Small Business Legal Foundations: Structure, Compliance & Agreements
April 22, May 19, June 10
12 – 12:40pm EST
Sign up for this 3-part webinar series with The Legal Aid Society to learn the legal foundations to set your business up for success!
Over the course of three sessions, you’ll hear from experts on how to:
- Build a strong legal foundation
- Establish your business structure
- Protect your business and minimize risk
- Keep your business in compliance
Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Save your seat today!
Sign up for the 3-part series!
About the webinar Sessions
This series breaks down the legal essentials every business owner should know so you can move forward with confidence. Here’s what you’ll learn in each session:
Session 1: Choosing the Right Legal Structure For Your Business
Wednesday, April 22 | 12 - 12:40 PM
- Overview of your business structure options
- Factors to consider when choosing a business structure
- The pros and cons of each structure
- How taxes impact each structure
Session 2: Keep Your Business in Compliance with Essential Documents and Processes
Tuesday, May 19 | 12 - 12:40 PM
- What documents and processes are required
- How to keep your business in compliance
- Steps to protect your business and personal assets
- Importance of bylaws, issuing shares, and organizational meetings
Session 3: Top Tips Before Signing Your Business Lease Agreement
Tuesday, June 10 | 12 - 12:40 PM
- The basics of a lease agreement
- Practical tips for selecting a good location
- How to minimize your risk
- Strategies to prepare, negotiate, and sign a lease agreement
Meet Your Presenters
Rolando Gonzalez
Senior Staff Attorney, The Legal Aid Society
Rolando Gonzalez is a senior staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society’s Community Development Project, where he represents low-income small businesses, community-based nonprofit organizations, HDFC cooperatives, and tenant groups that work to preserve affordable housing. Prior to that, he worked in Legal Aid’s Housing Development Unit and as an attorney in the 9/11 Small Business Legal Assistance Project, where he represented small businesses located below 14th Street affected by the events of September 11. Mr. Gonzalez was also a staff attorney at Harlem Legal Services and prior to that was Deputy Counsel for Planning and Economic Development for Congressman Jose E. Serrano. He frequently addresses community groups, and has been a panelist in CLE trainings.
Irene Dominguez
Vice President, Senior Business Advisor, Pursuit
As part of the business advisory team, Irene is responsible for working with a roster of borrowers, understanding their business needs, connecting them with business resources, and developing new ways to engage them in consulting and advisory services. Prior to joining Pursuit, Irene worked with women and minority small businesses in other nonprofit organizations providing guidance on certification processes, credit, and other business areas. Irene has extensive experience in the non-profit and government sectors, including work with small businesses as well as program evaluation. At Pursuit, Irene has supported efforts to reach small businesses through participation in events, including acting as panelist at the 2024 Latino Business Forum, which was organized by the SBA and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bridgeport. Irene has an MA in Social Sciences, with concentration on economics, from Montclair State University.
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