Business & Finance

UPDATE – SFGH Client Alert – Illinois Secretary of State Extends Deadlines for UCC Filings and Annual Reports for Corporations, LLCs, and Other Business Entities in Response to COVID-19

UPDATE – SFGH Client Alert – Illinois Secretary of State Extends Deadlines for UCC Filings and Annual Reports for Corporations, LLCs, and Other Business Entities in Response to COVID-19. 

Jeremy Waitzman publishes article entitled “SBA Threatens Audits: Should You Return Your PPP Loan Funds?”

New SBA audits could expose PPP loan fraud for those who cannot certify applications made in good faith. Should you return PPP loan funds now? 

Richard Sugar publishes “PPP Loan Forgiveness Rulebook Outline – First Edition” to help business owners get a jump-start on planning for PPP loan forgiveness

Richard Sugar publishes “PPP Loan Forgiveness Rulebook Outline – First Edition” to help business owners get a jump-start on planning for PPP loan forgiveness. 

Your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Was Approved & Funded – What Happens Next?

If your business availed (or plans to avail) itself to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Jeremy Waitzman’s article “Your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Was Approved & Funded – What Happens Next?” is a must-have resource to prepare your business for loan forgiveness. 

Jeremy Waitzman offers practical guidance to small business owners seeking to semi-retire in his article “Small Business Transitions: Semi Retirement for Entrepreneurs”

Jeremy Waitzman offers practical guidance to small business owners seeking to semi-retire in his article “Small Business Transitions: Semi Retirement for Entrepreneurs” 

Jeremy Waitzman provides practical tips on how businesses can avail themselves to SBA disaster loans in “How to Get COVID-19 Related SBA Disaster Loans”

Head of SFGH's corporate practice group, Jeremy Waitzman, guides businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and in need of emergency cash on how they can apply and get approved for SBA disaster loans in his article “How to Get COVID-19 Related SBA Disaster Loans.” 

Jeremy Waitzman authors article entitled “Requesting Rent Concessions in Response to Coronavirus"

Head of SFGH’s corporate group, Jeremy Waitzman, provides step-by-step guidance on how businesses impacted by the onslaught of COVID-19 can seek rent concessions from their landlords in his article “Requesting Rent Concessions in Response to Coronavirus.” 

Richard Sugar authors "A STAY-AT-HOME MAP FOR TRACING THE CORONOVIRUS EMPLOYMENT COSTS AND TAX BENEFITS “FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT”"

SFGH’s Richard Sugar describes Congress’ intent in passing the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act." He describes how the Act provides benefits of tax credits to employers and self-employed’s to offset the costs for the newly created sick pay mandates, and the scope of those sick pay mandates in light of the inability to work because of the Coronavirus. This description is helpful for employers, sole proprietors, partners, LLC members, and S Corporation shareholders who work in their business, and their professional advisors.

Jeremy Waitzman and Hajar Jouglaf author "No, It’s Not Martial Law: How Illinois’ COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order Will Affect Your Business"

SFGH's Jeremy Waitzman and Hajar Jouglaf answer your questions about Illinois' recently issued COVID-19 shelter-in-place order in "No, It’s Not Martial Law: How Illinois’ COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order Will Affect Your Business."  

Mark Melickian guides COVID-19 impacted businesses on how to access emergency cash in “Protect Your Business from Coronavirus with a Disaster Assistance Loan”

Has Coronavirus (COVID-19) made it challenging for your business to make payroll, maintain inventory, or pay your creditors? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer low-interest loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19 to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue businesses are facing. SFGH’s Restructuring, Insolvency, and Special Situations (“RISS”) head Mark Melickian advises businesses to jump on these opportunities now in his article “Protect Your Business from Coronavirus with a Disaster Assistance Loan.” 

Jeremy Waitzman authors "Force Majeure Clauses in the Age of Coronavirus"

Has (or will) the COVID-19 prevent you from meeting your obligations under a contract?  A force majeure clause in a contract essentially excuses a party from having to perform under the contract when events outside of that party’s control make it impossible to perform. Most force majeure clauses explicitly address events like war and natural disaster, but not pandemics.

Jeremy Waitzman publishes article in Financial Poise entitled "The LLC Operating Agreement Demystified"

Jeremy Waitzman recently authored an article on LLC operating agreements including why they are essential and providing a high level overview of standard content. 

Richard Sugar authors article entitled "Fixing Financial Planning Oversights - Get Ready for 2020"

In Richard Sugar's annual edition of "Spoonful of Sugar," Richard recounts his experience with clients and potential clients and describes the top ten financial planning oversights he has observed over the years.  

Richard Sugar publishes article in Financial Poise entitled "Will an Unapologetic Tax Hike Affect Your 401(k) or IRA Beneficiaries?"

Richard Sugar recently authored an article describing the 2019 actions taken in both the US House and Senate to backdoor a tax hike on IRAs and 401ks by requiring accelerated payouts of retirement benefits. Click here to read more.

Brewbound Voices: Understanding Your Options in a Distressed Market — Alternatives to Filing for Bankruptcy

SFGH attorney Jack O’Connor recently authored an article for Brewbound, a leading beer industry trade publication, regarding alternatives to bankruptcy filings in a mature beer marketplace. The article, published in the “Brewbound Voices” column on the site, discusses specific strategies and alternatives for breweries in distress, citing recent examples of breweries opting not to file bankruptcy, and work to wind down their operations or otherwise continue their businesses by alternative means. The article provides an overview of asset sales, assignments for the benefit of creditors, receiverships, as well as other bankruptcy alternatives.

Jonathan Friedland and Hajar Jouglaf author article entitled “Bankruptcy Code Revised – A Review of the SBRA and Other Reforms”

Jonathan Friedland and Hajar Jouglaf authored an article reviewing the most recent changes made to the Bankruptcy Code. The article, entitled “Bankruptcy Code Revised – A Review of the SBRA and Other Reforms,” provides insight into key provisions of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (“SBRA”) and high-level overview of The Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 (“FFRA”) and The Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 (the “HAVEN Act”). 

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland quoted in article titled “How to Choose the Best Professional Associations to Join”

With many career benefits to joining a professional association and a nearly unlimited network of professionals to tap into, how do you choose which organization is the best fit for you? SFGH partner Jonathan Friedland was recently quoted in the article “How to Choose the Best Professional Associations to Join,” published in Point Road Group Insider. 

Jonathan Friedland’s article entitled "Rise of the Alternatives" published in BankruptcyData's 2019 Bankruptcy Yearbook, Almanac & Directory

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland recently authored the article "Rise of the Alternatives" in BankruptcyData's 2019 Bankruptcy Yearbook, Almanac & Directory. 

SFGH partners Henry C. Krasnow and Michael A. Brandess publish article in Family Business Magazine entitled “Helping Your Family and Business Through Challenging Economic Times”

The May/June 2019 issue of Family Business Magazine featured an article written by SFGH partners Henry C. Krasnow and Michael A. Brandess entitled “Helping Your Family and Business Through Challenging Economic Times.” The article provides advice for family business owners in times of financial distress. 

