The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic

At the EBLC @OSU_Law, we offer pro bono transactional legal services to Ohio-based startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. We also review NIL contracts.

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

Congrats to the @OSU_Law EBLC Class OF 2024! This past year they provided 1,200 pro bono hours to 32 clients, including 13 for-profit businesses, 8 non-profit organizations, 4 social enterprises, and 7 student-athletes with NIL contracts.🥳

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

A special thank you to our advisers and guest speakers: @BOLDLY_LKS, @chammondtweets, @s_brown_sounds, @TudorsAndTMs, @biztaxattorney, @KateWBall, Hannah Scott, Jonathon Vinocur, David Willbrand, and so many others -- you help make the magic happen!

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

Congrats to the @OSU_Law EBLC Class OF 2024! This past year they provided 1,200 pro bono hours to 32 clients, including 13 for-profit businesses, 8 non-profit organizations, 4 social enterprises, and 7 student-athletes with NIL contracts.🥳

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

We are grateful to our clients, several of whom are highlighted below:

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

We recently hosted a resource table at @hackohio's ShowOHI/O, a showcase of innovative tech developed by @OhioState students, faculty, and alumni. It was a delight to see many of our clients, incl. @See3Dprinting. We’re proud to work with such incredible companies! 🅾️🙌

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic is back at the Schumaker Complex holding drop-in NIL office hours for student-athletes. Come get quick advice on your contracts!

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

Trying to understand indemnity? See below for a quick explainer. TL;DR: Student-athletes, don’t indemnify the company in your NIL contracts!

[Matt Margolis @ItsMattsLaw]

Most (like 90%) of the contracts you will or have entered into will reference "indemnity" and "defense." As an attorney, negotiating those terms are a good chunk of my job. You should understand them and how they affect you. Very generally:

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[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

Today several of our clinic students teamed up with the amazing folks @OSUNIL_ to offer @OhioState student-athletes tips on negotiating NIL contracts! We can’t wait to be back again soon. 🤙

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

Just wrapped up a fully-booked office hours session at @keenancenterosu’s new Student Entrepreneur Center! We had a blast giving quick advice to innovative @OhioState founders.

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

I think she’s talking about us! 😊😊😊 Rachael, thank you for teaching us about TESS2! We’re lucky to learn from a pro. 👩🏻‍💻💼

[®️achael "Trademark Clippy" Dickson™️ @TudorsAndTMs]

Husband John: "Why do you keep giving guest lectures on searching the trademark register??"

Me: "I just really enjoy introducing people to this weird ass tool."

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

Too busy at practice to swing by?

Submit your NIL contract for review here: https://t.co/DnSzXmqUYa

And check out our general tips here: https://t.co/sXWatC3b3y

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

We’re back at the Schumaker Complex until 530PM today! Come get a quick review of your NIL contract.

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

The EBLC has officially started @OSUNIL drop-in hours! If you missed us this week, we’ll be back at the Schumaker Complex on Wed, Nov 15 from 330-530. Swing on by for a free review of your NIL contract!

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

A special thank you to our advisers and guest speakers: @BOLDLY_LKS, @chammondtweets, @s_brown_sounds, @KateWBall, Steve Fireman, Tim Green, Hannah Scott, Jonathon Vinocur, David Willbrand, and so many others -- we couldn't do it without you!

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

HATS OFF TO THE @OSU_Law EBLC CLASS OF 2023! This past year they provided 1,952 pro bono hours to 46 clients, including 25 for-profit businesses, 15 non-profit organizations, 4 social enterprises, and 2 student-athletes with NIL contracts. 🥳🙌🎉

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

We love working with our clients and seeing all the positive ways that they impact our community.

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

We're happy to help the stellar students and student-athletes @OhioState! #GoBucks #NIL

[Kristi Dosh @SportsBizMiss]

Ohio State athletics partnered with its law school so student athletes can get contracts reviewed. Wanted to remove as many barriers as possible, so doesn't have to be in person, and it's pretty quick. Athletes can upload and get feedback within 48 hours. Open to all students.

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

Proud to support the amazing innovators and entrepreneurs at ShowOHI/O tonight! Also a treat to see alumni who’ve gone on to do incredible things. 🚀 #showohio @hackohio

[The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic @OSU_EBLC]

Curious about how Midwest venture deals differ from coastal venture deals? Check out the paper below.

TL;DR: Midwest venture deals contain more investor-friendly terms that aim to provide investors w/ greater control and higher returns on an early exit!

[Paige Wilson @paigelindseyw]

Regional Venture Deals is now in print! An enormous thank you to the editors @BBLJBerkeley, my colleagues @OSU_Law and elsewhere, and the interviewees who graciously volunteered their time. I couldn’t have done it without you. 🙏

https://t.co/vET0t2Hcc5