Economic Justice
The Economic Justice Project’s mission is to contribute to the economic growth of low-income communities by helping individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency and develop sustainable businesses.
Launched in September 2001, the Economic Justice Project (“EJP”) provides free legal assistance, business support, technical assistance, and education to minority, immigrant, and low-income entrepreneurs and small-business owners. EJP’s work furthers our vision of economic empowerment in disadvantaged communities by helping individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency and develop sustainable businesses. We also work with small-business owners who operate community-based businesses creating local jobs in underserved neighborhoods.
By connecting low-income entrepreneurs to law firms providing pro bono legal services, we work to close the opportunity gap and ensure that everyone receives high quality legal representation. The businesses we support are economic engines fueling the growth of our Commonwealth.
Resources for small businesses
Our Economic Justice Project has a wealth of resources that we want to share with our small businesses.
Healthy Business Checklist
Use this simple checklist to get an idea of the health of your small business.
View the flyer in English →
View the flyer in Spanish →
Small Business Intake forms
EJP General Intake Form (English)
EJP General Intake Form (Spanish)
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News and Events
Nov 20, 18
2018 Year-in-ReviewNov 16, 18
Congressional Resolution Honors Our AchievementsSep 07, 18
Symposium on the Future of Civil Rights (September 20, 2018)Jun 23, 18
Free Legal Clinic on July 16 in RoxburyJun 21, 18
280+ Small Businesses to Receive Free Legal Support in BostonFeb 27, 18
Expanding Client Intake and Community Outreach StaffJan 11, 18
On MLK Day, Our 50-Year Quest for JusticeNov 27, 17
New Strategic Plan Released In Anticipation of the Lawyers’ Committee’s 50th AnniversaryNov 26, 17
The Business of FoodNov 03, 17
Yesterday, we got an award! Today, we’re back in the trenches.Oct 05, 17
Excessive LLC Fees Harm Small Businesses in MassachusettsJul 24, 17
150+ Small Businesses Attend BizGrowJun 14, 17
BizGrow: Free Business/Legal Consultations and Workshops on July 13Jun 08, 17
Community Forum on Police and Fire DiversityMay 05, 17
Cupcakes and OpportunityMay 03, 17
FoodBiz101 Pitch CompetitionApr 20, 17
Small Business Accelerator ForumMar 03, 17
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