Forbes Legal Council

Forbes Legal Council An invitation-only community for partners of prestigious law firms and experienced chief legal executives. Part of the Forbes Councils network.

Forbes, one of the most iconic media companies in the world, and the team behind YEC, one of the most world-class entrepreneurship organizations, have partnered to create a new kind of professional community for top legal executives that proactively connects them to each other as well as best-in-class resources based on their specific business needs. After years of talking to top professionals abo

ut what they were missing, YEC’s team started looking more closely at the professional and trade organizations available to the kinds of world-class founders, business owners, executives and professionals they work with every day. What they saw was an industry in need of an update; many such organizations offer only a limited roster of superficial benefits, and do little to connect members to each other in meaningful ways. By partnering, YEC and Forbes combined YEC’s deep understanding of community building with Forbes' global reach and resources to create a better kind of professional organization -- one that considers what a leader needs in every facet of their business life, and provides one-on-one attention based on those individual needs. The end result is Forbes Legal Council, a new and innovative community for senior partners of prestigious law firms and experienced chief legal executives, who now have a place to discuss and solve pressing business challenges with their peers, share their insights via thought leadership articles on Forbes.com and get personalized one-on-one support from their Forbes Legal Council concierge, who acts as an extension of their own team. Concierges work with members on a regular, ongoing basis to learn about the member’s specific business needs and challenges. With that information, the concierge proactively connects the member to the right industry peers or resources exactly when they need them. Some of those exclusive benefits and resources include the opportunity to share business insights, thought leadership and advice articles with Forbes.com’s nearly 38 million monthly readers; a business services concierge team to connect members with curated resources like travel concierge services, financing, insurance, a global workspace network and volume discounts from hundreds of vetted vendors; exclusive access to members-only VIP events and experiences; and peer-to-peer learning and educational content, to name a few highlights. And because Forbes Legal Council has a rigorous selection process, every member can be assured that they are part of a vetted peer community of the highest caliber. We invite you to see if you qualify for Forbes Legal Council.

The slicing pie model for equity distribution helps early-stage founders avoid common pitfalls.
12/12/2017

The slicing pie model for equity distribution helps early-stage founders avoid common pitfalls.

Be wary of these legal entity pitfalls to prevent your personal assets from being drawn into the liabilities of your bus...
10/06/2017

Be wary of these legal entity pitfalls to prevent your personal assets from being drawn into the liabilities of your business.

Socially conscious tweeting is necessary in today's world; otherwise, your brand risks fading into irrelevance.
09/26/2017

Socially conscious tweeting is necessary in today's world; otherwise, your brand risks fading into irrelevance.

Partners should carefully consider the terms of their equity agreement to create a roadmap for inevitable issues down th...
08/08/2017

Partners should carefully consider the terms of their equity agreement to create a roadmap for inevitable issues down the line.

The best way to confront the turbulence of today's political climate is to create a contingency plan.
06/23/2017

The best way to confront the turbulence of today's political climate is to create a contingency plan.

In the excitement of selling your business, don't forget to be cautious of these common pitfalls.
06/22/2017

In the excitement of selling your business, don't forget to be cautious of these common pitfalls.

Texting is a popular communications method that lawyers can leverage to better connect with their clients -- on non-conf...
06/06/2017

Texting is a popular communications method that lawyers can leverage to better connect with their clients -- on non-confidential issues.

A crypto-currency transaction is transparent and decentralized, making this an effective tool for asset protection.
05/31/2017

A crypto-currency transaction is transparent and decentralized, making this an effective tool for asset protection.

Cryptocurrencies have a place in legitimate asset protection, but should not be used to hide wealth and commit fraud.
04/04/2017

Cryptocurrencies have a place in legitimate asset protection, but should not be used to hide wealth and commit fraud.

After all, your value as an attorney is assumed by them.
03/24/2017

After all, your value as an attorney is assumed by them.

You’ve graduated from law school, accepted an offer, and are ready to kick-start your legal career. But while it may loo...
08/12/2016

You’ve graduated from law school, accepted an offer, and are ready to kick-start your legal career. But while it may look like it’s smooth sailing from here, you still have a long road ahead of you, with plenty to learn along the way.

Article by: Doug Bend, Bend Law Group, PC; Lawrence Buckfire, Buckfire & Buckfire PC; Victor Cardona, Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC; Anthony Johnson, Johnson & Vines, PLLC; Fatima Khan, Airpush; Matthew Digesti, Bristlecone Holdings; Peter Minton, Minton Law Group.

It takes a lot more than just a law school degree to become a successful lawyer.

When you first became a lawyer, you may have dreamed of starting your own practice one day. But starting your own law fi...
08/05/2016

When you first became a lawyer, you may have dreamed of starting your own practice one day. But starting your own law firm is no walk in the park. So we asked five chief legal officers and law firm partners to share their top tips for lawyers who are thinking of going into solo practice and what they should expect once they do so.

Contributors: Doug Bend, Bend Law Group; Victor Cardona, Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC; Lawrence Buckfire, Buckfire & Buckfire, PC; Anthony Johnson, Johnson & Vines, PLLC; Peter Minton, Minton Law Group.

Hanging your own shingle isn't as easy as you might think.

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