Virginia (Ginny) Cronin Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Minnesota

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Represent and advise nonprofit entities on a variety of legal matters including entity formation, corporate governance matters, federal and state tax exemption, risk management, employment law, and other compliance matters that impact nonprofit organizations. Collaborate with nonprofit leaders, executives and human resources professionals to advance mission priorities and culture of institutions while meeting business needs and mitigating potential liabilities. Regularly provide counsel on fundraising regulation and cause marketing efforts, including compliance with state charitable solicitation registration and commercial co-venture promotions. Effectively counsel and advise clients in employment matters, including compliance with the multitude of Minnesota and federal employment laws and regulations, disability accommodation, the Family Medical Leave Act and other leaves of absence, discrimination and harassment prevention, retaliation and whistleblowing issues, classification of independent contractors, hiring and firing, Minnesota Unemployment claims, performance improvement strategies, discipline methods to avoid legal claims, employee handbooks and other employment policies, employee classification, overtime and other wage compliance, drug and alcohol testing. Regularly drafts employment agreements, non-competition and confidentiality agreements. Develop best practices on a wide variety of other legal issues facing nonprofit organizations, including social media issues, contract disputes, intellectual property protections, document retention, and conflict of interest policies and procedures. Frequent guest speaker and lecturer at seminars and events on various legal topics.

West Saint Paul, Mn

Accountable for legal compliance, human resources, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising/development, grant writing and management, and public advocacy. Managed a team of 30+ employees and volunteers. Provided a wide range of advice and leadership on legal, human resources, and other compliance issues. Drafted liability waivers, affiliation agreements, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment documentation. Oversaw and lead implementation of employment policies and procedures, and operational policies and procedures. Successfully implemented a strategic plan using process improvement and change management best practices (e.g. 500% client services growth). Directly managed multiple grant awards. Authored and secured substantial grant awards on behalf of the organization. Conducted multiple legal and other compliance trainings for affiliated nonprofit organizations and associations. Engaged in public advocacy, including frequent public speaking on behalf of the organization.

Minneapolis, Mn

Served as Certified Student Attorney from September 2003 – May 2005.

J.D., Law

B.S., History

B.A., American Studies

Certified Professional Project Manager