Venable Nonprofit Practice

Venable has the largest nonprofit law practice in the U.S., providing counseling to and advocacy for over 600 nonprofit organization clients nationwide. As a result of our extensive experience representing public charities, trade and professional associations, private and community foundations, think tanks, schools, hospitals, advocacy groups, and other types of nonprofits, virtually no legal issue is new to us. Experience with the most common and the most unusual issues enables us to provide precise, efficient answers and workable solutions, with a legal style marked by ingenuity and pragmatic judgment. You won’t hear “no” for an answer—we consistently find innovative solutions to the most intractable problems and challenges facing our clients. Our understanding of the nature and business of nonprofits—derived not only from our legal practice, but also from our deeply rooted participation in the nonprofit community—allows us to offer broader and more useful counseling that recognizes the management, political and business considerations surrounding legal issues. We take great pride in our leadership role in the nonprofit bar. Our nonprofit practice is fully integrated with the rest of our firm and draws on the knowledge and experience of hundreds of attorneys across all of Venable’s offices. Our clients often remark how much they appreciate Venable’s ability to serve as a “one-stop shop” for all of their legal needs. Our deep bench enables us to tap into the experience required to deal with the most complex and sophisticated legal challenges in a skillful, effective manner. Highly regarded in the nonprofit community, Venable is steeped in the nuances, challenges and opportunities of nonprofit law—as well as the distinct culture, governance and politics of nonprofit organizations. Our practice provides clients with practical, creative solutions to their legal challenges on a responsive, cost-efficient basis.