Asheville, NC - July 21, 2010

Anna S. Mills of The Van Winkle Law Firm has been named Chair of the NC LEAP Steering Committee. NC LEAP exists to assist low-wealth entrepreneurs with their legal needs in starting or expanding their businesses through pro bono service by North Carolina business and transactional lawyers.

The Steering Committee is comprised of attorneys who are members of the North Carolina Bar Association and community representatives.

Ms. Mills works with clients to help them successfully buy, sell and finance their businesses. She also counsels businesses and nonprofits regarding employment, corporate, contract and intellectual property issues and emerging issues related to sustainable products and services.

For more information on NC LEAP, please visit:  ncleap.ncbar.org.

To contact Ms. Mills, please email her at:  amills@vwlawfirm.com.

On Thursday, September 24^th, 2009, entrepreneurs can learn more about the various types of entity formation from Anna Mills of The Van Winkle Law Firm. In addition, participants will also learn how selecting an incorrect business entity could limit options for growing one’s business while increasing personal and tax liability.

Ms. Mills works with clients to help them successfully buy, sell and finance their businesses. She also counsels businesses and nonprofits regarding corporate, contract and intellectual property issues and emerging issues related to sustainable products and services. 

The class is presented by NC LEAP (NC Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Project) which is a public service program of the NC Bar Association Foundation.  Ms. Mills serves as Vice-Chair of NC LEAP.  For more information, call Christy Ramm at 828.254.1921 ext. 5857 or register online at: http://abtech.edu/ce/registration/default.asp.

Total Registration Fee: Free

Thu, Sep 24, 6:00PM - 9:00PM

215 Haynes, A-B Tech/Enka Site

Course #: SBC-7898-700

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