Founders & the Law: Protecting Your Business, People, and Legacy

Are you a business owner looking to protect your legacy and ensure its continued success? In this video, we'll explore smart legal strategies to safeguard your business and its assets. From intellectual property protection to contract negotiation, we'll dive into the essential legal considerations that can make or break your business. Learn how to anticipate and mitigate risks, protect your brand, and secure your business's future.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this video is a must-watch for any entrepreneur looking to build a lasting legacy. Protect your business, protect your legacy - watch now!

Topics we’ll cover include:

• How to protect your brand, innovations, and content through smart IP strategies.
• Why estate planning matters for business owners—and how to ensure your business legacy is preserved.
• Hiring, managing, and protecting your team while staying compliant with evolving employment laws.

Presented by the Entrepreneurial Strategy Series and Gearhart Law.

Email the event moderator, David D. Postolski, Esq. with any questions at [e-mail]  

Our Speakers

• David D. Postolski, Esq. our event moderator is a senior partner at Gearhart Law, LLC, is a registered patent attorney and Intellectual Property (IP) attorney for close to 20 years. David currently serves on Harvard’s Lemann Entrepreneurial Program Advisory Board. Read more at: https://gearhartlaw.com/
• Paige A. Joffe, Esq. is the founder of Legal 360, LLC, specializing in employment law, real estate, and business law, with a focus on severance and settlement agreements. She has experience in commercial litigation, including construction, employment, and business disputes, and previously clerked for Judge Orlando in Camden County, NJ. She is admitted to practice in NJ, PA, NY, and federal courts and is active in multiple bar associations. Outside of law, Paige enjoys traveling, hiking, and yoga. Read more at: www.legal360central.com
• Neel Shah is a Trusts & Estates attorney and Certified Financial Planner®, committed to helping families protect their legacies with legal, financial, and tax strategies. He holds degrees from Penn State University, Yeshiva University, and Bryant University and is licensed to practice law in NJ, NY, PA, and SD. As a founding member of Omni 360 Advisors & Omni Legacy Law, he provides comprehensive planning solutions for individuals and businesses. Read more at www.shahplan.com

Key Takeaways:

Plan ahead—or risk playing defense. Neel Shah emphasized that starting with the end in mind (whether it’s a smooth exit or a surprise scenario) can make all the difference. Legal, tax, and financial prep isn’t optional—it’s strategic.

Employment contracts aren’t just paperwork. Paige stressed the power of reviewing contracts before signing. It’s your chance to negotiate better pay, bonuses, and benefits—with the right legal help.

Small company? Still need HR. From workplace issues to building a culture of kindness and transparency, Paige shared smart ways employers can support healthy work dynamics—even without a formal HR department.

Positive attitude = powerful strategy. Both guests wrapped with a reminder: Entrepreneurs and small businesses are a driving force—and mindset matters.

Want more? Reach out directly to Neel and Paige to continue the conversation. For questions about Intellectual Property, contact David Postolski.

This event is sponsored by Gearhart Law, a full service Intellectual Property firm specializing in Patent, Trademark and Copyrig...

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introductions
• (00:06:50) - What are the reasons behind this conversation?
• (00:08:41) - Neel Shah | What types of situations can you help with?
• (00:12:27) - Paige Joffe | What are some of the reasons why people come to you before they get fired?
• (00:19:22) - Talking About Value with Neel Shah
• (00:27:48) - Talking About Fear with Paige Joffe
• (00:31:18) - Paige Joffe | What are some common mistakes you see, and how do you help people avoid them—whether they’re employers or employees?
• (00:36:26) - Neel Shah | What are some common mistakes you see, and how do you help people avoid them?
• (00:40:11) - Answering Comments
• (00:47:11) - How can people on this call work with you? | Neel Shah
• (00:51:27) - Final words