Startup Learning Series: Contracting 101: Mini-Session with Arik Broadbent and Michael Rawluk of Farris

Contracting 101: Mini-Session with Arik Broadbent and Michael Rawluk of Farris, One of Vancouver’s Leading Law Firms

This mini-session with Arik Broadbent and Michael Rawluk, of Farris, Vaughan, Wills and Murphy LLP, will focus on:

• "Do's and Don'ts" when contracting and drafting of commercial agreements
• Know the basics of common law requirements for creation of a contract, including:
• review of sample form of contracts
• Discussion of how to avoid common pitfalls

The session is aimed to be an interactive discussion and attendees are encouraged to bring questions and examples to be discussed.

Refreshments
Complimentary light lunch and refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

Learn more about our speakers
Arik Broadbent
Arik is a corporate lawyer and advises business owners and executives of companies of all sizes and stages (private and public), and the individuals and entities who fund or acquire these companies. He is also a co-founder of a Vancouver based legal technology community group (Vancouver Legal Hackers) and is continually looking to implement legal technology solutions in his practice to provide efficient and timely service to clients.

In the community, Arik regularly speaks at universities and technology accelerator programs in Vancouver and Victoria on the legal aspects of building and scaling emerging growth ventures including presenting on angel and venture financing, employee equity compensation plans and exit strategies.
More about Arik.

Michael Rawluk
Mike is a solicitor in Farris’ Corporate Commercial and Securities practice groups. Mike has experience working on public and private equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters.
More about Michael.

Learn more about our series
Start Up Learning Series: Success Starts Here
Join us on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 for the return of the SFU VentureLabs Start Up Learning Series. Contracting 101 returns as the first of four sessions for Fall 2018. The Start Up Learning Series features experts experienced working with startups in the technology sector, addressing key strategies to scale-up your business, empower your team, connect with great talent, increase your impact, access capital, and expand your market.

The Line Up: Mark your calendars!
Don't miss out on our next sessions:
October 24, 2018 - Secrets of Podcasting for Marketing Success
November 2018 - Coming Soon!
December 12, 2018 - HR Basics for Startups

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