Phillips Nizer LLP

Phillips Nizer attorneys have experience counseling a wide array of not-for-profit organizations, including hospitals, schools, charities, private foundations and other not-for-profit entities. In a number of instances, the firm’s attorneys have acted as general counsel to these organizations.

We offer the full range of services necessary in today’s complex operating environment including:

Board Development & Governance

- Incorporation, drafting and amendment of bylaws, and securing tax exempt status

- Conduct of meetings and elections

- Review of conflicts of interest and indemnification issues

- Creation and administration of industry associations

Financial

- Tax advice regarding gifts & bequests

- Government grant and contract advocacy

- Contract and joint venture and negotiation and drafting

Human Resources

- Negotiation and drafting of management employment agreements

- Collective bargaining negotiations and representation elections

- Disciplinary matters and internal investigations

Intellectual Property

- Protection of confidential trade secrets

- Licensing and protection of trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property

Real Estate

- Acquisition and disposition of real property including asset disposition proceedings before the NYS Supreme Court and NYS Attorney General

- Lease negotiations and drafting

At Phillips Nizer LLP, we value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and characteristics of each person in our firm, including his or her race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, culture, age, gender and sexual orientation, and we are committed to policies that extend equal opportunities to all.  We recognize that diversity promotes justice and is an important element in our professional growth. 

Our guiding principle, the resourceful representation of our clients, is enhanced by an atmosphere of inclusion.  We best serve the wide range and values of our clients and fulfill our professional obligations by supporting and strengthening our commitment to diversity. 

Our Diversity Committee reviews our existing policies and practices (including recruitment, promotions, training, seminars, continuing legal education and pro bono opportunities) and identifies and explores new and different means of ensuring that they are consistent with and advance our diversity goals.  Our Diversity Committee includes members of our Executive Committee and other respected professionals of various backgrounds who are dedicated to our objectives.