Nonprofit
Legal Services

Nonprofit organizations face many of the same legal and operational challenges as businesses, along with unique requirements related to governance, charitable purpose, and regulatory compliance. I help nonprofits build a strong foundation for the work they are here to do, combining legal insight and practical guidance to strengthen governance, manage risk, and support their mission.

Outside General Counsel
Acts as trusted counsel who knows the organization and delivers practical legal and operational advice whenever the needs arise.

Board Governance
Help nonprofit boards and leadership teams establish sound governance practices and navigate the responsibilities that come with leading a mission-driven organization, including:

• Drafting and reviewing bylaws and governance policies

• Developing conflict-of-interest policies, disclosures, and related guidance

• Advising on board roles, responsibilities, and fiduciary duties

• Preparing board resolutions and other organizational documents

• Guiding boards through governance issues arising from leadership changes, organizational growth, and other significant transitions

• Commercial Contracts
  Drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts (NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, sales agreements, licensing agreements)

Contracts & Relationships
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with vendors, partners, funders, consultants, and other organizations.

Employment & HR Support
Advise on employment matters, HR strategy, and employee handbook development.

Risk Management & Compliance
Provide risk management counsel, assess exposure, and prevent liability.

Internal Policies & Operations
Develop internal policies to guide operations and workflows.

Compliance Trainings
Deliver custom compliance trainings tailored to your organization’s needs. Examples: building a respectful work place, navigating responsibilities to board and other key constituencies.