For the Fifth Year in a Row, TLG Has Been “Ranked” (in Tier 2) by the Prestigious U.S. Legal 500 in the 2026 National Not-for-Profit Category – One of Only 15 Law Firms Nationwide and the Only Boutique Firm

For the fifth year in a row, the Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC has been “ranked” (in Tier 2) by the prestigious U.S. Legal 500 for 2026 in its national Not-for-Profit category. One of only 15 law firms ranked nationwide and the only boutique firm, this is a highly coveted, very distinguished honor. For the first time, TLG Partner and Co-Founder Nisha Thakker was ranked as a Next Generation Partner, one only five in the U.S. Not-for-Profit category, and TLG Counsel Holly Peterson was ranked as a Leading Associate, the only one in the category nationwide. TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum is also one of only five members of the U.S. Legal 500 Not-for-Profit Hall of Fame. Details can be found here and here. TLG is an eight-attorney boutique law firm based in Washington, DC focused exclusively on the representation of nonprofit organizations as outside counsel.

Here is U.S. Legal 500’s 2026 editorial overview of the firm:

Since its founding in 2020, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC has become a nationally recognized boutique devoted exclusively to advising nonprofit organizations across the US. Based in Washington DC, the firm serves as outside general counsel to a range of clients, delivering practical, business-minded guidance grounded in a deep understanding of nonprofit operations and regulatory complexity. Managing Partner Jeffrey Tenenbaum brings more than 30 years of exclusive nonprofit experience, advising boards and executives on high-stakes regulatory, governance, and enforcement matters. Co-Founder Nisha Thakker complements this strength with incisive, pragmatic counsel informed by extensive in-house experience, particularly in governance, ethics enforcement, and complex contracting for associations and mission-driven organizations. Additionally, Holly Peterson brings significant experience advising nonprofit and association clients at the intersection of employment, governance, and risk management. Drawing on her litigation and in-house background, she has expanded the firm’s nonprofit-focused employment practice, counseling on employee policies, workplace investigations, discrimination and accommodation matters.

Here are excerpts from the 2026 published client testimonials collated independently by the Legal 500 research team:

• 'Nisha Thakker is an exceptional attorney who consistently delivers excellent, timely, and highly practical legal advice.'
• 'I have recommended Nisha to others in the nonprofit sector and will continue to do so without hesitation.'
• 'The focus on non-profits, especially governance and board work has been vital to our success. Tenenbaum is part of our Board continuity.'
• 'Top-tier attorneys with personalized attention and fair rates.'
• 'Jeff Tenenbaum has taken the time to fully explore our issues with us and provided excellent counsel.'
• 'The strength of the practice is in the diversity and intellect of the attorneys and staff. I have respect for every member of the team I have met, from Jeff at the top to our attorney to a paralegal.'

In addition to other honors and recognitions, in its first six years of existence (2020-26), TLG was awarded the (top) Tier 1 designation in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for Nonprofit/Charities Law by Best Law Firms. TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum was Best Lawyers’ 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Nonprofit/Charities Law in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, 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, is one of only five attorneys in the prestigious U.S. Legal 500’s Not-for-Profit Hall of Fame, is listed in the 2012-26 editions of Best Lawyers for Nonprofit/Charities Law nationally, and is listed in the 2014-26 editions of Super Lawyers in its Nonprofit Organizations category.