My primary practice areas are business and corporate law, tax, and real estate. I represent a wide variety of public charities, private foundations, and other nonprofit organizations, including scientific research organizations, social welfare organizations, professional societies, trade groups, educational institutions and related groups, religious organizations, business leagues, hospitals and related groups, social clubs, and organizations dedicated to animal welfare, environmental protection, human rights, arts and culture, and other philanthropic causes. My experience includes advising and assisting clients concerning start up and entity selection, entity formation, applications for federal and state tax exempt status, regulatory compliance, fiscal sponsorship arrangements, compliance with applicable public support tests, charitable solicitations, tax-exempt bond financings, endowment funds, property tax exemption, the protection of assets, political activities, lobbying, unrelated business income, contracts, joint ventures, grant making, program related investments, mergers, and dissolutions.I also advise corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business entities regarding various transactions, including business formation, commercial contracts, structuring, negotiating, and documenting the acquisition and sale of businesses, joint ventures, real estate acquisitions, leases, and other complex business transactions. I have represented clients before the Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, the California State Board of Equalization, and the California Attorney General’s office. I am a former extern with the Honorable Rudi M. Brewster, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. I am a frequent and repeat speaker on the following legal topics: Recent Developments in Business Law, Exempt Organizations & Charitable Activities in California, Nonprofits and the Law, and The Nonprofit Integrity Act.