Disclaimer: The City of Irvine provides the following non-exclusive list of service providers for general public reference only. The City of Irvine does not provide legal advice, nor do we endorse or guarantee the services of any organization listed. Individuals are encouraged to evaluate and choose legal assistance that best meets their needs.
Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
OCIE SBDC provides free resources to entrepreneurs across Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Backed by a team of over 100 business owners and industry experts, they offer expert guidance tailored to your needs. Learn more and book a consultative appointment. Check out upcoming programs and educational opportunities.
Orange County Workforce Solutions
OC Workforce Solutions offers a wide range of no-cost services to support job seekers and businesses. Individuals can access personalized tools to explore career interests and grow their skills. Businesses benefit from customized solutions—with help in recruitment, training, layoff avoidance, and more. Connect with resources here.
Public Law Center's Small Business and Nonprofit Project (SBNP)
Public Law Center’s SBNP provides legal services to income-qualified individuals and small businesses along with other nonprofit organizations serving Orange County (regardless of income) on a wide range of transactional matters — from formation through dissolution including entity structuring, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract drafting and review, and general legal counsel on risk management and best practices. For more information, please email SBNP@publiclawcenter.org or visit the SBNP's website.
UC Irvine Startup and Small Business Clinic (SSBC)
UCI Law’s SSBC provides access to legal information and, in some instances, representation for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Orange County area. Under the supervision of licensed attorneys, law students help clients navigate the legal complexities of the startup and/or small business world, offering counsel on transactional matters ranging from entity formation to day-to-day operations. For more information, please visit SSBC's website.
UC Irvine Community & Economic Development (CED) Clinic
UCI Law’s CED Clinic focuses on issues of community and economic development in low- and moderate-income populations, emphasizing non-adversarial, transactional approaches to advocacy. Under the supervision of law professors who are also licensed attorneys, law students assist nonprofits and small businesses with entity formation, financing strategies, and other aspects of organizational development. The CED Clinic also promotes affordable housing opportunities, for example, by assisting manufactured housing park residents transition their parks into non-profit, affordable housing communities. For more information, please visit the CED Clinic's website.
Western State College of Law Entrepreneurship Clinic (WSCLEC)
Western State's Entrepreneurship Clinic provides no-cost legal assistance on a wide range of transactional matters to eligible for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations. Services include entity formation, contract drafting, corporate governance, and other startup and operational legal needs. The clinic supports entrepreneurs at all stages, from idea to launch to established businesses seeking to expand or refine their operations. Staffed by law students under the supervision of licensed attorneys, the clinic operates August through December and is paused January through July. Eligibility is based on financial need and business circumstances. For more information, please visit the WSCLEC website.
IRP Grant Recipient Programs
The City of Irvine, through the Irvine Recovery Plan, provided funding for organizations to develop training and grant programs for businesses impacted by COVID-19. Browse upcoming programs hosted by City grant recipients here.