Review of Non-Profit By-Laws

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Overview

Role: 
Legal review, advice and recommendations
Estimated Time: 
Less than ten hours
Start Date: 
We would like to start this project in mid-April to be prepared to bring it to the congregation for a vote in June.
Collaboration style: 
Set own schedule. Volunteer in-person & remotely. Work closely with lay leadership & professional staff.
Congregation Etz Chayim

Scope & Deliverables

We want to ensure sure that our congregation is in compliance with all relevant legal requirements.  We are looking for an attorney who will review our proposed by-law revisions and make recommendations for changes required by law.

Project Results

This project will bring our by-laws into compliance with government laws and regulations.

Organization Description

Congregation Etz Chayim, located in Palo Alto, is an independent community of around 300 households.  Our members have diverse beliefs and backgrounds.  They drive congregational life, supported by an outstanding professional staff, creating an engaging, creative and joyful Jewish environment open to everyone.

Required Skills/Experience

Legal expertise in nonprofit organizational by-laws