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SUMMARY:Regulatory Compliance Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Vermont’s patchwork of land-use rules\, environmental permitting\, and industry licenses can be daunting—but it doesn’t have to slow your momentum. Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School for an overview of some of Vermont’s most-asked permitting and compliance questions for small businesses. We will cover DEC permitting such as stormwater\, wastewater\, and air emissions; local zoning and Act 250; hazardous waste; plus\, the spectrum of licenses and certifications required by the state. Bring your regulatory headaches to this live Q&A\, to explore them together. \nRegister here for this event.\nThis event is hosted by the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC). Learn more about other VMEC offerings at their events page. \n\nPresenters: \nJeannette Eicks is an adjunct faculty member at Vermont Law and Graduate School.  She was formerly the Director of the Center for Legal Innovation\, and founded the Entrepreneurial Legal Lab\, now known as the Vermont Small Business Law Center. As the Associate Dean of Graduate and Lifelong Learning Programs at The Colleges of Law\, she directs their innovative Master of Arts in Law degree program with concentrations in Business Operations\, Entrepreneurship\, Emerging Law\, and Technology. She teaches eLawyering\, Data Security and Breach\, Emerging Technology and the Law\, and AI and the Law. View her complete bio here. \nNicole Killoran originally hails from Alaska and Utah\, but Vermont is now her home. She graduated Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) in 2012. After graduation\, she practiced with a firm in litigation\, land use\, Act 250\, landlord-tenant\, property\, and bankruptcy law. In 2017\, Nicole returned to VLGS and joined the JD Externship Program. Today she directs the Small Business Law Clinic and the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law and Graduate School.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/regulatory-compliance-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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CREATED:20251211T170406Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 1/15/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, January 15:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm    Register here\nThursday\, February 19:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm  Register here\nThursday\, March 19:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, April 16:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-1-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20251006T190840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T190840Z
UID:3379-1766055600-1766062800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 12/18
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, December 18:   11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-12-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20251006T190016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T190016Z
UID:3373-1764604800-1764612000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 12/1
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n  \n\nRegistration Required \nMonday\, December 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-12-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20251006T190616Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 11/20
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, November 20:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, December 18:   11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-11-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250925T154139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T155337Z
UID:3295-1763049600-1763056800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Shoring Up: Legal Building Blocks for Crisis-Ready Operations
DESCRIPTION:In this two-hour webinar with Q&A\, the faculty and student team from the Vermont Small Business Law Center will unpack the tools that make small businesses shock-proof – whether disruption is from flooding\, equipment failure\, or a business dispute. This session focuses on the preventive side of resilience: policies\, contracts\, and governance tools that strengthen your venture before an emergency hits. \nTopics will include anticipating risks internally and crafting emergency policies\, drafting strong contracts to give flexibility when needed\, interpreting insurance needs and coverage\, and planning ahead for your workforce. \nREGISTRATION: Please pre-register here to get the Zoom invitation. \n  \n\nThis presentation is supported by the the generous contribution of M&T Charitable Foundation\, whose work with thousands of nonprofit organizations strengthens communities by providing support for a range of civic\, cultural\, health and human service organization. \n \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/coming-soon-shoring-up-legal-building-blocks-for-crisis-ready-operations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20251014T181915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T155705Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Food-Based Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about staring or growing your food-based business in Vermont? Join the Vermont Small Business Law Center for a free webinar covering the essential legal considerations for food entrepreneurs to stay compliant and protect their business as it grows. A panel of faculty and students will walk through key topics like business entity formation\, licensing and permits\, labeling and regulations\, and liability issues specific to food production and sales. Whether you run a farm stand\, food truck\, catering company\, or packaged food brand\, this session will help you build a strong legal foundation for your venture. \nPresented in partnership with CVOEO (Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity). This class is intended for folks looking to start a business or those already in business with similar questions. Visit the class page for the registration link. \n  \nTo see other educational opportunities\, visit CVOEO’s registration page.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/basics-for-food-based-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20251015T160224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T200949Z
UID:3359-1762426800-1762434000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Landscape for Vermont's Arts & Nonprofit Community
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar presented in partnership with the Vermont Arts Council\, the Vermont Small Business Law Center will host a conversation exploring recent federal actions impacting Vermont’s nonprofit and arts organizations\, the state’s legal response\, and what these developments mean for our creative communities and those serving them. Panelists will offer insights into the evolving policy landscape\, and highlight practical steps nonprofits can take to navigate change and protect their mission. Join us\, to stay informed and engaged in this important moment for Vermont’s arts and nonprofit sectors. \nPresenter: Jared Carter\, Professor of Law\, Vermont Law and Graduate School \n  \nTo register for this webinar\, please visit the Zoom registration page.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-landscape-for-vermonts-arts-nonprofit-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250905T141330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T162258Z
