Manatt will sponsor DealMaker LA's "Don't Hire Your B.F.F. - How to Build a Winning Team" in the Los Angeles office on April 7, 2010 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

In this strategy series, these key issues will be discussed:

• Planning ahead: knowing when to grow and re-evaluate your leadership team.
• Evaluating your team: do you have "level 5 leaders" and what are those traits?
• Determining who to keep and who to cut loose. How to find and attract level 5 leaders.
• Motivation and Compensation: How can you convince them to work for you?