Highly experienced in nonprofit law, Shveta advises nonprofit organizations on corporate, transactional and governance issues. 

She routinely counsels clients on fiduciary duties of directors and officers, conducts board trainings and provides advice on all issues that affect tax-exempt organizations: from compliance with state and federal laws, lobbying and political activities, private benefit and inurement, fiscal sponsorships, charitable giving and endowment administration and management, to internal controls and conflicts of interests/related party transaction. 

She routinely handles all aspects of a nonprofit’s life cycle, from incorporating, obtaining tax-exempt status, governance and compliance, including drafting and reviewing bylaws and policies and other major events in corporate life, such as sales of property, mergers, consolidations, restructuring, asset sales and dissolution. She also acts as principal outside counsel for a number of her nonprofit clients, reviewing and drafting contracts, pledges, grant agreements and releases and coordinating their legal needs, from insurance, privacy, real estate and employment to intellectual property.

Shveta’s practice is unique. A big law litigator by training, she also conducts internal investigations and represents nonprofits in investigations and litigations brought by civil enforcement and regulatory authorities. As is often the case, this naturally leads to counselling clients on their reporting obligations, internal controls, donor obligations and relations, and assisting with crisis management and media relations.

In short, Shveta helps clients in the EO community solve their legal problems. She collaborates with her clients to find solutions to help them further their mission, serving as their advocate both inside and outside the courtroom. Her clients include public charities, private foundations, private operating foundations, social welfare organizations, religious institutions, social clubs, trade organizations, educational institutions, supporting organizations and “friends of” organizations.