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Heather Flick

Heather Flick is a partner at The Flick Group. With offices in Chicago, San Francisco and Silicon Valley, The Flick Group’s lawyers and experts advise US and international clients in all areas of commercial and financial transactions, corporate law and management -- from private offerings and M&A, to corporate governance, general business advice and litigation. They also provide specialized Emerging Company Services tailored to entrepreneurs, start-ups and investors.

Known for her cutting edge candor, Heather has worked in two White House administrations but was only hit on by one President. She has held several corporate board seats including Citizens Bancorp, Inc. and Titlebid.com throughout their acquisitions, and she is currently on the board of Sleep Science Partners, Inc. She has lived in Beijing (where she studied at China University of Politics and Law), Hong Kong, D.C., L.A., Chicago and San Francisco. Her commentary has appeared in the Financial Times.com, New York Times.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Marin Independent Journal, Sacramento Bee and on KRON, KTVU and CCTV. An avid sailor, she competes in international grand prix regattas for Hong Kong and Chicago based teams.

Heather’s columns may be good advice, but they are not legal advice (that you have to pay for). Please send comments to heather@flickgroup.com.

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Recent Columns

Change? Be Careful What You Wish For!
“Change!” is the political battle cry du jour. The word presidential candidates recently used to signify flip-flopping today signifies America’s New Year’s self improvement mandate. But let’s be accurate in separating spin from actual policy. Why and what kind of change, if any, do we really need?
posted: Monday January 7th - 10:47am
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Dateline Dubaiowa
Come and listen to a story 'bout the next big thing. It’ll save us from Iran and that greedy Saudi King. We grow it now at home, and it’s here to save the day. Who cares about tortillas and the price we’ll have to pay? …for corn, that is. Iowa ethanol! Liquid pork.
posted: Monday December 3rd - 10:35am
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Survival of the Fittest? I Sure Hope So.
After reviewing the Democratic Presidential debate, I promised the GOP equal time and criticism. Most candidates earned one more than the other...
posted: Monday May 7th - 12:52pm
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Door Number Three
While you were out enjoying your usual Thursday night festivities, I suffered through the first Democratic Presidential Debate so you didn’t have to.
posted: Monday April 30th - 2:58pm
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More Bright Ideas
Pardon the reference, but when God said, “Let there by light,” He didn’t mean daylight savings time or compact fluorescent bulbs. Nevertheless in another divine power grab, our guardians in Washington are casting darkness over some of life's cozier pleasures.
posted: Tuesday March 27th - 11:41am
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Gung Ho Fat Pigs
Sunday marked the Chinese Year of the Golden Pig. But with the recent run up in China's markets, will the New Year continue to nourish hungry traders, or are the hogs getting fattened for the slaughter?
posted: Tuesday February 20th - 7:41am
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What’s In a Name?
Why hedge funds should engage in a major re-branding campaign to combat the unfair bias heaped upon them by the media and Congress. How does ‘Strategic Investment Pool’ suit you?
posted: Friday January 26th - 9:16am
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Mourning in America
Why honor a great American capitalist by closing the markets for a day?
posted: Thursday January 4th - 11:38pm
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Hang SOX for Christmas
Do you believe in miracles? This season, a DC district court judge may just deliver one by calling Sarbanes Oxley unconstitutional.
posted: Wednesday December 20th - 7:00am
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Defend Your Wallet!
Think today's election issues don't impact your bottom line? Think it's all about Iraq? Think again.
posted: Sunday November 5th - 5:00am
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Foreign Service
You can lose more than money in international investments -- know how to protect your neck as well as your wallet.
posted: Wednesday September 6th - 8:30am
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Go Long on Efficiency
It's our most precious commodity, yet we sell our time constantly -- at different prices to different consumers.
posted: Sunday August 13th - 3:59pm
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