Overview
Ms. Lo Bianco brings over 20 years of experience to her role as a partner in the firm’s Business Transactions group. With a focus on corporate law and transactional matters, she advises clients in the areas of business counseling; the formation of organizations, including non-profit, tax-exempt organizations and limited liability companies; mergers and acquisitions; and compliance with the law and best practices.
Ms. Lo Bianco also advises various tax-exempt entities, such as private foundations, public charities, schools, support organizations and other entities that are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. She also guides clients through mergers and acquisitions; the purchase, sale and lease of real property; and with the negotiation of contracts.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Valley of the Sun United Way, Board Member
- Desert Botanical Garden Foundation, Board Member
- Arizona State Bar, Member
- Business Law Section of the Arizona State Bar Association, Executive Council Member, 2006-2014
- ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Innovation, Former Instructor, Nonprofit Management Institute
- Phoenix Public Library Foundation, Former Board Member
Representative Matters
- Represented acquisition of assets of public charity by another public charity.
- Represented school in sale of assets to private entity.
- Represented numerous public charities and private foundations in obtaining tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service.
- Represented public charity in merger with another public charity.
- Represented buyer in acquisition of multiple entities in the real estate development business, transaction value of $70 million.
- Represented borrower in restructuring of debt with multiple lenders.
- Represented shareholders of closely-held businesses in governance and management matters.
- Represented buyer in acquisition of condominium complex.
- Represented sellers in multi-state high-end restaurant business.
- Represented public charity in divestiture of a portion of activities.
- Represented buyer in acquisition of business relating to providing electrical products and services to heavy industry.
- Represented buyer in acquisition of business relating to manufacture of product and provision of services to oil and gas industry.
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Presentations
- Speaker, "Representing Churches and other Charitable Religious Organizations - Practical Tips and Issue Spotting for Outside Counsel," SBA McAuliffe CLE Center, 11/07/2018
- Panelist, "Sustaining Your Social Enterprise: Busting the Myths," U.S. Trust, 10/16/2018
- Presenter, Nonprofit Board Boot Camp, American Nonprofit Academy, 2018
- Speaker, “The Legal Role,” Boardroom Basics/Business on Board, Nonprofit Training for Arizona Business Professionals, ongoing
- Speaker, "Fundraising Through Cause Marketing and Related Activities," Fennemore Craig and Northern Trust Nonprofit Seminar Series, 01/26/2017
- Speaker, "Strong Boards Lead to Effective Organizations," ASU Lodestar Center 24th Annual Nonprofit Conference on Sustainability Strategies, 10/2016
- Speaker, "Points from a Grantmaker's Perspective," Fennemore Craig and Northern Trust Seminar Series, 05/2016
- Speaker, "Managing Risk Through Good Governance," Jewish Community Center Executive Conference, 02/2016
- Speaker, "Lobbying and Election Year Representation of Nonprofits," Arizona State Bar, 01/2016
- Speaker, "Let's Talk About Fundraising – The Legal Side," Fennemore Craig and Northern Trust Seminar Series, 10/2015
- Speaker, "The Nuts and Bolts of Nonprofit Operations: Activities that Jeopardize Tax-Exemption," Fennemore Craig and Northern Trust Seminar Series, 01/2015
- Speaker, "The Nuts and Bolts of Nonprofit Operations: Protection of Information," Fennemore Craig and Northern Trust Seminar Series, 10/2014
- Speaker, "The Nuts and Bolts of Nonprofit Operations: Engaging Your Board," Fennemore Craig and Northern Trust Seminar Series, 09/2014
- Speaker, "What Nonprofit Directors Need to Know: Legal Responsibilities and Best Practices," National Business Institute, 08/2013
- Speaker, "Gift Acceptance Policies: What They Can Do for You, and What They Can't Do for You," Planned Giving Round Table of Arizona, 06/2013
- Speaker, "Nonprofit Directors: Overview of Legal Responsibilities and Best Practices," MyLaw CLE, 06/2013
- Speaker, "Tax-Exempt Organizations from Start to Finish," National Business Institute, 11/2012
- Speaker, "Establishing and Maintaining a 501(c)(3)," National Business Institute, 06/2012
- Speaker, "What Directors of Nonprofits Need to Know," National Business Institute, 05/2012
- Instructor, ASU Lodestar Nonprofit Management Institute Class, 03/2012
- Speaker, "Nonprofit Fundraising Law," National Business Institute, 02/2012
- Speaker, "Obtaining and Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status," Lorman Education Services, 02/2012
Publications
- Co-Author, "Who Would Sue An NPO? - Understanding Where Risks May Lurk," 1/16/2019
- Author, "10 Management Best Practices for NPO Leaders," 09/13/2018
- Author, "Nonprofit Organizations: Regular Tasks That Matter," Lewis Roca Rothgerber Chrisite LLP, 7/17/2018
- Quoted, "Advocating for Business," Legal Guide 2016, 07/01/2016
- Mentioned, "Invest in Our Community: Do Nonprofits Impact Our Economy?," InBusiness Magazine, 03/01/2016
Distinctions
- The Best Lawyers in America - Corporate and Non-Profit/Charities Law, 2013-2020
- Southwest Super Lawyers - Business/Corporate, Nonprofit Organizations - Top 25: 2019 Women Arizona Super Lawyers List, 2016-2019
- AZ Business Magazine - AZ Business Leader, Nonprofit Law, 2018
- The Best Lawyers in America - Lawyer of the Year - Non-Profit/Charities Law, 2016
- Martindale-Hubbell - AV/Preeminent Attorney Rating
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