Nonprofit organizations
We know that nonprofits need cost-effective, responsive, and practical legal advice because we have been in your shoes. As the former general counsel to one of the nation’s oldest and largest youth-serving nonprofit organizations, founding member Alais Griffin has the experience to assist you with a broad range of legal, governance, and operational issues.
General counsel services
Your organization might not need or be able to have a full-time lawyer on staff. But you do need a trusted partner who understands your operations and who can handle your day-to-day legal needs on a regular basis. We serve as outside general counsel to a limited number of nonprofits and businesses, cost-effectively managing their internal legal, ethics, and governance matters and any outside counsel.
compliance, regulatory, & administrative law
We bring first-hand experience with the White House, Congress, and executive branch agencies. With unique insights into regulatory development and compliance and other government processes, we have assisted clients in a variety of government and public policy matters, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, transportation regulations, and federal grants requirements.
trade associations
We assist trade associations with internal operations and governance matters as well as policy and regulatory advocacy. With our senior political appointee experience in the federal government, we bring extensive understanding of and insights into government operations and are effective advisors on public policy issues.
startups & small businesses
As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the challenges, risks, and excitement of starting and developing a business. We are here to serve as your partner as you grow, assisting you with contract review and negotiation, employment matters, intellectual property protection, board development, regulatory compliance, and company ethics.
Board & Governance
Effective organizations focus on strong corporate governance. As a former nonprofit senior executive, nonprofit board member, and independent director of a for-profit company, founding member Alais Griffin trains and advises clients on board duties and policies, member and affiliate structures, and the implementation of best governance practices.