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The Trade Association Practice Group at GKG Law has been recognized by our peers for its expertise. We have written numerous articles and papers on association issues and provided chapters in major association texts. Members of the Trade Association Practice Group are regular speakers at association and industry meetings.
 Provide antitrust and regulatory compliance advice
Assist associations in merging and consolidating with other associations
Design and implement accreditation and certification programs
Investigate claims of ethics violations and conduct ethics committee adjudicatory proceedings
Revise articles of incorporation and bylaws
Represent non-profit organizations before various government agencies, such as the IRS, DOJ, FTC, DOT, EPA and OSHA, and before Congressional Committees
Set up 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) and for-profit subsidiaries
Establish and monitor affiliation agreements between national non-profit organizations and state and regional chapters
Write articles for association publications
Advise about a multitude of corporate governance issues
Redesign corporate structures to meet changing long-range objectives
Prepare executive employment agreements
Advise associations about day-to-day business issues, including employment matters, ADA compliance, real estate transactions and leases, and analysis of insurance polices
Review and negotiate contracts including licensing agreements, hotel and
convention contracts, software contracts, equipment purchase and lease
agreements, and agreements with sponsors, affiliates and vendors
Prepare trademark registrations and provide advice on intellectual property and technology issues
Defend litigation
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