Nonprofit Organizations and Associations

Today’s nonprofit organizations face more complex legal, governance and management challenges than ever before. Resolving these intricate and rapidly evolving issues can make – or break – their ability to fulfill their missions. The Ober|Kaler Nonprofit Organizations Group understands these challenges. We’re proactive advocates for our clients, looking ahead to anticipate what impacts are likely to result from an ever-changing legal, business and regulatory landscape.

For decades, Ober|Kaler has taken a lead role in serving those in the nonprofit sector. We represent a wide variety of nonprofit and tax-exempt entities whose missions cover the entire spectrum of nonprofit activities. Our clients include:

Public charities and private foundations
Educational institutions
Hospitals and other health care organizations
Museums
Religious orders
Title holding companies
Trade associations and professional societies
Social welfare organizations and advocacy groups
Political action committees and political organizations
Veterans organizations

We provide legal counsel for nonprofit organizations on a wide range of organizational and operational aspects, both specific to the nonprofit area as well as generally applicable to all organizations. We advise our clients on:

Organizational structure and formation
Extraordinary transactions – mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, bankruptcy and dissolution
Creation of affiliated organizations, subsidiaries and chapters
Tax, intermediate sanctions, unrelated business income and non-dues revenue
Regulatory compliance
Governance, membership, board and corporate management issues
Lobbying and advocacy activities
Antitrust
Election law and campaign financing
Investigations and audits
Government contracts, grants and vendor matters
Advertising and promotion
Fundraising
Insurance and risk management
Litigation
Employment, employee benefits and executive compensation
Internet
Charitable trust and endowment formation, administration and management
Intellectual property and licensing

Our clients’ geographic reach is as varied as the diversity of their missions. While some are based and operate locally, others have nationwide focus with members, stakeholders, beneficiaries, employees and operations spread across many jurisdictions. With our legal guidance, our clients are able to serve their constituencies effectively and efficiently.

Attorneys in Ober|Kaler’s Nonprofit Organizations Group have the good judgment and seasoning required to quickly assess what is at stake and what options are available and realistic for our nonprofit clients. We are strategic thinkers who can guide clients through the issues, opportunities and decisions required at each stage of their organization’s lifecycle.

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