Speaking Engagements
November 2009
- Advanced topics in ESOP Valuation
The ESOP Association's Las Vegas Conference & Trade Show, Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV
November 12 & 13, 2009
Terry Griswold, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, will speak on the topic.
September 2009
- Valuation, Estate and Income Tax Planning for S-Corporations
American Bar Association, Section of Taxation & Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law, Trust & Estate Division
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL
September 25, 2009
Hugh Woodside, ASA, CFA, a Manager of Empire, was a panel member discussing S-Corporation valuation issues.
July 2009
- Valuation Planning for Right Now: Valuation in Turbulent Times
FAE Conference Center, New York, NY
May 13, 2009
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, MBA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on the topic.
May 2009
- Estate and Gift Tax Valuation: What You Need to Know, and More
Monroe County Bar Association, Rochester, NY
May 13, 2009
Hugh Lambert, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on the topic.
- 2nd Annual Intergenerational Wealth Planning Conference
The Penn Club, New York, NY
May 12, 2009
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on valuing, and the discounts applicable to, various interests in holding companies.
Monroe County Bar Association, Rochester, NY
May 13, 2009
Hugh Lambert, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on the topic.
The Penn Club, New York, NY
May 12, 2009
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on valuing, and the discounts applicable to, various interests in holding companies.
April 2009
- 2009 Upstate New York ESOP Conference
DoubleTree Hotel, Syracuse, NY
April 2, 2009
Terry Griswold, a Managing Director of Empire, presented "Understanding and Communicating Your ESOP Valuation in a Challenging Economy"
February 2009
- SFAS 144: Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets - Live Webinar
Sponsored by the Knowledge Congress.
February 26, 2009
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on the topic in the Live Webinar
- 2nd Annual Summit on Fair Value for Financial Reporting
Marriott Marquis, New York, N.Y.
February 2-3, 2009 3-5 P.M.
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, was a Chairperson and spoke on "Purchase Price Allocation 101."
Sponsored by the Knowledge Congress.
February 26, 2009
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on the topic in the Live Webinar
Marriott Marquis, New York, N.Y.
February 2-3, 2009 3-5 P.M.
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, was a Chairperson and spoke on "Purchase Price Allocation 101."
December 2008
- Valuation of Intangible Assets for Financial Reporting
Manhattan Beach Marriott, Manhattan Beach, CA.
December 11-13, 2008
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, will speak on "Valuation of Intangible Assets for Financial Reporting."
- Avoiding Mistakes in Designing Equity Compensation Plans in Closely-Held Businesses Seminar
Herrick, Feinstein LLP, New York, N.Y.
December 2, 2008
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, will speak on "Valuation Perspectives."
Manhattan Beach Marriott, Manhattan Beach, CA.
December 11-13, 2008
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, will speak on "Valuation of Intangible Assets for Financial Reporting."
Herrick, Feinstein LLP, New York, N.Y.
December 2, 2008
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, will speak on "Valuation Perspectives."
November 2008
- Financial Research Associates' Valuation of Hard-to-Value Securities
Flatotel, New York, N.Y.
November 18, 2008
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuation & Pricing of Private Equity Investments".
- ASA-AICPA Business Valuation Conference
Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
November 10, 2008
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire spoke on "Purchase Price Allocation 101".
- The 4th Intergenerational Wealth Planning Conference - The 21st Century Estate Plan: A Case Study Approach
Albany Country Club, Voorheesville, NY
November 6, 2008
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuing Assets and Discounts - Opportunity Now."
- SFAS 157: Implementation to Disclosure Seminar
The Helmsley Hotel, New York, N.Y.
November 5, 2008
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire,and Scott Nammacher, ASA, CFA, a Managing Director of Empire will be panel members.
- Journey Venture Capital Conference
David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv, Israel
November 3, 2008
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Avoiding M&A Minefields".
Flatotel, New York, N.Y.
November 18, 2008
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuation & Pricing of Private Equity Investments".
Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
November 10, 2008
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire spoke on "Purchase Price Allocation 101".
Albany Country Club, Voorheesville, NY
November 6, 2008
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuing Assets and Discounts - Opportunity Now."
The Helmsley Hotel, New York, N.Y.
November 5, 2008
William Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire,and Scott Nammacher, ASA, CFA, a Managing Director of Empire will be panel members.
David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv, Israel
November 3, 2008
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Avoiding M&A Minefields".
October 2008
- FAE/NYSSCPA M&A Conference
3 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y.
October 28, 2008
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Overview of FAS 141R".
September 2008
- The 13th Annual Multi-State ESOP Conference
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, Scranton Pa.
September 17-18, 2008
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on Valuation and Repurchase Obligation Issues. - Sichenzia Ross
61 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
September 10, 2008
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Doing Business in Israel".
May 2008
- 31st Annual ESOP Conference
The Hilton Washington, Washington, DC.
May 13, 2008
Terry Griswold, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on Basic Valuation. - MCBA Business Law Council and the NYS Society of CPAs, Rochester Chapter Program on Business Valuation
The Honorable Michael A. Telesca Center For Justice, One West Main Street, 10th Floor, Rochester, New York.
May 7, 2008
Terry Griswold, ASA , a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on business valuation methodology - a survey of the types of data and models used in business valuations, with a description of the requisite rules and standards applied by valuation professionals.
March 2008
- ASA Western New York Chapter Meeting
Mario's Italian Steakhouse & Catering, 2740 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.
March 11, 2008
Gregory J. Sullivan, ASA, CBA, a Managing Director of Empire, and Hugh Woodside, ASA, CFA, a Manager of Empire, spoke on Rule 144/145 Regulations & Restricted Stock Analysis.
February 2008
- ASA Western New York Chapter Meeting
Mario's Italian Steakhouse & Catering, 2740 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.
February 12, 2008
Terry Griswold, ASA , a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on AICPA Valuation Guidelines effective January 1, 2008.
January 2008
- The Association of Merger & Acquisition Advisers National Winter Conference
Bally's Las Vegas Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
January 16-18, 2008
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, was part of an ESOP expert panel presentation. - The Estate Planning Council of Nassau County
Nassau County Bar Association, 15th & West Streets, Mineola, New York
January 17, 2008
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuation Case Review: Tax Court, Circuit Court & Lessons Learned"
December 2007
- The 6th Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala
Hudson Theatre, New York, New York
December 11, 2007
Empire Valuation Consultants, named as a top five finalist in the category of Due Diligence/Valuation Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor participated in the black tie event.
November 2007
- The Third National Intergenerational Wealth Planning Conference
Albany Country Club Berkshire Room, Voorheesville, NY
November 1, 2007
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuing Assets and Discounts". - The CPAmerica International National Tax Conference
Flamingo Hotel Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
November 7, 2007
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Planning Opportunities with S-Corporation ESOPs".
October 2007
- The 27th Bud Rosner Memorial Long Island Estate, Tax & Financial Planning Conference
Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, NY
October 31, 2007
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Recent Developments in Estate & Trust Business Valuations" - The New York Universith 66th Institute on Federal Taxation
The Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, NY
October 25, 2007
William Lockwood, ASA, Senior Managing Director of Empire, was on an expert panel which spoke on "Family Limited Partnerships: The Continuing Saga". - The New England Chapter of the ESOP Association's Annual Meeting
The Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge, MA
October 19, 2007
Chuck Coyne, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, gave a presentation entitled "ESOP 101: ESOP Feasibility, Valuation and Structures". - The Business Valuation Association Luncheon Meeting
The Metropolitan Club, Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois
October 18, 2007
Scott Nammacher, ASA, CFA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Dallas Group v. the Commissioner ". - ASA Western New York Chapter Meeting
Monroe Golf Club, 155 Golf Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534.
October 9, 2007
Keith Smith, CFA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on Intangible Asset Valuation.
