Comprehensive business law insight for nonprofits, companies and government

Sujata Chugh helps nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, private corporations and government agencies with myriad business law issues. These matters include tax exemption and compliance, corporate governance, board structure, diversity and inclusion matters, contract preparation and negotiation, securities issuances, entity formations and other transactional and regulatory matters. Sujata also has experience:

• Representing nonprofit and corporate clients on asset purchases, supplier agreements, risk management, governance, banking and finance regulations, compliance matters, disclosure issues and financing.
• Advising both public and private clients in complex commercial and financial transactions, including loans, asset financings, bond financings, project finance and affordable housing financing.
• Supporting securities matters for nonprofit and corporate clients.

Sujata has a deep commitment to building meaningful relationships with her clients, as well as in her community, where she is actively involved in several civic organizations. She previously served as a consultant and public policy adviser for both nonprofits and government agencies, addressing areas such as strategic direction, public policy, grant writing and board recruitment and governance. Sujata also served in Kentucky Gov. Steven Beshear's Office of Health Policy.

Bar Admissions

• Illinois
• Indiana

Education

• Harvard Law School (J.D., 2003)

• Princeton University (A.B., summa cum laude, 1998)

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (M.S.c., 1999)

• U.S. Charities Supporting Hurricane and Disaster Relief

Seminar

• Legal Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations: Liability Protection, Corporate Foundations, Joint Ventures and More!