Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq.
Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group, PLLC
Jeff Tenenbaum is widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading nonprofit attorneys, and is also an accomplished author, lecturer, commentator, and expert witness on nonprofit legal matters. As Managing Partner of the nationally recognized, Washington, DC-based Tenenbaum Law Group – a six-attorney boutique law firm focused exclusively on the legal needs of nonprofits – Jeff counsels his clients on the broad array of legal and sensitive business and governance issues affecting nonprofits. For 19 years, Jeff practiced law at a large national law firm in Washington, DC and chaired its nonprofit practice for most of that time.
Among numerous other honors and awards, Jeff was the recipient of Association TRENDS & CEO Update’s 2025 Association Industry Partner of the Year Award, was the 2006 recipient of the American Bar Association’s Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer of the Year Award, has been one of only a handful of Leading Lawyers in the prestigious U.S. Legal 500 Not-for-Profit rankings over the years, is one of only five lawyers in the U.S. Legal 500’s Not-for-Profit Hall of Fame, and has been selected by both Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers every year for well over a decade in their nonprofit categories.
Jeff is the author of the ASAE-published book, Association Tax Compliance Guide, which is only slightly more popular than his second – and much more interesting – book, Quarantine Cocktails. He currently serves as Chair of the American Bar Association’s Trade and Professional Associations Subcommittee and several ASAE committees.
Sessions
Ask the Nonprofit Attorney: Everything You Want to Know
Bring your burning questions to this session featuring one of the country’s most experienced and respected legal advisors to nonprofits. In a Q&A-driven format, explore some of the hottest topics and legal risks creating buzz in the nonprofit community, from DEI to AI use, tax-exempt status, HR, and legal risks related to affiliates, subsidiaries, the regulation of lobbying and political activity, fundraising regulation and gift restrictions, and more. In plain English and an interactive format, learn about the red flags you need to be able to spot, what you should do when you spot them, and practical tips and suggestions for protecting your nonprofit in an increasingly complex landscape of legal risks.
Read MoreNonprofits Under Fire: Everything You Need to Know to Mitigate Risk from Current Legislative, Regulatory, and Legal Threats
In a year of unprecedented policy and regulatory change affecting nonprofits across the country and around the globe, keeping up with what is happening at both the federal and state levels is a must. Attend this conference workshop to glean invaluable insights on potential adverse impacts to defensive and proactive strategies in areas ranging from […]
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