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Movers & Shakers

By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
November 27, 2013

In October, Beata Krakus was named the recipient of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Franchising Chair's Future Leader Award. She is an officer in the Franchising & Distribution and Corporate practice groups at'Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.'

The'award recognizes Forum members who have demonstrated a substantial commitment to the Forum by undertaking significant leadership initiatives. An active member of the Forum since 2003 and a member of the Steering Committee for the Forum's Women's Caucus, Krakus has spoken numerous times at the annual Forum on Franchising. She has been an associate editor for the Forum's publications and contributed articles to FBLA.

As of Jan. 1, Frank Zaid will retire from active practice at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 40 years as a franchise attorney, Zaid worked with approximately 400 franchise systems around the world. He will remain active in the industry as a mediator and arbitrator through ADR Chambers, an ombudsman for individual franchise systems, and as a member of the boards of directors of several franchises in Canada, and more.

Reflecting the significant growth of franchising around the world, the International Franchise Association has moved IFA veteran Josh Merin into a newly created position as director of international affairs. He will work closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service division to organize and execute trade missions to markets around the world and develop IFA programs aimed at helping franchisors build their presence outside the U.S. Merin has been IFA senior manager, research & strategic initiatives and has focused on building the VetFran program for the last several years.

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