PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Law

Building strong foundations and supporting long-term success at key events in an organization’s lifecycle.

We believe that strong businesses create strong communities, and therefore, we approach business law collaboratively and dynamically. We help founders, entrepreneurs, and organizations build structures that are not just legally valid, but also equitable, sustainable, and rooted in shared success.

Formation & Structuring

Helping businesses build solid, values-aligned foundations from day one. Whether a business is launching, restructuring, or navigating a major transition, we bring a modern, responsive, and collaborative approach to the table.

Governance with Impact

Creating policies and frameworks that foster transparency, accountability, and long-term resilience. Guiding businesses through every stage of their journey, we ensure they have the tools and legal support to grow with confidence while staying true to their values.

Mergers & Acquisitions, Responsibly and Empathetically Done

Supporting private company deals with a focus on sustainability, ethical practices, and first-time dealmakers, including company employees.

Shareholder & Operating Agreements

Creating agreements that balance business success with fairness and shared power.

TYPES OF CLIENTS

Social Enterprises
and Startups

Cooperatives and
Community Ownership 

Obran Cooperative

Obran Cooperative

Obran Cooperative is a worker-owned cooperative holding company rooted in the values of social justice and equity. It prioritizes the economic advancement of its worker-owners and has championed marginalized groups as core collaborators since its founding in 2018. Expanding through both acquisitions and internally developed businesses, Obran has a portfolio of companies operating in three focus areas: healthcare, employment services, and logistics. Impact Matters has partnered with the internal legal team at Obran to acquire multiple businesses while expanding membership in the cooperative to the employees from these businesses. We also work closely with Obran’s board of directors (which is elected by employees) to ensure that Obran’s internal corporate governance and operations are not only legally compliant in the multiple states in which they operate, but also remain aligned with their mission and values. 

OTHER PRACTICE AREAS

Impact Investment Funds

Cooperatives 


Community Land Ownership 

Through thoughtful and responsive lawyering, we welcome, inspire, and sustain the vitality and rebellion of our clients. 

Social Enterprises and Startups

Partnering with mission-driven ventures to navigate legal complexities and scale impactful solutions.

Who we serve

What we do

Corporate Law

Intellectual Property

Outside General Counsel

Meet the Team

Brett Heeger ​

Fredelina “Hope” Garcia​

Kennedy Fernandez​

Carmen Chavez​

Aaron Gundzik​

Rebecca Gundzik​