Glaze, PLLC

Social Enterprise

Social Entrepreneurship

Glaze, PLLC is law firm committed to serving the social enterprise sector.  The firm was founded by Joel Glaze, a social entrepreneur and attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, who believes that the the true power behind business is its ability to create positive change. 

Our clients are dedicated to the notion that responsible business is good business.  Our firm represents L3C's, B-Corps and Hybrid Entities in their work to make the work a more livable place for all.  
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Benefit Corporations


The B Corp is a new class of corporation that differs from traditional corporations in 2 ways:

1.  PURPOSE:  shift from purely shareholder value-driven to social/environmental value-driven.
2. TRANSPARENCY:  annual Benefit Report holding values accountable to public

Low Profit LLC ("L3C")


The L3C is a new class of Limited Liability Company that elevates purpose over profit by:

1.  PURPOSE:  focus on charitable mission over purely maximizing shareholder value.

2.  CAPITAL:  In addition to private investors L3C's also receive investments from  Foundation (debt &/or equity) through Program Related Investments or PRI's.

Flexible Purpose Corporations

New class of California corporation whose purpose is to pursue profit & a specific charitable purpose.  

1.  PURPOSE:  focus on for-proft venture AND specific charitable purpose.

2.  TRANSPARENCY:  annual public accountability report.
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