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Beth is extremely active in the franchise industry. She is a member of the Women’s Franchise Committee of the International Franchise Association (IFA). She also serves on IFA’s Legal and Legislative Committee. Beth is the co-chair of the Twin Cities Women’s Franchise Network. She is also named in the Who’s Who in International Franchise Lawyers and is a frequent speaker at franchise seminars and conferences. Beth is the 2006 recipient of the Crystal Compass award which is presented by the Women's Franchise Committee for leadership in franchising. Education J.D., Indiana University (1976) B.A., Purdue University (1973) Professional Recognition Who’s Who in International Franchise Lawyers Presentations Lecturer: Franchisee Concerns and Why They Are Important to Franchisor Lawyers International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (Washington, D.C., May 2006)Roundtable Leader: Effective Use of Earning Claims International Franchise Association Convention (Palm Springs, CA, February 2006) Roundtable Leader: Issues Involving the Requirement for Audited Financial Statements International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (Washington, D.C., May 2005) Roundtable Leader: Implementing a Successful Franchise Standards and Compliance Program International Franchise Association Convention (Hollywood, FL, March 2005) Lecturer: Disclosure Issues International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (Washington, D.C., May 2004) Roundtable Leader: Successful Co-Branding Strategies International Franchise Association Convention (Las Vegas, March 2004) Roundtable Leader: Special Issues Facing Emerging Franchisors International Franchise Association Convention (San Antonio, February 2003) Lecturer: Relatively Painless Disclosure Regulation Compliance International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (Washington, D.C., May 2002) Conference Chair: 2nd Annual Conference on Franchising in Latin America (New Orleans, April 2002) Lecturer: Franchise Associations and Advisory Councils International Franchise Association Legal Roundtable (Denver, March 2001) Professional and Trade Associations American Bar Association Forum on Franchising Minnesota State Bar Association, Business Law Section (Past Chair) Minnesota State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section Hennepin County Bar Association, Corporate, Business Law and Franchising Section (Past Chair) Hennepin County Bar Association, Governing Council International Franchise Association, Women’s Franchise Committee International Franchise Association, Chair of 2005 and 2006 Leadership Conference Task Force International . | 