American Army Angels.  Pam Capps and Mike Seaton successfully obtained tax-exempt status for American Army Angels, Inc., an organization that raises donations for distribution to schools, hospitals, and needy individuals in rural Iraq.

American Friends of Herzog Hospital.  Ezra Levin, Helayne Stoopack, and Chatchada Chiamprasert did significant work on behalf of the American Friends of Herzog Hospital, an organization that supports the activities of Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem, Israel’s foremost center for geriatric and psychiatric medicine.  Helayne, Blake Rigel, and Mike Seaton provided tax advice in connection with the formation of a hospital affiliate in the United States and a joint venture with a U.S.-based charity.  Chatchada obtained the approvals required for American Friends’ revised charter to be filed with the New York Department of State.  Ezra served as counsel to American Friends and was involved in various matters of corporate governance and its disposition of certain property.

Doctors for Designated Driving.  Doctors for Designated Driving, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public safety through the promotion of designated driving.  Jodi Rosensaft and Anwen Jiang represented the organization in connection with its nonprofit incorporation.  Jodi and Mike Seaton are representing the organization in connection with its application for tax-exempt status and registration with The New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau.

Early Alzheimer’s Foundation.  Alexandra Alberstadt continues to represent The Early Alzheimer’s Foundation, Inc., a New York nonprofit corporation that will operate “clubhouse” facilities for persons suffering from memory disorders, primarily Alzheimer’s Disease, and their caregivers.  EAF plans to offer a series of classes designed to improve function and delay progression of memory disorders, and to assist caregivers in managing the stress associated with caring for persons affected with memory disorders.  EAF will initially partner with established Alzheimer’s organizations to offer exercise and educational programs before opening its own facility, planned to occur in 2007. Kramer Levin has represented EAF since its inception, including in extensive negotiations with state agencies concerning limitations on services that can be provided by nonprofit corporations in the health, education and social work sectors.  Alex successfully obtained federal recognition of EAF's tax-exempt status in 2005, and-together with then-summer associate Geoff Hu, continues to advise EAF on governance aspects and contractual matters concerning its operations.  Susan Penry-Williams served as an initial director of EAF.

Glen Highland Farm.  Glen Highland Farm, Inc. is a New York nonprofit organization that operates Sweet Border Collie Rescue, a national border collie rescue program, and Camp Border Collie for Kids, a two-week summer camp for inner-city children. An affiliated company operates a vacation camp for dogs and their owners, profits of which support the rescue operation. All of the Farm’s programs are designed to improve public understanding of animal-human relationships.  Alexandra Alberstadt has represented the Farm since its inception in 2000, forming the organization and its fundraising entity and securing tax-exempt status.  Alex, with the assistance of then-summer associate Geoff Hu, continues to advise the directors of Glen Highland Farm on governance matters.

Healthy Schools Network.  HSN was formed to promote safe and healthy environmental conditions in New York’s schools and teaching facilities for the benefit of students and school employees.  During 2005, Gregor Neff and Erica Klein provided HSN with advice and counseling on copyright and trademark matters.

Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund.  Helayne Stoopack, James Grayer, and Stephanie Dinkes assist Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund with general corporate matters, including formalizing certain matters relating to its relationship with Columbia University.

Hudson Guild.  Arthur Aufses and Susan Jacquemot provided advice to Hudson Guild, a nonprofit community services organization serving the Chelsea community, on a variety of employment-related matters.  In addition, Grace O’Hanlon and Parthena Psyllos, supervised by Susan, have represented the Guild in connection with a fee dispute between the Guild and an event planner hired to organize its annual fundraiser.

NAMI-NYC METRO.  Charlotte Moses Fischman continued to serve as President and Chairman of the Board of NAMI-NYC METRO, a grass roots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who live with mental illness, both consumers and family members.  NAMI-NYC METRO’s activities include a telephone Helpline manned by volunteers; more than 25 support groups for family members and consumers; public meetings with outstanding speakers on subjects ranging from estate planning to the legislative agenda as it affects the mental health community; outreach into the community to educate the public about mental illness; and an award-winning newsletter and website.  Abigail Mulligan advised NAMI concerning charitable gift bequests and assisted in the administration of charitable gifts made under wills and trusts to NAMI. 

Stony Wold-Herbert Fund.  The Fund is a privately endowed, nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting in the fight against all forms of pulmonary disease throughout the New York City region.  Steve Senie and Deborah Fremder represented the Fund in connection with its lease and a sublease.

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