Organization Formation / Structure & Governance
- Nonprofit formation
- Bylaws and other corporate documents
- Creation and structuring of affiliate relationships
- Conflicts of interest, whistleblower and related policies
Regulatory Issues
- Use and application of charitable funds
- Charitable solicitation and other fundraising regulations
- Unrelated business income tax (UBIT)
- Legal review of nonprofit tax returns
- State Attorneys General filings
- Lobbying, advocacy, political activity and related issues
- Volunteer policies and procedures
- Correct classification of employees and consultants
- Executive compensation
- Human resources issues & documentation
Grants & Grantmaking
- Compliance with donor requirements
- Meeting grant or contract deliverables
- Grant renegotiation
- International grantmaking
Business Transactions
- Contract drafting, review and negotiation
- Confidentiality and vendor agreements
- Insurance matters
- Strategic alliances and collaborations
Intellectual Property
- Brand protection
- Copyright and trademark management
- Assignment agreements
- Licensing and infringement issues
International Legal Issues
- Cross-border transactions
- Establishing and managing foreign operations,
offices or affiliates
- International activities
- Compliance with U.S. anti-terrorism regulations and the sanctions program of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)