For trade associations to succeed in today's increasingly competitive
and cost-conscious environment takes knowledge, productivity, and an
efficient pooling of limited resources. SFNR is a leader in
representing organizations formed in a common interest to further the
goals of an industry and/or its members. SFNR has expertise in guiding
both for profit and not-for-profit
organizations from incorporation
through operation and expansion. Most importantly, SFNR can suggest
the very best structure to meet an organization's goals. Our years of
experience working with trade associations, foundations, buying
groups, and cooperatives assures that our organization clients will be
ideally structured to meet the needs of their members.
Once the organization is established, we can assist in expanding
the benefits to members through the formation of a Legal Defense Fund,
a Political Action Committee, a Scholarship Foundation, and other
member benefit programs and activities. We have vast experience in
presentation of high impact seminars designed specifically for
specialized industries. As attorneys, we are also steeped in answering
challenges posed by legislative or regulatory issues. From city halls
to state capitols, and from Congress to the World Trade Organization,
SFNR has extensive experience representing and preparing organizations
to effectively present their positions on an array of issues vital to
their respective industries.
Specifically, the services we provide to our Association clients
include:
Incorporation, Organization, By-LawsTax Exempt Status
Buying Group and Cooperative Agreements to pool purchases and
obtain maximum savings.
Meeting programs specifically formulated for member needs.
Governmental and regulatory matters.
Hotel, convention center, transportation services, management, and
related services for meetings or trade shows.
Employee Manual for the organization and its members.
Newsletters, columns, and articles for trade publications.
SFNR is known throughout the legal profession for our expertise
with organizations and for the cost-efficient manner in which we
render our services.
