How to Use Business Resolutions and Authorizations to Protect Your Financial Institution

Terri D. Thomas

Terri D. Thomas is Senior VP and Legal Department Director for the Kansas Bankers Association. Prior to this, she was with "Bankers Choice," a financial consulting firm. Before this, Terri was employed in the financial industry for over twenty-three years in various capacities. Most notably, she served for fourteen years as in-house legal counsel and trust officer for Bank of America and its Kansas predecessors. Receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kansas State University in 1985, Terri continued her education at Washburn University School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctor in 1988.

Presently, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Washburn University School of Law and the University of Kansas School of Law and is a frequent seminar presenter for financial associations.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

Some of our best and most profitable financial institution customers are legal entities. Unfortunately, establishing relationships with business entities can be confusing, and if done incorrectly, they can become costly liabilities. One of the most effective ways for a financial institution to protect itself from business entity liability is by obtaining a well-drafted, properly-executed resolution or similar authorization from the business. Attend this webinar to know more about the ins and outs of resolutions and authorizations.

Topics Will Include:

What is the purpose of a resolution or authorization?
What language should be contained in a resolution or authorization?
Who should sign a business entity resolution or authorization form in order to make it binding on the business?
What are the differences between financial institution-prepared and customer-prepared resolutions and authorizations?
What are the risks of accepting customer-prepared forms?

Who Should Attend?

Lenders and new account personnel responsible for loan and deposit account documentation.

Sign Up!

On-Demand Recording Only - $255: Unlimited playback & materials only. If you are unable to attend the regularly scheduled event, but are interested in the topic, you can purchase the recorded version. You will receive a web address for online viewing and an audio CD and handouts for offline viewing.