September 2007
- The 12th Annual Multi-State ESOP Conference
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, Scranton, PA
September 19 - 20 , 2007
Terry Griswold, ASA , a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "A Magical Journey Continues: Valuation 101".
May 2007
- The 30th Annual ESOP Conference
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Washington, D.C.
May 15 - 16 , 2007
Terry Griswold, ASA , a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Fiduciary Oversight of the Valuation". For more Information: meetings@esopassociation or call Toll Free (866) 366-3832 Westin
December 2006
- Nassau County Estate Planning Council
Nassau County Bar Association
Mineola, N.Y.
December 21, 2006
William Lockwood, ASA, Senior Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Recent Developments in Business Valuation."
November 2006
- 27th Annual Bud Rosner Memorial Long Island Estate, Tax & Financial Planning Conference
Crest Hollow Country Club
Woodbury, L.I.
November 1, 2006
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Recent Developments in Estate & Trust Business Valuations" - ESOP Association Las Vegas Conference and Trade Show
Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, NV
November 9-10, 2006
Terry Griswold, ASA , a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuing Synthetic Equity"
More Information: ESOP Association Las Vegas Conference
October 2006
- Essex County Estate Planning Council
Livingston, N.J.
October 3, 2006
William Lockwood, ASA, Senior Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Recent Developments in Business Valuation." - 62nd Annual Commercial Finance Association Conference
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, D.C.
October 25 - 27, 2006
Tom De Filippe, a Vice President and Regional Managing Director at Empire, was part of a panel speaking on "Lending Against Intangibles". - Tax Study Group
The Penn Club
New York, NY
October 30 , 2006
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Recent Developments in Estate & Trust Business Valuations"
September 2006
- NCEO: Challenges and Solutions for Mature ESOP Companies
Embassy Suites Center City
Philadelphia, PA
September 26-27, 2006
Terry Griswold, ASA , a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuation Issues for Mature ESOPs".
July 2006
- 2006 American Society of Appraisers (ASA) International Appraisal Conference
Marriott New York at the Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn, NY
July 30 - August 2, 2006
William A. Johnston, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, and the Chairperson of the Business Valuation Subsection of the Conference, spoke on issues involved in conducting purchase price allocations for SFAS 141 reporting purposes.
June 2006
- 4th Annual Vermont Employee Ownership Conference
The Wyndham Hotel, Burlington, Vermont
June 6, 2006
Terry Griswold, ASA , a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Criteria Used to Determine a Business' Value ".
May 2006
- 14th Annual Seminar on Current Topics in Business Valuation
Metropolitan Hotel, New York, NY
May 5, 2005
The seminar was again chaired by Scott Nammacher, ASA, CFA, a Managing Director of Empire. - The 29th Annual ESOP Conference
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Washington, D.C.
May 17 - 18 , 2006
Terry Griswold, ASA , a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Advanced Valuation Issues ". More Information: 29th Annual ESOP Conference or call Toll Free 1(866) 366-3832 - The American Osteopathic Association Conference
Hilton Conference Center, Mystic, Connecticut
May 19 , 2006
Chuck Coyne , ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuing a Medical Practice ". - The Monroe County Bar Association Trust and Estates Section
May 31, 2006
Kevin Kane, CFA, ASA, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "Valuation Discounts of LPs and LLCs ".
April 2006
- The Long Island Capital Alliance
Fox Hollow Inn, Woodbury, L.I.
April 7, 2006
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "How to value your business".
March 2006
- The NYSIA CFO Council Meeting
PricewaterhouseCoopers
300 Madison Ave., NY
March 28, 2006
Mark Shayne, ASA, CPA/ABV, a Managing Director of Empire, and Thomas De Filippe, Vice President - Regional Director of Empire spoke on "How to value your business".
January 2006
- Compact Sophisticated Estate Planning Conference
The CBA Law Center
New Britain, CT
January 26, 2006 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Charles (Chuck) Coyne, ASA, Managing Director of Empire, spoke on "S-Corporation ESOPs for Closely-Held Succession Planning".