Beth's focus is on finding practical business and legal solutions for franchisors. Her 30-plus years of experience in franchising enables her to provide practical advice to her clients.

Beth is extremely active in the franchise industry. She serves on several committees of the International Franchise Association (IFA) including the Legal and Legislative Committee, Franchise Relations Committee and the Social Sector Franchising Task Force. She is also named in the Who's Who in International Franchise Lawyers, has been named as a "Legal Eagle" and is a frequent speaker at franchise seminars and conferences. Beth is the 2006 recipient of the Crystal Compass award which is presented by the Women's Franchise Committee for leadership in franchising.

Honors

• Who's Who in International Franchise Lawyers
• Legal Eagle, Franchise Times

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Business Law Section, past chair
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section
• Hennepin County Bar Association, Corporate, Business Law and Franchising Section, past chair

International Franchise Association:

• IFA, chair of 2005 and 2006 Leadership Conference Task Force
• IFA, member, Legal and Legislative Committee
• IFA, member, Franchise Relations Committee
• IFA, member, Social Sector Franchising Task Force
• IFA, past member, Supplier Forum
• IFA, past co-chair of the Twin Cities Women's Franchise Network
• IFA, past chair of the Women's Franchise Network Task Force

Civic Activities

• Indiana University Law School: alumni board member
• Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation: board member and officer
• MAKA (Minnesota's Association for Korean Americans): board member and officer
• American Field Services Returnee Committee
• Women Venture: Franchise Consultant

Presentations

• Moderator: "Survival Strategies for Start-Up Franchisors in Challenging Economic Times"
  International Franchise Association Convention (San Antonio, February 2010)
• Lecturer: "Hot Legal Topics"
  International Institute for Franchise Education/NOVA Southeastern University Franchise Mini MBA Program (Fort Lauderdale May 2008 and October 2008)
• Lecturer: "Franchisee Concerns and Why They Are Important to Franchisor Lawyers"
  International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (Washington, D.C., May 2006)
• Roundtable Leader: "Effective Use of Earning Claims"
  International Franchise Association Convention (Palm Springs, CA, February 2006)
• Roundtable Leader: "Issues Involving the Requirement for Audited Financial Statements"
  International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (Washington, D.C., May 2005)
• Roundtable Leader: "Implementing a Successful Franchise Standards and Compliance Program"
  International Franchise Association Convention (Hollywood, FL, March 2005)
• Lecturer: "Disclosure Issues"
  International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (Washington, D.C., May 2004)
• Roundtable Leader: "Successful Co-Branding Strategies"
  International Franchise Association Convention (Las Vegas, March 2004)
• Roundtable Leader: "Special Issues Facing Emerging Franchisors"
  International Franchise Association Convention (San Antonio, February 2003)
• Lecturer: "Relatively Painless Disclosure Regulation Compliance"
  International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (Washington, D.C., May 2002)
• Conference Chair: 2nd Annual Conference on Franchising in Latin America
  (New Orleans, April 2002)