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland published in Private Directors Association May Newsletter – “What to Do When You're a Corporate Director of a Private Company Facing a Financial Crisis”

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland wrote an article for the Private Directors Association entitled “What to Do When You're a Corporate Director of a Private Company Facing a Financial Crisis.” In this article, Jonathan discusses the actions you should consider when a company whose board you sit on is facing an existential threat. 

SFGH Partner Henry Krasnow recently authored two articles: “The Family Business Consultant and the Family Enterprise Lawyer: Some Thoughts on a More Productive Collaboration” and “Five Ways to Get More From Lawyers”

SFGH Partner Henry Krasnow recently authored an article for the Wednesday, March 20, 2019, weekly edition of the FFI | Practitioner entitled “The Family Business Consultant and the Family Enterprise Lawyer: Some Thoughts on a More Productive Collaboration.” He also wrote an article for the March 2019 monthly newsletter for the Chicago Private Directors Association entitled “Five Ways to Get More from Lawyers.” 

Jeremy T. Waitzman authors article entitled "The NYC Bar Versus the Litigation Funding Industry" on Financial Poise

Jeremy T. Waitzman authored an article appearing on the Financial Poise website entitled “The NYC Bar Versus the Litigation Funding Industry.”  

Congratulations to SFGH partners Jonathan P. Friedland and Elizabeth B. Vandesteeg on their recent publication in Thomson Reuters' 2018 edition of the treatise Strategic Alternatives For and Against Distressed Businesses, 2018 ed.

Congratulations to SFGH partners Jonathan P. Friedland and Elizabeth B. Vandesteeg on their recent publication in Thomson Reuters' 2018 edition of the treatise Strategic Alternatives For and Against Distressed Businesses, 2018 ed. 

Elizabeth Vandesteeg and Jeffrey Goldberg author article entitled “What Lies Beneath the Surface: The Dark Web” in the November issue of The Corporate Counselor.

Elizabeth Vandesteeg and Jeffrey Goldberg authored an article appearing in the November 2017 editions of The Corporate Counselor and the Cybersecurity Law & Strategy journals.  The article, entitled “What Lies Beneath the Surface: The Dark Web,” provides insight into the structure of the Web and the contented housed on each level, as well as offers some practical tips on preventing a company’s data from being compromised and ending up on the Dark Web.

Matthew B. Schiff and Kathryn C. Nadro author article entitled “Internal Whistleblowers: SCOTUS Review of Dodd-Frank to Change the Landscape” for the October 2017 edition of The Corporate Counselor

Matthew B. Schiff and Kathryn C. Nadro authored an article appearing in the October 2017 edition of The Corporate Counselor entitled “Internal Whistleblowers: SCOTUS Review of Dodd-Frank to Change the Landscape.” The article analyzes Digital Realty Trust Inc. v. Somers, a case appearing before the Supreme Court this term. The Supreme Court’s ruling is highly anticipated as it will clarify the interplay between whistleblower protections under the Dodd-Frank Act versus the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and potentially redefine how employers respond to internal whistleblowers.

Jonathan Friedland, Elizabeth Vandesteeg and Jeffrey Goldberg author article entitled, “Litigation Risk Mitigation Through the Use of Third Party Litigation Funding” published by The Corporate Counselor

The August 2017 issue of The Corporate Counselor includes an article authored by Jonathan Friedland, Elizabeth Vandesteeg and Jeffrey Goldberg. The article, entitled, “Litigation Risk Mitigation Through the Use of Third-Party Litigation Funding” discusses the growing trend of plaintiffs seeking an investor to finance litigation.

Jonathan Friedland and Michael Brandess co-author article entitled, “Does Newspaper Notice Constitute ‘Commercially Reasonable Notice’ in 2016?” published by Uniform Commercial Code Law Journal

The February 2017 issue of the Uniform Commercial Code Law Journal includes an article authored by Jonathan Friedland, Michael Brandess and Christopher Cahill.  The article, entitled, “Does Newspaper Notice Constitute ‘Commercially Reasonable Notice’ in 2016?” discusses the evolution of the “commercially reasonable” standard applicable to foreclosure and similar sales.

Jonathan Friedland and Lisa Vandesteeg author 2017 edition of "Strategic Alternatives for and Against Distressed Businesses".

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP is pleased to congratulate Jonathan Friedland and Elizabeth Vandesteeg on the publication of the 2017 edition of "Strategic Alternatives for and Against Distressed Businesses".  Friedland is the book’s creator and editor in chief and Vandesteeg is one if its managing editors.  SFGH attorneys who authored chapters include Aaron Hammer, Christopher Horvay, S. Jason Teele, and Nicole Stefanelli.

Jonathan Friedland authored an article entitled “Don’t Get Caught in Your Bank’s Trap” on the Financial Poise website.

On January 24, 2017, Financial Poise published an article written by Jonathan Friedland entitled “Don’t Get Caught in Your Bank’s Trap.”

Jonathan Friedland authors article entitled “The Risks of Being an Early Investor Pebble: One Company, Many Lessons” on the Financial Poise website.

On January 9, 2017, Financial Poise published an article written by Jonathan Friedland entitled “The Risks of Being an Early Investor Pebble: One Company, Many Lessons.”

Jonathan Friedland publishes article entitled, "The History of Private Equity & Venture Capital"

SFGH Partner Jonathan Friedland’s latest article, "The History of Private Equity and Venture Capital – Sort of Like Ray’s Pizza (and the Lion King, for that matter)", was recently published by Financial Poise.

Lisa Vandesteeg publishes feature article in Law Journal Newsletter on Cybersecurity Law & Strategy entitled "CYBER-ETHICS: Technological Competence Obligations and the Interplay of the ABA Model Rules and Attorney Cybersecurity"

The October 2016 issue of theLaw Journal Newsletter on Cybersecurity Law & Strategy included a feature article authored by Lisa Vandesteeg entitled,  "CYBER-ETHICS: Technological Competence Obligations and the Interplay of the ABA Model Rules and Attorney Cybersecurity." 

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled, “When Should You Invest in a Company?”

The Financial Poise website features Jonathan Friedland’s article titled, “When Should You Invest in a Company?”

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled, “Has the Startup Scene Jumped the Shark?”

The Financial Poise website features Jonathan Friedland’s article titled, “Has the Startup Scene Jumped the Shark?”

Elizabeth (Lisa) Vandesteeg, Matthew Schiff and Tricia Schwallier publish article in the August 2016 edition of The Corporate Counselor, a Law Journal Newsletter, entitled, “Private Equity Investment Funds, Beware!”

The August 2016 edition of The Corporate Counselor, a Law Journal Newsletter, features an article by Elizabeth (Lisa) Vandesteeg, Matthew Schiff and Tricia Schwallier entitled, “Private Equity Investment Funds, Beware!”

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled "Private Equity, Venture Capital and Angel Investing - How Are They Different?"

The Financial Poise website features Jonathan Friedland’s article titled “Private Equity, Venture Capital and Angel Investing – How Are They Different?”

