The Seattle Public Library Offers Free Law Advice for Small Businesses and Non-profits This Winter
release date: December 29, 2020
Together with the UW School of Law Entrepreneurial Law Clinic and pro bono attorneys, The Seattle Public Library will be hosting free legal consultation sessions for small businesses and non-profits in January, February and March. The sessions will focus on corporate or intellectual property law issues. There will also be a Jan. 12 workshop on when to hire a lawyer.
WORKSHOP
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 - When to Hire a Lawyer. Nervous about the legal risks in starting a business? Gain insights on how a lawyer can help you navigate the early stages of starting a company. Registration is required, sign up in the Library’s calendar.
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS: SCHEDULE
Corporate Law - Get help navigating contract or corporate law issues. If you have any questions related to incorporation, equity allocation or contract issues, please sign up for a 30 minute consult.
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10
Intellectual Property Law - Get help navigating intellectual property issues, such as patents or trademarks. If you have any questions related to patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secrets, please sign up for a 30 minute consult.
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 10
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS: SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS
Registration is required. Sign up for your 30-minute session by contacting the Library to Business team using this form or emailing L2B@spl.org. Language support available upon request in Chinese, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Make sure to include your name, email, phone number, and a brief summary of your legal question. We will write back to you with available consultation times, help you register you for a time that works for you, and send you the connection details.
MORE INFORMATION
These workshops are presented in partnership with the University of Washington School of Law's Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
All physical locations of The Seattle Public Library are closed in accordance with public health guidelines, but the Library now has book returns, physical material holds and curbside services available. Find out more at our Road to Reopening page. Find out more about The Seattle Public Library’s digital resources and services at www.spl.org/stayinghome.