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*This event is brought to you by Wildfire Labs in partnership with Elevate Rapid City. Founder life moves fast, and legal decisions made early on can shape your company’s future, for better or worse. In this session, you’ll learn how to navigate the essential legal foundations every startup needs to protect itself and grow with confidence. From understanding incorporation structures and equity basics to knowing which contracts truly matter, you’ll gain clarity on the documents that set your business up for long-term success.
You’ll also demystify intellectual property; what needs protection, when to secure it, and the steps to make sure your ideas stay yours. Plus, we’ll explore the most common legal pitfalls that trip up founders and how to proactively avoid them before they become costly setbacks.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of your core legal obligations, confidence in how to protect your IP, and a roadmap for staying compliant and prepared as your company grows.
// Meet Your Speaker - Lisa Cagle
Lisa K. Cagle is an associate attorney with Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP in Rapid City, South Dakota. Lisa focuses her practice primarily on business and estate planning, real estate law, and employment law. Prior to practicing law, she worked as a teacher for eight years. Lisa was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. She attended the University of California Los Angeles where she received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Lisa earned her Juris Doctor from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. During law school, Lisa was the Research and Writing Editor for “The American Journal of Trial Advocacy” and was selected by Judge John Carrol for involvement in the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. Lisa has served as the president of the West River Estate and Financial Planning Council.
Learn more & register here: https://www.elevaterapidcity.com/events/2025/11/19/innovation/wildfire-university-legal-and-intellectual-property-essentials/
Join us after for Entrepreneurial Happy Hour:
https://www.elevaterapidcity.com/events/2025/11/19/innovation/entrepreneur-happy-hour/
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18 E. Main St., Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57701
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