Tax Exempt Organizations

Whether you are a small local nonprofit association or a large international organization, we provide the legal expertise to help you thrive

We offer specialized legal services for tax-exempt organizations of all sizes, from local associations with budgets under $100,000 to international organizations with over five million members and budgets exceeding $100 million. We can support your organization’s goals and help ensure compliance with all legal requirements.

Board Development

Whether you are a small local nonprofit association or a large international organization, we provide the legal expertise to help you thrive.

Commercial Transactions and Contracts

Handling business deals and agreements requires careful legal oversight. We draft, review, and negotiate contracts for various transactions, ensuring your organization’s interests are protected and that agreements comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Corporate Governance

Ensuring compliance with governance standards is vital for maintaining the integrity and accountability of your organization. We provide advice on governance policies, conflict of interest management, and regulatory compliance to help you meet legal requirements and best practices.

E-Commerce

Legal support for online activities is essential for tax-exempt organizations operating in the digital space. We provide guidance on e-commerce regulations, privacy policies, terms of use, and intellectual property protection to ensure your online activities are compliant and secure.

Employment Practices

Advising on employment law and best practices helps you maintain a compliant and productive workforce. Our services include drafting employment contracts, developing workplace policies, handling disputes, providing guidance on regulatory requirements, and more.

Exemption Applications

We guide you through the process of applying for federal and state tax exemptions, ensuring that your application is complete and meets all legal requirements.

General Counsel

We serve as General Counsel to a large number of our nonprofit clients. General counsel services involve handling all the organization’s legal needs as they arise, including advising on and addressing matters related to governance, administration, operations, dispute resolution, and more.

Governing Documents

Drafting and reviewing organizational documents is essential to establishing a solid legal foundation. We assist with creating and revising articles of incorporation, bylaws, policies and procedures, and other governing documents to ensure they are clear, comprehensive, and compliant with legal standards.

Incorporation

Facilitating the formation of new entities involves navigating legal requirements and ensuring proper documentation. We guide you through the incorporation process, helping you choose the appropriate legal structure and file necessary paperwork to establish your organization.

Intellectual Property

Protecting your creative and intellectual assets is critical to maintaining your organization’s brand, reputation, and good will. We assist with securing trademarks and trade secrets, as well as enforcing your intellectual property rights.

Leases and Real Estate

Managing real estate transactions and leases requires careful legal oversight. We provide guidance on negotiating lease terms, drafting agreements, and handling property transactions to ensure your real estate dealings are legally sound and beneficial to your organization.

Litigation

Our experienced litigators handle a wide range of disputed matters through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other forums.

Meeting and Event Planning Contracts

Crafting contracts for events and meetings ensures your organizational activities are well-planned and legally protected. We draft and review contracts for venues, vendors, and service providers to help ensure your events run smoothly.

Membership Matters

Issues involving members can present a variety of complicated legal matters to navigate. We assist with drafting membership agreements, managing member disputes, developing policies to govern membership activities, and more.

Publishing Contracts

Publishing and media agreements require careful legal oversight. We draft, review, and negotiate contracts for journals, articles, and other media, ensuring your intellectual property and other rights are protected.

Risk Management and Insurance

Mitigating risks and managing insurance needs is essential for protecting your organization from potential liabilities. We provide risk assessments, develop risk management strategies, and advise on appropriate insurance coverage to safeguard your assets and operations.

Tax Compliance

We provide guidance on tax reporting, compliance with IRS regulations, and strategies to minimize tax liabilities, helping you stay in good standing with tax authorities.