Worried you’re one bad contract, missed tax deadline, or coverage gap away from a costly mistake?

​Join the Life Science & Tech Consultants Association (LSTCA) for an interactive virtual panel discussion:

​The Consultant’s Edge: What Every Life Science & Tech Consultant Needs to Know About Legal, Tax & Insurance

​Starting or scaling an independent consultancy means becoming your own legal, tax, and risk department.

​Most consultants never got a manual for that.

​Whether you’re just setting up your business or you’ve been operating for years without ever fully confirming you’re covered and compliant, this session cuts through the overwhelm with clear, actionable guidance from professionals who work with consultants every day.

​During this live panel, we’ll discuss:

​Choosing the right business entity — and how it protects you from personal liability
​Contracts and client agreements that actually protect you (and the clauses to watch for)
​Self-employment tax basics: what you owe, when, and deductions you’re probably missing
​Insurance essentials — E&O and general liability, and how to know what coverage you actually need
​Common compliance mistakes that catch new consultants off guard
​How to build a lean, sustainable back-office system so you can focus on client work
​You’ll also have the chance to ask your own questions to the panelists and connect with fellow consultants navigating the same challenges.

​Location: Zoom Webinar (registration via Luma)

​Date: August 25, 2026

​Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT

​Panelists:

​Megan McNally – Founder & Managing Director, Edgewater Business Law
​Edye Edens – Founder & CEO, Edye Edens Life Sciences Law Group
​Kris Beaulieu – Vice President, Gallagher
​Valerie Moseley – Principal, Valerie Moseley, CPA PLLC
​Moderator:

​Elena Sinclair, President, Life Science & Tech Consultants Association

​Whether you’re formalizing your consultancy for the first time or making sure your existing setup is airtight, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and the right protections in place. We hope to see you there!

​The panel’s focus will be on the US laws and regulations. International viewers are welcome to attend.