Matthew Fornaro: What College Students Should Do Before Signing a Contract

Matthew Fornaro is a business law attorney with over two decades of service in South Florida who brings valuable, engaging conversation to audiences. Throughout his career, he has had the pleasure of guiding entrepreneurs and small business owners through both the practical and strategic aspects of building successful businesses, from entity formation and contract drafting to handling complex disputes and mentoring new professionals stepping into the world of business. As a proud graduate and instructor for entrepreneurship programs and someone who has offered pro bono work to veterans, he relates deeply to the sense of purpose and community that our listeners embrace. His background as a law firm founder and his recognition with Marquis Who's Who in Forbes Magazine reflect a dedication to making the often intimidating world of business law approachable and relevant for people at any stage of purposes like Greek life, professional growth, and networking. In episode 656 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Matthew chose FAU, what inspired him to be an attorney, what legal steps should someone should take before launching their first venture, what are the biggest legal mistakes he sees young entrepreneurs make, what are the most common types of business disputes, what college students should do before signing a contract, what skills college students should develop now if they want to become successful entrepreneurs, what role mentorship played in his career, a legal lesson every college graduate understood before entering the professional world, and the most unexpected cases he has worked on. Enjoy!