Tax-Exempt Organizations

The Tax Exempt Organizations Section provides a forum for practitioners interested in the law of nonprofit organizations. Monthly lunch meetings cover featured education topics and allow members to exchange information and ideas about practice issues and developments. The Section also initiates or participates in legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts, as appropriate.

Tax-Exempt Organizations Committees

Chapter 180 Working Group
Fundamentals Series

The Fundamentals Series focuses on the fundamentals of Tax-Exempt Organizations. It's monthly meetings typically feature a presentation on topics of interest to new practitioners. For the 2013-2014 program series, the meetings will focus on 501(c)(3) private foundations.
Contact Information

Ellen C. Lubell

Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein, LLP

(617) 969-9610

Kevin Matthew Ellis

Hemenway & Barnes LLP

(617) 227-7940
Steering Committee

The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.
Tax Exempt Organizations Education Committee

Help develop relevant and innovative educational sessions led by a diverse group of talented speakers for Tax Exempt practitioners.
Contact Information

Alyssa Chandler Fitzgerald

Goodwin Procter LLP

(617) 570-1541

Erin Couture

Grant Thornton LLP - Boston Office

(617) 848-5039

Samuel Bombaugh

Sullivan & Worcester LLP

(617) 338-2450

Barbara E. Hunt

Ernst & Young LLP

(617) 699 2891

Elka T. Sachs

Krokidas & Bluestein LLP

(617) 482-7211

Jocelyn A. Bishop

Jocelyn Bishop Consulting

(978) 799-1068
Tax Exempt Organizations Public Policy

The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Tax attorneys are often asked to lend their expertise.
Contact Information

Tonja Mettlach

Massachusetts Workforce Association

(1) 2633388

Eleanor Anne Evans

Hemenway & Barnes LLP

(617) 227-7940