Small businesses and nonprofits
Running a business or a nonprofit means making legal decisions without a legal department. I can be the attorney you call: someone who knows your organization, answers the phone, and gets it done on time.
What I help with
- Getting started right: forming an LLC, corporation, or nonprofit corporation, with the operating agreement or bylaws to match
- Contracts: drafting and reviewing agreements with customers, vendors, contractors, and landlords
- Employees and volunteers: offer letters, handbooks, policies, and everyday HR questions
- Nonprofit governance: bylaws, board policies, conflict-of-interest policies, and the application for tax-exempt status
- Questions as they come up, so small issues get handled before they turn into big ones
An attorney who understands how organizations run
Before law school, I earned a B.S. in Human Resources and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership, and I worked in operations, sales supervision, and member service. I understand how decisions get made and how people get managed, and I write documents your team can actually follow.
We can meet at your office or mine, or talk it through by phone.
Your work supports more than your business
My work with small businesses and nonprofits is what lets me take on pro bono work for people who couldn’t otherwise afford an attorney. When you hire me, you help make that possible.
Common questions
Do I need an LLC?
Not always. It depends on your risks, your plans, and whether you have partners. We’ll talk it through before you file anything.
Can you review a contract before I sign it?
Yes. A review before you sign is the simplest way to avoid a dispute later.
We’re a small nonprofit with a tight budget. Can you still help?
Reach out and tell me about your organization. I’ll be upfront about what I can do and what it would cost before any work starts.
Let’s talk about what you need.
Send a short note about your situation and I’ll get back to you personally.