
Director of New Media, Nineball Media & General Counsel/Director of Operations at Tranquil Space
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Director of New Media, Nineball Media & General Counsel/Director of Operations at Tranquil Space
Washington D.C. Metro Area
New Media - founder and director of Nineball Media, a podcast, new media and consulting organization based in Washington, DC and Portland, OR. Nineball Media is one stop shopping for total podcast and new media production. Nineball Media’s clients include public interest groups, small businesses and entrepreneurs. Their podcasts have produced hundreds of thousands of downloads in countries all around the world.
General Counsel/Director of Operations at Tranquil Space - Responsible for day-to-day management, and legal oversight of Tranquil Space, along with the growth of the affiliated media company, Hip Tranquil Ventures.
Nonprofit Law - over ten years specializing in nonprofit and political law, including senior counsel positions at Alliance for Justice and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Co-Founder and counsel for Columbia Riverkeeper. Currently a solo practioner in Washington, DC and Portland, OR. Producer and host of the Nonprofit Law Podcast, a top-ten nonprofit podcast on iTunes.
New Media - podcast production, voicework, remote production, training, and consulting
Nonprofit Law - formation, best practices, lobbying and advocacy issues, contracts, and other government relations issues
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
February 2008 — Present (7 months)
Responsible for day-to-day management, and legal oversight of Tranquil Space, along with the growth of the affiliated media company, Hip Tranquil Ventures.
(Online Media industry)
March 2007 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Began freelancing in podcasting in 2004, then started a full-time business in 2007. Client base spans the United States from coast to coast.
(Law Practice industry)
March 2007 — Present (1 year 6 months)
After a decade of experience in nonprofit law, I opened up a solo practice in 2007. My practice focuses on nonprofit, political and organizational law.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Law Practice industry)
March 2006 — March 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Senior counsel, specializing in tax and election law
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2001 — February 2006 (5 years 2 months)
Senior counsel specializing in tax and election law.
1993 — 1996
BS, Environmental Studies, 1989 — 1993
Graduated with honors from Syracuse University honors program with BS degree from Syracuse University/SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Oregon State Bar
DC Bar
X-PAC Volunteer of the Year, 1999-2000
Published Articles:
“Electioneering Law Stifles Nonprofit Speech,” Philanthropy Journal (November 14, 2005).
“The Hiber-Nation of Public Charities,” National Council of Nonprofit Associations, SPARC Change
(Winter 2004).
“Best Supporting Actors – Public Charities’ Important Role in the California Gubernatorial
Recall Election,” Center for Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Prism (August 27, 2003).
“Election Season Do’s & Don’ts”
Kansas Nonprofit Association, Quarterly Report (Fall 2002).
Alliance for Parent Centers, Newsline (October 2002).
Gilliland & Hayes (Wichita, KS), Client Newsletter (November 2002).