Succession Planning Webinar

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Presented by: Muliha Khan, Brian Kuhlmann, and Bob Zupkus

In this timely webinar, Bob Zupkus, one of the founders of Zupkus & Angell, P.C., and Muliha Khan, now the second-generation owner of the firm, will share the firm's story of succession, addressing the importance of early succession planning; the execution of the succession plan, including the transition of clients; and the continued need for mentoring throughout the process. Based on their personal experience, the presenters' goal is to provide pragmatic advice to any attorney thinking of retiring or, conversely, any attorney aiming to become the next-generation owner. Brian Kuhlmann, Senior Corporate Counsel at Shelter Insurance Companies, will join the discussion, sharing his valuable client insight and perspective regarding transparency of succession planning and the dos and don’ts of transitioning client relationships.

Live Interactive Q&A – Bring/Submit Your Questions

The panelists will be reserving time to answer specific questions from attendees and encourage those in attendance to come with questions prepared. If you would like specific questions addressed, you are invited to submit questions in advance to Katie Bundyra at kbundyra@primerus.com.

About Muliha Khan

As an equity partner at Zupkus & Angell, P.C., a WBENC-certified women and minority owned law firm, Muliha Khan is dedicated to representing clients in Denver, its surrounding areas and throughout the state of Colorado. Her commercial and civil litigation practice encompasses a broad range, including defending both insurance companies and insureds in bad faith, personal and bodily injury claims, and construction defects. Muliha also practices in the area of employment law, providing both pre-litigation and litigation services. Additionally, Muliha has significant appellate experience at all levels and has drafted briefs for the United States Supreme Court, the Colorado Supreme Court, and Colorado Court of Appeals.

Muliha graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in History, Cum Laude and with Distinction. She earned her J.D. from the University of Denver where she was the Candidacy Editor for the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy. In 2014, Muliha was selected as the “Publications Vice-Chair” of the Defense Research Institute Diversity Committee committed to advancing and promoting diversity in the legal profession, a cause close to her heart. Muliha has been recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2015.

Muliha’s work and life experiences span four continents and she has lived significant portions of her life in the U.K., Libya, and Bangladesh. She is a published author and is frequently asked to deliver guest lectures regarding employment law and insurance defense issues. When Muliha is not in the process of obtaining defense verdicts, she enjoys traveling (beach destinations are her favorite), sampling Denver’s busy brunch scene, and nursing her keen karaoke addiction (some might say talent) whenever possible.

About Brian Kuhlmann

Brian Kuhlmann is a Senior Litigation Attorney for Shelter Insurance Companies in Columbia, MO. He is responsible for managing approximately 200 active litigation cases involving disputed liability issues, including coverage issues under various insurance policies and allegations of bad faith, in over five states. Prior to joining Shelter, Brian was an attorney with the State of Missouri and, before that, he was in private practice in Tulsa, OK. Brian earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Missouri and his Law Degree from the University of Tulsa. He is licensed in Missouri and Oklahoma.

Brian has been a speaker for the Association of Attorneys General, the Bar Association of St. Louis, the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel, the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, and other organizations. He is active in the Boy Scouts of America and in fundraising for a cure for Type 1 Diabetes with JDRF.

About Bob Zupkus

Bob Zupkus retired from the practice of law in July of 2017. Bob was a founding partner of Zupkus & Angell and has more than 40 years of litigation experience. He has extensive experience in insurance coverage and bad faith, insurance defense, employment, transportation, and commercial litigation. As a seasoned trial attorney, Bob has represented both individuals and international corporations in litigated matters before state and federal trial and appellate courts. His employment law experience includes litigation of discrimination claims, non-compete and employment termination agreements. Bob was also a sought-after expert witness in matters of insurance coverage, insurance industry standards, and bad faith claims in a number of states. He has also served as an expert witness on topics related to the professional activities of attorneys.

Bob’s goal in his practice was to provide the most innovative and efficient representation of his clients and to reach the best available results for them in the difficult legal situations which they face. His practice could be best summarized by his AV rating, the highest, by the prestigious Martindale-Hubble group and his inclusion as a Colorado Super Lawyer for many consecutive years.

Previously, as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and a partner at White & Steele in Denver, Bob has taught insurance at the University of Northern Colorado and trial practice at the University of Denver’s School of Law. He regularly spoke before local, regional, and national audiences, and has been published in the Defense Counsel Journal and For the Defense. As a testament to Bob’s experience and commitment to the legal profession, he has served as Chair of the Solo Small Firm Division in the American Bar Association, chair of the Section Officers Conference in the American Bar Association, Treasurer and Board Member of the International Association of Defense Counsel, Trustee of the Denver Bar Association and he has held many other positions of leadership. In Bob’s time away from the office he enjoyed playing with his granddaughters on the beach in Florida and traveling the globe with his wife.