Gerrish McCreary Smith Consultants and Attorneys is a national leader in assisting community banks, thrifts, credit unions, and their respective holding companies in a variety of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, going private transactions, stock and mutual holding company formations, credit union to bank conversions, and Subchapter S reorganizations as well as capital raising through common stock private placements and the issuance of trust preferred securities. On the consulting side, many of the firm’s directors facilitate strategic planning retreats for Boards of Directors and executive officers as well as prepare financial models to assist Boards and executive management with strategic decision making.

The firm’s attorneys and consultants are experienced in assisting investor groups and community bank clients in organizing new banks, offering bank regulatory guidance and examination preparation, and assisting troubled or problem banks in negotiating, contesting, and complying with regulatory enforcement actions. In addition, the firm offers advice and guidance to community bank clients regarding executive compensation and employee benefit plans.

 

BUILD A BETTER BOARD
Indiana Bankers Association
Annual Covention and Trade Show
French Lick, Indiana
September 12-14, 2010
Philip K. Smith, Speaker

TEN NEW THINGS COMMUNITY BANKS SHOULD KNOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Michigan Association of Community Bankers Annual Convention Bankers Annual Convention
Grand Traverse Resort
Traverse City, Michigan
September 15-16, 2010
Jeffrey C. Gerrish, Speaker

BANKING REVELATIONS FOR A NEW ENVIRONMENT: IT'S GOING TO BE DIFFERENT! THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR BANK: WHAT DIRECTORS AND CEOS NEED TO KNOW
California Independent Bankers 20th Annual Conference for Community Bankers
Montage, Laguna Beach, California
September 19-22, 2010
Philip K. Smith, Speaker

DIRECTOR'S REAL JOB IN THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
Community Bankers Association of Illinois Annual Convention
of Illinois Annual Convention
Louisville, Kentucky
October 1, 2010
Jeffrey C. Gerrish, Speaker

BANKING REVELATIONS FOR A NEW ENVIRONMENT: IT'S GOING TO BE DIFFERENT! THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR BANK: WHAT DIRECTORS AND CEOS NEED TO KNOW
Bank Holding Company
Association Fall Conference
Minneapolis Airport Marriott
Bloomington, Minnesota
October 4-5, 2010
Philip K. Smith, Speaker

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR BANK DIRECTORS IN A CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT
Independent Community Bankers of America Directors' Conference
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
October 7-10, 2010
Jeffrey C. Gerrish, Speaker

REVEALING THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR BANK: WHAT DIRECTORS NEED TO KNOW
Independent Community Bankers of America Directors' Conference
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
October 7-10, 2010
Philip K. Smith, Speaker

UNDERSTANDING REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
On-line Seminar
Graduate School of Banking - Wisconsin
October 12, 2010
Philip K. Smith, Speaker

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR TODAY'S ENVIRONMENT
On-line Seminar
Graduate School of Banking - Wisconsin
October 14, 2010
Philip K. Smith, Speaker

LOOKING BACKWARD/FORWARD - WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
Western State Directors' Education Symposium
Hyatt Regency - Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale, Arizona
November 1, 2010
Jeffrey C. Gerrish, Speaker

BUILDING A BETTER BOARD
Webinar
Western Independent Bankers
November 8, 2010
Philip K. Smith, Speaker

ISSUES ON DIRECTOR LIABILITY WEBCAST (DIRECTOR SERIES)
Financial Education and Development, Inc.
November 10, 2010
Jeffrey C. Gerrish, Speaker

COMMUNITY BANK CHAIRMAN'S FORUM
Independent Community Bankers of America
The Wynn
Las Vegas, Nevada
November 12-13, 2010
Jeffrey C. Gerrish, Speaker
Philip K. Smith, Speaker

LOOKING BANK AT 2010 AND AHEAD FOR 2011
Independent Community Bankers of America Audio Conference
(Audio Conference)
December 14, 2010
Jeffrey C. Gerrish, Speaker

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DRAMATIC CHANGES IN FDIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
DUE TO EFFORTS OF GERRISH MCCREARY SMITH
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