Compliance and Management

Our lawyers have extensive experience working in the charity and not-for-profit sectors and would be happy to help you, regardless of how your organization is structured.

If your organization is in need of assistance, please request a call back and someone from our team will be in touch within 6 business hours.

How We Can Help

Corporate Governance

Corporate governance refers to the system of overseeing and guiding a corporation to ensure it operates responsibly, equitably, and transparently in all its activities. This duty lies with the company’s board of directors. If you need assistance with your corporate governance, reach out! Our lawyers are here to help you and your organization thrive.

Compliance

Along with the usual obstacles of running a business, nonprofits face additional challenges related to their mission, staffing, finances, and regulatory requirements. While compliance often ends up as a lower priority, it is actually one of the most crucial factors for sustaining a successful nonprofit in the long term. Compliance can be complex, and we are here to offer guidance, resources, and assistance to help you stay on top of your compliance.

Managing Operations

Not-for-profit operations management involves overseeing the process of delivering products or services with the goal of promoting welfare, social, environmental, or cultural values, rather than pursuing profit. If you need assistance managing your operations, we are here to help. Our lawyers can provide best practices and make sure your operations run smoothly.

Agreements & Contracts

Agreements and contracts are often required for non-profits and charity, just like in the for-profit sector. The most common ones we see in this sector are intermediary agreements, employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and gift/fundraising agreements, among others. Our lawyers have extensive experience in drafting and preparing these documents and can work closely with your organization to provide agreements that suit your needs.

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Meet the Team

Outsiders Law is a law firm focused on improving the client experience and reducing the cost of legal services. We simplify the process of incorporating a not-for-profit, and registering a charity, so that you can focus on bringing good to the world.

Meet Our Team:

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Sebastian Elawny

Founder & Legal Advocate

As the former national Charities and NPO lead at a large multinational law firm, and as the founding partner of the Business Law group at a Big-4 accounting firm, Sebastian has the corporate structuring and charity/NPO experience needed to deliver on any charity or NPO mandate.

In his roles as head of the Calgary Tax Group and National Charities Lead, Sebastian completed complicated mergers and restructurings of a number of charities and not-for-profits. His experience defending charities through audits and registering a wide-range of charities allows him to quickly hone-in on the key issues facing any NPO or charity.

Andrew Clubine

Charity & NPO Afficianado

Andrew heads up Outsiders Law’s Ontario practice. He comes with experience working in the Charities & NPO group at a national law firm and a Toronto boutique law firm. He has incorporated and/or registered hundreds of NPOs and charities.

He understands the intricacies of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and how it interacts with applicable corporate law and CRA interpretations. He quickly understands organizational needs and provides valuable strategic advice as to how to move forward. Andrew is brilliant and charismatic. If all of that wasn't enough, he is fluent in Spanish and French as well.

Lex Klombies

Senior Associate

Lex Klombies is a seasoned corporate and tax lawyer at Outsiders Law, specializing in advising charities, non-profits, and RCAAAs on compliance with corporate legislation. Lex frequently conducts governance reviews to align clients with best practices in their sector and structures contractual arrangements to ensure legal compliance and long-term mission alignment.

Her extensive experience includes navigating complex tax regulations and advising on charitable donations, ensuring organizations maximize their impact while adhering to legal requirements. Lex’s dedication to social justice and community development continues to make her a respected figure in the legal and non-profit sectors.

Jonathan R.

Andrew and Emily are both professional and amazing at what they do. They guided us from the very beginning to the incorporation of our Non-Profit and made sure everything went smoothly. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking for Non-Profit / Charity assistance.