Nonprofit Law Specialists

Your Vision. Our Expertise.

We have one focus: providing legal counsel to support, advance, and guide the work of nonprofit organizations and charitable foundations, so they can focus on their essential work.

Tax-Exempt Status and Compliance

We work to understand your organization and its unique circumstances so we can assist you in getting, and keeping, your valuable tax-exempt status.

Corporate Governance and Structure

We guide you in developing your optimal governance and organizational structure, from start to finish (and everything in between!).

Program Delivery and Grant-Making

We make your vision a reality through programs designed to do exactly what you need them to do, including specialized grants and program-related investments.

Gift Management and Fundraising

We put you on solid ground by helping ensure your fundraising and gift programs are well designed and legally compliant.

Alternative Strategic
Solutions

We innovate and brainstorm creative ideas for carrying out your mission, and help bring them to life.

Fractional General Counsel Services

We know you have many of the same ongoing legal needs as any other business, and we’ve got your covered through our fractional general counsel model.

Featured Resources

Blog Post

Navigating The Escalating Risks To Tax-Exempt Status – Lessons Learned From Harvard

Tax-Exempt Status, IRS Developments

The Trump Administration publicly demanded the revocation of Harvard University’s 501(c)(3)-public charity tax-exempt status earlier this year, accusing it of promoting ideological agendas and defying the public interest. The move followed Harvard’s rejection of demands to dismantle certain programs, restructure its governance, and allow government oversight, among other requests. Within days, the administration froze approximately $2 billion in federal funding and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was asked to investigate the university.

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In The News

Schauble Law Group and Sector Law Merge to Better Serve the Nonprofit Sector

In a strategic move to deepen impact and better serve the nonprofit sector, Schauble Law Group and Sector Law have officially merged, uniting some of the nation’s most experienced and mission-driven attorneys in nonprofit and tax-exempt law. This merger represents the culmination of more than 25 years of shared commitment, innovation, and trusted collaboration. The newly combined firm will operate under the name Sector Law, expanding its reach and capacity to serve nonprofits and charitable foundations with comprehensive legal counsel tailored to their evolving needs.

Hear From Our Clients

“Sector Law's unwavering dedication, exceptional legal expertise, and genuine passion for our mission have been instrumental in our success, allowing us to confidently navigate complex legal challenges and focus on making a positive impact in our community.”

Karen Kruse, COO The Boettcher Foundation

"Sector Law has been our legal counsel for several years and we could not be more pleased. They know nonprofit and tax-exempt law as well as anyone I've ever met. They are extremely responsive, thoughtful, thorough, and helpful. I recommend them without reservation."

David Miller, CEO Barton Institute (former CEO The Denver Foundation)

“Sector Law's model for legal services has been a perfect fit for us. Given the unique and complex legal issues community foundations deal with, it gives us the peace of mind and flexibility to access their expertise whenever we need it."

Emily Orbanek, Western Colorado Community Foundation