Our mission is to support the resilience of family and small businesses. We provide
resources and networking opportunities for South Carolina business owners. As a first-of-its-kind
law school program, we offer students classes and applied learning opportunities to
develop the skills that they need to represent family and small businesses effectively.
In addition, we identify risk factors for family and small businesses and advocate
for practical solutions.
For more than 20 years, Ben has been focused on the distinctive characteristics of
family & small businesses. As a lawyer, he helped businesses navigate disputes among
co-owners. As a scholar, he is interested in helping businesses anticipate those issues
and resolve them constructively.