Ms. Hix concentrates her practice on counseling charities, trade and professional associations, and other nonprofits on a wide range of legal topics, including tax exemption, intellectual property, corporate governance, and antitrust, among others.
Ms. Hix has broad experience in the nonprofit sector, having served in various capacities at nonprofit organizations, including as the Founding Executive Director of the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) and Development Director of East Harlem Block Schools. This experience has included representation before Members of Congress and federal agencies. She also worked in the nonprofit practice of a large national law firm for four years before joining Venable. Ms. Hix is the former Chair of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Washington, DC Legal Symposium, a former member of the ASAE Legal Section Council, and current member of the ASAE Finance and Business Operations Committee.
Industries
Nonprofit Organizations and Associations
Memberships
Chair, ASAE Legal Symposium Planning Committee
ASAE Legal Section Council
ASAE Association Law "Tool Kit" Task Force
ASAE Technology Resources Committee
News
May 10, 2010, Lisa Hix mentioned in Association Trends article on force majeure clauses
October 12, 2009, Lisa Hix quoted in CEO Update article on flexible meeting contracts
July 22, 2009, Lisa Hix named to the organizing committee of the 2009 ASAE Association Law Online Conference
Publications
March 20, 2012, All About UBIT: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, Matthew T. Journy
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
November 18, 2011, The New D.C. Nonprofit Corporation Act Takes Effect on Jan. 1, 2012: Everything You Need to Know to Comply
George E. Constantine, Audra J. Heagney, Lisa M. Hix, Brock R. Landry, Kristalyn J. Loson, Janice M. Ryan, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Related Topic Area(s): Corporate Governance
October 24, 2011, Unrelated Business Income Tax for Nonprofits: The Basics
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, Matthew T. Journy
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
October 13, 2011, Traps on the Web: Legal Essentials on Social Media, Protecting Data, HR Policies, and More
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Electronic Communications, Miscellaneous, Social Media
October 6, 2011, Nonprofit Strategic Partnerships: Building Successful Ones and Avoiding the Legal Traps
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, Audra J. Heagney
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Corporate Governance, Tax and Employee Benefits
September 20, 2011, Steering Clear of the Most Common Legal Hazards in Hotel, Convention Center and Meeting Contracts
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
September 16, 2011, Playing by the Rules: A Fresh Look at Corporate Sponsorship & Affinity Program Income
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
August 8, 2011, Cyberspace Risk: The Top Legal Traps for Associations
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Electronic Communications, Employment Law, Social Media
June 16, 2011, Sponsorships, Advertising, Endorsements and Cause Marketing: Understanding Critical UBIT Issues for Nonprofits
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, Matthew T. Journy
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
May 13, 2011, Online Social Media and Nonprofits: Navigating the Legal Pitfalls
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Employment Law, Miscellaneous, Social Media, Tax and Employee Benefits
April 28, 2011, Steering Clear of the Most Common Legal Hazards in Hotel, Convention Center and Meeting Contracts
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
April 20, 2011, Navigating Nonprofit Partnerships, Joint Ventures and Commercial Co-Ventures: How Arts Organizations Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Corporate Governance, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Miscellaneous, Tax and Employee Benefits
March 29, 2011, Dangers and Opportunities: Navigating Nonprofit Partnerships, Collaborations, Joint Ventures and More
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, David R. Warner, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Tax and Employee Benefits
March 8, 2011, Sponsorships, Advertising, Endorsements, and Cause Marketing - Understanding Critical UBIT Issues for Nonprofits
Lisa M. Hix, Matthew T. Journy
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
February 3, 2011, Top Ten Legal Issues for Associations: Common Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Employment Law, Tax and Employee Benefits, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Social Media
December 16, 2010, So You Want To Be On The Internet ®
Maurice Baskin, George E. Constantine, Todd R. Farnsworth, Mikhia E. Hawkins,Lisa M. Hix, George W. Johnston, Matthew T. Journy, Joshua J. Kaufman, Gilead I. Light, Luisa M. Lopez, Caryn G. Pass, Janet F. Satterthwaite, Melissa Landau Steinman, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Armand J. (A.J.) Zottola
Related Topic Area(s): Social Media
December 6, 2010, Mergers, Alliances, Affiliations and Acquisitions for Nonprofit Organizations: Financial and Legal Issues
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, David R. Warner
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Tax and Employee Benefits
November 10, 2010, Legal Issues in Publishing - Copyright and Reprint Requests
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks
