STRATEGIC LEGAL ADVICE FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFITS.

Services

How can we help you succeed?

Business Formation

Starting something new?  We can help you set it up.  From partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, to nonprofits, we can walk you through the process and help get you to your launch.

Nonprofit Law

It can be a challenge to navigate and comply with all of the legal requirements for tax-exempt organizations.  From corporate governance to lobbying, fundraising, organizational policies and procedures, reporting, grantmaking, and beyond, we can help take the worry out of compliance, so your nonprofit can focus on fulfilling its mission.

Corporate Law

You’ve got your business up and running, but there are ongoing corporate governance issues to deal with.  Need help with your corporate meeting minutes and resolutions, updating bylaws, or amending your operating agreement? 
We can provide it.

Business Transactions

Vendor contracts, independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, partnership agreements – these are just a few common examples of contracts that you may need to operate and protect your organization or business.  We can help draft, review, and negotiate on your behalf and make sure you understand what you’re signing.

Special Projects

You’re working on exciting things and we want to help. Planning an event? We can review venue and vendor contracts, assess insurance needs, manage risk, and even help keep it sustainable. Conducting a social media contest? We can draft the official rules and help navigate the laws that regulate sweepstakes, contests, and lotteries. Producing a video?  We can help ensure that your content is properly licensed and cleared.

Outside General Counsel

Your organization or company is growing and has more consistent legal needs.  For a flat monthly fee, we can serve as your go-to outside general counsel and provide you with guidance to meet your day-to-day legal needs.

PRICING

We understand that nonprofits and small businesses operate on a tight budget.  Hourly legal fees can add up to an unexpectedly large legal bill, which can be problematic for budgeting and your bottom line.  That’s why we offer reasonable hourly rates, flat-rate quotes, and payment plans for our services.  Contact us to receive a quote today.

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  • Hi friends, I’m thinking about you all as we go into this new week facing all the things that COVID-19 is throwing our way.  Stay safe out there! . It’s a challenge to keep forging on while all this is happening, but I have an important announcement to make with regards to Hui Law.  As of March 11, I have joined The Geller Law Group as Of Counsel in their Business Law Group!  I’ll still be serving small business and nonprofit clients in this new role, but I’ll be a part of a larger team and have access to more resources to better serve my clients. . The Geller Law Group is a multi-disciplinary law firm serving clients in Virginia, DC, Maryland, and North Carolina. In addition to its small business and nonprofit practice, the Geller Law Group also provides estate planning, family law, civil litigation, and probate and estate administration services. The Geller Law Group is an innovative and dynamic women-led law firm that puts people first. It has consistently been recognized as one of the Top Law Firms in the area and a pioneer in promoting work-life balance in the legal field. . It’s been a treat to connect with you and the amazing ecosystem of business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community builders in the DC area through my law practice. I’m looking forward to working within the Geller Law Group team and continuing to serve DC, Maryland, and Virginia entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits. . For more info on the Geller Law Group, click on the link in my bio. Contact office@thegellerlawgroup.com to get in touch! . #huilaw #firmannouncement #gellerlawgroup #smallbizlaw #nonprofitlaw #newfirm #newbeginning
  • Need some motivation to lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement?  Tammy Whyte has you covered.  I was privileged to be able to help Tammy with a custom contract template for her run coaching business – something that all service-based small businesses can use!  If your business is at a stage where it needs solid contract templates for your clients or contractors, contact me and we can work on them together.  Whether it’s to spruce up the contract templates you are using or drafting new ones altogether, I can certainly help.  Don’t go another day wondering if your contracts have the right language or are giving you the protection your business needs. . And, seriously, the weather is getting nicer and it’s high time you got outside for a run.  Follow @tw_trainingwellness to get a daily dose of running motivation. 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏃🏻‍♀️ . . . . . . #contracttemplates #clienttestimonial #clientlove #twtrainingandwellness #runnerhigh #goforarun #runningcoach #tammyisagreatname #huilaw
  • I won't be holding office hours this week at @202Creates, but I will be back next week. Have a great week, everyone!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #202creates #communitycoworking #noofficehours #huilaw
  • International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. It has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. It is not country, group or organization specific.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my favorite women of all time is US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is definitely one to be celebrated on IWD, as a trailblazer for women in this country who has fought her entire career to level the playing field between men and women … and for people of all cultures, races, abilities, orientations, identities, backgrounds, and walks of life. #notoriousrbg⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #IWD2020 #EachforEqual #rbg #internationalwomensday #celebrate #equality #achievements #women #huilaw
  • Sure, if you use a smartphone to keep the time and serve as your alarm clock, it automatically adjusts to daylight savings ending, but don’t you still need to mentally prepare for one hour less sleep? I sure do! Plus, there’s all those other clocks around you that don’t automatically update and you’ll probably live at least a few days with them on the wrong time... ⏰⏰⏰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Daylight savings is ending, which means spring is near! Bring on the warmer weather. 🌸🌼🌺⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #daylightsavings #onehourlesssleep #springforward #friendlyreminder #psa #adjustyourclocks #huilaw
  • As the 2020 election cycle continues to ramp up, it’s important for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to abide by the IRS’s prohibition on political campaign activity by 501(c)(3)s. Failing to observe this prohibition may result in the organization’s loss of tax-exempt status, so it is important to understand the rules and to comply! Know what is considered political campaign activity to know what is permitted and what is not. 501(c)(3)s can still be active and involved, but should proceed with caution. If in doubt, get an opinion of legal counsel! In the meantime, here are a few things to keep in mind: . 🧩No direct or indirect participation or intervention in any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office. . 🧩Not all tax-exempt organizations have the same prohibition. Organizations that are tax-exempt under 501(c)(4) or another Internal Revenue Code section may be permitted to conduct political campaign activity. 501(c)(3)s should be wary of partnering with these organizations because their activities may stray into 501(c)(3) prohibited territory. .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🧩Single-issue organizations (e.g., an organization that only advocates on climate change) should be careful in their messaging during the election cycle when their issue is a wedge issue between candidates in a race, so as to not inadvertently signal support for one candidate over another. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🧩Certain voter education activities (e.g., public forums and publishing voter education guides) conducted in a non-partisan manner do not constitute prohibited political campaign activity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🧩Get out the vote (GOTV) activities may be permitted if they are conducted in a non-partisan manner. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are just a few factors to consider when planning and executing your 501(c)(3) activities during an election cycle (there are many!). Facts are important, so be sure to get specific advice about your activities if you are unsure if they are compliant!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nonprofittip #stayexempt #huilaw
  • This coming Friday, March 6, from 12PM to 2:30PM the DC Bar Pro Bono Center will be holding a Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic at the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, 3600 John McCormack Rd NE, First Floor.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re a small business owner in need of some FREE legal advice, come on down to Catholic University to meet one-on-one with a lawyer. You can get answers to questions about business formation, contracts, leases, taxes or any other legal matters related to running a small business. Please bring any documents relevant to the issues you wish to discuss. This is a walk-in clinic, but you can register online (link in bio). I will be one of the attorney volunteers at this clinic, so I hope to see you there!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #dcbar #smallbusinessclinic #probono #freelegaladvice #legal #entrepreneurs #catholicuniversity #schooloflaw #entrepreneurship #freeadvice #briefadvicelegalclinic #smallbusiness #dc #washingtondc #huilaw
  • Over the past few years, DC has gained a reputation for being one of the best cities in the US for women entrepreneurs. Women here in the DC area have been purposefully building the ecosystem to better support women entrepreneurs and especially women entrepreneurs of color. This snowball has been rolling for a while now and it appears to be gaining more momentum. Who knew that women helping women would be so empowering? Oh ya, women. We are past the days where only a handful of spots are given to women, thanks to the drive and ambition of women who have broken barriers in the past few decades and demanded equal treatment. There’s plenty of room for everyone and while there’s more work to be done, we cannot deny that we are in a better place than past generations. We can get more done if we help each other. The more you help, the more you realize your power to help the world.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #susanbanthony #womenshistorymonth #empowerwomen #womenentrepreneurs #ecosystembuilders #communitybuilders #connectors #dc #brokenbarriers #embraceambition #huilaw
  • Today is another community coworking Tuesday at @202creates and I’ll be there with open office hours from 11AM - 3PM. Come in with your small business or nonprofit legal questions for a quick legal consult. Walk-in or sign up (link in bio). See you there and hope your Tuesday is super! . . . . #officehours #202creates #creatives #creativeentrepreneurs #creativebusinesses #nonprofitlaw #huilaw #communitycoworking #tuesday #legalconsult

