The  Law Project’s mission is to provide high quality legal counsel for nonprofits and small businesses in need of transactional legal assistance.  We connect skilled pro bono attorneys with nonprofit organizations and small businesses in need of counsel and work in collaboration with them to ensure that legal goals are met.

Some of the services we provide:

For Nonprofits:

  • 501(c)(3) recognition and compliance
  • Bylaws development and revision
  • Negotiating Leases and Contracts
  • Addressing insurance, zoning, or employment issues
  • Analyzing corporate structure or tax issues for mergers, subsidiaries, partnerships, etc.
  • Assistance in dissolution efforts

For Small Businesses:

  • Determining corporate structure
  • Negotiating lease provisions
  • Reviewing trademark issues
  • Negotiating leases
  • Negotiating and preparing contracts
  • Investigating license requirements
  • Helping manage employment issues

Because our focus is on providing the highest quality legal assistance for nonprofit and small business transactional needs, The Law Project does not handle legal disputes or litigation. Please click here for more more information about the services we provide.

TLP Buzz

"Volunteering for The Law Project is an excellent and otherwise unavailable way for me to apply my professional skills directly to assist members of my community. Helping someone purchase their first home is both a challenge and a thrill."
~ Michael D., Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney, Sidley Austin, LLP
"I thought it was extremely useful for people who are ready to start a nonprofit or take a leadership role in a nonprofit. The workshop focused on the real nuts and bolts of establishing a 501(c)(3), such as registering with the state, filing with the IRS, and filing yearly reports. You could literally leave the workshop ready to file the paperwork."
~ Lily J., DePaul University 3L and Workshop Participant
“Because of The Law Project we were able to complete the merger. Their professionalism and dedication and ability to successfully match nonprofits with legal support was critical in helping us conduct the merger.”
~ Mark R., Changing Worlds
"I find volunteering for TLP to be quite rewarding. The staff and clients make it a unique experience. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to help wherever needed to complete the project. It is very apparent that the staff truly cares about the clients and this makes a big difference."
~ Shelly H., Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney, McDonald's Corporation
"Volunteering my time with the Law Project was a win-win. I helped my client purchase her first home, and I learned how to transact a real estate closing with the guidance of a TLP lawyer who helped me avoid all the pitfalls."
~ Jeffrey E., Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney

Upcoming Workshops

Are you interested in learning more of the legal aspects of running a nonprofit organization or small business? Please consider attending one our upcoming workshops!

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