UID:3243-1762185600-1762192800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday 11/3
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED – Please sign up for future events. This webinar repeats twice a month on 1st Mondays and 3rd Thursdays. \n  \nLegal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n  \n\n\nRegistration Required \nMonday\, November 3\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: CANCELED \nMonday\, December 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-11-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250905T184223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T144804Z
UID:3258-1762171200-1762174800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:How to Hire and Work With a Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED\nHow to Hire and Work With a Lawyer\nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025\nVirtual • 12:00pm – 1:00pm • Free\, Registration Required\n  \n\n\n\nNavigating the legal system can be scary\, costly and time consuming.  The process of securing a lawyer who will have your best interest in mind is key.  Join us in collaboration with the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center for an hour-long webinar where they will discuss the value a lawyer brings to your business\, when to seek legal help\, and how to find the right attorney. Learn what to expect when working with a lawyer and how they can help protect and strengthen you and your company. \nThis valuable and complimentary session will include a broad overview of how to hire and fire a lawyer\, what they can do for a small business\, negotiating fees\, and how to make efficient use of their time\, as well as details like billing\, including retainers/fixed-cost/hourly\, and ethical obligations. \n  \nPresenter – Jeannette Eicks is an adjunct faculty member at Vermont Law and Graduate School.  She was formerly the Director of the Center for Legal Innovation\, and founded the Entrepreneurial Legal Lab\, now known as the Vermont Small Business Law Center. As the Associate Dean of Graduate and Lifelong Learning Programs at The Colleges of Law\, she directs their innovative Master of Arts in Law degree program with concentrations in Business Operations\, Entrepreneurship\, Emerging Law\, and Technology. She teaches eLawyering\, Data Security and Breach\, Emerging Technology and the Law\, and AI and the Law. View her complete bio here. \nVermont Law and Graduate School\, a private\, independent institution\, is home to a law school that offers ABA-accredited residential and online hybrid JD programs and a graduate school that offers master’s degrees and certificates in multiple disciplines\, including programs offered by the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment\, the Center for Justice Reform and other graduate-level programs emphasizing the intersection of environmental justice\, social justice and public policy. Both the law and graduate schools strongly feature experiential clinical and field work learning.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/how-to-hire-and-work-with-a-lawyer-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250905T141826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T141826Z
UID:3246-1760612400-1760619600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 10/16
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, October 16:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, November 20:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, December 18:   11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-10-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250905T182910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T182910Z
UID:3241-1760529600-1760533200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Protecting Your Innovations: An Essential Guide to Intellectual Property for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Free to attend; registration required. \n  \nJoin us for an enlightening and interactive educational session in collaboration with the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center. This webinar is designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property (IP) fundamentals. Learn from an attorney specializing in the different types of IP – trademarks\, copyrights\, patents\, and trade secrets – and how and why to safeguard business innovations and creations. \n  \nPresenter – Brian Bailey is a patent attorney admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admitted to the state bars of Vermont and Indiana. He specializes in the creation and management of intellectual property (IP) portfolios\, including patent drafting and prosecution\, freedom-to-operate and other competitive IP analyses\, and post-grant proceedings. He is experienced in trademark prosecution\, copyright matters\, and a variety of licensing and litigation matters. \nVermont Law and Graduate School\, a private\, independent institution\, is home to a law school that offers ABA-accredited residential and online hybrid JD programs and a graduate school that offers master’s degrees and certificates in multiple disciplines\, including programs offered by the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment\, the Center for Justice Reform and other graduate-level programs emphasizing the intersection of environmental justice\, social justice and public policy. Both law and graduate schools strongly feature experiential clinical and field work learning.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/protecting-your-innovations-an-essential-guide-to-intellectual-property-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250708T201848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T155955Z
UID:3136-1759766400-1759773600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:(CANCELED) Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 10/6
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED. PLEASE JOIN US OCT. 16 OR AT ONE OF OUR OTHER FUTURE PRESENTATIONS.\n\nLegal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n  \n\n\nRegistration Required \nMonday\, October 6\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm \nMonday\, November 3\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, December 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-8-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250908T210704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210704Z
UID:3267-1759402800-1759410000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Sole Proprietor vs. LLC\, Managing Risk
DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, hosted by CVOEO\, as part of their Micro Business Development series\, is designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of business entities. When should a business create an LLC? What’s the difference between an LLC and a corporation? What does it mean to be a “sole proprietorship”? What about a “partnership”? \nJoin us as we unpack the mysteries of creating a new legal entity for your business. \nWe will explore how entities can be a key strategy for mitigating risk for business owners\, along with complementary risk-management strategies. We will invite Q&A throughout\, so bring your questions! \n  \nFree! Registration Required: click here.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/sole-proprietor-vs-llc-managing-risk/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250801T175059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T142647Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Legal Basics for Startups – Thursday 9/18
