LLCs from A to Z

Date: Aug 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Online

Member Price: $159.00

Non-Member Price: $199.00

Section Price: $0.00

Event Code: I157425

Areas of Law: Business

Earn up to 3.3 credits, including 2.0 in Diversity! (More Information)

Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

Anthony Wilkinson, Esq.
Wilkinson Law LLC, Old Bridge

Presenters

Jason J. Krisza, Esq.
Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer, Woodbridge
Susan Miano, CPA, ABV, CFF
CBIZ, Morristown
Jason D. Navarino, Esq.
Riker Danzig LLP, Madison
Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa, Esq.
Archer & Greiner, Hackensack

With more than 950,000 small businesses making up 99.6% of all companies in New Jersey, limited liability companies (LLC’s) are the go-to entity for entrepreneurs across the state. Offering the trio of limited liability protection, flexible management structures, and pass-through taxation, LLC’s are uniquely suited to meet the needs of modern business owners – without the restrictions often applied to other types of businesses.

This comprehensive seminar is essential for any New Jersey attorney working with business clients. Our panel of experienced practitioners will explore the lifecycle of an LLC—from formation and drafting airtight operating agreements to navigating tax considerations, allocations, distributions and so much more. Attorneys will also gain critical insight into the pros and cons of forming an LLC in Delaware as compared to forming one in New Jersey as well as the potential impact new legislation such as the “Big Beautiful Bill” will have on LLC owners.

Program Agenda:

  • 9:00 | Introduction and Opening Comments
  • 9:05 | Session 1 - Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa, Esq.
    • Are there advantages to forming an LLC in Delaware as compared to forming it in New Jersey?
    • What are the disadvantages of not having a written limited liability company agreement for a New Jersey LLC?
    • What are the factors to consider when drafting or negotiating member, manager, board, and minority member rights for a LLC agreement?
    • What are prudent approaches for members to separate from an LLC?
  • 9:50 | Session 2 - Susan Miano, CPA, ABV, CFF
    • What tax factors should be considered when forming an LLC?
  • 10:15 | Session 3 - Jason D. Navarino, Esq.
    • How can allocations, distributions and liquidation be addressed in an LLC agreement? 
  • 10:50 | Session 4 - Anthony Wilkinson, Esq.
    • For LLCs taxed as partnerships, what are the best means for offering incentive compensation?
  • 11:25 | Session 5 - Jason J. Krisza, Esq.
    • When should an LLC seek professional advice about compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act?
    • What impact will the “Big Beautiful Bill” have on the owners of LLCs?
  • 11:55 | Conclusion and Closing Comments
  • 12:00 | Adjourn

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.3 hours of total CLE credit, including 2.0 in Diversity (Full Credits Available: NJ Beginner Diversity : 2.0, NJ General: 1.3).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Diversity Non-Transitional: 2.0, NY Professional Practice Transitional: 1.0
PA CLE:PA Ethics Credit: 1.5, PA Substantive Credit: 1.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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