Join the Startup Colorado Community for our quarterly Lean Coffee online series (register here)—an interactive networking discussion that’s tailored to entrepreneurs from all industries. Each quarter, we are featuring a co-host from the either the founder or funder world. These founders or funders will kick things off by explaining their niche, how they got to where they are today, and answering your questions in real time.

This month we’ll be joined by Keegan Drake. Keegan is the managing attorney of Drake Legal, PLLC, a boutique law firm serving businesses and individuals. Previously, Keegan held roles at major law firms and global corporations. He earned a JD/MBA from Duke University, where he was an editor of the law review. Keegan believes that although talent is everywhere in Colorado, access to sophisticated legal advice is often limited to a handful of zip codes. As such, he is passionate about closing that gap, to bring big-firm caliber service to rural entrepreneurs and the communities that anchor them. An active member of the Colorado Bar Association, Keegan also writes on topics specific to agricultural and natural resource assets.

Going from “idea” to “incorporation” can be difficult without a legal playbook. In this session, we will discuss the basic checklist to comply with the law and build a framework for success. There is an interactive Q&A for founders to apply the conversation to their own situations.