Unique Nonprofit Needs, Specialized Counsel.

Services

Sector Law provides specialized counsel for the unique legal and business needs of nonprofit organizations and charitable foundations. Our attorneys have advised hundreds of nonprofit clients over the past two decades, including:

    • Private Foundations
    • Community Foundations
    • College and University Endowments
    • Corporate Foundations, Charities, and Giving Programs
    • Educational Institutions and Organizations
    • Scholarship Providers
    • Fiscal Sponsors
    • Scientific Research Institutions
    • Advocacy and Civic Groups
    • Community Development Organizations
    • Affordable Housing Developers
    • Arts, Culture, and Recreation Organizations
    • Social Service and Humanitarian Relief Organizations
    • Environmental and Conservation Groups
    Nonprofits operate in a complex and dynamic legal environment. We leverage every bit of our experience and specialized expertise to help our clients embrace new opportunities, while avoiding costly mistakes, in all stages of their business and all aspects of their mission. We counsel our clients and their advisors in the following areas:

    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.

    We'd love to work with you.

    Meet Our Legal Team