Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

• Negotiating agreements among multiple tax-exempt organizations or between tax-exempt organizations and business entities.
• Design, formation, organization and qualification of new tax-exempt organizations such as hospitals, clinics, medical and scientific research organizations, policy organizations, public charities, social services organizations, religious affiliates, private foundations, operating foundations, supporting organizations, trade associations, and social welfare organizations
• Reorganization of tax-exempt organizations, particularly academic medical centers, hospital systems and private foundations
• Design and implementation of tax-efficient charitable giving programs or instruments for individuals, families and business corporations
• Developing grant-making policies, procedures, agreements and other documentation
• Responding to governmental agency inquiries and investigations, including those by state attorneys general, legislative inquiries and investigations, and potential legislative changes affecting tax-exempt organizations
• Representing clients in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) controversies, including audits, administrative appeals, revocation proceedings and litigation, and before the IRS National Office in connection with requests for rulings and technical advice
• Advising on the additional rules and regulations governing private foundations, including minimum annual distributions, self-dealing, excess business holdings, jeopardy investments and taxable expenditures
• Securing intellectual property protection, defending intellectual property rights and negotiating sale or licensing of intellectual property rights
• Serving as bond counsel, underwriters’ counsel or borrower’s counsel in tax-exempt financings
• Formation and operation of captive insurance companies and risk retention groups
• Formulating investment policies and procedures, assuring compliance with the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act and assisting with due diligence investigations of private equity and other alternative investments
• Advising on the solicitation and use of endowment funds and the development of endowment policies, procedures and other documentation
• Design of technology transfer arrangements for research institutions

§  “Diversity at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP” to “Diversity at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP”

§  “Diversity” section:

o   The firm’s emphasis on diversity is reflected in numerous ways throughout the firm, such as the manner in which we recruit lawyers and other employees, our work-life policies and our professional service efforts. We have been recognized for our achievements in diversity.  More importantly, we understand the significant role a diverse community plays in the firm's growth and development.

§  “Our Awards and Recognitions” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP continues to be recognized for its efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and in the legal profession. In 2016 we were named a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality,” having earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and we also were ranked a Top 100 Firm for Minority Attorneys by Law360. In addition, the firm was awarded the Gold Standard Certification for the fifth consecutive year by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

§  “Our Commitment” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity within the firm and in the legal profession.  We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger, more productive law firm.  We hire and promote qualified lawyers and other professionals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.  We understand that diversity enhances our value to clients by allowing us to staff our client teams with professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives.

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a cross-office Diversity Committee with responsibility for supporting and enhancing our firm culture.  Our committee has helped coordinate and lead a number of efforts to advance diversity within our firm and the community. Affinity groups at the firm serve as support networks for attorneys of color; women lawyers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys.

o   We are committed to working with our clients as they pursue the common goal of a professional workplace where opportunity is available to all.