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Zachary Scott Kester
also known as Zac Kester
About Zachary
Biography
Attorney Zac Kester has an L L.M. (Masters of Law) in tax-exempt organizations and has practiced law primarily for charities, focusing on organizational and compliance services. He has also earned a CFRM (Certificate in Fundraising Management) from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. In addition, Zac has also been named a Practitioner-in-Residence at the IU Maurer School of Law in Bloomington.
Since his career in law began, Zac has also successfully completed dozens of adoptions, including several Special Immigrant Juvenile cases. He was appointed to the Indiana Governor’s Adoption Study Committee in Summer 2014.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 125-250 per hour
Contingency
20%-50%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 12 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2013
Licensed in Indiana for 16 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2009
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Charitable Allies
47 S. Meridian St. Ste. 200, Indianapolis, IN, 46204-3557
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Suspension issued in IN, 2025
updated on 11/20/2025This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2014
Practitioner in Residence, IU Maurer School of Law - Bloomington
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Fellow, Clapham Group
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Fellow, Hoosier Congressional Policy Leadership Series
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Attorney, Charitable Allies
2010 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Kester Law Firm
2012 - 2013
Managing Attorney, Public Interest Legal Foundation
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Bopp, Coleson & Bostrom
Associations
2016 - Present
Ascent 121Director
2016 - Present
Indiana Philanthropy AllianceLegal Helpdesk Attorney
2016 - Present
Indiana Philanthropy AllianceDirector
2015 - Present
Kendrick FoundationConsulting Executive. VP, Programming
2014 - Present
Indiana Governor's Adoption Study CommitteeCommittee Member
2014 - Present
United Way of Central IndianaVolunteer in Agency Evaluator and Appeals
Education
2013
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Certificate in Fund Raising Management
2011
Indiana University-Bloomington
LL.M - Master of Laws
2009
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Traning Series for Child Care Ministries
HR Best Practices for Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministries
2016
Presentation
Protecting Your Ministry
2016
Presentation
New Overtime Regulations: What Nonprofits Should Know
2016
Panel Discussion
Making the DOL Regulation Transition: Tips and Advice from Local Nonprofits
2016
ICLEF CLE Presentation
Indiana Non-Profit Corporations Act; Update in Director and Officer Liability
2016
Grantee Welcome Luncheon
Outcomes and Collaborations: Advancing Programming Outcomes through Cohorts
2015
Webinar Presentation
Fixing Lurking Issues that Lead to Board Liability
2015
Annual Conference
HR Best Practices for Transportation-Related Nonprofits
Publications
2016
Indianapolis Not-for-Profit News
Why Outcomes Matter
2016
Indianapolis Not-for-Profit News
Beware: New Overtime Rules Apply to Most Nonprofits
2015
Indianapolis Not-for-Profit News
Busting the "Best Practices" Myth
2015
Indianapolis Not-for Profit News
Fixing the Charitable Property Catch-22
Languages
English