Sarah and Daniel started January focused on firm-planning and organizational improvements and ended the month working on several transactions for newly onboarded clients. It was a fun month of growth for Willow! Here are a few of the highlights:
1. Willow implemented a new document management system to store its firm and client files on an organized and secure cloud-based server. This may not sound too exciting; however, this is a huge milestone for Willow, and we are thrilled to be using a sophisticated system that adds efficiency to our work product and significantly improves internal communication.
2. Willow updated an oil and gas client’s form of master service agreement in response to recent litigation and changes in market norms. While many companies adopt forms without making routine updates, we ensure our clients are aware of changes in the legal landscape so they can decide when changed circumstances support amending or replacing form agreements.
3. Willow assisted a new client in the sale of nearly 200 oil and gas wells along with other real property rights. As this deal is seller-financed, Willow prepared both the sale and financing documents for the transaction, which will close in February.
4. Willow assisted a long-time corporate client in adopting certain governance policies that promote better transparency among members. Willow also assisted this client in preparing documentation to support its effort to become a certified women-owned business.
5. Sarah had a blast judging the first round of the inaugural Ignite WV Competition. The finalists will compete in April during Bridging Innovation Week and, in the meantime, will go through trainings, mentoring and benchmarking with the goal of being awarded $100,000 or more (depending on need) of technical assistance funds in the final round of the competition.
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