From Passion to Practice: Legal Education for Mental Health Providers Building a private practice is more than just seeing clients—make sure your business is set up for success and security. Thinking about starting a private practice? Wondering if your current business structure is the right fit? Thinking about your client forms and agreements? The Vermont [...]
Are you interested in becoming a lawyer without going to law school? Vermont’s Law Office Study Program (LOSP) offers a unique opportunity to apprentice with a practicing attorney and work toward the bar exam through hands-on experience and self-directed study. Join us for this informative webinar where we’ll explore how to get started with the [...]
Is debt leaving you feeling stuck in your business? Unsure how to approach tough conversations with lenders? Join us for a supportive, judgment-free session where we’ll explore your options and practical strategies for moving forward. Featuring insights from the Vermont Law & Graduate School Small Business Law Clinic and Kevin Morehouse, Vermont Deputy Director of the SBA and [...]
Legal Basics for Startups For Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
Legal Strategies for Separating Business and Personal Life Improperly separating your business and personal life can put your personal property at risk and leave you vulnerable to legal and tax risks. In this webinar, hosted by Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), a team of experts from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at [...]
This event has been cancelled as of 4/29. Join us at the Upper Valley Business Alliance for a presentation in May: https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/lunch-and-learn-with-the-upper-valley-business-alliance/ Starting a business or have a business and have a legal question? Not sure if you need legal advice? Sometimes you just need to know if you have a situation that will [...]
Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
Starting a business? Getting the basics right the first time is crucial to avoiding costly mistakes later. Start Up Basics for Small Businesses Upper Valley Business Alliance (UVBA) is partnering with the Vermont Small Business Law Center at the Vermont Law & Graduate School for a 1 hour webinar designed to provide you with [...]
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 [...]
Legal Basics for Startups For Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
Legal Basics for Startups For Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
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 [...]
Legal Basics for Startups For Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
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 [...]
Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
Legal Basics for Startups For Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
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 [...]
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. This webinar is designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs [...]
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. [...]
Legal Basics for Startups For Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]
AG Clark’s Town Hall for the Vermont Nonprofit Community Date/Time: Tuesday, September 10, 2025 • 1–2:30 pm (Zoom Registration Required, Free) Panelists: Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark; Rebecca Ellis (Sen. Welch’s office); and Rod Smolla (VLGS faculty, former President). Focus: overreach in recent federal executive orders, their impact on nonprofits, and tangible legal/policy guidance. [...]
CANCELLED! Please sign up for a future session instead. Legal Basics for Startups For Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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, [...]