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Tenenbaum Law Group One of Only a Small Handful of Law Firms to Receive 2026 Tier 1 Washington, DC Designation by Best Law Firms® for Nonprofit/Charities Law
November 6, 2025
The Tenenbaum Law Group (TLG) is very proud to have once again been awarded – in its fifth year – the (top) Tier 1 designation in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for Nonprofit/Charities Law for 2026 by Best Law Firms®. This is the fifth year in a row that the firm,…
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum Quoted in Chronicle of Philanthropy Article, “Backlash Grows as Charities Say GoFundMe’s Donation Pages Create Chaos”
October 23, 2025
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum was quoted in the Chronicle of Philanthropy article, “Backlash Grows as Charities Say GoFundMe’s Donation Pages Create Chaos.” “Nonprofit lawyer Jeffrey Tenenbaum says removing the logos was a good start. However, he’s c…
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum Quoted in Chronicle of Philanthropy Article, “Trump’s Order to Investigate Liberal Groups Is Likely to Face Legal Challenges”
October 3, 2025
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum was quoted in the Chronicle of Philanthropy article entitled, “Trump’s Order to Investigate Liberal Groups Is Likely to Face Legal Challenges.” “In addition to pushing for criminal investigations, Trump urged the Internal…
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum Quoted in New York Times Article, "Trump Invokes Kirk's Killing in Seeking to Silence Opponents on Left"
September 16, 2025
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum Quoted in New York Times Article, "Trump Invokes Kirk's Killing in Seeking to Silence Opponents on Left" TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum was quoted in a New York Times article entitled, "Trump Invokes Kirk's Killing in Se…
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum Quoted in CEO Update Article, “Association Merger Activity on the Increase in Recent Years”
September 5, 2025
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum was quoted in the CEO Update article, “Association merger activity on the increase in recent years: Experts advise bringing in outside strategic, legal advice early in process to boost chances of success; CEO shares merger crite…
TLG Counsel Holly Peterson Quoted Extensively in New ASAE Article, “Do You Need an Internal Investigator? When things go awry among staff, volunteers, and attendees, it can be difficult to determine how to proceed. One legal expert shares some tips.”
August 29, 2025
TLG Counsel Holly Peterson was quoted extensively in a new ASAE article entitled, “Do You Need an Internal Investigator? When things go awry among staff, volunteers, and attendees, it can be difficult to determine how to proceed. One legal expert shares some tips.” The a…
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum Receives Best Lawyers’ 2026 Lawyer of the Year Award for Nonprofit/Charities Law in Washington, DC
August 21, 2025
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum was recognized by his peers and received Best Lawyers’ 2026 Lawyer of the Year Award for Nonprofit/Charities Law in Washington, DC. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with a Lawyer of the Year Award. In a…
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum Quoted in CEO Update Article, “Use experienced nonprofit counsel in CEO contract talks”
August 15, 2025
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum was quoted in the August 15, 2025 issue of CEO Update in an article entitled, “Use experienced nonprofit counsel in CEO contract talks”: Jeff Tenenbaum, founder and managing partner at Tenenbaum Law Group, said he uses his long associa…
For the Fourth Year in a Row, TLG Has Been “Ranked” by the Prestigious U.S. Legal 500 in the 2025 National Not-for-Profit Category – One of Only 18 Law Firms Nationwide and the Only Boutique Firm
June 12, 2025
For the fourth year in a row, the Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC has been “ranked” by the prestigious U.S. Legal 500 for 2025 in its national Not-for-Profit category. One of only 18 law firms ranked nationwide and the only boutique firm, this is a highly coveted, distinguished…
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum Quoted in Chief Investment Officer Article, “Proposed Endowment Tax Hikes Would Further Complicate University Investment Strategies”
May 6, 2025
TLG Managing Partner Jeff Tenenbaum was quoted in the Chief Investment Officer article, “Proposed Endowment Tax Hikes Would Further Complicate University Investment Strategies.” ““We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status. It’s what they…
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Jeff is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit attorneys, and a highly regarded and frequent author, lecturer, media commentator, and expert witness on nonprofit legal matters. Formerly the longtime chair of one of the country’s largest nonprofit law practices, he is the recipient of numerous distinguished national awards and honors.
Nisha is an experienced in-house nonprofit attorney and senior-level business partner. Formerly the associate general counsel of a large REALTOR® association in Northern Virginia, she has a broad understanding of nonprofit legal matters as well as business operations, governance, and development.
Holly Peterson is an attorney with significant experience in the association and nonprofit, employment, and education sectors. She excels at translating complex regulatory and legal issues into practical and digestible client solutions. Prior to joining TLG, Holly served in a senior role on the Legal Resources Team and Leadership Team at the National Association of College and University Attorneys for eight years, where she was immersed in legal and operational issues impacting the nonprofit education sector, acquiring significant experience with association and nonprofit operations and management.
Counsel Ashley Wisneski has been practicing law for 20 years and brings extensive in-house experience to TLG. Most recently, she served as the University Counsel at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the Associate General Counsel at Johnson & Wales University.
Kevin Serafino is an attorney with experience advising a wide range of nonprofit organizations at various stages of their development, leveraging his decade of experience working in-house at two national trade associations to provide practical and actionable legal advice to mission-driven organizations. He also counsels politically active organizations on federal and state lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance laws. Prior to joining TLG, Kevin served as an associate in the nonprofit organizations practice of a leading mid-Atlantic law firm, while also practicing in the firm’s Chambers-ranked political law group.
Kyler Mejia is an attorney with experience advising nonprofit tax-exempt organizations and socially responsible businesses operating both domestically and internationally. Kyler counsels a broad range of nonprofits on a wide array of legal matters. He also acts as outside general counsel to many clients, assisting with issues related to federal tax exemption, corporate governance, contract reviews and drafting, mergers and acquisitions, subsidiaries and affiliates, hybrid corporate structures, partnerships and joint ventures, lobbying and political activity compliance, intellectual property, and more. Prior to joining TLG, Kyler worked at a boutique law firm in Tempe, AZ, focused exclusively on servicing the legal needs of nonprofits.