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client love

“I just expanded my business and needed help with a contract for my new contractors. She was super helpful and efficient in putting this together and scheduled a phone call before finalizing to make sure everything I wanted in the contract was included, as well as making sure I understood all the terms of the contract. I would definitely work with her again!”
Tammy Whyte
Tammy WhyteOwner, TW Training and Wellness
"It was a pleasure working with you! You have made a complicated process of setting up my business and my rental LLC so simple. I truly appreciate your patience and persistence in following up with me especially given my crazy hectic schedule. We did this all virtually and yet I felt understood and cared for all throughout the process. Sending this email to express my gratitude feels weird because my experience with you was like business partner who is also a friend."
Simone Gooden
Simone GoodenBusiness Owner
"Thanks so much for your work on [my contract template] - I really appreciate the extra time you spent answering my questions and giving me assurance. I feel sooo much better now that I have a legitimate contract!"
Suzy Cho
Suzy ChoOwner, Suzy Cho Landscape Architecture
"Tammy recently assisted me with all the legalities and paperwork associated with setting up a non-profit in Washington, DC – from start to finish. She was up-do-date on all of the necessary procedures and was unfailingly prompt in communicating, both with me as well as with the DC government. When we occasionally ran into a bureaucratic hurdle, she demonstrated the creative insight necessary to find a solution. In addition to being highly professional, Tammy is wonderfully personable, making the experience less of a chore and more of a pleasure."
Scott Garber
Scott GarberChair, Overcoming
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ABOUT

Tammy Hui, founder and principal of Tammy Hui Law + Strategy, PLLC, is an experienced attorney and business advisor.  Prior to starting her own practice, Tammy served as in-house counsel to a preeminent environmental nonprofit for eight years.  Being embedded in the day-to-day operations of a dynamic global nonprofit provided deep insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by organizations looking to solve tough societal and global issues.  She also has experience working at a growing technology company and her family’s multiple small businesses.  Tammy serves to help her clients start up and build their nonprofits and small businesses, and ultimately to reach their most lofty goals.

Tammy received her JD/MBA from Western New England University and earned a Bachelor of Commerce, with a concentration in international business, from the University of Alberta.  She is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Virginia, and State of New York.

CONTACT

  • Tammy Hui Law + Strategy, PLLC
  • 1325 G Street NW, Suite 500
    Washington, DC 20005
  • info@tammyhuilaw.com
  • (202) 930-5577

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