Eileen R. Funnell is an Associate in the Firm’s Corporate, Dental and Veterinary Law Practice Groups. Eileen focuses primarily on corporate and transaction matters, including the formation of new businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters. Eileen takes an active role in mergers and acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and other ancillary documents, as well as performing due diligence.
Eileen earned her B.A. in English from Boston University and her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Eileen was selected to be a senior editor on the Seton Hall Law Review. Prior to joining the firm, Eileen was a summer associate at Travelers Insurance and a legal intern for the Honorable John K. Sherwood, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Jersey.
Veterinary Deal Alert: The National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC Facilitates Multi-Faceted Transaction for Pennsylvania Veterinary Practice
February 20, 2024
Recently, members of our National Veterinary Law Group, including Peter Tanella, Esq., Maria Groeneveld, Esq. and Eileen Funnell, Esq., finished a three-part transaction for owners of a Pennsylvania veterinary practice looking to buy out one of the existing practice owners, form a management services organization (MSO), and bring their practice manager on as an owner […]The Current State of the Veterinary Industry: Independent Practice Sales to Corporate Consolidators
July 2, 2024
Over the past few years, significant shifts have occurred within the veterinary field, especially when it comes to veterinary practice ownership. Independent veterinary practices have increasingly been sold to corporate consolidators, a trend driven by various economic, operational, and market factors. This shift has transformed the landscape of the veterinary sector, presenting unique opportunities and […]Veterinary Law Newsletter: Volume 26
March 4, 2024
Exciting updates from the National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC! Our newest newsletter has arrived, brimming with invaluable insights tailored for the veterinary industry. Discover informative articles addressing crucial topics for practice owners in 2024, from profit interests to associate contracts and telemedicine. We’re also thrilled to showcase some remarkable partners, including VetInsure, […]Veterinary Law Newsletter: Volume 25
November 3, 2023
Exciting news from the National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC! Our latest newsletter is here, and it’s packed with valuable insights for the veterinary industry. In this issue, you’ll find informative articles covering non-disclosure agreements, associate buy-ins, and crucial cybersecurity and privacy practices for veterinary clinics. We’re also thrilled to showcase the achievements […]OFFERING EQUITY: HOW TO MAXIMIZE INCENTIVES AND REWARDS IN VETERINARY PRACTICE OWNERSHIP
July 6, 2023
Introduction As the veterinary industry continues to evolve, practices are seeking innovative ways to attract and retain talented professionals. Equity interests, such as employee stock options and profits interests, have emerged as compelling forms of compensation. In this article, we delve into the two primary methods used to grant equity to veterinarians: Employee Stock Option […]Veterinary Law Newsletter: Volume 23
March 23, 2023
Our National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC is excited to release our latest newsletter. In addition to important industry hot topics and recent events, we are excited to spotlight Symbios Animal Health, Patterson Veterinary University and BlackDVM Network in this issue. Read the newsletter here.New Jersey’s 2020 WARN Act Amendments: A Comprehensive Look at the Changes to Employer Obligations and Liabilities
January 27, 2023
The NJ WARN Act requires employers to provide advance notice to employees in the event of a plant closing or mass layoff. In 2020, radical changes were made to the law, expanding the definition of "employer" and "mass layoff", adding obligations in the event of a "change of control", and expanding the definition of "establishment". The amendments will take effect on April 10, 2023, making more employers subject to the law and potentially exposing owners and decision-makers to individual liability.National Veterinary Law Group Newsletter: Volume 22
January 3, 2023
As we get ready to close out 2022 and start 2023, we are pleased to bring you our National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC‘s End of Year Newsletter. In this issue, Chair Peter Tanella, Esq. and the Veterinary Law Team bring you articles on hot topics such as “What Does it Mean to Hire the […]HOW TO RETAIN YOUR VETERINARIANS AND STAFF WHEN SELLING YOUR VETERINARY PRACTICE
November 15, 2022
Reliable veterinarians and veterinary support staff are an important part of running a successful veterinary practice. These employees are the backbone of your business, and there is often a strong bond among the team that works together to run a practice. The team learns to do things a certain way and losing any member of […]The National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC to Exhibit at the New York Vet Show
August 13, 2024
The National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC is already gearing up for a busy fall. Our team will be exhibiting at the New York Vet Show on November 7th and 8th at the Javits Center in New York. Make sure to stop by Booth 229 to say hello.The National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC to exhibit at upcoming VMX Conference in January
December 8, 2023
As 2023 is coming to an end, our National Veterinary Law Group is already gearing up to exhibit at VMX on January 13th to 17th, 2024 in Orlando. If you will be at the show, make sure to stop by Booth 1763 to say hello to Peter Tanella, Esq., Melody Block, Esq., and Eileen Funnell, […]Peter Tanella and Eileen Funnell co-author article for Today’s Veterinary Business titled “How to Avoid a Messy Separation”
December 1, 2023
“As hospital prices cool and consolidators get cold feet, owners can protect themselves by negotiating a breakup fee.” In the latest Today’s Veterinary Business December/January issue, National Veterinary Law Group Chair, Peter Tanella, Esq. and Associate Eileen Funnell, Esq. discuss how as the consolidation landscape shifts, breakup fees will remain critical in protecting practice owners from unnecessary risk during a sale. Having […]Peter Tanella to present at upcoming 2023 New York State Veterinary Conference this week
October 2, 2023
Peter Tanella, Esq., Chair of the National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC will be presenting with Christopher Roccio, DVM of Monarch Business Consulting at the New York State Veterinary Conference this week. They will be co-sponsoring and presenting a dinner on October 6th at 5:30pm titled “Selling A Veterinary Practice: Current Trends & […]The National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC to exhibit and sponsor the upcoming 2023 New York State Veterinary Conference
August 24, 2023
The National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming 2023 New York State Veterinary Conference at Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. Practice Group Chair, Peter Tanella, Esq. and Associate Eileen Funnell, Esq. will also be exhibiting at the show. Make sure to stop by Booth […]The National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC to Exhibit at Upcoming VMX Meeting
January 4, 2023
Our National Veterinary Law Group is gearing up for their first industry show of 2023 and looking forward to connecting with clients, colleagues, and friends. Practice Chair Peter Tanella, Esq. and associates Justin Wade, Esq. and Eileen Funnell, Esq. will be exhibiting at the VMX Meeting in Orlando, Florida from January 15th to 18th. Make […]