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer is pleased to announce the recent publication of Strategic Alternatives For and Against Distressed Businesses (West, 2016). Partners Jonathan Friedland and Elizabeth Vandesteeg serve as its lead authors.

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer is pleased to announce the recent publication of Strategic Alternatives For and Against Distressed Businesses (West, 2016).  Partners Jonathan Friedland and Elizabeth Vandesteeg serve as its lead authors.

Jonathan Friedland co-authors article on Equity Crowdfunding

The April 2016 Law Journal Newsletters - The Corporate Counselor features an article co-authored by Jonathan Friedland in which he explains, from the perspective of in-house counsel, the siginficance of Title III of the JOBS Act. 

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP grows corporate practice with addition of Vanessa J. Schoenthaler

CHICAGO (February 15, 2016). Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP (“SFGH”) announced Monday that Vanessa J. Schoenthaler has joined the firm’s corporate and securities practice as a partner. 

Vanessa Schoenthaler quoted in leading treatise on crowdfunding.

Vanessa Schoenthaler is quoted in "Equity Crowdfunding for Investors - A Guide to Risks, Regulations, Funding Portals, Due Diligence and Deal Terms" by David M. Freedman and Matthre R. Nutting (Wiley & Sons, June 2015)

Richard Sugar publishes latest article as monthly columnist with Pioneer Press, entitled “Know how companies protect us from cyberattacks”

Richard Sugar currently serves as a regular columnist with the Pioneer Press, authoring a monthly column on issues involving money, taxes and the law, entitled, "A Spoonful of Sugar."

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Sponsors slow to Warm to General Solicitation” published in BUYOUTS MAGAZINE.

Richard Sugar publishes latest article as monthly columnist with Pioneer Press, entitled "A Gem of a Name"

Richard Sugar currently serves as a regular columnist with the Pioneer Press, authoring a monthly column on issues involving money, taxes and the law, entitled, "A Spoonful of Sugar."

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “JOBS Act Update: what sponsors need to know” published in BUYOUTS MAGAZINE.

Richard Sugar publishes latest article as monthly columnist with Pioneer Press, entitled, "Eavesdropping, Privacy and Face Recognition, Oh My!"

Richard Sugar currently serves as a regular columnist with the Pioneer Press, authoring a monthly column on issues involving finances, taxes and the law, entitled "A Spoonful of Sugar."

Richard Sugar publishes article as monthly columnist with Pioneer Press, entitled "We Live in the Sensory Age"

Richard Sugar curerntly serves as a regular columnist with the Pioneer Press, authorizing a monthly column on issues of money, taxes and the law, entitled, "A Spoonful of Sugar." 

Richard Sugar publishes article as monthly columnist with Pioneer Press, entitled, "Poor Planning by Celebs Can Lead to Lesser Inheritance"

Richard Sugar currently serves as a regular columnist with the Pioneer Press, authoring a monthly column on issues such as finances, taxes and the law, entitled, "A Spoonful of Sugar."

Jonathan Friedland and Vanessa Schoenthaler analyze the Jumpstart Our Busness Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012

The September 2013 issue of the Corporate Counsel features an article by Jonathan Friedland and Vanessa Schoenthaler entitled, "The JOBS Act: What You Need to Know."

Vanessa Schoenthaler and Jonathan Friedland discuss key elements of the JOBS Act of interest to C-Suite Executives

In the September 2013 issue of Transaction Advisors, Vanessa Schoenthaler and Jonathan Friedland published an article entitled,"The JOBS Act: A Primer for the Private Company C-Suite Executive".

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “The JOBS Act: What You Need to Know” published in THE CORPORATE COUNSELOR.

Client Alert: SEC allows advertising in the offering of unregistered securities under Regulation D

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Buying Operating Assets from an Insolvent Seller” published in TRANSACTION ADVISORS.

Vanessa Schoenthaler and Jonathan Friedland article examines the expanding private equity secondaries market

The April 2013 issue of "Buyouts" features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler and Jonathan Friedland entitled, "Rise of the Secondaries."

Vanessa Schoenthaler and Jonathan Friedland article discusses changes to solicitation and advertising rules for private securities offerings

The February 2013 issue of "Buyouts" features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler and Jonathan Friedland entitled, "Don't Rev Up Your Advertising Engines Just Yet" that discusses the JOBS Act provisions on general soliciation and advertising in certain private securities offerings.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Don’t Rev Up Your Advertising Engines Just Yet” published in BUYOUTS MAGAZINE.

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP Named Among 2013's Top Ranked Law Firms by LexisNexis^® Martindale-Hubbell^®

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP has been named one of 2013's Top Ranked Law Firms across the United States by LexisNexis^® Martindale-Hubbell^®. 

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “The JOBS Act and the Accredited Investor” published a multi-installment series that began appearing on www.accreditedinvestormarkets.com.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Tactics When Lenders Take The Keys” published in BUYOUTS MAGAZINE.

Vanessa Schoenthaler analyzes issues related to companies communicating with shareholders over social media

The July 2011 issue of the IR Web Report features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler entitled "What Social Media Pros Should Know About Shareholder Meetings and Proxy Solicitation".

Vanessa Schoenthaler surveys a decade of SEC enforcement under Regulation FD

The April 11, 2011 issue of the IR Web Report features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler entitled, "Regulation FD: Learn From Prior SEC Cases".

Vanessa Schoenthaler provides tips on Regulation FD compliance when disclosing company information

The February 11, 2011 issue of the IR Web Report features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler entitled, "When is information Public and What Constitutes a Public Disclosure for Reg. FD?"

Vanessa Schoenthaler discusses a company's legal remedies for leaks of its nonpublic information

The January 2011 issue of the IR Web Report features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler entitled, "Disclosure Leaks: Can Companies Take Legal Action?"

Vanessa Schoenthal discusses how to know when nonpublic company information is sufficiently material to require public disclosure

The January 2011 issue of the IR Web Report features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler entitled, "How Do You Know if Information is Material?"

Vanessa Schoenthaler discusses the purpose and operation of Regulation FD

The December 2010 issue of the IR Web Report features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler entitled, "Regulation Fair Disclosure: An Overview."

Vanessa Schoenthaler analyzes securities laws issues in social media communications with investors

The December 2010 issue of the IR Web Report features an article by Vanessa Schoenthaler entitled, "Tulip Bulbs, the SEC and Twitter."

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Buying Distressed Assets Outside of Bankruptcy - Finding Gold in the Wild West” published in BUYOUTS MAGAZINE.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “It's Two Crises In One” published in The M&A Journal, January/February 2009.

The Limits of Limited Liability for Corporate Officers, Directors, and Shareholders: Eleven Things You Need To Know

David Madden analyzes Illinois statutory and common law imposing liability upon corporate principles. 

