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Gene Takagi

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Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Gene Takagi is a nonprofit attorney andcontributing editorand publisher of the Nonprofit Law Blog. Prior to opening his independent officein 2005, he practiced... more

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Lawrence Jeremiah Zerner

Gene is one of the best lawyers you can hire when it comes to non-profits. He fully understands the industry and is easy to deal with. I recommend... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lawrence Zerner , Los Angeles (CA), Over 1 year ago
Joshua Adam Ridless

I endorse this lawyer's work. Gene Takagi brings a great deal of expertise to any non-profits's legal and business challenges.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Ridless , San Francisco (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

10 years since Gene Takagi was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2001 11/07/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Attorney at NEO Law Group 2005–present
Associate at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 2001–2004

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001
University of San Francisco Nonprofit Administration MA - Masters 1998
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Bar Association of San Francisco 2010
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Bar Association of San Francisco 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Social Enterprise Alliance 2009-present
Director, Secretary Community Initiatives 2008-present
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Contribution

Reputation Level 7
Answers: 11 Legal Answers
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2 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Alternatives to Forming a Charitable Nonprofit Business Law Today 2009
Can Nonprofit Boards Vote by Email? Blue Avocado 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Nonprofit Dissolutions, Mergers & Consolidations VLSP 2010
Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Law USF MBA Nonprofit Management Class 2010
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