November 3, 2010, Cyberspace Risk: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You
George E. Constantine, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Miscellaneous, Social Media
September-October 2010, The Ins and Outs of Alliances and Affiliations
Lisa M. Hix
Associations Now
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Miscellaneous, Tax and Employee Benefits
September 24, 2010, Doing Business in a Changing Economy: Contracts, Liability, and Understanding Risk
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Miscellaneous
September 21, 2010, Legal Aspects of Social Networking and Online Media Platforms
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Employment Law, Miscellaneous, Social Media
September 20, 2010, Best Practices for Negotiating Meeting Contracts in the Current Economy
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
August 24, 2010, Association Alliances, Partnerships and Mergers
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Corporate Governance, Tax and Employee Benefits
May 7, 2010, Combinations and Alliances Among Nonprofit Associations
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Corporate Governance, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Miscellaneous, Tax and Employee Benefits
January 26, 2010, The Building Blocks for a Successful Nonprofit Merger
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Corporate Governance, Miscellaneous
December 15, 2009, Best Practices for Negotiating Hotel Contracts in the Current Economy
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
December 15, 2009, Hotel Contract Clauses That Work: Understanding the Fine Print
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
April 16, 2009, Steering Clear of the Most Common Legal Hazards in Hotel, Convention Center, and Meeting Contracts
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
March 12, 2009, IM N, R U? Managing the Nonprofit Legalities of Social Networking and Online Media Platforms
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Social Media
November 18, 2008, The Ten Most Common Online Legal Pitfalls for Nonprofits...and How to Avoid Them
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Tax and Employee Benefits
September 16, 2008, Obtaining and Maintaining Tax-Exemption for Your Affiliates: The Mechanics, Pros and Cons of Group Exemption
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
Events/Speaking Engagements
Upcoming Events
May 17, 2012, Nonprofit Contracts: Best Practices, Negotiation Strategies, Practical Tips, and Common Pitfalls
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Audra J. Heagney, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Tax and Employee Benefits
Past Events
March 20, 2012, "All About UBIT: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know" for the Better Business Bureau of New York
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, Matthew T. Journy
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
October 13, 2011, "Traps on the Web: Legal Essentials on Social Media, Protecting Data, HR Policies & More" for the Better Business Bureau of New York
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Social Media
October 6, 2011, Nonprofit Strategic Partnerships: Building Successful Ones and Avoiding the Legal Traps
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, Audra J. Heagney
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Miscellaneous, Recording available, Tax and Employee Benefits
September 20, 2011, "Steering Clear of the Most Common Legal Hazards in Hotel, Convention Center and Meeting Contracts" at Meeting Quest Charlotte
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
September 16, 2011, "Playing by the Rules: A Fresh Look at Corporate Sponsorship & Affinity Program Income" at ASAE's Annual Association Law Symposium
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
August 8, 2011, "Cyberspace Risk: The Top Legal Traps for Associations," 2011 ASAE Annual Meeting
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Electronic Communications, Employment Law, Social Media
June 16, 2011, Sponsorships, Advertising, Endorsements and Cause Marketing: Understanding Critical UBIT Issues for Nonprofits
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, Matthew T. Journy
Related Topic Area(s): Recording available, Tax and Employee Benefits
May 18, 2011, "Mastering Tradeshow Contracts" at the 2011 Annual Association Law Symposium in Chicago
Lisa M. Hix
May 17, 2011, "Legal Aspects/Issues of Social Media Platforms" for the Kansas Society of Association Executives
Lisa M. Hix
May 13, 2011, "Cyberspace Risk: The Top Legal Traps for Associations," ASAE Finance, HR & Business Operations Conference
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Employment Law, Miscellaneous, Tax and Employee Benefits, Social Media
April 29, 2011 - May 3, 2011, "Trends in Law, Practice and Management of Copyright and Licensing of Content" for the Council of Science Editors
Lisa M. Hix
April 28, 2011, "Steering Clear of the Most Common Legal Hazards in Hotel, Convention Center and Meeting Contracts" at ASAE's 2011 Springtime Expo
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
March 29, 2011, "Dangers and Opportunities: Navigating Nonprofit Partnerships, Collaborations, Joint Ventures and More" for Better Business Bureau New York
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, David R. Warner
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Miscellaneous, Tax and Employee Benefits