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “In Bankruptcies, Private Equity Becomes the Target,” published in LAW360, August 6, 2008.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “To Hedge or Not to Hedge? A Good Question in Today’s Economic Times” published in DAILY BANKRUPTCY REVIEW.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “When Builders Go Broke” published in BusinessWeek.com, June 18, 2008.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Dealing With a Trouble Loan In Today’s Environment: Strategies and Tactics For the Traditional Lender” published in THE SECURED LENDER.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Did the Delaware Supreme Court Break the ‘Directors’ Shield?” published in THE CORPORATE COUNSELOR.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Hedge Funds Try A New Trick: Running A Troubled Business” published in Dow Jones Daily Bankruptcy Review, April 19, 2007.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Non-performing loans in China: a potential win-win opportunity for foreign investors and China’s economy” published in GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY REVIEW 2004 (a FINANCIER WORLDWIDE supplement), at 38.

Jonathan Friedland authors article titled “Pay Attention - a revised Article 9 is coming soon to a bankruptcy court near you” published in CALIFORNIA BANKRUPTCY COURT REPORTER, February 2000. (Reprinted in COLORADO BANKRUPTCY COURT REPORTER, April 2000.)

Jonathan Friedland to lead expert panel discussion on how to build and use board committees effectively

On April 27, 2022, SFGH partner Jonathan Friedland, joined by a panel of seasoned directors, will discuss the nuts and bolts of building (and maintaining) an effective committee process. 

SFGH's Jeremy Waitzman participates in webinar "The Effective Director"

Jeremy Waitzman, the head of SFGH’s corporate practice group, will serve as a panelist on the April 21 Financial Poise Webinar named “The Effective Director”, the second part of a three part series on Board of Directors Boot Camp.

SFGH's Jonathan Friedland to speak about best practices for meetings of corporate boards of directors

Are you a corporate director or considering becoming one?  On March 30th, Jonathan Friedland will speak on the webinar, "How to Conduct an Effective Board Meeting," the fourth episode in the series "Bare Bones Board Basics." During this webinar the panelists will discuss the best practices used by experienced corporate directors for planning, prepping for, participating in, and following up from a meeting of a company's board of directors.

SFGH Partner Mark Melickian moderates a three-part webinar entitled Bankruptcy Transactions 301 - Advice for the Advanced Practitioner

Bankruptcy 301 is a three-part series co-produced by Financial Poise Webinars and West LegalEd.  Mark will moderate all three webinars, paneled by attorneys, financial advisors, bankers, and others with expertise in these advanced bankruptcy and reorganization subjects.  Part 1 of the series – Representing Asset Purchasers in Bankruptcy – airs February 8, 2022.  Part 2 of the series – Bankruptcy Claims Trading – airs March 8, 2022 and Part 3 – Negotiating and Drafting DIP Financing and Cash Collateral Orders – airs April 5, 2022.

SFGH partner Christopher Cahill moderates webinar "Navigating Credit Agreements"

On October 28th, SFGH partner Christopher Cahill will moderate Episode 1—“Navigating Credit Agreements”—of the three-episode Financial Poise Webinar Series entitled “Leveraged Finance 2021.” This episode will present a basic overview of leveraged finance: its cast of characters, credit agreement features, terminology, and recurrent legal bones of contention.

SFGH partner Christopher Cahill moderates "Evolution of Trade Finance Technology"

Today, SFGH's Chris Cahill will moderate "Evolution of Trade Finance Technology," a Financial Poise webinar. Chris and the panel of experts — Jennifer Draffkorn, Sheldon Stone, and Mark Mandula, will take us from paper documents to distributed ledgers.

SFGH Partner Kathryn Nadro participates in webinar "Introduction to EU General Data Protection Regulation: Planning, Implementation, and Compliance"

On September 1, 2021, SFGH Partner Katie Nadro will moderate the webinar “Introduction to EU General Data Protection Regulation: Planning, Implementation, and Compliance,” the second episode of a Financial Poise series on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy. The GDPR is groundbreaking legislation which changed the way the world collects, stores, and sends data. The panel will provide an overview of the GDPR’s applicability and requirements, as well as a discussion of how your organization may meet those standards. 

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill moderates webinar "Blockchain and Supply Chain"

On August 19th at 1:00PM CT, SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill will moderate the webinar "Blockchain and Supply Chain." Blockchain creates digital records, which are stored, shared, and amended online — but also validated across multiple distributed ledgers, minimizing reliance on trusted outside parties. All participants see what’s what in real time. We will look at how the strong use case for blockchain in supply chain transactions has played out so far.  

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill moderates webinar "Crowdfinance–101"

On July 29nd at 2:00PM, SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill will moderate the webinar "Crowdfinance-101."  In this webinar, the panelists will examine multiple notions of “crowd” and modes of “finance” that operate under the moniker “crowdfinance.” The panel will also explore the traction of crowdfinance since the adoption of the JOBS Act in 2012. 

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill moderates webinar "Blockchain and Smart Contracts"

On July 22nd at 1:00PM, SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill will moderate the webinar "Blockchain and Smart Contracts." Smart Contracts are based upon “if x, then y” logic, which can amplify some kinds of contractual activity, but are insufficient for other kinds. In “Blockchain and Smart Contracts,” Christopher and panelists Karl Sjogren (The Fairshare Model), Stephen Rutenberg (Polsinelli), and John Wilson (Discovery Squared, LLC) will explore the nature, possibilities, and limitations of smart contracts, as well as promising use cases.

SFGH Partner Norrie Daroga moderates webinar "Roadmap to Growing Your Business by Acquisition"

On July 13th at 1:00PM, SFGH Partner Norrie Daroga will moderate the webinar entitled "Roadmap to Growing Your Business by Acquisition."  The panelists will be covering the process of targeting prospects, financing, and due diligence.

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill participates in webinar "Zoning & Land Use 101"

On July 8th at 2:00PM, SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill will participate in the webinar “Zoning and Land Use 101.” The discussion will address problems and opportunities the zoning and land use process presents, and purposes and strategies lawyers and developers might pursue. Of course context matters, e.g., an empty site in an empty area versus a site with environmental compliance issues in a heavily populated area. Who the other players are and what they want also bear upon any complex process. We will look specifically at the regulation of land use to promote affordable housing and environmental equity.

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill participates in Financial Poise webinar "CryptoCurrency-101"

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill will participate in the webinar entitled "CryptoCurrency-101" presented by Financial Poise on June 24th at 2:00PM.  The webinar is part of a series called "Crypto, Crowdfunding & Other Crazy Concepts," which will introduce audiences to the ins and outs of cryptocurrency, and the unique risks and opportunities associated with it.

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill participates in Financial Poise webinar "Credit Insurance 101"

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill will moderate a live Financial Poise webinar entitled “Credit Insurance 101” on June 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM CST.  The webinar is part of the “Cross-Training for Business Lawyers” series.

How does credit insurance fit with other risk mitigation options for sellers of goods and services? How do insurers calculate risk and price premiums? What practices help insureds get their transactions underwritten, and maximize favorable claims resolution? How has the pandemic changed terms of credit insurance? A panel of experts on legal dimensions and insurance brokerage will discuss these and other topics.

