Nonprofit Law

Our attorneys are trusted advisors and problem solvers. We provide thoughtful services grounded in each client’s respective mission and focused on achieving organizational goals.

The attorneys at GLG are committed to advising and assisting nonprofit and advocacy groups of all sizes. We specialize in advising advocacy-focused nonprofits that participate in voter engagement, lobbying, and direct democracy efforts. We help clients navigate the intersection of tax and campaign finance law, including advising on compliant collaboration across tax statuses.

Our clients include all sizes of 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, state and federal PACs, and candidate and ballot question committees. Most of our attorneys have worked for nonprofit organizations, including in leadership roles, and we use our depth of experience to help clients in all phases and facets of their work.  Our goal is to manage compliance and legal issues so organizations can focus on their missions.

Offered Services

  • Assisting 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 nonprofit organizations with corporate formation and governance.

  • Drafting, reviewing, and advising on grant agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. 

  • Providing guidance on state and federal campaign finance compliance and reporting requirements.

  • Advising on advocacy-related federal tax compliance issues, including lobbying regulations for 501(c)(3)s and political participation by 501(c)(4)s.

  • Creating employee handbooks and advising on employment-related matters.

  • Advising on compliant interactions with other nonprofit organizations, ballot question committees, advocacy groups, and political candidates.

  • Providing guidance on voter engagement and direct democracy efforts.

  • Handling any litigation matters that may arise.