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Duo Development

Consultation on Entity Structure

Summary:

Assist an startup promoting ethical real estate practices by providing a consultation to answer discrete questions around their entity structure.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: US (Chicago-based)
About the Organization: Duo Development is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating ethical real estate development that benefits society. Their offerings include three distinct services (i) strategy and design consulting; (ii) real estate development; and (iii) research ventures.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

Duo Development is currently registered as a nonprofit in Illinois. However, they are seeking a consultation to explore the most appropriate legal structure for their organization given their three different offerings. For example, they’d like to develop a strategy around how they should think about the legal entities related to their real estate development projects. They are also considering turning the consulting arm of the organization into a for-profit entity and would like to understand the implications.

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Manzanita Works

Consultation on Employee Onboarding

Summary:

Assist a community organization supporting the welfare of workers and their families by providing a consultation on employee onboarding.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: California
About the Organization: Manzanita Works is a community organization that works with employers and local volunteers in the Bay Area to address gaps in community resources. They support the welfare of employees and their families by assisting with everything from transportation to and from work to childcare.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

After working with volunteers and independent contracts for several years, the Manzanita team will now be hiring full time employees. They are seeking a consultation to discuss strategies and the process of onboarding new employees, as well as assistance drafting a template Employment Agreement.

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