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I manage all legal affairs for a $237 million foundation, ensuring we operate with utmost legal integrity, maintain compliance, and sustain effective governance.I am tasked with numerous responsibilities including comprehensive legal advice, risk management, the drafting and review of contracts, and overseeing all legal matters pertaining to the Foundation's operations. I also navigate the complexities of non-profit and faith-based law, ensuring the Foundation's legal and ethical… Show more I manage all legal affairs for a $237 million foundation, ensuring we operate with utmost legal integrity, maintain compliance, and sustain effective governance.I am tasked with numerous responsibilities including comprehensive legal advice, risk management, the drafting and review of contracts, and overseeing all legal matters pertaining to the Foundation's operations. I also navigate the complexities of non-profit and faith-based law, ensuring the Foundation's legal and ethical standing.Having gained valuable insights from my tenure as Trust Counsel, I am uniquely equipped to anticipate the Foundation's legal needs and offer sound strategic advice. I am delighted to contribute to the Foundation's mission in this enhanced capacity, safeguarding its legal standing and thereby aiding in providing lasting financial support to Baptist causes and institutions.As I continue to explore the dynamic intersection of law, finance, and faith, my aim is to create a culture of legal compliance, transparency, and strategic alignment, ensuring the continued growth and success of the Kentucky Baptist Foundation.Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the legal landscape in the non-profit sector, faith-based institutions, or potential collaborations. I'm always open to dialogue and connections. Show less

I provide the Foundation board and staff with counsel concerning trust compliance and administration as well as provide charitable giving expertise to donors, churches, and institutions served by the Foundation. I coordinate services of outside general counsel and third-party professional and legal services.My responsibilities at the Foundation include:•Trust and charitable estate administration•Charitable gift planning•Review and analysis of legal and regulatory rulings in… Show more I provide the Foundation board and staff with counsel concerning trust compliance and administration as well as provide charitable giving expertise to donors, churches, and institutions served by the Foundation. I coordinate services of outside general counsel and third-party professional and legal services.My responsibilities at the Foundation include:•Trust and charitable estate administration•Charitable gift planning•Review and analysis of legal and regulatory rulings in areas of probate, trust, and charitable giving•Serving others through stewardship ministry Show less

Leading a corporate law and nonprofit law practice serving clients across the nation with offices in in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex and in Louisville, Kentucky. Providing business and corporate law services to churches, ministries, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and startups.

Provide legal and managerial guidance.

Pure Foundations is devoted to creating and maintaining efficient and effective institutions around the world to support, encourage, and positively affect those most in need: Widows, Orphans, and the Poor.

Responsible for adding value and being the “backbone” of the business. I make sure that the company operates within the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, operate as the guardian of the organization, and facilitate strategic business initiatives. Always striving to ensure legal compliance and aiming to limit risk exposure.-Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management.-Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors.-Evaluate… Show more Responsible for adding value and being the “backbone” of the business. I make sure that the company operates within the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, operate as the guardian of the organization, and facilitate strategic business initiatives. Always striving to ensure legal compliance and aiming to limit risk exposure.-Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management.-Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors.-Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action.-Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically.-Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.-Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders.-Negotiate with external parties (contractors, external counsel, clients).-Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights.-Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas.-Keep abreast of legislative changes.-Maintain a broad working legal knowledge (corporate law, litigation, intellectual property, labor law). Show less

I serve as part of the Executive Team of Shield and report to the President & CEO. Responsible for all legal matters concerning Shield, including general corporate transactions, corporate governance, construction, compliance, risk management, and a wide variety of related legal matters including transactional work.My Responsibilities:• Provide general counsel services, including corporate governance advice and oversight;• Assist Shield management and board with risk… Show more I serve as part of the Executive Team of Shield and report to the President & CEO. Responsible for all legal matters concerning Shield, including general corporate transactions, corporate governance, construction, compliance, risk management, and a wide variety of related legal matters including transactional work.My Responsibilities:• Provide general counsel services, including corporate governance advice and oversight;• Assist Shield management and board with risk management and risk mitigation techniques and solutions; • Assist management with assuring adherence to all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements; • Facilitate responses to any and and all lawsuits and legal actions; • Manage outside legal counsel; and• Other duties as needed or requested. Show less

All Practical Law content is created with the front-line lawyer in mind. Our up-to-date resources include practice notes, standard documents and clauses, checklists, tool kits, legal updates, market trend tools, state-specific guidance, and more.We provide straightforward how-to guides and clear explanations of current law and practice, ranging from basic overviews to detailed analysis for specialists.My Responsibilities: Write, edit, and update nonprofit resources… Show more All Practical Law content is created with the front-line lawyer in mind. Our up-to-date resources include practice notes, standard documents and clauses, checklists, tool kits, legal updates, market trend tools, state-specific guidance, and more.We provide straightforward how-to guides and clear explanations of current law and practice, ranging from basic overviews to detailed analysis for specialists.My Responsibilities: Write, edit, and update nonprofit resources, including practice notes, checklists, and standard documents, addressing issues ranging from formation through the life of the organization and dissolution, including:• Obtaining and maintaining federal and applicable state tax-exempt status;• Complying with filing, registration and disclosure requirements under federal and applicable state law; and• Establishing corporate governance, fundraising, and compliance policies.Independent contract placement via Dahl Consulting. Show less

Provide oversight and managerial direction.

Varying disciplines of the law, including nonprofit, corporate, employment, personal injury, criminal and civil defense, and estate planning.Drafting experience- Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Ordination Policies, Employment Agreements, Rabbi Trusts, Motions, Briefs, and other legal documents.

Serving as Founding Board Chairman of Adoption Agency.

Served as Vice President.