84 - Avoiding Legal Landmines: Proactive Strategies for Family Business Success with John E. Ursin
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia interviews John E. Ursin, Managing Partner at Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP. They explore the unique legal and governance challenges facing family businesses, emphasizing the importance of early succession planning, proactive risk management, and building long-term relationships with trusted advisors.
John shares insights from his litigation experience, discusses the impact of family dynamics on business decisions, and offers practical advice for navigating private equity deals and leadership transitions. The episode highlights the value of holistic, strategic legal counsel for sustaining family business success across generations.
Check out John’s work at Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP HERE.
Connect with John on LinkedIn HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
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In this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia interviews John E. Ursin, Managing Partner at Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP. They explore the unique legal and governance challenges facing family businesses, emphasizing the importance of early succession planning, proactive risk management, and building long-term relationships with trusted advisors. John shares insights from his litigation experience, discusses the impact of family dynamics on business decisions, and offers practical advice for navigating private equity deals and leadership transitions. The episode highlights the value of holistic, strategic legal counsel for sustaining family business success across generations. Check out John’s work at Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP HERE. Connect with John on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.