Now available on demand, SFGH Partner Kathryn Nadro participated in Financial Poise webinar "Best Practices Regarding Technology 2021"

Now available on demand, SFGH Partner Katie Nadro participated in the Financial Poise webinar entitled “Best Practices Regarding Technology 2021.”  Katie and her fellow panelists discussed ethical problems posed by changing technology that lawyers face and suggested practical solutions.

Now available on demand, SFGH Partner Jack O'Connor moderated Financial Poise webinar "Cannabis Investment: Successes, Failures, & Strategies for the Future 2021"

Now available on demand, SFGH Partner Jack O’Connor moderated the Financial Poise webinar entitled “Cannabis Investment: Successes, Failures, & Strategies for the Future 2021.”  Jack was joined by panelists Chelsie Spencer, Jim Kazmier, and Jonathan Havens for this webinar, who discussed their experiences navigating cannabis investment in the US today.

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill participates in Financial Poise webinar "Immigration Law 101"

SFGH Partner Christopher Cahill will participate in a Financial Poise webinar titled “Immigration Law 101” on May 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM CST.  The webinar is part of the “Cross-Training for Business Lawyers” series.

So, how did employers and foreign national employees in the US handle status issues in connection with pandemic-related layoffs?  In this webinar, the panel will review options and logistics for such employers and employees in normal and more challenging times, as well as the flexibility and agility of federal regulators.

SFGH Partner Jeremey Waitzman participates in Financial Poise webinar "Three Case Studies"

Jeremy Waitzman, the head of SFGH’s corporate practice group, will serve as a panelist on the May 6 Financial Poise Webinar named “Three Case Studies”, the third part of a three part series on Commercial Litigation Funding.

SFGH Partner Jeremey Waitzman participates in Financial Poise webinar "The Effective Director"

Jeremy Waitzman, the head of SFGH’s corporate practice group, will serve as a panelist on the April 22 Financial Poise Webinar named “The Effective Director”, the second part of a three part series on Board of Directors Boot Camp. 

SFGH Partner Jonathan Friedland participates in Financial Poise webinar "Where Did All My Profits Go? Mastering the Concept of Working Capital"

SFGH Partner Jonathan Friedland will participate in a Financial Poise webinar on April 22nd at 2:00 PM CST. This webinar is co-produced by West LegalEdCenter and is part of the “MBA Boot Camp – Part 1 2021” series.

The webinar covers what parts of the balance sheet make up working capital and what actions cause the most problems with cash flow. It also covers best practices for managing working capital that will allow you to avoid working capital issues that can negatively impact cash flow, tax acceleration and make financing difficult to find.
 

SFGH Partner Norrie Daroga participates in Financial Poise webinar "Turning an Idea or Product into a Business"

SFGH Partner Norrie Daroga will participate in Financial Poise’s webinar entitled “Turning an Idea or Product into a Business” on April 13th at 1:00 PM CST.  The webinar is a comprehensive guide for Founders who are starting their first business, and their legal counsel.  Topics include selection of legal structure, development of a business plan and protection of intellectual property.

SFGH Partner Jeremy Waitzman participates in Financial Poise webinar "A Menu of Products for Investors and Lawyers"

 
Jeremy Waitzman, the head of SFGH’s corporate practice group, will serve as a panelist on the April 8 Financial Poise Webinar named “A Menu of Products for Investors and Lawyers”, the second part of a three part series on Litigation Funding.

SFGH Partner Jack O'Connor participates in Financial Poise webinar "Cannabis Legal & Business Issues for Employers & Employees"

SFGH Partner Jack O’Connor will be moderating a discussion of key legal issues presented by the legalization of cannabis in so many states across the US. The webinar entitled "Cannabis Legal & Business Issues for Employers & Employees" is April 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM CST.

Jack will be joined by panelists Ruth Rauls, Emily Farr, and Chuck Krugel for this webinar.
 

Jonathan Friedland to moderate “How to Read a Balance Sheet – And Why You Care!" as part of West LegalEdcenter’s 2021 webinar series “MBA BOOT CAMP”

Jonathan Friedland to moderate “How to Read a Balance Sheet – And Why You Care!" as part of West LegalEdcenter’s 2021 webinar series “MBA BOOT CAMP."

Jonathan Friedland to moderate “EBITDA and Other Scary Words" as part of West LegalEdcenter’s 2021 webinar series “MBA BOOT CAMP”

Jonathan Friedland to moderate “EBITDA and Other Scary Words" as part of West LegalEdcenter’s 2021 webinar series “MBA BOOT CAMP."

SFGH partner Jonathan Friedland features on webinar entitled “Post-Closing Issues: Integration & Potential Buyer/Seller Disputes”

On November 5, 2020, SFGH partner Jonathan Friedland featured on a West LegalEdcenter webinar entitled “Post-Closing Issues: Integration & Potential Buyer/Seller Disputes.” 

Jonathan Friedland Will Feature on “Structuring and Planning the M&A Transaction”

On July 23, 2020, Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland will feature on the webinar “Structuring and Planning the M&A Transaction,” part of the series “Private Company M&A Boot Camp 2020,” hosted by West LegalEdcenter and Financial Poise. This webinar will focus, among other things, on M&A transaction structures, purchase price payment concerns, and common issues that arise during an M&A transaction. Click here to learn more or to register.

SFGH Partner Jeremy Waitzman will moderate Financial Poise webinar "Commercial Litigation Funding 101 - 2020: Three Case Studies”

On July 14, 2020, SFGH Partner Jeremy Waitzman will moderate Financial Poise webinar "Commercial Litigation Funding 101 - 2020: Three Case Studies.” 

Matthew Schiff featured on “COVID-19 And The Workforce Webinar”

On Thursday, April 2, SFGH partner Matthew Schiff will feature on “COVID-19 And The Workforce Webinar” to discuss how the labor and workforce landscape has changed in the face of COVID-19. The webinar, hosted by Hispanic Professional Network, will cover the benefits for employees and employers impacted by the pandemic, the long-term and short-term implications the novel coronavirus will have on business, and how to avail yourself to city, state, and federal relief.  

Jonathan Friedland offers insight on best strategic practices for guiding private equity portfolio companies amid COVID-19 in “Top Tactics for Supporting Your Portfolio in Unsettled Times”

SFGH's Jonathan Friedland offers insight on best strategic practices for guiding private equity portfolio companies amid COVID-19 in “Top Tactics for Supporting Your Portfolio in Unsettled Times” 

Jeremy Waitzman, head of SFGH's corporate practice group, featured on Sun Acquisitions webcast to discuss the effect of Illinois shelter-in-place order on businesses

Jeremy Waitzman, the head of the corporate practice group at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP, appeared as a featured guest of Dominic Rinaldi of Sun Acquisitions on a webcast to discuss the recent shelter-in-place order issued by the Illinois Governor.  

SFGH Partner Jack O'Connor moderated Financial Poise webinar "Cannabis Basics: Getting up to Speed with Current Laws, Legislation, & Essential Business Issues"

SFGH Partner Jack O’Connor recently moderated West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise’s Webinar “Cannabis Basics: Getting up to Speed with Current Laws, Legislation, & Essential Business Issues” as part of its 2020 series “Cannabis Law 2020.” The webinar took place on January 29, 2020.

