Today With Amy Cramer:

In this special episode of our Bound By Business series, Jessica Harling sits down with Amy Cramer of Cramer Law Group to explore the essential legal structures family businesses need. Amy breaks down why proper documentation matters in succession planning, how to match estate plans with business documents, and the importance of clear roles and decision-making authority. This practical conversation covers everything from the dangers of nepotism to implementing appropriate compensation structures, helping family business owners avoid costly mistakes while preserving both their company and family relationships. Amy's concept of a "stewardship mindset" provides a powerful framework for viewing family business leadership as a responsibility rather than an entitlement.

More About Amy Cramer

Amy Cramer is passionate about providing a voice for those who face discrimination, harassment or reprisals in the workplace. A powerful advocate for her clients, she uses all of the legal tools at her disposal to vigorously fight for them.

Amy practices primarily in the representation of victims of discrimination based on factors including skin color, sex, age, religion or disability. In addition, she focuses on those who have been harassed in the workplace or faced retaliatory conduct by their employers. Amy has successfully litigated in both federal and state courts on behalf of those who feel their voices have been silenced. She is tenacious in her representations, tirelessly appearing before courts and administrative agencies to support her clients’ claims.

In fact, Amy has a history of helping others. A native Chicagoan, she taught high school English in an inner-city school before attending The John Marshall Law School. The experience gave her the ability to listen to the challenges faced daily by the young people she was teaching and to relate to their stories, including how to encourage them in the face of so much adversity. One of her clients described Amy as calm, but powerful – both traits that served her well in education and now in her legal career.

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More About Jessica Harling

With unwavering conviction, Jessica Harling can break down complex decisions to simplify an action plan. Her dynamic problem-solving can confront potential obstacles proactively and energize any team, making others feel valued to achieve their ambitious company goals. She is the founder of Behind the Design, a People Operations company that enthusiastically collaborates with leadership to build dream teams! From recruiting to training and process development, their intuition for creating strong emotional connections discovers and nurtures rockstar talent with established streamlined processes that impact the company’s bottom line.

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