Upcoming events.

Idea to Entrepreneur The Law Shop Alabama, Cadence Bank, Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, America’s SBDC Alabama, and UWA.

June 24

Kemball House
136 Mayton Drive,Jackson, AL


Grand Opening
May
29

Grand Opening

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration

The Law Shop Alabama

Join us as we celebrate the official grand opening of the physical office location for The Law Shop Alabama.

While this ribbon cutting marks the opening of our new space, The Law Shop Alabama has been serving clients since December 2024 through a virtual-first practice model designed to provide strategic legal counsel to entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations across Alabama and beyond.

As the firm continues to grow, establishing a presence in Union Springs reflects a broader commitment to increasing access to high-quality legal services in rural and underserved communities throughout the region. Many business owners and community members in rural areas may have limited access to experienced business counsel due to distance, resource limitations, or a lack of locally available services. This office helps bridge that gap while allowing The Law Shop Alabama to continue serving clients both locally and remotely.

The opening of this location is also part of the Harvesters for Hope initiative, a program focused on growing the legal profession in Alabama’s small towns and underserved communities. The initiative exists to improve access to justice, strengthen the administration of the courts, support economic development, and help revitalize communities across the state.

Guests are invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony, tour the office space, connect with local leaders and entrepreneurs, and celebrate this exciting milestone for both The Law Shop Alabama and the surrounding community.

Light refreshments and networking opportunities will be available.

Event Details

Date: May 29, 2026
Ribbon Cutting Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 208 N Prairie St., Union Springs, AL

Optional Workshop Before the Ribbon Cutting

Prior to the celebration, The Law Shop Alabama will host a special entrepreneur workshop titled:

“Retirement Readiness for Entrepreneurs”

This workshop is designed to help business owners think strategically about long-term sustainability, succession planning, operational structure, and protecting the value they are building over time.

RSVP via text or phone call to 205-469-8922

About The Law Shop Alabama

The Law Shop Alabama is a boutique business law firm providing strategic legal counsel for entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and community-focused

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Retirement Readiness For Entreprenurs
May
29

Retirement Readiness For Entreprenurs

Retirement Readiness for Entrepreneurs

A Grand Opening Workshop Hosted by The Law Shop Alabama

Building a business is hard work. Building one that can sustain you, support your family, and continue beyond your day-to-day involvement requires strategy.

Join The Law Shop Alabama for a practical conversation designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and self-employed professionals who want to think more intentionally about the long-term future of their business.

This workshop will explore topics such as:

  • Business sustainability and continuity

  • Succession and transition planning

  • Protecting business value over time

  • Common legal and operational gaps that impact long-term stability

  • Contracts, systems, and structure considerations

  • Preparing your business to support future lifestyle and retirement goals

Whether you are just getting started or have been in business for years, this session is designed to help you think beyond daily operations and begin building with long-term readiness in mind.

Following the workshop, guests are invited to attend the official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for The Law Shop Alabama.

Event Details

Date: May 29, 2026
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Workshop Time: 10:30 AM
Ribbon Cutting: 12:00 PM
Location: 208 North Prairie Street, Union Springs, AL 36089

About The Law Shop Alabama

The Law Shop Alabama is a boutique business law firm focused on providing strategic legal counsel for entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and community-minded organizations throughout Alabama.

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No More Free Labor: Contract Fixes to Protect Your Time, Income & Sanity
Sep
16

No More Free Labor: Contract Fixes to Protect Your Time, Income & Sanity

Are you a contractor, creative professional, or service provider tired of chasing payments, absorbing surprise costs, or watching your schedule get hijacked by client delays?

You’re not alone—and chances are, your contract is part of the problem.

Join attorney and business strategist Rachel Payton for this no-fluff, real-world webinar where you’ll learn how to tighten your agreements, protect your profit, and stop leaving money on the table.

You’ll walk away with:

🔹 Clear strategies for setting realistic (but protective) timelines
🔹 Smart ways to manage material costs and price changes
🔹 Confident payment enforcement methods—without burning bridges
🔹 Tools for addressing client delays with professionalism (not guilt)
🔹 And simple terms that help you avoid awkward money conversations altogether

This session is made for construction professionals, designers, consultants, and anyone who delivers services and wants to stop doing unpaid emotional labor.

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Parents, Students, and Ways to Supplement Tuition
Jul
15

Parents, Students, and Ways to Supplement Tuition

You read the blog—now it’s time to take action.

How Parents Can Help College-Bound Teens Build Income—Without Taking on More Debt resonated with families across Alabama and beyond. This live, small-group webinar is your opportunity to get step-by-step guidance from a business attorney who built a debt-free path firsthand—and has helped countless parents do the same.

Register early. Spots are extremely limited! Our small-group format ensures you get personal attention and a chance to ask your specific questions. Plus, all attendees will receive gifts at the end.

💼 Perfect For:

  • Alabama parents ready to help their teens build income and avoid student debt

  • Families anywhere looking for practical business formation strategies for college students

  • Anyone curious about LLCs, tax benefits, and credit-building for young entrepreneurs

🔗 Reserve Your Spot NowSeats will go fast—save your place today and take the first step toward building a financial legacy.

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Parents, Students, and Ways to Supplement Tuition
Jul
8

Parents, Students, and Ways to Supplement Tuition

College is expensive—but you and your teen may be overlooking real opportunities to ease the burden without taking on more debt.

In this free, one-hour webinar, business attorney Rachel Payton of The Law Shop Alabama will share practical ways middle-class families can support their teens in creating income before stepping foot on campus.

We’ll explore how students (and their parents!) can tap into side hustles, leverage legal tools like LLCs, and create smart financial pathways that build independence and supplement tuition costs.

You’ll Learn:

  • Why middle-class families often get left out of traditional financial aid—and what to do about it

  • How side hustles like lawn care, digital services, or even managing family property can open real financial doors

  • Simple steps to legally structure a student-run business for tax benefits and credit building

  • How parents can support without micromanaging—and why early financial literacy pays off

  • When to consider trusts, family LLCs, or property-based strategies (yes, even if you only own one home)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Should Attend:

  • Parents of high school juniors/seniors and college underclassmen

  • Teens ready to earn income or explore entrepreneurship

  • Families looking to reduce student loan dependence

  • Anyone curious about what it really means to “start early”

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Authentic Alignment
May
1
to May 29

Authentic Alignment

Tired of feeling like you have to compromise your values to succeed in the legal profession?
You're not alone—and you're not wrong for wanting more.

This workshop is designed for purpose-driven attorneys who are ready to step into a practice that feels as good as it looks on paper. Whether you're just starting to shift how you work or you’ve been practicing in a values-based way for years, this workshop will help you strengthen your alignment, attract the right clients, and handle misalignment with clarity and confidence.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

  • How to clearly define your personal and professional values—and use them as a filter in client selection and service

  • Communication tools to help set expectations and boundaries early

  • Practical strategies for navigating misalignment when it arises

  • How to create messaging that attracts aligned clients without compromising professionalism

Led by Rachel Payton of The Law Shop Alabama and the team at Integrative Law Edu, this workshop blends practical legal tools with reflective exercises to help you build a practice that truly reflects you.

💡 Who Should Attend:

Attorneys and legal professionals who:

  • Are committed to values-based, client-centered work

  • Want to attract clients who resonate with their mission

  • Need support in setting boundaries or letting go of misaligned cases

  • Believe the future of law is relational, intentional, and purpose-driven

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