Jill S. England
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 25 years experience, I provide expert legal counsel for California nonprofit organizations and small businesses, including trade/industry associations, charitable organizations, educational and research foundations, religious corporations, business corporations, limited liability companies, 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 and small businesses, 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
Political action committees
Service marks and trademarks
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 Public Records Act, the Fair Political Practices Act, and the open meeting laws.
I'll find solutions for your issues - in a timely,cost effective, and professional manner.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
J.D., May 1991
Bar Admissions
• California, December 1991