
Patricia C. Sandison
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
- Massachusetts
Education
Boston University, B.A., cum laude
University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., cum laude
As a member of the Firm’s Tax-Exempt Organizations practice group, Trish focuses her practice on nonprofit law, advising charities and other nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations, ‘friends of’ organizations, community foundations, and institutions of higher education, among others, in matters relating to NYS and IRS legal requirements and best practices for nonprofit governance and operational matters. Trish regularly advises on issues involving charitable programming, fundraising, formation and dissolution of nonprofit organizations, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, intermediate sanctions, donor-advised funds, board governance, joint ventures, mergers and restructuring, as well as general business matters.
Trish exclusively practices U.S. law and is admitted to practice in New York and Massachusetts.
Honors
At University at Buffalo School of Law, Trish was editor-in-chief of the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review.
In the News
- Buffalo Business First, May 22, 2020
- Albany Business Review, November 16, 2018
- The Street, January 7, 2016
- June 18, 2010
- May 6, 2010
Press Releases
- Press Release, January 8, 2019
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, December 15, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, November 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, May 14, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, May 13, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Corporate & Business Alert, December 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, November 2, 2020
- Hodgson Russ College & University Alert, July 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Corporate Governance & Compliance Alert, June 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, April 16, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, April 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert , April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Practice Alert, April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, March 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Corporate Alert, March 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 16, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, February 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, June 19, 2019
- Agriculture Alert, November 6, 2018
- Thomson Reuters Practical Law, July 13, 2017
- Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, December 1, 2016
- Client Alert, August 30, 2016
- Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, July 28, 2016
- Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert, December 15, 2015
- Corporation Law: New YorkPractical Law Company, April 3, 2015
- May 14, 2014
- JD Supra, February 24, 2014
- Investment Management Alert, June 22, 2012
- November 11, 2011
- Investment Management Alert, July 23, 2010
- April 16, 2010
- Investment Management Alert, May 6, 2009
Presentations & Events
Trish routinely gives presentations to clients’ Boards and management on nonprofit corporate governance and legal updates
- August 8, 2022
- April 28, 2021
- Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York 12561, October 10, 2019
- Camp Finance 2018New Paltz, New York, October 4-5, 2018
- Hodgson Russ, The Guaranty Building, 140 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY, July 11, 2018
- Camp Finance 2017October 5, 2017
- 2016 Lumsden McCormick Exempt Conference: Legal Considerations for Tax Exempt EntitiesBuffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY, November 17, 2016
- Panelist for Lawley Not-for-Profit Workshop: Managing Financial ChallengesBuffalo, NY, June 11, 2015
- New York, NY, May 15, 2014
- Albany, NY, May 8, 2014
- Buffalo, NY, May 1, 2014
- Buffalo, NY, February 13, 2014
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar Association
- Capital District Women's Bar Association
Community & Pro Bono
- 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