Corporate governance is about building credibility, ensuring transparency and accountability, as well as maintaining an effective channel of information disclosure. In a highly regulated business environment, strong corporate governance is an absolute necessity, whether the business is established or a start-up.
As a board member of non-profit entities and former executive at various for-profit corporations, Lorrie Orton Heath has garnered significant experience in providing corporate governance. As an attorney serving her individual and corporate clients, she can provide guidance and assistance in a variety of important business areas.
BUSINESS
Business + Legal Strategy
Strategic Business Analysis
Strategic Business Analysis is an assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of which a company’s business strategy meets the requirements of its competitive marketplace. We assist in identifying critical issues that need to be addressed and make recommendations.
Strategic Legal Analysis
Strategic Legal Analysis is an assessment of strategic plans and objectives, a review of key documents, and identification of current and projected legal needs of the company. We help identify any real or potential legal issues and assist in planning their resolution.
Agreements/Contracts
We can assist with the structure, development, and production of a variety of agreements and contracts.
Manufacturing
A manufacturing contract is used to state the rights and responsibilities of the parties when one company provides manufacturing services to another.
Sales
A sales contract documents the terms of a sales transaction between a seller and a buyer.
Employment
An employment contract or an employment agreement sets forth the terms of employment between a company and its employee.
Independent Contractor
An independent contractor agreement sets forth the terms of the agreement between a company and a contractor, consultant, or freelancer.
Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure
A Confidentiality Agreement, also known as Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), protects the parties against the intentional or accidental disclosure of confidential information.
Non-Compete
A non-compete clause (NCC) or covenant not to compete (CNC) prohibits one party from entering into or starting a similar profession or trade in competition against another party.
Prevention & Risk Management
We can assist and advise on the development and implementation of policies and procedures to prevent and/or alleviate potential risks.
Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest (COI) is a situation in which a person or organization is involved in multiple interests (financial, emotional, etc.), one of which could possibly corrupt the motivation of the individual or organization.
Fraud
Fraud is wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.