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Education
- University of Michigan Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1980)
- University of Kansas and Michigan State University (B.S., with high honors, 1976)
Bar and Court Admissions
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Private Equity and Venture Capital and Federal Regulation of Securities Committee of the Business Law Section
- State Bar of Michigan
- Blue Sky Law Subcommittee
- Ingham County Bar Association
- Panelist, American Bar Association Annual Meeting Program: Bridge Financings of Emerging Growth Companies (2008)
Distinctions and Certifications
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America - Securities & Corporate Law, 25th Anniversary Edition
- Achieved an AV© peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- Small Business Advocate of the Year Award, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Award (1993)
- Tireless Award, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (1993)
- Listed in Who's Who in American Women
- Listed in Who's Who of Emerging Leaders
- Listed in Who's Who of Professionals
Publications
- Speaker, "The New Michigan Uniform Securities Act" (ICLE Seminar, October 2009)
- "Client Interview Flow Chart to Select Best Available Exemption From Securities Registration" (Michigan Business Law Journal, Fall 2009)
- New SEC Disclosure Requirements for Oil and Gas Reporting Companies, Fraser Trebilcock Business & Tax Bulletin (March 2009)
- Panelist, "Bridge Financings of Emerging Growth Companies – What Lawyers Representing Investors and Companies Need to Know" (ABA Annual Meeting, August 2008)
- "The Winning Legal Strategies for Doing VC Deals Conferences," featured speaker/author, audio/print seminar – Reed Logic (2006)
Community Activities and Organizations
- Advisor to Law Explorers Club (2006)
- Girl Scout Leader for at-risk girls (2001-2003)
- Capital Area United Way (Board member, 1994-2001; Long Range Planning Committee Chairperson, 2000-2001)
- Congregation Kehillat Israel, Treasurer (1995-1996)
- Shared Vision Systems and Research Group Committee Chairperson (1994-1995)
- East Lansing Rotary Club (member 1993 – present, Board Member 2005-2006)
- Capitol Area Girl Scout Council (Board member, 1986-1988)
- Ingham County Office for Young Children (Board member, 1986-1987)
Outside Activities
- Member, Michigan Venture Capital Association
- Member, Capital Community Angels (2006-present)
- Lansing Area SmartZone Consortium Board (2006-2007)
- The Venture Center, Inc., Director (1996-2001), Chairperson (1999-2001)
- Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C., Board of Directors (1992-1996; 2006-2009)
- Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services, Securities Advisory Council (1991-2001)
- Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Mentor, Athena Powerlink Program (2007)
- Board member (1987-1992)
- Vice President of Government Affairs Division (1991-1992)
- LRC-PAC Board (1990-1996) (Chairperson 1995-1996)
- Nominating Committee (1988, 1999, 2000)
- City of Lansing, Mayor’s Parking Advisory Committee (1990-1993)
- Capitol Enterprise Forum, Director (1989-1995), President (1993)
Teaching Experience
- Adjunct Faculty, Securities Regulation, Thomas M. Cooley Law School (1999-2003)
Resume Summary
Ms. Linder is a Shareholder in the Business and Tax Department where she specializes in corporate and securities work. She has extensive experience representing companies in connection with private placements of securities, as well as SEC reporting and registration. She also works on venture capital investment transactions, representing both investors and portfolio companies, and represents independent producers and oil and gas exploration and development companies.
Ms. Linder's experience includes fund formation for venture capital funds, mortgage funds, and oil and gas development funds. She also works with operating companies in the technology and other arenas with respect to corporate matters and raising capital, and represents non-profit corporations on corporate and tax matters.
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