Impact Matters Law
provides creative legal solutions and support to businesses and organizations driving meaningful change.

We work hand-in-hand with communities, forward thinkers, and change makers dedicated to building an equitable and sustainable future. At Impact Matters our work is guided by our core principles:

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Community

Serving the community, by not just helping our clients but by also being conscious of the context and communities that they come from and seek to serve. We prioritize the needs of the people at the heart of every project, especially here in Los Angeles, and are honored to be a trusted advisor in crafting solutions that create lasting legacies.

Culture

Meeting our clients where they are—physically, strategically, and creatively. We honor and uplift the unique identities, traditions, and values that shape our clients’ missions, ensuring our work is rooted in equity and inclusion. 

Co-creation

Building sustainable relationships with trust, openness, mutual respect, and accountability. We collaborate with clients to build solutions that they can confidently navigate, and that reflect their goals and visions for change. We provide the tools, knowledge, and support our clients need to feel comfortable engaging independently, with us serving as strategic partners when needed.

Collective Intelligence

Positioning ourselves as a community resource, we belong to a network of incredible leaders. Our team draws from a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives to design innovative, results-oriented strategies. Each attorney at our firm is embedded in rich dialogue on local, national, and global movements in business and legal innovation, and remains curious about the evolving landscape.

WHO WE SERVE

We’re proud to partner with the builders of tomorrow –
those shaping a brighter, more equitable future.

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Together,
we’re cultivating a future
where community leadership
drives transformative change.

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​