Brian Laurenzo Named 2011 Johnston Citizen of the Year
Brian Laurenzo, Registered Patent Attorney and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Brick Gentry P.C. has been named the 2011 Johnston Citizen of the Year by the Johnston Chamber of Commerce. Brian was honored for his previous work as Mayor of the City of Johnston from 2003-2008 and his current work as Co-Chair of the Capital Crossroads Cultural Capital Committee, Chair of the Surface Transportation Project Subcommittee of the Greater Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Immediate Past Chair of Bravo Greater Des Moines and Co-Chair of the Regional Expansion Committee for the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Jim and Matt Brick Author a Chapter on Iowa Employment for the ABA
Jim Brick and Matt Brick are the Chapter Authors for the Iowa Chapter of Employment at Will A State-By-State Survey published 2011 by the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law. The book is part of the American Bar Association’s library of publications intended for use by ABA members and other members of the bar. It provides an easy to follow guide to the common law and statutory exceptions for the law on employment at will on a state-by-state basis. The Chapter authored by Jim and Matt provides a general overview of employment law in Iowa and gives specific guidance on employment contracts, implied covenants of good faith and fair dealing, public policy exceptions, burdens of proof, related torts and relevant statutes.
Brick Gentry Registered Patent Attorney Named SUPER LAWYER
Brian Laurenzo, Registered Patent Attorney and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Brick Gentry P.C. has been named once again in the 2011 Business Edition of Super Lawyers, an annual, national listing of attorneys published by Superlawyers.com. Brian was first named to the list in 2007.
Thomas Levis – Ironman Lawyer
My wife thinks I have a loose screw in my 58 year old noggin. So do some of my friends and law partners. You see, on May 7, 2011, after a year of training, I competed in the St. George, Utah Ironman triathlon. I swam 2.4 miles, rode my bike 112 miles and then ran a marathon.
Well, a screw loose I may have, but I am in the best shape of my life. I have an amazingly low heart rate, my blood pressure is perfect and I have no health complaints whatsoever. During the year of training, I became significantly smarter about healthy nutrition. It’s amazing how quickly you learn what an 8:00PM “Blizzard” will do to you the next morning during a 4:30AM long bike ride! I became a much more efficient lawyer. The hours spent training every day taught me a great deal about time management. I made lots of new friends at the gym and on the roads, including a few crazy old codgers just like me. I even got some business out of my daily exercise routine. I can’t say I enjoyed the last 6 miles of the marathon, but I am glad I trained and competed.
Will I do another Ironman? Sorry, I can’t tell you. My wife would kill me.
Brick Gentry Team Presents at 2011 Iowa Employment Conference
On April 27th, 2011, Brick Gentry, P.C. had three members presenting at the 2011 Iowa Employment Conference in Altoona, Iowa. Matt Brick, Doug Fulton and Erin Clanton spoke to a group of Iowa’s leading human resource and training consultants, attorneys and benefits consultants on the most critical employment issues likely to affect Iowa employers in 2011.
Matt Brick spoke in two sessions featuring civil litigation focused on labor, employment and environmental matters. Doug Fulton also presented twice on corporate issues, with a focus on labor and employment matters. And Erin Clanton presented in the afternoon session about the impact social media has had on businesses.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Matt, Doug or Erin, please feel free to contact them at:
Brick, Gentry, Bowers, Swartz & Levis, P.C.
6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 100,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-274-1450
Fax: 515-274-1488
info@brickgentrylaw.com
Or simply send us a note through the Contact-Us page of this website.
WEBINAR: Changes to Employment Laws and Legislation by Matt Brick
Matt Brick, of Brick Gentry P.C. presents on Changes to Employment Laws and Legislation and the recent updates that employers and employees should be aware of.
Employment law is a constantly shifting area of the law that has drastic consequences for employers making even a good faith mistake. This presentation covers important developments in employment law for both public and private employers. Employment law changes constantly, so take a listen to hear what has happened in the recent past.
Simply click on the image to the right to link to the webinar page, or click here.
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Again, thank you!
Brick Gentry, P.C.
Rush Nigut Speaking at BIZ Raising Capital Seminar, March 29th
Rush Nigut will be one of the speakers at the annual Raising Capital Seminar sponsored by the BIZ on March 29, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The seminar is located at the Des Moines Partnership offices.
“Many entrepreneurs don’t have a good understanding of the types of capital that start-up businesses can or should raise,” says Mike Colwell, executive director of the Business Innovation Zone of Central Iowa, the seminar sponsor. “This event will be the place to learn about the legal requirements, investor expectations of them, the timeframes and the costs involved in raising capital.”
Leading business advisors will deliver presentations on business valuation, fundraising compliance and legal issues, using friends and family as capital sources, angel investor expectations, and how to use venture capital and private equity sources.
Rush will be speaking on corporation and LLC entity formation (it’s not the gut wrenching decision some seem to make it) plus partnership considerations (don’t do it). Hope to see you there!
Brian Lauenzo wins “Best Lawyers in America” Again!
Brick Gentry, P.C. is proud to announce for the fifth consecutive year, Brian Laurenzo has been selected to be included the list of “Best Lawyers in America” for 2011. Brian is a shareholder, registered patent attorney and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Brick Gentry P.C.
Please join us in giving him a BIG CONGRATULATIONS!
Brick Gentry P.C. – Proud to Back University of Iowa Sports
On February 13, 2011, Brick Gentry P.C. was the meet sponsor for the wrestling dual in Iowa City between #2 Iowa and #10 Michigan. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 30-7 and extended their consecutive dual meet unbeaten streak to 76.
Prior to the meet, Brick Gentry attorneys, Pat Burk, Doug Fulton and Kyle McCann, were recognized alongside Iowa Head Coach Tom Brands during a mat-side ceremony. Brick Gentry is a proud sponsor of University of Iowa Athletics.
You can learn more about Brick Gentry, P.C.’s involvement in sponsorships and events like the University of Iowa’s athletic department by contacting us at info@brickgentrylaw.com, or simply though our contact page.
GO HAWKS!
WEBINAR: Labor Certification by Austin Kennedy
Brick Gentry P.C. is proud to announce that Austin Kennedy‘s presentation on Achieving Lawful Permanent Residency in the United States Through the Labor Certification Process is the premiere presentation to be posted in the “Brick Gentry Webinar” section of the site.
Austin presented this seminar to the partners and associates of Brick Gentry P.C. just before the holiday season and it was determined that it would be the perfect launch session for the knowledge-based resource area of the site.
Simply click on the image to the right to link to the webinar page, or click here.
If you would like to register for our webinars, please click here.
If you have questions or would like to contact Brick Gentry, P.C. about future webinars please click here to go to our contact page.
Again, thank you!
Brick Gentry, P.C.
