Jeffrey P. Altman
FAX: 202.496.7090
Experience
Jeffrey P. Altman has broad experience in the world of nonprofit organizations, including trade associations, foundations, professional societies and political organizations. His primary areas of skill include governance, tax, lobbying/campaign finance compliance, risk management/insurance, executive employment contracts, and nondues revenue. In addition to providing business and legal counsel based on his extensive knowledge of the best practices of such organizations, he serves as general counsel, special counsel, director and officer to a number of nonprofit organizations. Mr. Altman currently serves as a member of the Public Policy Committee and also as a Director of the for-profit captive insurance company subsidiary of the American Society of Association Executives. Within the firm, he serves as the head of MLA's Nonprofit Organizations practice.
A frequent speaker and writer on the organization, governance and operation of nonprofits, Mr. Altman is past chair of ASAE's Legal Section Council and previously served as a member of ASAE’s Audit Committee and as a Director of ASAE’s for-profit subsidiary that develops affinity programs for ASAE and its members. He is also the past chair of the District of Columbia Bar Committee on Not-for-Profit Corporations. Mr. Altman is a graduate of Yale College and Tulane University Law School, where he was associate editor of the Tulane Law Review and was admitted to the Order of the Coif.
Education
- J.D., Tulane Law School, 1974
- B.A., Yale University, 1972
Admitted
- District of Columbia
Publications:
- "New Lobbying Disclosures and Certifications Due July 30th - Congress Releases Significant Last Minute Changes," McKenna Long & Aldridge Political Law Client Alert, July 18, 2008.
- "Q&A on the LD-203 & HLOGA Update," ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership, July 2008.
- "Legal Intelligence, Continuing Challenges Under the New Lobbying & Ethics Rules," ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership, May 2008.
- “HLOGA & LDA Compliance: What Should You Be Doing?," ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership, February 2008.
- “Q&A on the Amended Guide to the Lobbying Disclosure Act," ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership, January 2008.
- "Are You Ready for Open Government," Association Forum of Chicagoland, December 2007.
- "It’s Now the Law: Understanding and Complying With the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007," ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership, September 2007.
- "Federal Campaign Finance Development - U.S. Supreme Court Expands Protections for Corporate and Union Grassroots Lobbying," McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Government Affairs Advisory, June 26, 2007.
- "Gifts, Entertainment, Earmarks, Travel: Navigating the New Congressional Ethics Rules," McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Government Affairs Advisory, January 31, 2007.
- "Dramatic Shift in Congress Means Major Transition of Staff to and from Congress," McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Government Affairs Advisory, November 14, 2006.
Seminars and Presentations:
- "Completing the New LD-203 Form: Best Practices & Compliance Checklist Before You Certify," McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, July, 2008.
- "Lobbying Reform Update," Environmental Roundtable, June 17, 2008.
- "Lobbying in a New Era," ASAE Finance & Business Operations Symposium, May 30, 2008.
- "Playing the Washington Game," NPO Cooperation Circle, May 15, 2008.
- "But We Have a Contract -- Winning the Battle Over Contracts and Claims,” Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA), May 7, 2008.
- “The New Lobbying Laws and Ethics Rules: Are You in Compliance?,” ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership, January 14, 2008 & March 6, 2008.
- “Dealing Responsibility with Congress and Staying Out of Jail,” ASAE Annual Association Law Symposium, October 31, 2007.
- “Understanding, Preparing For and Complying With the New Ethics Rules and Regulations -- A Primer for the Press,” McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, October 25, 2007 & January 10, 2008.
- “It’s Now the Law: Understanding, Preparing For and Complying With the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007,” McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, October 9, 2007.
- “Congress Finalizes Ethics and Lobbying Reforms: Compliance and Disclosure Under the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007,” McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, September 12, 2007.
- “Litigation Management: The Role of Association General Counsel in the Selection & Management of Defense Counsel for Insurance Covered Cases,” Council of Engineering & Scientific Societies (CESSE), July 19, 2007.
- “Understanding and Navigating Changes to the Federal Lobbying & Ethics Rules Effective Lobbying Techniques under Heightened Scrutiny,” Compliance and Ethics Program, June 27, 2007.
- “Navigating the New Congressional Ethics Rules - Gifts, Entertainment, Earmarks, Travel,” Compliance and Ethics Program,” March 15, 2007.
- “Engaging Responsibly in the Political Process-The Rules of the Road,” ASAE Annual Association Law Symposium, September 29, 2006.
- "Drawing The Line Between Lobbying and Public Corruption in an Era of Heightened Scrutiny," Compliance and Ethics Program, March 28, 2006.
Professional Activities:
- American Bar Association
- American Society of Association Executives
- The District of Columbia Bar