Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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Supportive Housing Partners and Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS)

Consultation on Corporate Formation

Summary:

Provide a consultation on entity formation to an organizations looking to acquire/develop two reentry housing facilities in Oakland, CA.

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Jurisdictions: California
About the Organization: Supportive Housing Partners (a to-be-formed entity) is comprised of a team with extensive commercial real estate experience. They are collaborating with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), a nonprofit with the mission to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

Supportive Housing Partners (SHP) is seeking a legal consultation to discuss what entity structure they should take when incorporating. As background, the entity will be pursuing the acquisition of two reentry housing facilities in Oakland, California. SHP will have two membership classes as part of its structure. They will need to complete permanent financing loans, as well as leases with BOSS.

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REYETS: Social Justice Network

Draft Terms and Conditions and/or Privacy Policy

Summary:

Assist a social justice network with powerful civil rights tools update its Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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Jurisdictions: U.S. (VA-based organization)
About the Organization: REYETS is a social justice network with powerful civil rights tools that allow people to know their rights, document and report misconduct, access alternatives to calling the police and connect with community protection networks and attorneys.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

REYETS is seeking assistance reviewing and updating the Terms and Conditions for its website and mobile app. They have three types of users: (1) individuals in the community (use the platform to become informed about rights/connect with others); (2) community partners and organizations (REYETS builds them content on the platform); and (3) lawyers (pay to use the platform). REYETS is happy to have one set of Terms and Conditions that apply to all three, or three separate but substantially similar Terms and Conditions.

REYETS is also seeking a review of its current Privacy Policy. If an attorney is unable to assist with both asks, REYETS is happy to receive assistance with either piece.

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Students Learn Students Vote Coalition

Establish a 501c3

Summary:

Assist nonpartisan network committed to increasing student voter participation with establishing a 501c3.

Referred by:

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Jurisdictions: D.C./Delaware
About the Organization: The Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition is the national hub and largest nonpartisan network in the country dedicated to increasing student voter participation.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Legal Issue(s):

The SLSV Coalition is a fiscally sponsored project of the Congressionally-chartered National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC). They are seeking to establish as an independent 501c3 in 2022 are seeking guidance throughout the process.

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Center for Applied Insight Conflict Resolution

Template Licensing Agreement

Summary:

Assist social impact organization that provides tailored conflict resolution training to police officers draft a template licensing agreement.

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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Center for Applied Insight Conflict Resolution (CAICR) offers specialized, tailored conflict resolution and communication training, especially in the public sector. Their primary program is Insight Policing, a strategic observation, communication and questioning skillset for law enforcement officers grounded in the science of conflict decision-making.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Legal Issue(s):

Currently, CAICR provides Insight Policing trainings for officers. However, they would like to move to a “train-the-trainer” model, where they train officers to provide the trainings within their own agencies, negating the need for a third party to come in and conduct sessions. Their primary ask is for assistance drafting a template licensing agreement to allow for this “train-the-trainer” model. They would also like to ensure the trainers provide the trainings as instructed, and only within their own agencies. This can likely be covered in the initial licensing agreement, but if not, they’d appreciate assistance with an agreement between CAICR and individual trainers.

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THRIVE!

Intellectual Property Consultation

Summary:

Provide consultation to social impact organization that has developed technology allowing local governments to budget for economic equality on best practices for protecting its intellectual property.

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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: THRIVE! helps local governments budget for equity and economic mobility with community input. They do so largely through their Equity Audit software, which tracks over 80 measures across typical government agencies.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

THRIVE! is seeking a consultation, to discuss what steps they should take to protect their EQUITY AUDIT software application.

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THRIVE!

NDA Review

Summary:

Assist social impact organization whose technology allows local governments to budget for equity and economic mobility with NDA review.

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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: THRIVE! helps local governments budget for equity and economic mobility with community input. They do so largely through their Equity Audit software, which tracks over 80 measures across typical government agencies.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

THRIVE! is seeking assistance reviewing the NDA they use with tech contractors.

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UnderRight

Review of 501c3 Formation Documents

Summary:

Assist criminal justice advocacy organization with review of its 501c3 formation documents.

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Jurisdictions: California
About the Organization: UnderRight is an advocacy organization with the mission to collect, publish, and analyze information about insurance coverage for law enforcement departments to improve standards of service and trust between police and their communities.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
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SDG(s):Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

UnderRight is looking to incorporate as a 501c3 in California (but would be open to incorporating in Delaware if recommended). The founder has experience incorporating in other states but would appreciate assistance reviewing their documentation (e.g., bylaws) to ensure that everything is in order.

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Skyrble

Consultation on Forming a DE Public Benefit LLC

Summary:

Provide consultation to criminal justice organization on forming a Delaware Public Benefit LLC.

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Jurisdictions: Delaware
About the Organization: The Skyrble team is developing a technology solution that captures, transcribes, analyzes, collates and archives police communications, as well as a platform that makes the information appropriately accessible.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Legal Issue(s):

After reviewing various types of legal structures, the Skryble team believes that a Delaware Public Benefit LLC would best suit their needs. However, they are seeking a consultation to discuss a few discrete questions (e.g., to what degree does this entity structure protect its board/founders from liability?).

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Hey, Blue!

Strategy Consultation on Forming a New Non-Profit

Summary:

Provide a strategy consultation on incorporating as a new non-profit to an organization that facilitates positive interactions with police officers.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: Florida
About the Organization: The Hey, Blue! Initiative facilitates moments of meaningful connection between police officers and members of their community by offering opportunities to meet and share positive experiences.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Legal Issue(s):

Hey, Blue! is seeking a comprehensive consultation around strategy for incorporating as a new non-profit. Their questions include where and when they should file.

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