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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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New Ventures Team Member Spotlight: Erin Borcherding

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I am senior counsel in the firm's New Ventures group. I represent startups and growth companies in business transactional matters. As the go-to attorney for our clients' day-to-day needs, I focus my practice on drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology licensing agreements (on-premise and SaaS), master services and consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, reseller and distribution agreements, terms of service and other commercial agreements. I often act as quasi-in-house counsel for our clients when negotiating contracts with customers or service providers. I advise companies on key formation issues such as entity selection, vesting, equity compensation, advisory board and management structure as well as early stage employment and privacy matters.

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I began my legal career at Thompson Hine before leaving to be a stay-at-home mom to three kids. I returned to the firm in 2012 to join the New Ventures practice. I love the fast-paced nature of the practice and the enthusiasm of the entrepreneurs we represent.

Thompson Hine Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America 2024

Thompson Hine is pleased to announce that New Ventures attorneys <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/sean-ganley/">Sean Ganley</a>, <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/lindsay-karas-stencel/">Lindsay Karas Stencel</a> and <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/jonathon-h-vinocur/">Jonathon Vinocur</a> have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024. Lawyers are selected for the list based on votes received in a survey of their peers. Lawyers cast more than 10 million votes rating the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Congratulations to all 183 Thompson Hine lawyers recognized for this award.

Proud to support JumpStart Ventures Ohio VC Fest

Thompson Hine is proud to partner with JumpStart Ventures to bring Ohio VC Fest to Cleveland on October 11-12. Tap into the wisdom of industry leaders through engaging workshop sessions, valuable networking opportunities and exclusive one-on-one meetups curated to foster meaningful connections between investors and founders. The summit aims to establish valuable connections between investors, entrepreneurs and potential clients to attract capital, create partnerships and accelerate economic growth throughout Ohio. The summit will highlight key technologies and industries critical to Ohio's economic vitality, including enterprise SaaS, healthcare, fintech and manufacturing.  We look forward to supporting and growing the region’s startup community and witnessing the latest innovations in tech. To learn more, click <a href="https://ohiovcfest.com/">here</a>.

Where in the World is the New Ventures Team? We would love to connect with you while attending the following upcoming conferences and events.

September 8, 2023: ABA Business Law Fall Meeting: What legal issues should investors ask their portfolio companies to prioritize when growing overseas? Chicago, IL Attending: Lindsay Karas Stencel September 14, 2023: Rev 1 Ventures: Ask the Expert Columbus, OH Attending: Lindsay Karas Stencel

September 26, 2023: Unlocking Smarter Real Estate Investments in the New Capital Landscape Harvard Club, NY Attending: Lindsay Karas Stencel

September 27-28, 2023: Venture Atlanta 2023 Atlanta, GA Attending: John Monahon, Lindsay Karas Stencel October 11-12, 2023: JumpStart Ventures Ohio VC Fest Cleveland, OH Attending: Jonathon Vinocur, Sean Ganley, Daniel Criswell

October 12, 2023: 43 North Finale Buffalo, NY Attending: Lindsay Karas Stencel

October 18-19, 2023: Pocket MBA 2023: Finance for Lawyers and Other Professionals Chicago, IL Attending: Layla Lumpkin (panelist)

October 20, 2023: Ohio Securities Annual Conference Panelist: The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same Columbus, OH Attending: Lindsay Karas Stencel (featured speaker)

October 20, 2023: Innovate New Albany: 5th Annual State of Venture in Ohio® Columbus, OH Attending: Lindsay Karas Stencel

November 8-11, 2023: Military Influencer Conference Las Vegas, NV Attending: Jasmin Hurley

November 15, 2023: LaunchNY Investor Breakfast Binghamton, NY Attending: Lindsay Karas Stencel

QuickLaunch: Experienced Guidance for Startups &amp; Investors

Our QuickLaunch program is tailored to entrepreneurs, startups and investors, providing guidance on growth and funding cycles and offering cost-effective counsel on day-to-day legal matters from formation to funding to exits. Our seasoned team helps navigate the confusing waters of growth, funding, expansion and those tricky legal issues that can arise, often at fixed or budgeted pricing by using our firmwide proprietary SmartPaTH™ tool. To learn more about our tailored, value-enhancing solutions, please visit our <a href="https://www.thquicklaunch.com/">QuickLaunch</a> site.

For more information, please contact a member of our QuickLaunch <a href="https://www.thquicklaunch.com/quicklaunch-team/">team</a>.

New Ventures Update – August 2023

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