Providing ‘Outsourced’ Legal Counsel Services

for Local, National and International Nonprofits

Providing ‘Outsourced’ Legal Counsel Services

for Local, National and International Nonprofits

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)