Paula serves as general or lead counsel for many national
associations that represent prominent economy-drivers, industries and
professionals. A selection of her clients includes the American Architectural
Manufacturers Association, American College of Surgeons, Bank Administration
Institute, National PTA and the American Library Association. In representing a
wide variety of nonprofits, she has developed the ability to focus on solutions
when analyzing the problems, issues and challenges of her clients. Paula
personally strives to consistently bring creativity and insight to structural
and governance initiatives. Her guidance includes advising nonprofits on entity
formation and tax issues, as well as strategic development and regulatory
compliance. Paula is a frequent lecturer and has authored many articles on
nonprofit and association topics including governance, antitrust, copyright
issues, lobbying by exempt organizations, human resource issues, legal status of
chapters and the unrelated business income tax. Regardless of the matter at
hand, Paula is dedicated to rendering impactful and productive counsel for
charitable organizations and associations. Given her decades of practice, Paula
knows from hands-on and hard-earned practical experience what nonprofits need to
remain viable and successful.