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.

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."  

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."  

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". 

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".