Every session of the IFA Legal Symposium is a reason to attend, with specific and nuanced legal content for people who work in the franchise industry. Starting with Trail Blazers Perspective: Historical Perspective on Today’s Challenges and Opportunities, you’ll hear ideas related to different points of view and solutions you might not have considered from people who have been there before. These influencers made the franchise bar, practice, and industry what it is today: poised well for the next challenges and opportunities.
Moderators:
Keri McWilliams, Partner, Nixon Peabody
Gerald Wells, General Counsel & COO, Rita’s Franchise Company
Speakers:
David Kaufmann, Senior Partner, Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
Joyce Mazero, Shareholder, Polsinelli
Arthur Pressman, Arthur L. Pressman Dispute Resolution Services, LLC
This panel will delve into the history, context, and examples of how the franchise bar, franchise industry and IFA have adapted and changed over time and will tackle current issues spanning from social issues, and diversity and inclusion, to the franchise model, franchise relationships, international expansion, technology and other disruptors, and system changes to address external forces—including COVID-19, labor markets and innovation.
Sessions like these keep people coming back to the IFA Legal Symposium, and this year’s virtual event promises plenty of other reasons to go. See the entire agenda for the IFA Legal Symposium Virtual, May 4, 5, 6, 2021, or scroll down for 5 good reasons to attend IFA Legal Symposium.
Education
Can a franchise sandwich shop add the word “Vote” on a branded article of clothing without corporate approval? In Legal and Moral Considerations experts will discuss social justice issues in brand positioning and control including a) ramifications b) tips on damage control c) response plans to negative media attention and d) actions that the franchisor may consider to control or limit the activity.
Networking
The IFA Legal Symposium is an event where inside counsel and outside teams can meet. It’s also great for leaders who want to learn more about the legal side of business and franchise lawyers who want to meet other people who speak the same language.
Choice
Choose a lane or shift into overdrive. The Basics Track offers a solid foundation in the principles of franchise law whether you’re new or need a refresher. The Open Agenda lets you decide your schedule for the day.
Value
The 2021 IFA Legal Symposium registration fee is reduced until the event returns live. That also means reduced cost for no travel. Get the information your team needs for a good price.
Credits
Virtual and on-demand, making the IFA Legal Symposium an early, affordable way to earn CFE and CLE credits for 2021.
This is open to lawyers, franchise business executives and anyone interested in franchise law. Count yourself in: The IFA Legal Symposium is for everyone.