will be at the Milford Public Library at 6:30 pm tonight.

The last couple of years have seen several significant developments in private equity, such as: The increasing (albeit slowly) popularity of “crowdfunding” in the U.S.; Opening of venture capital funds to retail investors; Expansion of SEC rules for private placements that involve general solicitation or advertising; Widespread adoption (and abuse) of simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs) in venture capital financings; Streamlined regulation of private offerings at the state level; and Trump Administration initiatives that impact the capital raising process.

Which of these developments will be long-lasting, and which will be “flashes in the pan”?  Is it time for you to start investing in crowdfunded startups and alternative currencies?  In this exciting, fast-paced program you will learn about the legal and regulatory framework that is evolving for fintech from an attorney and author who has helped shaped the debate in this area.

More information can be found here.