Author: Jeff Rhodes

SAVE THE DATE – PLSG Presents the Life Sciences B2B Speaker Series: “Start-ups: Why and when to hire a lawyer?”

Posted on by Jeff Rhodes

For start-ups, it’s challenging to know when legal help is vital to ultimate success. Sure, outside legal counsel can be expensive, but sometimes getting it right at the start can save time, money, and headaches in the future.

Babst Calland, Attorneys at Law, can give you guidance. Founded in Pittsburgh and named one of the ‘Best Law Firms’ in 2018 by U.S. News & World Report, Babst Calland’s corporate and commercial law practice is comprised of business attorneys who have worked as entrepreneurs and corporate executives, as well as in-house counsel.

Come join Alana Fortna and Ben Milleville from Babst Calland for a constructive and practical discussion that will include such topics as:

• The pitfalls of going it alone with corporate governance documents
• When do you need a legal review of agreements?
• What are the basics for forming an entity and key agreements?
• What are key employment issues and associated agreements?
• How to protect your IP; NDA’s and other protections

The PLSG is pleased to sponsor a drawing for one legal service FREE of Charge![1] Any provision of legal services would require a formal engagement letter between Babst Calland and the client in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct.

[Any provision of legal services would require a formal engagement letter between Babst Calland and the client in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct.

Legal service choice: Incorporating a business, confidentiality agreement/non-disclosure agreement, or employment agreement/noncompete. You must be present at the time of drawing to win.

When:
Thursday, January 25th, 2018 from 5:30-6:30pm
Refreshments will be served.
Where:
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
2425 Sidney Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-770-1646

RSVP No Later Than January 23rd, 2018 by clicking on the following link to register:

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=77km48kab&oeidk=a07ef0ub6iu0d5080cd

[1] Any provision of legal services would require a formal engagement letter between Babst Calland and the client in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct.

 

 

Taking the Long View

Posted on by Jeff Rhodes

As the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse marks its 15th Anniversary this year, one member of the team has enjoyed the long view of the organization’s history, evolution, and impact.  His is the first face you see when you walk into PLSG’s offices – mine, in fact.

Holding the record as the longest-serving PLSG employee at 13 years, I joined the organization in 2004 and have enjoyed the every bit of the ride.  That’s because I’ve been lucky enough to experience the ever-changing, ever-expanding, ever-exciting environment the Greenhouse generates.

I’ve seen so many changes, in management, initiatives, even how we’re funded.  Even though I’ve been here all these years, it feels like I’ve had the chance to work at a number of new places along the way.

My history with PLSG began when I was asked to help with promotional activities like setting up and conducting trade shows.  Soon my role evolved into a variety of responsibilities, to the point where my job today encompasses so many areas that no day is like the one before, or the one tomorrow.  Through it all, I have to say, the Greenhouse’s mission provides the central theme and reason I have chosen to stay.

After all, our challenge is to attract and keep top talent in this region.  We have the resources here in Pittsburgh with the universities and the hospital systems, and the Greenhouse’s role is so important in bringing all of those pieces together.  When I started here, medical equipment was the big driver.  Now it’s more health care IT.  Who knows what it will be in the years to come?

There’s an air of excitement here these days.  The 15th Anniversary is a good reason to celebrate, but to me this has always been an enjoyable place to be.  I’m proud to be part of this group.  I have never actively sought to find another place to work.  It would be nice to be here another 13 years.  I’m sure the Greenhouse will be here a lot longer than that.

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