The Baylor Law School Entrepreneurship Clinic
The Baylor Law Entrepreneurship Clinic provides low-cost legal services to support the growth of new businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Greater Waco area (counties: McLennan, Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, and Limestone). Founded in 2021 by Baylor Law School Professor Allen Page, the clinic helps entrepreneurs build a solid legal foundation for their new ventures cost-efficiently.
The Entrepreneurship Clinic operates throughout the year as a clinical course at Baylor Law, for which students receive class credit as they perform work relevant to future practice in corporate law. Supervised by the current director and Baylor Lawyer Tara Smith, clinic students counsel clients, draft formation documents and related consents and agreements, and draft and revise services agreements according to clients’ needs. As a result, participating students find themselves considerably ahead of their peers when they enter practice—reflecting Baylor Law School’s strong tradition of producing practice-ready lawyers.
New business growth in the Greater Waco area is rapidly accelerating, and Baylor Law School stands ready to partner in this new growth. The Baylor Law School Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic is excited to engage with businesses and students as we build new enterprises efficiently and effectively.
Contact the Entrepreneurship Clinic at elawclinic@baylor.edu.
Additional Clinic Information
Are you starting a new venture and need legal guidance and reside in the Greater Waco area (counties: McLennan, Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, and Limestone)? The Entrepreneurship Clinic offers assistance with:
- Choice of entity and structuring considerations
- Preparing formation documents
- Preparing governing and ancillary agreements, such as:
- Limited Liability Company Agreements and Corporate Bylaws
- Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements
- Company Resolutions and other agreements common to early-stage businesses
- Specific guidance and advice for forming a nonprofit organization (e.g., applying for 501(c)(3) status)
We serve both for-profit startups and nonprofit organizations, helping you navigate the legal complexities of launching and growing your mission.
The Clinic generally employs a reduced fee structure, with hourly rates ranging from $100- $150. Certain matters may be taken on a pro bono basis (no fees), depending on a client’s individual need for financial assistance.
For more information, contact the Entrepreneurship Clinic at elawclinic@baylor.edu, or
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The Entrepreneurship Clinic offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience while making a meaningful impact in the community. As a student attorney, you will:
- Work directly with real clients
- Draft and review legal documents
- Develop practical skills in transactional law
The clinic is ideal for students interested in practicing transactional law, but it will also equip you with valuable practical knowledge and skills applicable to any area of practice.
Entrepreneurship Clinic Spotlights:
In Central Texas, a unique collaboration is redefining what it means to build community. Shepherd’s Way, an innovative nonprofit dedicated to empowering young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has partnered with the Baylor Law Entrepreneurship Clinic to ensure that its mission of independence is built on a strong legal foundation.
Baylor Law’s Entrepreneurship Clinic has a new director: Tara Smith, JD ’21. Tara spent three years in the tax group of an AmLaw 200 firm in Dallas before starting her own firm, where she provides tax and corporate counsel, with a particular focus on tax controversy and dispute resolution. Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for her work in Tax Law, Tara is widely respected for her strategic approach to helping businesses and individuals navigate tax challenges.
Earlier this year, the Baylor Law Entrepreneurship Clinic had the opportunity to work with 2:20 Vision, LLC, a Christian sportswear brand founded by a Baylor student dedicated to inspiring athletes to perform with purpose through faith in Jesus. With the Clinic’s support, 2:20 Vision was officially formed as a Limited Liability Company, enabling the brand to expand its reach and impact. Focused on merging faith and athletics, the company plans to grow beyond apparel into devotionals, camps, and digital platforms that disciple athletes of all ages.
This Spring, the Baylor Law Entrepreneurship Clinic partnered with Rex Ryan and Lambert Rugani to form R&R Industry Solutions, LLC, a company committed to tackling common electric motor challenges with cost-effective solutions. Co-founded by Baylor undergraduate students, R&R leverages a patented Baylor-developed grease to enhance motor performance and longevity. With guidance from the Clinic, R&R successfully navigated the legal complexities of forming their business, setting a strong foundation for future growth.
In 2024, the Baylor Law Entrepreneurship Clinic had the privilege of working with Gray Gillman, the founder of Plick, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing private sales. Plick bridges the gap between traditional garage, yard, and estate sales and the convenience of online marketplaces, offering sellers and buyers an innovative, user-friendly solution
