Taking a common‑problems approach, Danya Shakfeh examines the governance breakdowns that most often derail family business transitions, guiding attorneys through real‑world issues of ownership versus control, outdated governing documents, succession confusion, and buyout disputes.
Credits: 0.5 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
Family‑owned businesses rarely fail because of a single event. More often, they struggle, and sometimes unravel, because governance structures no longer reflect the realities of who owns, controls, and works in the business. In this program, Danya Shakfeh, founder of Motiva Business Law and a business attorney licensed in both Illinois and Florida, brings a practical, problem‑driven perspective to the middle stage of the closely held business lifecycle: transfer, succession, and transition. Ms. Shakfeh approaches family‑business succession through the common problems she sees repeatedly in practice: confusion over control versus ownership, outdated or incomplete governing documents, misalignment between estate plans and corporate records, undocumented contributions by spouses, and unclear buyout and valuation terms.
Danya Shakfeh, Motiva Business Law, Wesley Chapel, FL, and Oak Brook, IL
Expires 4/1/2028
