JoAnn Holmes Teaches Business Law at Grayson Tech High School

JoAnn Holmes ("Jo") joined Grayson Tech's Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design classes to teach business and intellectual property law. Students shared their ideas for companies and displayed creative work. Jo explained contract, licensing, and intellectual property concepts to support their business ventures. Thanks to educators Heather Kishun and Hannah Bailey for their great work with the students!

JoAnn Holmes ("Jo") is the founder of HOLMES@LAW, LLC. She serves as Outside General Counsel to intimate management teams for midsize companies, and provides strategic legal support for lean law departments. Our focus areas are business law, commercial contracts and global intellectual property management. HOLMES@LAW clients often create brands, license software, and distribute knowledge with national and global reach.

Jo is also committed to service work, including through supporting local schools and and leadership groups, as well as international charities. Contact Us to discuss how we can work together. HOLMES@LAW - Your Business Alley™.

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Information shared by JoAnn Holmes and/or HOLMES@LAW, LLC ("We or Us") is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Each situation is unique, so the information We share may not be relevant to your circumstance. Until you enter a formal engagement agreement with Us, We are not your legal counsel, and no attorney-client relationship exists. So, please do not share any confidential information with Us, and please only interact with Us if you agree to these ground rules. Thanks!

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JoAnn Holmes Teaches Business Law to Discovery High School Entrepreneurship Program

JoAnn Holmes ("Jo") joined Discovery High School to teach Business and Intellectual Property Law to students of the Entrepreneurship Program. Jo serves on the Advisory Council for the Program, and supports its teachers and students in developing successful startup strategies and growth tactics. Thanks to educators Mary Warren and Carla Youmans for the kind invitation.

JoAnn Holmes is the founder of HOLMES@LAW, LLC, where her practice focus areas are Business Contracts, Trademark & Tech. She works with a broad array of clients, including small and midsize companies, marketers, professional service providers, consultants, creative content and software developers. Having practiced law for over 17 years, Jo offers clients pragmatic legal solutions and strategic business guidance. Her goal is to live the firm's slogan - Your Business Ally™.

Holmes, How … about the Disclaimers?

Information shared by JoAnn Holmes and/or HOLMES@LAW, LLC ("We or Us") is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Each situation is unique, so the information We share may not be relevant to your circumstance. Until you enter a formal engagement agreement with Us, We are not your legal counsel, and no attorney-client relationship exists. So, please do not share any confidential information with Us, and please only interact with Us if you agree to these ground rules. Thanks!

© 2017 HOLMES@LAW, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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JoAnn Holmes Speaks to Millenial Entrepreneurs on the Gen Why Lawyer Podcast

JoAnn Holmes joined the Gen Why Lawyer podcast to discuss career building strategies for millennials Among the conversation topics with host Nicole Abboud, Jo shares her thoughts about building key relationships, navigating a professional career, and negotiating your value. In addition, Jo shares the personal importance of giving back through community service. Listen in to the podcast here.

JoAnn Holmes ("Jo") is a Business Contracts, Trademark & Tech attorney. She’s practiced law for over 17 years, advising startups to global corporations, and in 2015, she founded HOLMES@LAW. The firm provides quality legal solutions and strategic business guidance for small and midsize companies. Jo also volunteers as a speaker for SCORE, a nationwide partner to the Small Business Administration. Through SCORE and via Entrepreneurship Programs at local high schools, Jo teaches how to protect and grow ideas into successful companies.

Holmes, How … about the Disclaimers?

Information shared by JoAnn Holmes and/or HOLMES@LAW, LLC ("We or Us") is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Each situation is unique, so the information We share may not be relevant to your circumstance. Until you enter a formal engagement agreement with Us, We are not your legal counsel, and no attorney-client relationship exists. So, please do not share any confidential information with Us, and please only interact with Us if you agree to these ground rules. Thanks!

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