Patricia C. Sandison

Trish is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Business Practice and Tax-Exempt Organizations Practice. She focuses her practice on nonprofit law, advising nonprofit organizations in matters relating to legal requirements and best practices in connection with governance and operational matters, with particular emphasis on issues involving formation and dissolution of nonprofit organizations, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, intermediate sanctions, donor-advised funds, board governance, joint ventures, mergers and restructuring.

In addition, Trish counsels corporate clients on general corporate issues and general business matters for clients involved in a variety of industries.

Trish exclusively practices U.S. law and is admitted to practice in New York and Massachusetts.

At University at Buffalo School of Law, Trish was editor-in-chief of the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review.

• American Bar Association
• Capital District Women's Bar Association

• Co-Chair: University at Buffalo Law Alumni, Albany Chapter Steering Committee (2018 to present)
• Member, Board of Directors: International Institute of Buffalo ( March, 2011 - February, 2016)
• Co-Chair, Board of Directors: International Institute of Buffalo (2014 -2015)
• Vice Chair, Board of Directors: International Institute of Buffalo (2013 - 2014)
• Advisory Board Member: Buffalo Niagara 360 (2011-2014)
• Member, Board of Directors: University at Buffalo School of Law, Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Group (2011 to 2014)
• Alumni Mentor: University at Buffalo, New York City Program in Finance and Law (2007 - 2010)
• Alumni Mentor: University at Buffalo School of Law, Mentor Program for Law Students