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About Janice L. Gauthier

Janice L. Gauthier received a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School and an A.B., cum laude, from Harvard College. She began her career at the law firm of Sidley & Austin in Chicago, worked as Senior Attorney for The Marcus Corporation in Milwaukee and served as Vice President and General Counsel of a Milwaukee area real estate development company before fulfilling a long-cherished dream of starting her own business by establishing The Gauthier Law Group. She brings more than twenty years of experience to the representation of her clients. Ms. Gauthier is licensed to practice law in both Wisconsin and Illinois and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. For more detailed information on Ms. Gauthier's background and experience, please visit www.gauthierlawgroup.com.

Crowdfunding for Beginners

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Crowdfunding seems to be everywhere these days.  High school students are using crowdfunding to pay their way to college. Charities are using crowdfunding to raise money for their causes. Entrepreneurs want to use crowdfunding to raise money for their startups. Although the term “crowdfunding” is frequently used, it is rarely defined.  To add some clarity to all of the buzz, here is a quick tour of the world of crowdfunding.

Generally speaking, crowdfunding refers to a method of financing a project, charitable cause or company by obtaining small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals, usually via the Continue reading →

What’s a Super Angel? A Guide to Startup Jargon

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Angel investor. Crowdfunding. Incubator. Anyone new to the startup world quickly encounters a dizzying array of jargon. To bring your vocabulary up to speed as quickly as your company, here is a quick guide to some common startup terms:

Accelerator – A program, normally lasting a few months, designed to help startups grow rapidly. Accelerators usually require startups to apply for acceptance into a “class,” which consists of a group of startups who will proceed through the program together, Continue reading →