Shavon J. Smith is available for speaking engagements ranging from podcast interviews and small-group seminars to keynote speeches at conventions. As general counsel to small businesses, Shavon has advised entrepreneurs on various legal issues. She is also the author of “Tell Me About the Hard Part,” a new business and legal advice guidebook for small-business owners.

Below are some of the topics that Shavon has spoken about recently. She can speak on these and related subjects or a different topic related to your organization’s needs.

•      “Employment Law 101 for Small Businesses: Avoiding Costly Mistakes.”

Practical guidance on workplace policies and compliance essentials.

•      “Facing the Hard Part: Legal Steps Every Business Owner Needs to Take.”

Insight from Shavon’s book on tackling difficult but essential business decisions.

•      “Five Steps to Solve Business Problems Before They Start.”

Practical guidance from Shavon’s book on workplace policies and compliance essentials.

•      “Fractional General Counsel: The Legal Solution for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses.”

Insight on this tactic for growing companies to get the legal advice they need.

•      “Preventing Legal Risks in Small Businesses: Lessons from the Trenches.”

Practical advice on risk mitigation tailored to entrepreneurs.

•      “Empowering Minority-Owned Businesses in the Age of Trump Part 2: Overcoming Legal and Operational Challenges.”

Strategies for minority-owned companies.

•      “Mastering Business Contracts: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know.”

Key clauses and strategies to negotiate and enforce contracts effectively.

•      “Navigating Business Crises: Legal and Strategic Responses.”

Insights on how small businesses can prepare for crises, including disputes and compliance challenges.

•      “Legal Considerations for Small Businesses Working with Government Contracts.”

Demystifying FAR/DFARS and compliance for small businesses.

Below are some of Shavon’s recent speaking engagements.

•September 2024: Minority Pharmacist Entrepreneurship Collaborative

Conference, “Entrepreneurship for Pharmacists” panel.

•August 2024: Booz Allen Hamilton

Aerospace DEI Community Outreach Initiative in partnership with Building Bridges Across the River “Navigating Commercial Property Purchases and Tenant Rights for Small Businesses.”

•April 2024: International Monetary Fund, Family Association

As part of the “Entrepreneurship Workshop for Visa Holders.”

To inquire about a speaking engagement or book Shavon for your event, use the contact form online here.

Read a recent profile of Shavon J. Smith in the DC Bar “Duly Noted” blog that highlights her work in helping small businesses identify and resolve their legal issues here.