A Mayer Brown event featuring a discussion on the most frequently asked questions and hot topics related to equity compensation and tax matters affecting emerging companies and their investors, including advantages and disadvantages of different types of equity awards for private companies, the benefits of “Qualified Small Business Stock” and how to qualify, common deferred compensation pitfalls to avoid, Series FF stock (a hybrid between common stock and preferred stock) and an explanation of an “Up-C structure” and its benefits. Speakers are Ryan J. Liebl, partner, Chicago; and Remmelt Reigersman, partner, Palo Alto and San Francisco. Location is Silicon Slopes, 2600 Executive Parkway, No. 140, Lehi. Registration can be completed at https://connect.mayerbrown.com/447/11620/landing-pages/blank-rsvp-business.asp?sid=blankform.