Audra Heagney is an associate in Venable's Nonprofit Organizations and Associations Practice Group.  She provides counsel to trade and professional associations, charities and foundations, and other nonprofit organizations on a wide variety of legal matters, including tax exemption, lobbying and political activity, regulatory compliance, copyrights and trademarks, certification and accreditation, contracts, and corporate governance, among others. 

Ms. Heagney advises clients on all aspects of mergers and other corporate combinations and alliances, including the drafting and negotiating of contracts, conducting due diligence reviews, advising on tax exemption and other legal implications, reconciling bylaws, and effecting the relevant corporate and tax filings.  She also regularly assists with the drafting and negotiation of agreements between nonprofits and other entities.  In addition, Ms. Heagney assists with other aspects of tax-exempt organizations, including formation, corporate governance policies and practices, obtaining recognition of tax-exempt status from the IRS, and providing advice on structuring programs and activities to maintain tax exemption and minimize taxable income. 

Ms. Heagney serves on the Legal Section Council of the American Society of Association Executives. Prior to joining Venable, Ms. Heagney worked for five years in the nonprofit organizations practice group of a large national law firm.

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