WHAT WE DO:
Associations & Non-Profits:
- Prepare Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for non-profit corporations and associations.
- Prepare IRS 501(c)(3) exempt organization applications for non-profit corporations.
- Supervise Board governance.
- Develop & implement conflict of interest, contract bidding, and record-keeping procedures.
- Meeting contract negotiation and preparation.
- Structure fundraising solicitations to comply with legal requirements.
- Sponsorship agreements.
Key Accomplishments:
- Developed and executed plan of merger for two associations in related fields.
- Created plan for co-branded national conference and trade show.
- Initiated litigation on behalf of medical association against resort for failure to maintain facilities at adequate quality levels, resulting in lower meeting attendance and complaints from membership.
- Re-drafted Bylaws to crated conflict of interest and director responsibility guidelines.
- Drafted RFPs for significant purchasers of goods and services to ensure sound purchasing practices are met.
- Negotiate employment contracts for senior association staff, and counsel Board on employee terminations.
- Lead counsel for development of multi-million dollar tourist attraction, including negotiating consulting contracts, contractor agreements, vendor contracts, concession agreements; handle dispute resolution negotiations resulting from cost over-runs and non-performance of contractual obligations.