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"I always had a safe space to test ideas, and be honest without fear.

Alyssa was a great listener, who impressed me with a deep understanding of higher education and how to navigate a wide variety of situations effectively."

Brian / President, Montserrat College of Art

Nonprofit Formation

GETTING SET UP

We support nonprofits in the formation process through:

  • Incorporation

  • Governance

  • Tax exemption setup

  • Policy development

  • Operational review and strategic advice

a PROCESS GUIDE

Formation can be a confusing set of steps with important implications.

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We partner with you and provide clear guidance from start to finish.

General Counsel Services

DAY-TO-DAY LEGAL SUPPORT

In addition to the speciality areas listed above, we serve as General Counsel on matters like:

  • Drafting and negotiating contracts

  • Intellectual Property 

  • Regular compliance filings

  • Advocacy + lobbying

a FLEXIBLE SERVICE

We offer customized, sustainable General Counsel support for organizations of all sizes enabling cost predictability, immediate access to legal advice, and a deep understanding of mission and culture.

Workplace Matters

EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL

We support employers of all sizes with issues including:

  • Policy and handbook development

  • Hiring and separations 

  • Investigations

  • Workforce planning

a DEPENDABLE RESOURCE

We strive to help clients create workplaces that align with their mission and values.

Board Support

SUPPORTING GOVERNANCE

Our work with nonprofit boards can encompass:

  • Training on fiduciary duties

  • Developing board policies

  • Guidance on board-executive relationships

  • Practical solutions for board operations

a STRATEGIC PARTNER

We help board directors and officers navigate a wide variety of complex governance situations.

Risk Management

PREPARING + RESPONDING

We help prevent and address risk by:

  • Identifying key legal, operational, and reputational risks

  • Developing reporting and response tools

  • Managing through crisis

a RISK MANAGER

Our guidance helps clients develop confidence to address any scenario.

Is your need not listed?

Something more complicated?

Reach out to us, and we'll offer you resources if we're not able to help directly.

If you're looking for legal support, we want to help.

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A relationship with us is about more than a list of services.

We invest deeply in every organization we work with. Whether our engagement is short- or long-term, it is never transactional.

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We offer a wide range of
legal services and support spanning:

Each organization has different situations and needs, and we strive to meet them while anticipating others.

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Areas of Expertise

Discover some of the legal work we commonly do.

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Based in Boston, Massachusetts

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