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San Francisco, CA 94105

Washington DC

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Washington, DC 20036

Specializing in the Law of Nonprofit Organizations

Julie Sorenson, Associate Andrew Schulz, Of Counsel Matt Clausen, Principal Ingrid Mittermaier, Principal Wendy Hernandez, Associate Gregory L. Colvin, Emeritus Nancy E. McGlamery, Principal Jennifer Appel, Associate Sara Ortega Corriols, Associate Eric K. Gorovitz, Principal Emily Chan, Of Counsel David Ferguson, Associate Rosemary E. Fei, Principal Steven R. Chiodini, Of Counsel David A. Levitt, Principal Geena Yu, Associate Stephanie L. Petit, Principal Amy Greeley, Associate Shirley J. McLaughlin, Principal Erik Dryburgh, Senior Counsel Jinna Kwak, Of Counsel Robert A. Wexler, Principal Amy Rodriguez, Of Counsel

Adler & Colvin is a group of seasoned attorneys based in San Francisco, deeply committed to serving the legal needs of the nonprofit sector.  The firm brings an unrivaled depth of expertise and passion to its representation of tax-exempt organizations and individual philanthropists.

Upcoming Events

In-Person and Virtual Conference

Georgetown Law CLE - 41st Annual Representing & Managing Tax-Exempt Organizations, Private Foundation Summit - Session: "Investment Partnerships, EBH, UBI and Self-Dealing"

April 17, 2024

Explore existing guidance on co-investment provided by existing private letter rulings.  What appears to be allowable, and what could be problematic for the disqualified persons involved in co-investment transactions.  What policies and procedures are leading practices in safeguarding foundations and management from excess business holding excise taxes.  When self-dealing becomes a concern for disqualified persons and management in the co-investment model. A closer look at unrelated business income in the siloing of business losses era and how the analysis is distinct from the excess business holding analysis.

Co-Presenter:  Jennifer Becker Harris, CPA, MST, Clark Nuber

3:55 p.m. ET

Washington, D.C.

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In-Person and Virtual Conference

Georgetown Law CLE – 41st Annual Representing & Managing Tax-Exempt Organizations - Session: "Ask the Experts"

April 18, 2024

Ensure all your tough questions are answered at the popular “Ask the Experts” panel of leading practitioners.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET

Co-Panelists:

  • Dave Shevlin, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
  • Kim Eney, Loeb & Loeb LLP

Washington, D.C.

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Featured Content

Publication

Practitioner Perspectives on Using Section 501(c)(4) Organizations for Charitable Lobbying: Realities and an Alternative

This paper, originally published in the NYU Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, discusses a wide array of issues arising from the use of Section 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations to conduct the lobbying necessary to advance charitable goals. The paper goes on to propose an innovative legislative change that would allow the creation of a…

Our firm represents some of the most recognized and respected nonprofits and philanthropic organizations in the U.S.