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February 2013

CHESTER pllc Hosts Art Contest for High School Students

By News

CHESTER pllc will hold its inaugural Art of Innovation Contest, which encourages students to explore the theme of innovation. The local art contest is open to all high school students that live in the 75214 zipcode, which encompasses neighborhoods in Lakewood and East Dallas. Prizes include cash awards up to $250 in addition to donations to the art department of top winners’ high schools. The winning art will be displayed at the main office of CHESTER pllc in Dallas. For more details about the contest, click here.

The contest challenges students to think about what the word “innovation” means and how there is an “art to innovation.” This theme is particularly relevant to CHESTER pllc because it embodies both how the firm serves its own clients and what the firm strives to help its clients achieve.

“Consistent to our mission to help our clients think outside the box, we see this as a way to encourage students in our community to do the same,” says J.F. (Jim) Chester, founding principal of CHESTER pllc. “We value making a positive impact on our community, and this is one more opportunity to accomplish this goal.”

CHESTER pllc is a Dallas, Texas law firm providing comprehensive legal services to innovation-based companies doing business in the US, around the world, and on the web.  Its mission (and passion) is helping entrepreneurs and emerging companies solve problems and protect their interests. CHESTER pllc delivers value by providing business-savvy, cost-effective solutions to legal challenges.  The firm offers a wide array of business legal solutions, such as business entity formation (LLCs, corporations, etc.), trademarks and other intellectual property, technology transactions, domestic and international contracts, and e-commerce matters.  Additional information about the firm and its attorneys may be found at www.chester-law.com.

Jim Chester Speaks at DISD’s Career Day Event

By Blog, Community, Innovation, Intellectual Property, International Business, News

Jim Chester explains "intellectual property" to first graders using a "Star Wars" branded notepad as an example

J. F. (Jim) Chester,  founding partner in the Dallas-based business and intellectual property law firm of CHESTER pllc, recently spoke to students at Lakewood Elementary School as part of in Dallas Independent School District’s (DISD) career day event.

 Chester, whose law practice involves commercial IP, technology transactions and international business/trade matters, also teaches courses on International Trade Law and International Business Transactions at Baylor University Law School.   Chester spoke to a class of first graders and fifth graders about his practice, educational background and experience.

 At CHESTER pllc, we believe in the power of innovation and creative thinking,” notes Chester.  “We strive to help our clients, our team members, and our community innovate. Participating in community service events such as DISD career day is a vital part of our firm’s mission.”

About CHESTER pllc

CHESTER pllc is a Dallas, Texas law firm providing comprehensive legal services to innovation-based companies doing business in the US, around the world, and on the web.  Its mission (and passion) is helping entrepreneurs and emerging companies solve problems and protect their interests. CHESTER pllc delivers value by providing business-savvy, cost-effective solutions to legal challenges.  The firm offers a wide array of business legal solutions, such as business entity formation (LLCs, corporations, etc.), trademarks and other intellectual property, technology transactions, domestic and international contracts, and e-commerce matters.  Additional information about the firm and its attorneys may be found at www.chester-law.com.