Bradley Black Owned Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic on July 20

Workshop
Thursday, July 20, 2023
12:00 PM-1:00 PM CST

Virtual

Bradley partners with the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville and its Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts (VLPA) program to provide accessible and affordable business-oriented legal services to Black-owned small businesses and nonprofits. This program is held virtually in Bradley’s Nashville office with a limited number of appointments available for each clinic and takes place every third Thursday of each month. Among other services, Bradley attorneys provide corporate governance, review of contracts, and guidance navigating local ordinances and state regulations.

Available Services

Participants will have access to attorneys who will offer a range of free, business-oriented consultations, including:

  • Business Formation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Local and State Regulations
  • Contract Review

Eligibility Requirements

The clinics are held monthly and are aimed at businesses and nonprofit organizations with:

  • Majority ownership and control by Black owners and leaders
  • $1 million or less annual revenue
  • Ten or fewer employees
  • New or established small business or nonprofit
  • Located in the Nashville Metropolitan area

Clinic Dates and Locations

All clinics will be held on the third Thursday of each month at noon CST. The clinics are currently being held by video conference or phone.

For More Information

Interested business owners and nonprofit leaders should visit https://abcnashville.org/vlpa or contact Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts at 615-460-8274 or vlpa@abcnashville.org. You can also download a PDF copy of the legal clinic flyer.

The application to apply for services through the legal clinic is available here.