The cannabis and hemp industries in the U.S. have exploded in recent years due to increased numbers of states allowing businesses to grow, process, and sell cannabis products for medical and adult use. But one may ask: how are these businesses capable of operating if federal laws prohibit them? In the first episode of this series, our panel of experts brings the audience up to speed on the complex and constantly evolving legal framework governing cannabis businesses.

Mark Melickian to speak on webinar “The Effective Director”

All of us have had experiences of meetings that were painful to participate in. Lack of preparation or inability to move decisions forward can all lead to an ineffective board. In this discussion, SFGH partner Mark Melickian and a panel of professionals will share practices that happen in real boardrooms that help equip directors to lead an energized and productive debate.

SFGH partner Mark Melickian to speak on webinar “The Effective Director”

While we think of a board as a functioning entity, much of the success of the board relies on the individual behavior of its directors. SFGH partner Mark Melickian and a panel of experts will discuss some of the productive and problematic behavior that can show up in the boardroom, and the effect that it can have on board effectiveness. The webinar will take place on October 10, 2019, at 1 PM CT.

SFGH attorney Jack O’Connor to speak on webinar “Making Cash With Cannabis”

Today, SFGH attorney Jack O’Connor will be speaking on a live webinar titled “Making Cash With Cannabis” as part of the Financial Poise "Hot Topics 2019" series. In this webinar, Jack will discuss legal and regulatory issues with running a successful cannabis business. 

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jeremy Waitzman will moderate a Private Directors Association program on August 13, 2019, titled “The Psychology of a Private Company Board… ESOP and Other Employee-Owned Businesses”

SFGH partner Jeremy Waitzman will moderate a Private Directors Association program titled “The Psychology of a Private Company Board… ESOP and Other Employee Owned Businesses.”

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland to moderate West LegalEdcenter’s webinar titled “More About Stocks” as part of its 2019 series “Personal Finance & Investing Fundamentals 2.0”

In this final episode of West LegalEdcenter’s 2019 series “Personal Finance & Investing Fundamentals 2.0,” Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland provides a broad introduction into the basics of investing in the stock market. 

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jeremy Waitzman will moderate a Private Directors Association program on July 9, 2019, titled “The Psychology of a Private Company Board… Fund (and Fund-like) Owned Businesses”

SFGH partner Jeremy Waitzman will moderate a program produced by the Private Directors Association titled "The Psychology of a Private Company Board… Fund (and Fund-like) Owned Businesses."

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland to moderate webinar titled “All About Asset Allocation” as part of its 2019 series “Personal Finance & Investing Fundamentals 2.0”

In this third episode of West LegalEdcenter’s 2019 series “Personal Finance & Investing Fundamentals 2.0," Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland discusses asset allocation and the benefits when investing in more than one asset category. 

SFGH partner Jeremy Waitzman to speak on panel “Who is Your Buyer?” on June 13, 2019

Join SFGH partner Jeremy Waitzman for a panel discussion titled “Who is Your Buyer?” on June 13, 2019, at Chicago Cut Steakhouse! In this session, Jeremy and a panel of subject matter experts we will have an in-depth conversation on how business owners can identify an ideal buyer for their business. This event is hosted by the Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) and is a great opportunity to develop relationships with like-minded professionals. 

SFGH partner Jeremy Waitzman to moderate a Private Directors Association program titled “Family Owned Businesses” as part of its three-part series “The Psychology of a Private Company Board”

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jeremy Waitzman will lead a Private Directors Association program on June 11, 2019, titled “Family Owned Businesses.”

Jonathan Friedland to moderate webinar “Where Did All My Profits Go? Mastering the Concept of Working Capital" as part of West LegalEdcenter’s 2019 series “MBA Shortcut”

On June 6, 2019, at 3 PM CT, join Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland as he leads a panel of seasoned experts in discussing the assorted parts of a balance sheet that make up working capital, what actions cause the most problems with cash flow, and the best practices for managing working capital. 

SFGH attorney Jack O’Connor to speak on panel “Lust for Life: Cannabis, Casinos, and Technology” at this year’s TMA Mid-Atlantic Regional Symposium in Atlantic City, New Jersey

SFGH attorney Jack O’Connor will be speaking on a panel at this year’s TMA Mid-Atlantic Regional Symposium in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The panel, “Lust for Life: Cannabis, Casinos, and Technology,” will cover current trends and hot topics in the Cannabis and Gaming industries for attendees of this annual symposium. Mr. O’Connor will discuss legal and regulatory compliance issues for operators in the Cannabis space alongside fellow panelists Jonathan Havens of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, and Joseph Lubertazzi, Jr. of McCarter & English LLP. The panel will be moderated by Stephen Gerald of Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP.

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland to moderate webinar titled “How to Read Financial Statements and Financial Journalism” as part of West LegalEdcenter’s 2019 series “Personal Finance & Investing Fundamentals 2.0”

In this second episode of West LegalEdcenter’s 2019 series “Personal Finance & Investing Fundamentals 2.0,” Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Jonathan Friedland discusses why and how to approach financial journalism with a skeptical eye. 

Adam Grais presents at Chicago Bar Association program “Tricks of the Trade for Running Your Solo or Small Practice Efficiently, Profitably, and Ethically”

On May 29, 2019, SFGH partner Adam Grais will speak about lessons learned in managing a law firm at the program sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Committee entitled “Tricks of the Trade for Running Your Solo or Small Practice Efficiently, Profitably, and Ethically.”  

Mark Melickian to moderate “Bankruptcy Battle Royale 2019: Common Committee Controversies – Contesting Confirmation” webinar

On May 21, 2019, at 1 pm CT, SFGH partner Mark Melickian will moderate a Financial Poise/West LegalEdcenter webinar entitled “Bankruptcy Battle Royale 2019: Common Committee Controversies – Contesting Confirmation.” This is the final episode in a 4-part series that is focusing on the fundamentals of certain common elements of commercial bankruptcy cases in which official committees of unsecured creditors typically play a significant role. This webinar focuses on the requirements for confirmation of a chapter 11 plan and the nuts and bolts of fraudulent transfer claims and litigation in commercial bankruptcy cases. 

Mark Melickian featured on webinar titled “Chapter 11 Special Issues 2019 – Focus on Single Asset Real Estate”

SFGH partner Mark Melickian was a panelist on a webinar produced by Financial Poise for West LegalEdcenter entitled “Chapter 11 Special Issues 2019 – Focus on Single Asset Real Estate.” This was the second episode in a 3-part series that discusses business sectors that are anticipated to be busy areas for commercial bankruptcy practitioners and their clients in the next year or two. This episode focused on single asset real estate cases, where special rules in chapter 11 apply.   

Jonathan Friedland to moderate “MBI Shortcut 2019: The KPI – Cash Flow Modeling and Projections”

Join SFGH partner Jonathan Friedland as he discusses with a panel of experts the basic components of a cash flow model, the best practices for reporting, and pitfalls associated with modeling and balancing roll-forwards. 

