Legal Counsel
That Works

Governance & Board Advisory

Strong governance creates the foundation for organizational success. I advise boards, executives, and leadership teams on governance structures, fiduciary responsibilities, and decision-making processes that promote accountability and effectiveness.

• Board governance reviews and assessments
• Bylaws and governing document review and revision
• Board and committee structure design
• Committee charters and governance policies
• Fiduciary duty and board training
• Director and officer responsibilities
• Governance best practices implementation
• Volunteer leadership frameworks
• Board succession and leadership planning

Nonprofit & Association Counsel

Associations and nonprofits face unique governance, operational, and compliance challenges. Having served as General Counsel and Executive Team member for the largest mandatory bar association in the United States, I bring firsthand experience helping mission-driven organizations balance strategy, risk, and stakeholder expectations.

• Governance and operational counseling
• Policy development and implementation
• Board and executive leadership support
• Membership and volunteer governance matters
• Strategic planning support
• Organizational restructuring initiatives
• Regulatory and compliance guidance
• Contract review and negotiation
• Enterprise risk management

Organizational Policies & Risk Management

Effective organizations proactively manage risk and establish clear policies that support accountability and operational excellence.

• Enterprise risk management frameworks
• Internal controls and compliance reviews
• Policy audits and modernization
• Crisis management planning
• Business continuity planning
• Governance and operational risk assessments
• Organizational resilience strategies

Fractional General Counsel Services

For organizations seeking ongoing strategic legal support, I offer outside and fractional general counsel services tailored to the organization's size, mission, and needs.

This model provides executive leadership and boards with regular access to experienced counsel who understands the organization's goals, operations, governance structure, and risk profile.