BLP-Network connects professionals, including lawyers working in business law, and brings their expertise together to support social enterprises, NPOs and NGOs in solving social issues and creating a new society.
It began as a voluntary group on August 29, 2012, and a general incorporated association (strictly non-profit type) was established on July 12, 2023. The voluntary group refers support cases to lawyers and works on contract review, trademark and patent acquisition, intellectual property strategy and risk management.
As a general incorporated association, it supports collaboration between lawyers and NPOs, builds a network through monthly meetings, offers training, seminars and consultation sessions for NPOs, and shares business-law knowledge useful to them. Its code of conduct asks members to take an interest in social issues and to share knowledge and experience with one another.
Key points
- Business-law specialists support NPOs, NGOs and social enterprises on legal matters
- A wide range of consultation topics, including contract review, intellectual property and risk management
- Monthly meetings, training and seminars also grow a network of specialists
Why this organization deserves attention
NPOs and NGOs often face situations that call for legal knowledge, such as contracts, rights and risk management. A system in which specialists support these areas helps organizations focus on their core work.
Reports on its regular meetings and an article on risk management for nonprofits are published on its website, offering useful references for people involved in running organizations.
Editor's comment
Legal professionals are quietly supporting NGOs on the front lines. Knowing about such behind-the-scenes helpers makes us feel that work on social issues is moving forward in a wider circle.
If you are involved in running an NPO or NGO, why not look at the consultation guidance and articles on the official website?