Jeremy Waitzman to moderate "Commercial Litigation Funding 101 - Three Case Studies" webinar

Join SFGH partner Jeremy Waitzman and a panel of experienced litigation funding professionals as they examine three live legal funding deals. The webinar will take place on May 8, 2019. 

Jonathan Friedland to speak on webinar – “PE, VC and Hedge Funds De-Mystified 2019 - Due Diligence Before Investing"

Jonathan Friedland and a panel of seasoned experts will discuss performing due diligence from the perspective of private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund professionals.

SFGH partner Vanessa Schoenthaler to speak on a West LegalEdcenter webinar series titled "Securities Law Made Simple (Not Really) 2019 - Public Company Reporting"

SFGH partner Vanessa Schoenthaler to speak on a West LegalEdcenter webinar series titled "Securities Law Made Simple (Not Really) 2019 - Public Company Reporting." The webinar will take place on April 24, 2019.

SFGH Partner Jeremy Waitzman to moderate West LegalEdcenter/Financial Poise’s webinar "Commercial Litigation Funding 101 - A Menu of Products for Investors and Lawyers"

Join SFGH Partner Jeremy Waitzman on April 10, 2019, as he moderates West LegalEdcenter/Financial Poise’s webinar "Commercial Litigation Funding 101 - A Menu of Products for Investors and Lawyers."  

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan Friedland will speak at a West LegalEdcenter webinar series titled "MBA Shortcut 2019 - How to Read a Balance Sheet - And Why You Care!"

SFGH Partner Jonathan Friedland to speak on West LegalEdcenter's webinar series titled "MBA Shortcut 2019 - How to Read a Balance Sheet - And Why You Care!" The webinar will take place on April 4, 2019.  

SFGH Associate Jack O’Connor will moderate West LegalEdcenter/Financial Poise’s Webinar “Environmental Law in an Hour” as part of its 2019 series “One Hour Law School”

Join SFGH associate Jack O’Connor on April 16, 2019 as he moderates West LegalEdcenter/Financial Poise’s Webinar “Environmental Law in an Hour” as part of its 2019 series “One Hour Law School.” 

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan Friedland will speak at a West LegalEdcenter webinar entitled “PE, VC, AND HEDGE FUNDS DE-MYSTIFIED 2019 - Basics of Fund Formation"

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan Friedland will speak at a West LegalEdcenter webinar entitled “PE, VC, AND HEDGE FUNDS DE-MYSTIFIED 2019 - Basics of Fund Formation"

SFGH is pleased to announce Mark Melickian will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Planning and Running Effective Board Meetings.”

On August 13, 2018, SFGH partner Mark Melickian will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Planning and Running Effective Board Meetings.”

SFGH is pleased to announce that Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “Opportunity Amidst Crisis – Buying Distressed Assets, Claims, and Securities for Fun & Profit.”

On July 12, 2018, SFGH partner Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled "Opportunity Amidst Crisis – Buying Distressed Assets, Claims, and Securities for Fun & Profit." 

SFGH partner Vanessa Schoenthaler to speak at Financial Poise/West LegalEd Center webinar titled “Securities Law: An Overview.”

On June 26, 2018, SFGH partner Vanessa Schoenthaler will speak at a Financial Poise/West LegalEd Center webinar titled “Securities Law: An Overview.”

SFGH is pleased to announce that Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled "Marketplace Lending/Fintech."

On June 20, 2018, SFGH partner Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled "Marketplace Lending/Fintech." 

SFGH is pleased to announce that partner Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at an upcoming West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled "Help, My Business is In Trouble!"

On June 14, 2018, SFGH partner Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled "Help, My Business is In Trouble!" 

SFGH partner Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “Where Did All My Profits Go? Mastering the Concept of Working Capital.”

SFGH is pleased to announce that on June 7, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “Where Did All My Profits Go? Mastering the Concept of Working Capital.”

SFGH partner Jeremy Waitzman will serve as a panelist at an upcoming West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “The Role of the Board in a Private Company."

SFGH is pleased to announce that Jeremy Waitzman will serve as a panelist at an upcoming West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “The Role of the Board in a Private Company."  The webinar will take place on June 4, 2018 at 11:00a.m.

SFGH partner Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at an upcoming West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled "Merchant Cash Advances."

SFGH is pleased to announce that on May 23, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at an upcoming West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled "Merchant Cash Advances."

SFGH is pleased to announce that Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “The KPI - Cash Flow Modeling and Projections.”

On May 10, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., SFGH partner Jonathan P. Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “The KPI - Cash Flow Modeling and Projections.”

SFGH associate Jack O’Connor moderated a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “Human Resources 101.”

On March 13, 2018, SFGH associate Jack O’Connor moderated a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “Human Resources 101” as part of its 2018 series “Advising the Startup.”

SFGH associate Jack O’Connor moderated a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “Finance & Accounting 101.”

On February 13, 2018, SFGH associate Jack O’Connor moderated a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “Finance & Accounting 101” as part of its 2018 series “Advising the Startup.”

SFGH associate Jack O’Connor to moderate a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “SEO/Social Media & Other PR 101.”

On April 17, 2018, SFGH associate Jack O’Connor will moderate a West LegalEd Center/Financial Poise webinar titled “SEO/Social Media & Other PR 101” as part of its 2018 series “Advising the Startup.”

Congratulations to Jonathan P. Friedland of Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger, who will be leading the conversation on a West LegalEd Center webinar titled “Where Did All My Profits Go? Mastering the Concept of Working Capital.”

On June 7, 2018, SFGH partner Jonathan P. Friedland will be moderating a West LegalEd Center webinar titled “Where Did All My Profits Go? Mastering the Concept of Working Capital.”

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP is pleased to announce that partner Jonathan Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center webinar titled “The Intersection of Bankruptcy and … Tax Law.”

On April 9, 2018, Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP partner Jonathan Friedland will speak at a West LegalEd Center webinar titled “The Intersection of Bankruptcy and … Tax Law.” 

SFGH Partner Jonathan P. Friedland spoke at a recent West LegalEd Center webinar titled "Purchase Order Finance."

SFGH is pleased to announce that on March 21, 2018, Jonathan P. Friedland spoke at a West LegalEd Center webinar titled "Purchase Order Finance."

SFGH Congratulates partner Jonathan P. Friedland for speaking at a recent West LegalEd Center webinar titled "Asset-Based Lending."

Congratulations to SFGH partner Jonathan P. Friedland for speaking at a recent WestLegal Ed Center webinar titled "Asset-Based Lending."  

Sugar Felsenthanl Grais & Helsinger LLP partner Jonathan P. Friedland Speaks at webinar "Understanding the Lending Landscape."

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP is pleased to announce that partner Jonathan P. Friedland spoke at a West LegalEd Center webinar titled “Understanding the Lending Landscape.”

SFGH Partner Jonathan P. Friedland speaks at West LegalEd Center webinar titled “EBITDA and Other Scary Words.”

