Northshore Chapter: Business Succession & Estate Planning 101
1.00 Credits
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Non-Member Price $0.00
Overview
Join us for Business Succession & Estate Planning 101, a practical look at the fundamentals of preparing for what’s next. Audrey DeAgano and Lauren Navarre will walk through key considerations for business owners, including succession strategies, estate planning basics and important steps to help protect both the business and the people behind it. Whether you’re advising clients or thinking ahead for your own organization, this session will provide a strong foundation for navigating the planning process with confidence.
Schedule:
11:30am-12:00pm - Networking
12:00pm-1:00pm - Session
1:00pm-1:30pm - Networking
This event is also a great opportunity to connect with fellow CPAs and professionals from across the community while enjoying lunch and refreshments.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Audrey DeAgano, Booth rep, Arena Collective
Audrey Gitz DeAgano is a Louisiana State University graduate who earned her J.D. from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2018. She began her legal career in New Orleans, practicing Maritime Litigation for two years before returning to the Northshore in early 2021. Since then, she has focused on real estate law and title, successions, and estate planning. Audrey is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s big transitions with confidence and clarity.
She has a passion for organization, a deep appreciation for Louisiana’s legal traditions, and a talent for making complex processes feel manageable. Outside of work, she loves traveling, attending community events, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Tyler, stay busy chasing their spirited toddler, Sadie, their newborn Chloe, and doting on their puppy, Roti. Audrey never turns down good food, great conversation, or the chance to plan her next adventure.
Lauren Navarre, Arena Collective
Lauren Kaufmann Navarre is a Co-Founder and COO/CFO of Arena Collective. From international corporate business negotiations to pro bono legal services, Lauren simply enjoys adding value to her community and watching local businesses thrive.
Lauren serves on the boards of Girls on the Run, Slidell Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce. And she enjoys serving as a member of several local organizations, such as Louisiana Bar Association, 22nd JDC Bar Association, Steel Mimosas, East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, East St. Tammany Business Alliance, Northshore One Group 2, US Financial Executive Group, Professional Women of St. Tammany, Krewe of Titans, and the Marriage Preparation Ministry and Finance Committee at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Despite her dedication to her career and community, Lauren is always one to put faith and family first. She lives her proudest moments alongside her husband, Jason, watching their two daughters, Dyllan Rose and Jocelyn Rose, grow into strong lady leaders themselves.
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