From Passion to Practice:
Legal Education for Mental Health Providers
Building a private practice is more than just seeing clients—make sure your business is set up for success and security.
Thinking about starting a private practice? Wondering if your current business structure is the right fit? Thinking about your client forms and agreements? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School for an interactive discussion on the legal essentials of launching and managing your practice. This session will cover key business law topics—including forming an entity, writing contracts, protecting intellectual property, and complying with privacy requirements—giving you the knowledge you need to confidently run your practice. A live Q&A will provide space to explore your unique questions.
Meet Your Presentor
Vermont Small Business Law Center
Vermont Law & Graduate School
Vermont Counseling Network is excited to host an educational event for mental health providers in collaboration with the Vermont Small Business Law Center (SBLC).
The SBLC is dedicated to empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs across Vermont by providing access to essential legal services. Their comprehensive support includes educational consultations, attorney referrals, public educational events, and legal education materials. By collaborating with a network of lawyers, students, and community partners, the SBLC ensures that small business owners receive the legal expertise necessary to start, grow, and transition their businesses successfully.
Key Services Offered by the SBLC:
- Individual Educational Consultations – Business owners can meet with legal experts to address specific legal questions and concerns.
- Paid Attorney Referrals – The SBLC facilitates connections between businesses and attorneys, covering up to ten hours of legal services at no cost to the business owner.
- Public Educational Events – In collaboration with incubators, accelerators, and community partners, the SBLC offers group legal educational sessions tailored to local businesses.
- Legal Education Materials – The center provides resources designed to help business owners navigate legal decisions and understand pertinent laws.
In the past year, the SBLC has responded to 296 requests for legal information, matched 131 businesses with attorneys, conducted 163 individual educational consultations, and delivered 54 legal educational presentations.
By offering these services, the Vermont Small Business Law Center plays a pivotal role in strengthening Vermont's entrepreneurial community and contributing to the state’s long-term economic development.
April 10, 2025
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Understand the different types business structure for your private practice, including LLCs and sole proprietorships.
- Learn best practices for client contracts, policies, and agreements to protect your business.
- Get guidance on intellectual property, privacy laws, and legal compliance for mental health providers.
- Explore the Vermont Small Business Law Center’s resources and legal support for private practice owners.
- Participate in a live Q&A to get expert answers to your business-related legal questions.
The Live Event Has Passed—But You Can Still Watch the Replay!
Thank you to Vermont Law School for generously sharing their time and expertise with us. Click below to catch the replay and access the valuable insights we covered.