Jonathan Friedland speaks at a recent West LegalEd Center webinar titled “EBITDA and Other Scary Words.”

SFGH partner, Michael Brandess, speaks on webinar titled "Forming a Company: How to Start a Business"

Michael A. Brandess speaks on a recent West LegalEd Center / Financial Poise webinar titled “Forming a Company:  How to Start a Business.”  The webinar was on March 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Vanessa Schoenthaler served on a panel that discussed requirements to verify accredited investors and identify bad actors in Regulation D, Rule 506 Private Offerings

On June 22, 2016 Vanessa Schoenthaler of Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer, LLP served on a panel that discussed SEC rules and counsel due diligence in Regulation D, Rule 506 offerings.

Jonathan Friedland moderated a webinar on "Federal Equity Receiverships - 101"

On June 3, 2016, Jonathan Friedland moderated a webinar on "Federal Equity Receiverships - 101."  Jonathan joined panelists from Vedder Price, Wiand Guerra King and Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin to discuss both state court and regulatory receiverships. 

Jonathan Friedland moderated a webinar on "Options for the Accredited Investor"

On May 26, 2016 Jonathan Friedland moderated a webinar on "Options for the Accredited Investor."  Jonathan joined other panelists from Peer Realty, Sheppard Mullin, Alpha Fiduciary and IRAeXchange and IRA Services to discuss how and why to consider investing in alternative assets. 

Vanessa Schoenthaler moderated webinar on Securities Law: Public Company Reporting

On May 20, 2016 Vanessa Schoenthaler of Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer, LLP moderated a panel discussion with panelists from Sheppard Mullin, K&L Gates and Arnold & Porter LLP.  The panel discussed the public company reporting obligations under the federal securities law.

Matthew Schiff speaks on a Financial Poise/West LegalEdcenter webinar titled Roadmap to Buying a (Competing) Business

On May 11, 2016 Matthew Schiff of Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer joined other panelists from Crowe Horwath, Lotzer Law Group and Avalon Net Worth to discuss the steps needed for successful evaluation of a potential purchase opportunity.

Vanessa Schoenthaler moderated a Financial Poise/West LegalEdcenter webinar titled Securities Law: Private Offering Exemptions and Private Placements.

On April 15, 2016 Vanessa Schoenthaler of Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer, LLP moderated a Financial Poise/West LegalEdcenter webinar.  Panelists inlcuded partners from Sheppard Mullin, K&L Gates and Arnold & Porter LLP to discuss the fundamentals of and latest developments in private offering exemptions under federal securities laws.

Vanessa Schoenthaler moderated a panel discussing the fundamentals of federal securities law.

On March 11, 2016 Vanessa Schoenthaler of Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer, LLP moderated a Securities 101 webinar, discussing the fundamentals of federal securities law.  The webinar was hosted by Financial Poise/West Legal/Edcenter with panelists from Sheppard Mullin, K&L Gates and Arnold & Porter LLP.  

Richard Sugar and Mitchell Feiger speak at Finance Forum sponsored by Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization

On Monday, September 21, 2015, Richard Sugar, and Mitchell Feiger, CEO and president of MB Financial, a dominant publicly traded mid-market bank serving the Chicago area, spoke at a Finance Forum targeted to students in the business entrepreneurial program at Lake Forest College. 

Etahn Cohen serves as panelist during West Legal webinar entitled, “Intellectual Property 101: IP Issues in Setting up a Website”

On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Etahn Cohen served as a panelist during a webinar entitled “Intellectual Property 101: IP Issues in Setting up a Website”

Etahn Cohen discusses Article 9 secured transactions during webinar sponsored by Financial Poise and West Legal

On August 20, Etahn Cohen served as a panelist for a seminar on secured transactions sponsored by Financial Poise and West LEgal

Michael Brandess and Etahn Cohen discussed How to Resolve Shareholders' Disputes for webinar sponsored by Financial Poise and West Legal Webinar

Michael Brandess and Etahn Cohen discussed Resolving Shareholders' Disputes during Financial Poise and West Legal Webinar

Emerging Legal Issues Arising from Targeted Behavioral Advertising

In this presentation to the Chicago Bar Association, Etahn M. Cohen discussed the then emerging practice and mechanics of tracking users on the internet.  The presentation then discussed the litigation, regulatory and privacy concerns raised by this activity.

Board Meetings and Committees: How to Plan and Execute for Effective Board Meetings and Committee Formation

Mark S. Melickian moderated a panel sponsored by The City of Chicago and The Community Economic Law Development Project to Board leaders of Chicago-area not-for-profit organizations on planning and executing effective Board meetings and forming effective Board committees. 

Ron Grais re-elected as Chairman of the Board for The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts)

Ron Grais has been re-elected as Chairman of the Board for The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts). After leading a year-long negotiation with the Chicago Teachers Union, representing the academic educators of the Chicago public contract school, Grais has accepted an additional term to assist in creating a successful union - administration relationship. SFGH congratulates Ron Grais for his continuous commitment to support ChiArts with his leadership and encouragement. 

Henry Krasnow Rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger congratulates partner Henry Krasnow on being awarded the highest possible rating in both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards by Martindale-Hubbell. 

Henry Krasnow recognized among the “Best Lawyers in America” for 2020

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger congratulates partner Henry Krasnow for his inclusion in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Henry Krasnow has received this esteemed award for more than twenty years.

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger is pleased to have hosted the Private Directors Association Program, Psychology of a Private Company Board: ESOP and Other Employee-Owned Businesses

On August 13, 2019, SFGH hosted the Private Directors Association Program, “Psychology of a Private Company Board, ESOP and Other Employee-Owned Businesses,” which was part three of a three-part series. 

Etahn Cohen selected as an Avvo Top-Rated Lawyer 2019

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger congratulates partner Etahn Cohen on being selected as an Avvo Top-Rated Lawyer 2019. 

SFGH Partners Provide Pro Bono Assistance for Illinois Low Income Housing

In 2018, Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP (SFGH) represented pro bono Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH). CPAH is a provider of community land trust financed low-income housing. CPAH was joining with Lake County Residential Development Corporation (LCRDC) and Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County (AHC) to strengthen the community resources that supported low-income housing in Lake County and northern Cook County. SFGH partners were instrumental in organizing and directing the combination to close it by the end of the year.

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger is pleased to have hosted the Private Directors Association Program, Psychology of a Private Company Board: Fund (and Fund-Like) Owned Businesses

On July 9, 2019, SFGH hosted the Private Directors Association Program, “Psychology of a Private Company Board, Fund (and Fund-Like) Owned Businesses,” which was part two of a three-part series. 

SFGH congratulates partner Etahn Cohen on being named a top intellectual property attorney by Leading and Emerging Lawyers.

SFGH congratulates partner Etahn Cohen on being named a top intellectual property attorney by Leading and Emerging Lawyers.

SFGH serves as counsel to HYPERAMS on its purchase of assets from Frontier Bulk Solutions.

SFGH serves as counsel to HYPERAMS on its purchase of assets from Frontier Bulk Solutions.