Taft Cincinnati attorney Kevin Waklatsi recently presented, “Business Essentials: Start Smart and Understand Business Formation Basics,” at a lunch and learn hosted by the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) on Nov. 18. His presentation covered the different types of business entities, the pros and cons of each structure, and next steps for establishing a business.

The African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) was founded in 1996 to advocate on behalf of emerging and established businesses, help create new market opportunities, provide access to capital, and revitalize African American communities. The AACC is the largest African American Chamber in the State of Ohio and provides over 120 programs, events, and workshops to small businesses and entrepreneurs. To learn more and register, visit here.

Waklatsi represents public and private companies, private equity funds, and portfolio companies in a variety of complex business transactions, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions. He brings extensive corporate governance experience to his practice and represents both domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and sectors.