Empower yourself with the legal knowledge every founder needs, before you need it
By offering accessible, expert-led sessions and 1:1 support from Derrick Maultsby Jr., Managing Associate at FBT Gibbons, we aim to close the legal access gap for rural entrepreneurs and help unlock the full potential of the region’s innovation economy.
Each one-hour virtual session is designed around real-world legal needs for startups and growing businesses:
- September 10, 2026 — Formation and Governance
- November 12, 2026 — Intellectual Property
- February 11, 2027 — Labor and Employment
- May 6, 2027 — Commercial Contracts
Whether you’re forming a business, protecting your ideas and brand, building your team, or navigating contracts, the Legal Clinic for Startups Series provides practical legal guidance to help you build and grow with confidence.
No jargon—just useful information you can put into action. Save your spot today!
SOAR Innovation Legal Clinics for Entrepreneurs at a glance
These sessions are designed for early-stage and growing founders in Eastern Kentucky who want to build strong, legally sound businesses. Whether you’re still shaping your business structure, developing a product or brand, preparing to raise capital, or getting ready to hire your first team member, the Legal Clinic for Entrepreneurs will give you the knowledge and tools to move forward with confidence.
About SOAR Innovation
SOAR Innovation helps entrepreneurs across Eastern Kentucky launch, grow, and scale their businesses. From mentorship to programming to investment connections, we work to remove barriers and unlock opportunities for founders at every stage.
About FBT Gibbons Attorneys
FBT Gibbons is a leading national law firm serving clients ranging from mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups to multinational corporations operating or investing in middle markets.
Save your spot for the Legal Clinic for Entrepreneurs
Spots are limited for each virtual session. Don’t miss your chance to get practical, founder-focused legal guidance at no cost.
Meet the SOAR Innovation Team
Our team lives and works in Eastern Kentucky, just like the entrepreneurs and small business owners we serve. We bring real-world experience, regional insight, and a shared commitment to helping ideas grow into lasting opportunity.
Kevin Davis
Entrepreneur in Residence