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED! Please sign up for a future session instead.\n\nLegal Basics for Startups\nFor Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, September 18:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, October 16:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, November 20:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, December 18:   11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-9-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250826T140644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T140644Z
UID:3218-1757509200-1757514600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Attorney General Clark's Town Hall for the Vermont Nonprofit Community
DESCRIPTION:AG Clark’s Town Hall for the Vermont Nonprofit Community \n  \n\nDate/Time: Tuesday\, September 10\, 2025 • 1–2:30 pm (Zoom Registration Required\, Free)\nPanelists: Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark; Rebecca Ellis (Sen. Welch’s office); and Rod Smolla (VLGS faculty\, former President).\nFocus: overreach in recent federal executive orders\, their impact on nonprofits\, and tangible legal/policy guidance.\n\nAgenda includes a moderated discussion and Q&A with AG Clark\, Rebecca Ellis\, and Rod Smolla. The Vermont Small Business Law Center will be highlighted as a resource during the panel. \nClick here for event information with Registration link
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/attorney-general-clarks-town-hall-for-the-vermont-nonprofit-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="CommonGood Vermont":MAILTO:info@commongoodvt.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250708T202923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T202923Z
UID:3142-1756742400-1756749600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 9/1
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n  \n\n\nRegistration Required \nMonday\, September 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, October 6\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, November 3\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, December 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-9-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250708T193908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T193908Z
UID:3131-1755774000-1755781200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups – Thursday 8/21
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Startups\nFor Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, August 21:         11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, September 18:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, October 16:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, November 20:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, December 18:   11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-8-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250716T202446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T203705Z
UID:3154-1753959600-1753966800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding Tariffs and Potential Mitigation Measures
DESCRIPTION:Tariffs have become a very hot topic during 2025. New and threatened measures now impact virtually every company that imports products from abroad. This session will provide an overview of the current tariffs in place\, what exceptions exist\, what future tariffs are threatened\, and potential ways to reduce the impact of tariffs on your business. The session also will discuss so-called “countermeasures” from other countries targeting US exports. The session will be presented by Darshak Dholakia\, a partner in the International Trade group based in the Washington\, DC office of McDermott Will & Emery LLP. \nRegistration is free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5WahjTjdTAOsLp583M3Pzg
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/understanding-tariffs-and-potential-mitigation-measures/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250708T205822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T210036Z
UID:3145-1753272000-1753277400@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding Intellectual Property: Patents\, Trademarks\, and Protection Strategies for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join BDCC for a 90-minute virtual session featuring panelists and presenters from these organizations: The Community Outreach Office for Northern New England at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)\, Vermont Small Business Law Center\, US Small Business Administration\, and Vermont Small Business Development Center. \nThis webinar is designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals and nuances of intellectual property (IP)\, with a focus on patents\, trademarks\, and fraud protection. \nRegister at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/BDCC1/BDCCWebinarProtectingWhatYouCreatePatentsTrademarksCopyrightsRealWorldIPRisks
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/understanding-intellectual-property-patents-trademarks-and-protection-strategies-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250527T194812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T194812Z
UID:3039-1753200000-1753200000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Lending & Financing for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:In this two-hour webinar with live Q&A\, a panel of legal experts will demystify three pivotal capital moves—taking out a general loan\, financing equipment or property\, and bringing in outside investment. Learn to decode lenders’ and investors’ jargon\, learn practical ways to shield your personal assets\, and uncover the “unknown unknowns” that may trip up many growing businesses. Join the conversation and bring your questions. \nRegistration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZiWtd9c8SJ2DRGEai8GWSQ
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/lending-financing-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250708T192631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T192631Z
UID:3128-1752750000-1752757200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday 7/17
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Startups\nFor Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, July 17:               11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, August 21:         11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, September 18:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, October 16:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, November 20:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, December 18:   11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-7-17-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250521T153357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T153357Z
UID:3059-1751904000-1751911200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups – Monday 7/7
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n  \n\nRegistration Required \nMonday\, July 7\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:  Register Here \nMonday\, August 4\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, September 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, October 6\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, November 3\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, December 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-7-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250527T200343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T200343Z