March 8, 2011, Legal Quick Hit: "Sponsorships, Advertising, Endorsements, and Cause Marketing - Understanding Critical UBIT Issues for Nonprofits" for the Association of Corporate Counsel's Nonprofit Organizations Committee
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, Matthew T. Journy
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits
February 7, 2011, "Legal Update: What Every Tax-Exempt Association Should Know" for the Commercial Real Estate Development Association
Lisa M. Hix
February 3, 2011, "Top Legal Issues for Tax-Exempt Associations" for the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Social Media, Tax and Employee Benefits
December 6, 2010, Mergers, Alliances, Affiliations and Acquisitions for Nonprofit Organizations: Financial and Legal Issues
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix, David R. Warner
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Miscellaneous, Tax and Employee Benefits
November 10, 2010, "Copyright and Reprint Requests" to the Coalition of Education Association Publications
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks
November 3, 2010, "Cyberspace Risk: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You," Nonprofit Risk Management Center
George E. Constantine, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Electronic Communications, Social Media
September 24, 2010, "Doing Business in a Changing Economy: Contracts, Liability, and Understanding Risk," at the 2010 Annual Association Law Symposium in Washington, DC
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts, Miscellaneous
September 21, 2010, "Legal Aspects/Issues of Social Networking and Media Platforms" at the Texas Society of Association Executives Annual Conference
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Social Media
September 20, 2010, "Best Practices for Negotiating Meeting Contracts in the Current Economy" at the Texas Society of Association Executives Annual Conference
Lisa M. Hix
August 24, 2010, "Association Alliances, Partnerships and Mergers" at the 2010 Annual Meeting & Expo of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Corporate Governance, Tax and Employee Benefits
August 14, 2010, "Overview of Association Law" at the National Institute of Governmental Purchasers Annual Conference
Lisa M. Hix
August 4, 2010, "Avoiding Legal Pitfalls When Using On-Line Social Media" for the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, in collaboration with various State Grantmakers Alliances
Lisa M. Hix, Armand J. (A.J.) Zottola
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks, Electronic Communications, Employment Law, Lobbying and Political Activity, Miscellaneous, Tax and Employee Benefits
April 13, 2010, Legal Quick Hit: "Best Practices for Negotiating Hotel Contracts in the Current Economy" for the Association of Corporate Counsel's Nonprofit Organizations Committee
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
December 10, 2009, Two presentations on hotel contracts at PMPI's 4th Annual Mid-Atlantic Conference and Expo (MACE)
Lisa M. Hix
September 25, 2009, American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Association Law Symposium
Jonathan L. Pompan, Lisa M. Hix, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Maurice Baskin
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Miscellaneous
June 22, 2009, Building Member and Supporter Buy-In Through Improved Governance Practices
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Corporate Governance, Tax and Employee Benefits
June 9, 2009, Legal Quick Hit: Copyright Law Basics and Pitfalls for Nonprofits
Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Copyrights and Trademarks
April 16, 2009, Steering Clear of the Most Common Legal Hazards in Hotel, Convention Center and Meeting Contracts
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
Related Topic Area(s): Meeting, Vendor and Government Contracts
November 18, 2008, Association of Corporate Counsel Webcast: The Ten Most Common Online Legal Pitfalls for Nonprofits... and How to Avoid Them
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Lisa M. Hix
2008, "Developing Security Policies and Procedures to Protect Member Data" at the 2008 ASAE Association Technology Conference & Expo, Washington, DC
Lisa M. Hix
2007, "Legal Considerations in Nonprofit Mergers" at the Association of Corporate Counsel "Legal Quick Hit"
Lisa M. Hix
2007, "Intellectual Property Challenges in the Life of an Association" at the 2007 ASAE Annual Association Law Symposium, Washington, DC
Lisa M. Hix
2007, "Understanding and Managing Fiduciary Responsibility" at the 2007 Finance and Administration Roundtable, Washington, DC
Lisa M. Hix
2007, "Overtime for Employees on Travel" at the Association of Corporate Counsel "Legal Quick Hit"
Lisa M. Hix
2007, "Update on Hotel Contracts: Attrition and Other Key Issues" at the Association of Corporate Counsel "Legal Quick Hit"
Lisa M. Hix
2007, "Board of Directors' Responsibilities" at the 2007 Society for Women's Health Research Board Orientation, Washington, DC
Lisa M. Hix
2006, "Contracts Insurance & Liability: What Every Meeting Professional Should Know" at the 2006 ASAE Meetings Management Institute Issues in Hotel Meeting Contracts, ASAE Hotel Operations Program, Washington, DC
Lisa M. Hix
2006, "Opening General Session Panel: The Year in Review - Legal Style" at the 2006 ASAE Finance & Business Operations Symposium, Baltimore, MD
Lisa M. Hix
2006, "Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations" at the American College of Cardiology, 2006 General Scientific Session, Atlanta, Georgia
Lisa M. Hix