Baker & Daniels' extensive representation of exempt organizations has provided many opportunities for the firm's litigators to understand the unique needs of these organizations in dispute resolution.
Usually our group's representation of an exempt organization begins with a specific dispute that we resolve through alternative dispute resolution, a pretrial motion or, if necessary, litigation from trial through appeal. Baker & Daniels has had considerable success at each of these levels.
Handling the case is sometimes only the first part of our assignment, however. Another return on the client's investment is the advice and counsel that Baker & Daniels provides on how to avoid future disputes. All clients share this concern. But it is particularly important for exempt organizations, given their charitable missions and limited administrative resources. Our litigators have worked with the firm's EO professionals to provide business advice and risk management in projects such as:
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Developing church discipline procedures, including dispute resolution
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Developing fraternity and sorority constitutions, bylaws and policies, including risk management guidelines
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Drafting faculty and student handbooks, including disciplinary procedures
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Drafting executive employment agreements
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Assisting in developing hospital medical staff bylaws
Baker & Daniels greatly enjoys serving exempt organizations, which give us the opportunity to resolve very interesting disputes. And by working with exempts, we also serve the many communities that benefit from their charitable, religious and educational work.