The Law Office of Julian Gross advises public entities, nonprofit advocates, and labor unions on their community benefits initiatives. Julian has more than fifteen years’ experience in developing innovative strategies to deliver economic benefits to low-income communities, and to build collaborations between the many stakeholders it takes to make economic development work in complex urban settings.
Julian has represented clients on over a dozen legally-binding Community Benefits Agreements, and over twenty efforts to establish strong, workable Local Hiring Policies, including heavy construction jobs, permanent jobs, and green jobs sectors. Other community benefits issues related to economic development and public spending include living wages, project labor agreements, affordable housing, environmental benefits and mitigations, economic development subsidies, and public involvement in land use planning processes.
Julian advised us on establishing an independent 501(c)3 and made the process as easy as possible from beginning to end. His recommendations were great, his communication was clear, he was responsive to our many questions, he helped us keep a close eye on our budget for the project, and our IRS approval sailed through in record time. He’ll always be the first person I call for any nonprofit-related legal needs.
Lisa Jervis Operations Director, The Center for Media Justice
Smaller nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of legal problems. The Law Office of Julian Gross specializes in assisting nonprofit organizations with fewer than fifty employees, including advocacy organizations, direct services organizations, and foundations, with many aspects of nonprofit operation, including:
Julian guided us through the process of incorporating our small business, including LLC filing and setting up our operating agreement. He also answered our many questions about service contracts, leases, and trademarks with patience and aplomb. Julian is consistently thorough, clear, and responsive, and we'll continue to work with him as our small business grows.
Rachel Lanzerotti Owner, Five Rivers Yoga, LLC
The Law Office of Julian Gross can assist with many of the legal aspects of new and growing businesses, including:
