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Trade Associations
At Bricker & Eckler, we recognize the pivotal role trade associations play in today's industries. By providing an avenue for companies to share concerns about their industry and to take action, trade associations provide value to the entire economy. Bricker & Eckler understands the unique challenges facing trade associations, from managing administrative services to advancing client interests. Backed by legal, legislative, regulatory and association management experience, we stand ready to help trade associations meet these challenges.
Our Nonprofit Organizations Group provides services to trade associations in the following special areas:
Government Advocacy Services
- Legislative lobbying
- Administrative rulemaking and enforcement
- Executive agency contract procurement
- Establishing Political Action Committees and assisting with compliance
- Reporting requirements related to lobbying, political activities and candidate committees
- Establishing grassroots networks to lobby
Association Management Services
- Day-to-day association management
- Membership-building
- Preparation of news clips
- Strategic planning
- Summarizing legislation through client advisories
Corporate Governance Services
- Duties of trustees and officers
- Protecting directors from liability
- Volunteer immunity
- Employment and labor issues
- Taxation issues
- Antitrust issues
- Protecting intellectual property rights
- Using technology to conduct meetings and to vote
- Web-based communications
Litigation Services
- Public policy litigation
- Employment and labor issues
- Government contract disputes
- Judicial appellate advocacy
- Antitrust defense
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