About

After graduating from law school at UC Davis in 1991, I began developing a corporate practice, with an increasing focus on creating and advising nonprofit organizations.  Now, with over 30 years experience, I provide expert legal counsel for California nonprofit organizations, including trade/industry associations, charitable organizations, educational and research foundations, religious corporations, agricultural cooperatives, and state and local government entities (including joint powers authorities).  

I am well positioned to assist with the many legal issues that regularly arise for nonprofit organizations, including:

• Formation issues (articles, bylaws, tax exempt status)

• Personnel issues (hiring/firing, employee handbooks, privacy)

• Contracts, membership and shareholder agreements

• Board of director/membership issues (meeting protocol, elections)

• Attorney General compliance

• Service marks, certification marks

• Copyright protection

• Insurance coverage issues

• Name changes

• Entity Dissolution

With expertise in areas specifically affecting California state and local government entities, I can also assist you with questions about the Brown Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and the Public Records Act.    

I'll find solutions for your issues - in a timely, cost effective, and professional manner.