UID:3037-1751472000-1751479200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Business Contracts: Basics and In Practice
DESCRIPTION:Who needs contracts\, and why? The Vermont Small Business Law Center from Vermont Law and Graduate School will explain how to use contracts to get “on the same page” as your customers\, clients or suppliers\, and how contracts can prevent harm to your business if something goes wrong. We will cover contract basics\, practical practices and how to handle disputes. Learn when and why to put things in writing\, how contracts can help you set and manage expectations in your professional relationships\, and what to do if things fall apart. Come ready with your questions as there will be plenty of time for Q&A. \n  \nRegistration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/P0J9WSe2S5iBoMq8IZMYmw
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/business-contracts-basics-and-in-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250418T195602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T154219Z
UID:3006-1750330800-1750338000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday 6/19
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Startups\nFor Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, June 19:              11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, July 17:               11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, August 21:         11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, September 18:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, October 16:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, November 20:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, December 18:   11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-6-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250527T193428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T193428Z
UID:3034-1750244400-1750251600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Start Smart: Legal Structures for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School for a session on selecting the right structure for your venture. Learn the differences between sole proprietorships\, LLCs\, corporations\, partnerships\, and nonprofits—each with unique responsibilities and implications for your operations and personal liability. Gain practical insights into how structure affects everything from day-to-day operations to alignment with your mission and values. Whether you’re launching or restructuring\, this event will help you choose the model that fits your goals. Come ready with your questions! \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1PgXGPyHToyHAv54-xOtpw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/start-smart-legal-structures-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250418T195916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T153219Z
UID:3009-1748880000-1748887200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday 6/2
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n  \n\nRegistration Required \nMonday\, June 2\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, July 7\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:  Register Here \nMonday\, August 4\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, September 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, October 6\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, November 3\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \nMonday\, December 1\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Register Here \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-6-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250521T154210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T191936Z
UID:3067-1752750000-1752757200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday 7/17
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Startups\nFor Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, July 17:               11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, August 21:         11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, September 18:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, October 16:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, November 20:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, December 18:   11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-7-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250320T204110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T195440Z
UID:2925-1747306800-1747314000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday 5/15
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Startups\nFor Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, May 15:        11:00 am – 1:00 pm     Register here\nThursday\, June 19:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, July 17:         11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-5-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T042039
CREATED:20250328T160807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T194945Z
UID:2946-1747231200-1747234800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) presents: How to Hire and Work With a Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the legal system can be scary\, costly and time consuming.  The process of securing a lawyer who will have your best interest in mind is key.  The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) hosts the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law and Graduate School for an hour-long webinar where they will discuss the value a lawyer brings to your business\, when to seek legal help\, and how to find the right attorney. Learn what to expect when working with a lawyer and how they can help protect and strengthen you and your company. \nThis valuable and complimentary session will include a broad overview of how to hire and fire a lawyer\, what they can do for a small business\, negotiating fees\, and how to make efficient use of their time\, as well as details like billing\, including retainers/fixed-cost/hourly\, and ethical obligations. \nPresenter – Jeannette Eicks is an adjunct faculty member at Vermont Law and Graduate School.  She was formerly the Director of the Center for Legal Innovation\, and founded the Entrepreneurial Legal Lab\, now known as the Vermont Small Business Law Center. As the Associate Dean of Graduate and Lifelong Learning Programs at The Colleges of Law\, she directs their innovative Master of Arts in Law degree program with concentrations in Business Operations\, Entrepreneurship\, Emerging Law\, and Technology. She teaches eLawyering\, Data Security and Breach\, Emerging Technology and the Law\, and AI and the Law. View her complete bio here. \n  \nFree\, Registration Required. Register at VMEC’s event page. \n  \n\nVermont Law and Graduate School\, a private\, independent institution\, is home to a law school that offers ABA-accredited residential and online hybrid JD programs and a graduate school that offers master’s degrees and certificates in multiple disciplines\, including programs offered by the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment\, the Center for Justice Reform and other graduate-level programs emphasizing the intersection of environmental justice\, social justice and public policy. Both the law and graduate schools strongly feature experiential clinical and field work learning. \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/how-to-hire-and-work-with-a-lawyer/
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations
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