Dan Brady Law assists tax-exempt organizations/nonprofits with the initial formation of their organizations as well as providing ongoing governance counsel for the great variety of issues these organizations encounter on a regular basis.

 

FORMATION OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

• Assisting with the choice of tax-exempt corporate form, whether 501(c)(3) charities, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, 501(c)(6) trade associations, IRC Section 527 PACs and political organizations, or affiliated combinations of all of the above.

• Drafting and filing of articles of incorporation, bylaws, governance structure, and initial best practices policies for the board, staff, and vendors.

• Creating an internal compliance/regulatory framework including federal, state, and local license, tax, and other filings.

 

REGULATED ACTIVITY COUNSEL

• Political contributions, expenditures, and campaigns

• Fundraising registration and solicitation

• Lobbying and grassroots lobbying disclosure and regulation

• Public education or issue campaigns, forums, and debates

• Member communications

 

ONGOING GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES

• Strategic planning

• Employment law and employee handbooks

• Bylaw and policy amendments

• Conflicts of interest policies

• Data and intellectual property protection

• Vendor, employment, and other contracts