What We Do
The Clinic operates as general counsel and informal advocate in a variety of settings and offers community organizations and nonprofits a range of legal resources including advice and representation in these areas:
Organization of NonProfit Corporations
- Incorporation of nonprofit organizations
- Counseling regarding formation and incorporation
- Drafting of by-laws, operating agreements, and other governance documents
- Assisting in the creation of joint ventures
Drafting, Negotiating, and Reviewing Contracts and other Agreements
- Commercial leases
- Client agreements
- Fiscal sponsor agreements
- Customer agreements, vendor agreements, supplier contracts
Tax
- Nonprofit income tax issues, including applications for tax-exempt and other nonprofit status
- Advice regarding unrelated business income tax issues for nonprofit organizations
- Nonprofit real estate tax exemption
Government Regulations
- Licenses and permits
- Regulatory compliance
- Solicitation licenses
Employment
- Employee contracts
- Advice regarding independent contractors
- Labor compliance issues
- Employee manuals
Real Estate and Land Use
- Real estate purchase, sale, and finance loan agreements
- Zoning and other land-use issues
- Urban agriculture and sustainable food systems research
Intellectual Property
- Trademark and service mark protection (including logos)
- Copyright protection