As tax season approaches, attorney Bryan Hawkins of Stoel Rives will discuss pros and cons of different entity selections options (sole proprietor, LLC, etc) for independent contractors in California.

Sole proprieter, LLC, SMLLC, schedule C ... what do these terms actually mean and what are the benefits, as an independent contractor, of selecting one over another?  At this network lunchtime meeting, CalPoets invites a labor and employment lawyer on to speak about the pros and cons of each, as it relates to your taxes and beyond.  There will be time for questions.  This event is geared towards CalPoets' Poet-Teachers and our network of California poets.  It is, however, open to the public.  All are welcome. 

Bryan Hawkins is a litigator practicing in Stoel Rives Labor and Employment group with extensive jury and bench-trial experience. He represents employers in employment-related litigation in court and before administrative agencies such as the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. His practice also involves counseling employers on employment-related issues, including handbooks and policies.  Prior to joining Stoel Rives, Bryan practiced for several years at a regional law firm located in San Francisco. While working in San Francisco, Bryan also served as a Deputy District Attorney with the San Francisco County District Attorneys’ Office.