McDonald Hopkins LLC

I was never told “you can’t do that” – rather, I was encouraged “to give it a shot and let’s see what happens”. See what makes McDonald Hopkins a #DestinationFirm for so many: https://lnkd.in/ggUyZ-tr

McDonald Hopkins' Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group - described by Chambers and Partners as, "having a great deal of knowledge in all aspects of deals and very responsive and quick to come up with solutions," provides an integrated approach to M&A; working seamlessly with attorneys in tax, executive compensation, finance, employee benefits, intellectual property and restructuring to provide business focused solutions to complex deal issues. Learn more about our #MHMergersandAcquisitions team and the services that we provide: https://lnkd.in/ggU3nmmQ #DestinationFirm #ClientTestimonial #Chambers

McDonald Hopkins' Dave Shafer will be presenting as part of a panel on "Private Investment Considerations and Risk Management" at the Veterans EDGE Conference in Dallas, Texas. In this session, attendees will learn and discuss investment options, material investment criteria, and liability and risk identification and mitigation, particularly in highly regulated industries such as government contracting. For more information and registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/gP8gxsmV #VeteransEdge #MHGovernmentContracting #DestinationFirm

After surviving a constitutional challenge to its very existence, the #ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau, a federal agency responsible for enforcing data privacy, security, and other consumer protection laws in the finance sector, is back in the news due to mass firings under the Trump Administration. Learn more about the latest update from #MHDataPrivacy's Hussein Jaward: https://lnkd.in/gF4Xuz9M #DestinationFirm

Tune in tomorrow afternoon around 4:30 PM to WKYC Studios' #LakesideToday to hear McDonald Hopkins' Dave Kall and Brad Rinella discuss their mentorship experience with our partners, College Now Greater Cleveland. #DestinationFirm #CommunitySupport

McDonald Hopkins' Ryan Neumeyer, along with panelists James J. Gnew (retired Cleveland Police) and James Gnew (Department of Homeland Security), will join McDonald Hopkins' Karina Conley, who will moderate the discussion on the role of protection measures in the workplace. The panel will explore how training, security protocols, and support systems help minimize risks and ensure effective responses to workplace violence. These key components work together to foster a workplace culture where employees feel valued and safeguarded, ultimately contributing to a more productive, positive, and violence-free environment. Topics include: - Communication and coordination - Workplace violence prevention and response - Leadership training - Emergency preparedness and planning For more information & registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/gHJWTqCQ #MHLaborandEmployment #DestinationFirm #PreventingWorkplaceViolence

The Trump administration is pushing out directives in the form of executive orders targeting DEI initiatives that intend to affect federal contractors and private sector employers generally; however, the legality of these directives is uncertain. We recommend that federal contractors and private sector employers review their current recruiting, hiring, performance, and training policies and initiatives. Carissa Siebeneck Anderson and Karina Conley offer a roadmap for federal contractors on what to review and how to spot red flags: https://lnkd.in/gKCAb5NJ #DEI #DestinationFirm

Take a look back at the data privacy news making headlines this past month – visit “Destination Data Privacy” for our monthly #MHDataPrivacy newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g6fw_GJn #DestinationFirm

For now, board member Wilcox is re-employed, and the NLRB can resume its operations, having the minimum three-member quorum needed to render decisions. However, this battle is far from over and is likely headed to the United States Supreme Court for a potentially historical reframing of the extent of the President’s authority over all executive branch employees. More on this from McDonald Hopkins' Jim Boutrous: https://lnkd.in/gdup5ZPm

With new rules and policies taking effect, businesses must learn how to effectively navigate the evolving federal landscape. By staying informed and agile, businesses can remain competitive while meeting compliance demands and expectations of federal agencies. McDonald Hopkins' Kathryn Doran Hickey will be joined by Blaine Klusky (Hearken Advisors, Inc.), Mike Mullen (Deep Water Point & Associates), and Jeff Shapiro, CPA (CohnReznick LLP) to discuss the #DOGE agenda and how companies can avoid pitfalls and steer toward successful outcomes during this aggressive and ever-evolving program. For more information & registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/gzwAajgW #DestinationFirm #EducationDestination