Back-to-Back Learning Sessions

McDonald Hopkins' Michelle Kantor will be presenting two sessions on "Protecting Your Certifications & The Good, the Bad, the Very Ugly of JVs, Teaming Agreements, and Mentor-Protégé" at this in-person event presented by the Arizona Apex Accelerator and the American Indian Chamber Education Fund.

Session will discuss corporate changes—including selling or buying a business, transferring ownership, changes in your board of directors or key management and succession planning—can put your hard-earned certifications (SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), WBE, MBE, DBE) at risk. Even minor ownership changes may trigger suspension or decertification.

Session two will focus on joint ventures, teaming agreements, and Mentor-Protégé relationships, it's crucial to understand the legal, financial, and practical implications—along with potential risks.