As a nonprofit, who you work with matters, which means choosing a law firm that aligns with your values and mission. We're proud to work with some incredible nonprofits and tax-exempt groups with operations nationwide and internationally. And we're proud of our attorneys' commitment to local communities, including charitable giving, volunteering, and pro bono work. 

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Our Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Services

We have years of experience working with nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. For some clients, we assist with structuring and formation or advise on discrete matters and events. For others, we act as general legal counsel. Because of our firm's size and resources, we can quickly respond to your needs, even as they change.

Who We Serve

  • Advocacy and social welfare organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Public charities
  • Private foundations 
  • Professional membership bodies
  • Religious organizations

Where We Shine

Corporate

  • Entity formation and tax structuring
    • Nonprofit incorporation 
  • Joint ventures with exempt and nonexempt organizations, management contracts, hive-offs, partnerships, and collaborations

Tax

  • Tax exemption process: Structuring, forming, and obtaining recognition of tax-exempt status
  • Domestic and international tax planning and controversy services
  • Nonprofit tax laws, such as unrelated business income tax, intermediate sanctions, and excess benefit transactions
  • Conventional and tax-exempt financing

General Counsel

  • Formation, funding, and operation of private foundations
  • Nonprofit boards: Attending board meetings and providing regular legal advice on governance, management, and structural questions
  • Commercial agreements and contract negotiations
  • Real estate services

Human Resources and Employment

Intellectual Property

  • Trademark, copyright, and intellectual property registrations, licensing, and protection

Compliance and Risk

  • Compliance with governance standards, federal tax rules, and regulations
  • Legal risk management: protecting nonprofits from liability and unanticipated revenue loss

Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Disputes and litigation: Antitrust, fiduciary, personal injury, breach of contract, employee misclassification, employment discrimination, student discipline, and other claims
  • Internal investigations
  • Religious liberty and constitutional issues: Defending the rights of all faith-based organizations 
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