Seminar Reveals Common Pitfalls and Best Practices in Nonprofit Operations

As the resident expert on nonprofit bylaws, Sam Coppersmith delivered an eye-opening, informative seminar about the many common pitfalls and best practices associated with drafting or revising bylaws. Speaking during a National Business Institute live audio webinar delivered on Feb. 16, Sam delved into the intricacies of bylaws, which are the foundational guidelines that govern internal management of every nonprofit. The presentation explored the best processes for updating nonprofit bylaws, what to include (and not include) in specific provisions, as well as a focus on the most common mistakes found in nonprofit bylaws. Geared primarily to attorneys, executive directors, trustees, officers, presidents and vice presidents of nonprofit organizations, the content included discussion of a member-elected or self-perpetuating board, the process for adopting and updating bylaws, a step-by-step...

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Phoenix Business Journal Names Kristen Rosati Among 2017 “Outstanding Women in Business”

Kristen Rosati, a partner in the firm’s health care group, was recently honored by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the Valley’s 2017 Outstanding Women in Business. The annual recognition honors local women who are trailblazing the Valley’s business community as mentors and visionaries. Kristen and the other honorees will be publicly recognized at an event on April 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Montelucia Resort & Spa in Scottsdale. Tickets can be purchased here. Kristen is widely considered one of the nation’s leading HIPAA attorneys. She also has deep expertise with large data breaches, health information exchange, data sharing for research and clinical integration initiatives, electronic health record roll-outs, clinical research compliance and contracting, biobanking, and all things “Big Data.” Kristen is a...

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Arizona Republic Recognizes Our “Quirky” Law Firm for Culture, Work Ethic

As the Arizona Republic found out, Coppersmith Brockelman isn’t your typical law firm. Down-to-earth. Diverse. Hardworking. Client-first attitude. It’s those qualities that stood out to reporter Georgann Yara, as she profiled the firm for Arizona’s statewide daily newspaper. The article spotlighted Coppersmith Brockelman’s immense success in a wide range of practice areas – including health care, elections/politics, employment, employee benefits and commercial litigation –  while bucking the stereotypes associated with most law firms. “We work hard, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” said Keith Beauchamp, a partner. With a diverse group of 20 attorneys (11 of which were recognized as “The Best Lawyers in America” by their peers) and 11 support staff, the team prides itself on professionalism, creativity and commitment to community. The full article is available at...

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Andy Gordon Shares Expertise on “The Wall” with Arizona Media Outlets

When President Trump announced plans to move forward with "The Wall," local media turned to Andy Gordon, one of the state’s foremost political and election law experts, to grasp the implications at the local and national levels. While working with the Department of Homeland Security, Andy became intimately aware of the costs and benefits of constructing the fence, as this was part of his day-to-day responsibility. He understands - perhaps better than anyone in Arizona - the far-reaching impacts of such a costly endeavor (with very little ROI). In addition to sharing his expertise with Fox News, 3TV, ABC 15 and 12 News, he elaborated on the environmental impact for the Arizona Republic and penned a commentary for the Arizona Capitol Times....

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Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman as 2017 Top Law Firm

The Phoenix Business Journal ranked Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the top 50 law firms in the Phoenix area. Published on January 27, this annual ranking is part of the Business Journal’s weekly listing of top companies in various industries and its annual Book of Lists that details the top companies in Phoenix. Firms were ranked by the number of local attorneys, and Coppersmith Brockelman claimed the No. 39 spot. The firm has received numerous accolades for its expertise and high level of service from the Business Journal and other publications including The Chambers USA Guide, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.  ...

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Roopali represents four initiative campaigns who filed a Petition for Special Action with the Arizona Supreme Court to seek an order permitting them to use the E-Qual system to obtain online signatures

Roopali Desai Discusses Faithless Electors with KTVK-TV

In a sit-down interview with KTVK-TV in Phoenix (Ch. 3), attorney Roopali Desai recently broke down the legalities and repercussions of “faithless electors” who vote for presidential candidates that didn’t win the popular vote in their states. She explained to viewers just how common these electors are, the consequences such electors face and whether they could really change the outcome of an election. azfamily.com 3TV | Phoenix Breaking News, Weather, Sport...

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