Selecting a company name is an important decision that impacts almost all facets of success – from branding to sales and beyond. Now, those who are incorporating or already established in Texas will have a much easier time with this process. As of June 1, 2018, the state has amended its Name Availability Standard law, opening up possibilities that were previously unavailable.
This on-demand webinar reviews what these updates are and how businesses in Texas will enjoy the leeway now available as compared to the previous, stricter rules. Attendees will also learn about the additional factors involved in name selection such as governing laws, acquiring rights, enforcement, and trademark laws.
To learn even more about the naming updates in Texas, read our article on Texas and the Name Availability Standard.
Meet our experts:
Lori Ann Fox, Esq. – CT Government Relations and Regional Attorney
Lori Ann Fox, Esq., has been a Government Relations and Regional Attorney with CT for twelve years. She sits on drafting committees and works closely with state bar associations, government offices and legislatures to implement changes in business entity and related laws. She regularly lectures on topics related to business entity operations and filings, including Delaware entity laws, Mergers, Business Entity Formation and Maintenance, Compliance and Governance, Limited Liability Companies, specialty/alternative entity types and ethical considerations surrounding entity and compliance issues.
Prior to joining CT, Ms. Fox maintained a private practice focusing on corporate law, which was preceded by her serving as General Counsel for an insurance company. Ms. Fox received her law degree from Emory University School of Law and is a member of the State Bars of Texas, Oklahoma, and Georgia.
Briana Godbey - Manager of the Legal Department for the Business & Public Filings Division, Office of the Texas Secretary of State
Prior to working at the secretary of state, Briana received her B.A., cum laude, and M.A. in Political Science at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. She received her J.D. in 2007 from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
LAW-RELATED PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS
- Author/Speaker for the University of Texas Continuing Legal Education Program Nuts and Bolts of LLCs, LPs, and Partnerships, 2014-2017
- Speaker for the Office of the Attorney General Program on Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference, 2015
- Speaker for the Capital Area Paralegal Association Program on Apostilles and Authentications, 2015
- Speaker for the V.G. Young Institute of County Government and County and District Clerks Association of Texas, School for County and District Clerks, First Impressions Count: Best Practices for Notaries Public, 2013
- Speaker for the Texas Association of Legal Professionals Educational Conference, 2012
- Speaker for the Capital Area Paralegal Association Program on Hot Topics with the Secretary of State in 2010, 2010