Benjamin Kern Promoted to Partner at Gordon & Glickson; Also Launches New Technology Company.CHICAGO -- Attorney Benjamin Kern has been promoted to partner at the information technology law firm of Gordon & Glickson LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . Mark L. Gordon, managing partner of Gordon & Glickson commented, "We are very proud to promote Ben to partner. As an attorney, Ben is well respected for his legal expertise, industry savvy and passion for new technologies - making him a tremendous asset to our firm." Kern has extensive experience representing emerging companies on finance and corporate matters, including numerous venture capital financings To start an own company or to bring a new product to the market, the venture may need to attract financial funding. There are several categories of financing possibilities. If it is a small venture, then perhaps the venture can rely on family funding, loans from friends , acquisitions and private and public offerings of equity, debt, and hybrid securities Hybrid Security A security that combines two or more different financial instruments. Notes: Hybrid securities generally combine both debt and equity characteristics. . Kern also advises both start-up and Fortune 500 clients in a variety of commercial and technology-based matters, including licensing, technology transfer, marketing, sales and service transactions. Earlier this month, Kern also launched his own Chicago-based technology company, Canary Wireless, which brings to market the first digital Wi-Fi detector See hotspot finder. providing essential network information to Wi-Fi users and technology professionals. "Ben's entrepreneurial spirit, which is evident in his new and innovative business venture, represents the same commitment to new technologies that our firm and clients have embodied for the last 25 years," stated Gordon. Kern received his J.D. from Cornell Law School The Cornell Law School was formally opened in 1887, but was moved to its present-day location at Myron Taylor Hall in 1937. The law school building, an ornate, Gothic structure, was the result of a donation by Myron Charles Taylor, a former CEO of US Steel, and a member of the Cornell in 1997, his M.B.A. from Cornell in 1996, and his B.A. from Indiana University Indiana University, main campus at Bloomington; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1820 as a seminary, opened 1824. It became a college in 1828 and a university in 1838. The medical center (run jointly with Purdue Univ. in 1992. About Gordon & Glickson Gordon & Glickson's professionals practice exclusively in the area of information technology law. This signature practice, which has gained international recognition for its success in addressing the complex issues that arise from the convergence of business and technology, is built on a foundation of conventional legal disciplines -- corporate, commercial, finance, intellectual property, and litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. . For more information about Gordon & Glickson, please visit www.ggtech.com. About Canary Wireless Canary Wireless LLC is a privately-held company located in the Chicago area, founded by a group of technology and wireless industry professionals who recognized the need for a convenient and inexpensive way to identify and analyze Wi-Fi networks. For more information, visit www.canarywireless.com. |
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