NINA NATHANI
Ms. Nathani counsels international and domestic non-profit organizations and small businesses on legal compliance, government and commercial transactions, management, operations, fundraising and governance. Her experience spans a range of sectors, including global health; private enterprise; international broadcasting; media, demographic and mobile money research; social activism; capacity building; environmental preservation; and corporate social responsibility. Ms. Nathani’s specific areas of expertise include:
International Operations - Legal compliance for U.S. headquarters and overseas activities: U.S. Government statutes, regulations, rules and policies, including USAID, USDA, CDC, Department of State and Department of Commerce; Global Fund, WHO, World Bank, United Nations, UNITAID, DFID, KfW and other donor rules and regulations; formation, operation and management of overseas affiliates; coordination with foreign legal counsel on corporate, commercial, tax and litigation matters.
U.S. Government Grants and Contracts - Compliance with federal statutes and regulations; drafting and negotiation of sub-awards, subcontracts, task orders and pre-award teaming agreements.
Corporate Governance - Counselling boards of directors and senior management on U.S. and host country legal compliance, internal governance rules, practices, policies, operations and ethics.
Non-Profit Compliance - Federal exempt organizations and state nonprofit statutes and regulations, fiscal sponsorships, excess benefits, UBIT, conflicts of interest, and political activity.
Intellectual Property - Protection of proprietary intellectual property, including U.S. and foreign trademark registrations and administrative proceedings; drafting and negotiation of consent agreements and licensing and distribution agreements, both domestic and international.
Commercial Agreements - Drafting, negotiation and implementation of agreements in all areas of operation, including procurement, consulting, distribution, employment, nondisclosure, leases, IT and other outsourcing.
Fundraising and Gift Acceptance - IRS statutes and regulations regarding tax-exempt status; state charitable solicitation laws and regulations; gift acceptance policies and practices.
Lobbying - Compliance with federal lobbying laws and regulations.
Employment - Employment contracts, personnel policies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
Executive Editor, Virginia Journal of International Law
Yale University, B.A.
Bar Admission: District of Columbia
Experience:
Prior to launching Nathani Law Practice, PLLC in 2020, Ms. Nathani practiced law for many years in private firms and in government, most recently as the co-founding partner of Matalon & Nathani, LLP. Upon graduation from law school, she joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and then Steptoe & Johnson LLP for several years, focusing on lobbying and government relations, complex international trade and public international law litigation, and intellectual property protection. She later served in the Office of General Counsel at USAID, representing the agency in a variety of litigation matters and providing advice to the Global Health, Democracy and Governance and Economic Development divisions. Upon her departure from USAID in 1998, she re-entered private practice and has counseled a wide range of NGOs, domestic non-profit organizations, and small businesses on all aspects of their governance, management, operations, and compliance.