Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP provides comprehensive counsel to tax-exempt and nonprofit organizations, guiding them through every stage, from formation and obtaining tax-exempt status to compliance, operations, restructurings, and critical transitions. Molly Unterseher and Tamar Rosenberg jointly head the practice from the New York office, with Unterseher handling a wide range of corporate and tax matters, and Rosenberg specializing in federal tax law related to tax exemption, corporate governance, and charity law. Another key member of the New York office, Amanda Zablocki, supports clients with complex corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Strengthening the practice’s nonprofit practice, Megan Rooney joined the Chicago office from McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
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Key clients
- Annenberg Foundation
- Bruce and Carolyn Costin Charitable Foundation
- Catholic Health Services of Long Island
- Children’s Home Society
- Duke University and Duke University Health System
- EmblemHealth
- Farmhand Foundation
- Humane America Animal Foundation
- Universal Tennis Foundation
- Wildlife Crossing Fund
Work highlights
- Advised a for-profit healthcare business on a $500 million joint venture with a nonprofit involving complex tax exemption issues and negotiations.
- Advised a university in navigating high profile and complex conflict of interest issues.
- Advised an international charity in successfully obtaining multiple multi-million dollar grants under challenging circumstances.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Tamar Rosenberg; Molly Unterseher
Other key lawyers
Amanda Zablocki; Megan Rooney