Employee Ownership for Attorneys: Legal Strategies and Structures 1 Credit 1 Credit
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Employee ownership is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in business succession planning—especially with a wave of baby boomer business owners preparing to exit. But how can attorneys support these transitions while preserving client legacies and ensuring legal compliance? This CPE course is designed to help legal professionals navigate the rising demand for employee ownership (EO) solutions, equipping them to become trusted advisors in these high-impact deals.
Attorneys will explore the legal, financial, and strategic frameworks behind EO models like Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Worker Cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). They’ll examine real-world scenarios, analyze governance structures, and consider post-sale responsibilities to help clients maximize value, protect mission, and maintain continuity. From regulatory nuances to tax deferral strategies like Section 1042, this module offers a deep dive into the core legal tools required in EO transitions.
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By the end of this CPE course, attorneys will be better equipped to support succession-focused clients with strategic and practical EO solutions that preserve value and mission for the long term.
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| HR Business for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Business Acumen for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Approval No. 26-KJHTW) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) | 1 PDC | Approved |
| HR Business for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| Business Acumen for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Approval No. 26-KJHTW) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) | 1 PDC | Approved |
| Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| HR Business for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| HR Business for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Business Acumen for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Approval No. 26-KJHTW) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) | 1 PDC | Approved |
| HR Business for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| Business Acumen for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Approval No. 26-KJHTW) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) | 1 PDC | Approved |
| Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| HR Business for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| HR Business for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 711339) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
Credit
1
Course Level
Basic
Instructional Method
QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
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Brett Heeger focuses on transactional corporate and securities matters with a passion for community economic development and social enterprise. He supports a wide range of client companies, leveraging legal tools to support all of their goals: from profit and growth, to impact and inclusion. Brett’s clients come from a range of industries, from food and tech, to real estate, consulting, and financial services.
Brett has substantial experience leading clients through the process of planning for and bringing investment into their companies. From designing and managing friends and family rounds, direct public offerings (DPOs), navigating Regulation A+ and public company compliance, to negotiating venture investments and exit opportunities, Brett prides himself on his ability to work with clients to find the right investment tools and opportunities to position their business for success.
Brett also leads the firm's social enterprise and worker-owned cooperative efforts in Southern California. He has represented multiple cooperatives and members, and regularly presents and advises on legal matters for new and existing co-ops and social-impact minded businesses in Los Angeles. In law school, he co-founded the Community Enterprise Project, a clinical program where students engage in transactional law projects in support of under-served communities across Boston. From 2012 – 2014, Brett led projects and case teams in areas such as not-for-profit organization governance, food truck permitting and development, and urban agriculture.
Brett lives in Los Angeles with his partner, their three children, and their mostly good dog.
As founder of Aligned Law in Portland, I provide strategic legal counsel to purpose-driven companies across California, Oregon, and Washington, focusing on lower middle market businesses with revenues from $5 to $50 million. My heart-centered, tailored approach supports enterprises committed to both financial success and positive social impact, including cooperatives, benefit corporations, and mission-driven organizations.
At Aligned Law, I partner with businesses ready to scale, offering expert guidance to manage growth, ensure compliance, and safeguard your vision. If you seek a legal advisor who shares your values and is dedicated to your success, let’s connect to achieve your goals together.
Stacey has spent most of her career helping businesses examine their impact and aligning it with their values. She started as a CPA with Arthur Andersen, then moved into strategy and organizational development. Seeking to devote her financial expertise to social and environmental issues, she was an early mover in the field of sustainability and corporate responsibility in the US. She joined Business for Social Responsibility in 2001 to build their business consulting practice and spent the next decade guiding Fortune 500 companies to address their negative impacts. Recently, Stacey began consulting to nonprofits and foundations to strengthen their strategy, management, and governance practices. Through her work with the Public Equity Group and her own independent practice, she explored the structural barriers to wealth and other drivers of generational poverty.
At Project Equity she is helping grow our team of professionals to accelerate the adoption of employee ownership as a key to building wealth and high-quality careers in communities. In addition to having been a licensed CPA, Stacey has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and has done coursework in International Business Studies at the University of Copenhagen. When she is not working, you can find her hiking the Bay Area hills, indulging in the restaurant scene, and playing with her family.
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