MERIS CONSULTANCY

We are thrilled to congratulate our very own Samantha Osbourne as one of the newest graduates of the ATHENA NextGen program! She has joined an exceptional group of women in the ATHENA NextGen family. And we are looking forward to her bright future ahead!

Join us at the 6th Annual Women in Network Conference—a dynamic event designed for women lawyers to learn, connect, and grow. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, expand your professional network, and engage with like-minded peers. Don’t miss out on an inspiring day of learning, networking, and empowerment! October 24, 2024 - San Francisco 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | MCLE Registration and Coffee 1:00 - 1:05 p.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks 1:05 - 2:20 p.m. | MCLE: 1 Hour Panel I: Venture Capital 2024 - Fund Formation, Fundraising, and Investing from Women in VC In H2 2024, emerging managers of venture capital (“VC”) firms and startups alike have had a hard time raising capital. VCs are competing against the market and others for LP dollars, and startups are finding them to be even more selective and demanding when it comes to deployment of capital. Join us for an informative panel where we’ll ask female lawyers in fund formation and EC/VC as well as female VCs topics such as How do VCs form their funds and managing entities? What are the average metrics such as minimum level of investments by LPS who are individuals versus entities, management fees, carry, and IRR, that we are seeing today across a variety of funds? What metrics do VCs use to determine which startups to invest in? How do VCs structure startup investment, whether through note or priced rounds? What are the predictions for the venture market in 2025? Topics Venture fund formation and structuring the relationship between the Managing Entity and Fund How to fundraise from LPs How to invest in startups, from SAFE note investments to term sheets/investment agreements in priced rounds Current state of the market in 2024 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/g895QPvw

Congratulations to our own Samantha Osbourne on her acceptance into the ATHENA NextGen 2024 Leadership Program! ATHENA Orlando Women’s Leadership, Inc. is part of ATHENA International. This incredible organization strives to support, develop, and honor women leaders. Their initiatives for female business professionals inspire women to achieve their full potential and create balance in leadership worldwide. Again, CONGRATULATIONS Sam!

We would like to congratulate Hope Newsome on her position as the Incoming Chair of the Board of Directors for the Heart of Florida United Way. To celebrate the new partnership with Orlando Pride as a sponsor, Hope did the ceremonial coin toss at a recent game. May this be the start of a wonderful partnership!

A Juneteenth Celebration of Women Changemakers Wednesday, June 19 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Citrus Club Join CREW Orlando and the African American Chamber of Commerce Central Florida to celebrate Juneteenth 2024 with this collaborative signature event to hear firsthand from the esteemed panel as they reflect on their personal career journeys followed by an in-depth discussion on thriving in professional spaces, specifically as a women of color in male-populated industries. The event will acknowledge the significance of Juneteenth and explore how, together, we can continue to push for progress. Don’t miss your chance to join us for this uplifting program filled with valuable insights and inspiring stories. To Register: https://lnkd.in/gunXrxRu

Thank you for allowing us to join the 8th annual Spring Into Leadership Women's Conference. It was a remarkable day filled with valuable discussions and transformative ideas on how to elevate your leadership journey. These insights are designed to help you take purposeful action and elevate your personal and professional growth 1. Activate the Pause Sometimes, the most powerful action we can take is to do nothing at all. By activating stillness, we reclaim our time and focus, allowing us to gain the clarity needed to achieve what truly matters. 2. Activate the Network Finding and engaging with the right network is crucial. Be active and give generously within your network. If there's no reciprocal benefit, it might be time to reassess and find a more supportive network. Elevate by surrounding yourself with the right people. 3. Activate Partnership and Collaboration Intentional collaboration is key. Leverage unique talents, skills, and abilities to create powerful partnerships that drive success and innovation. 4. Activate Engagement Stay aware and engaged, especially during politically active times. Understand the impact of external events on your personal and professional life. Active engagement is essential to navigate and influence the circumstances around us.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark issued the following statement earlier this week regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final vote to ban employer noncompete agreements. “The Federal Trade Commission’s decision to ban employer noncompete agreements across the economy is not only unlawful but also a blatant power grab that will undermine American businesses’ ability to remain competitive." “Since its inception over 100 years ago, the FTC has never been granted the constitutional and statutory authority to write its own competition rules. Noncompete agreements are either upheld or dismissed under well-established state laws governing their use. Yet, today, three unelected commissioners have unilaterally decided they have the authority to declare what’s a legitimate business decision and what’s not by moving to ban noncompete agreements in all sectors of the economy." “This decision sets a dangerous precedent for government micromanagement of business and can harm employers, workers, and our economy." The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed suit in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Texas seeking Declaratory and Injunctive relief against the FTC and it's new noncompete ban.

Naming your business is probably the most important factor in getting your brand to stick. In addition to branding and web design, we were hired to come up with a name for a new FL-based law and consulting firm. After a few naming rounds, we ultimately would land on MERIS. Being a new firm in a high stakes industry, we needed to consider several points in order to allow the partners to make the strongest impact and first impressions upon launch. The name needed to be: BRANDABLE (ie. look good on merch and collateral) EASY TO REMEMBER 8 LETTERS OR LESS UNIVERSAL NOT TOO MASCULINE / FEMININE PROFESSIONAL, BUT UNIQUE EVOKE A SENSE OF HERITAGE (ie. sound trustworthy and established) How can you apply this to your business? Keep these questions in mind: ? Is the name available? ? Is it very common? (Overuse is a thing) ? Is it memorable, catchy (1-3 syllables) ? Is it concise enough for application (social handles, merch, etc. consider the spacing the lettering could take) ? Does it convey the ‘first impression feelings’ you want your brand to spark in your audience? #lawfirmbranding #brandidentitydevelopment

We want to thank everyone at NSCP for welcoming Meris PLLC & Consultancy to join the panel discussion and lab sessions for Private Funds on April 23rd. Let's continue to gain practical insights and enhancements for compliance strategies. The more you know, the more you elevate!

Please don't miss your opportunity on April 23rd?in New York City?to join?a full?day of?lab sessions specific to the interest of Private Funds. The?New Private Fund Investor Reporting Requirements?lab,will explore the new quarterly statement requirements for Private Funds, including the role of SaaS providers and vendors in meeting the new requirements. ???Register now and let's elevate our compliance skills together!?https://lnkd.in/eemES85G LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS APRIL 19 2024 ???Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and enhance your compliance strategies.