Laurel Lisovskis, Co-Founder, Willamette Valley Crisis Care

 

"Sarah has a clear passion for non-profits and a deep network within our community with roots and ties to larger organizations within Lane County. She always has access to the resources we need, including competent subject matter experts to collaborate with and who are also dedicated to supporting our nonprofit efforts. Sarah values trust and transparency, evidenced by up front fee discussions that left us feeling informed and safe within our own capacity.

 

Sarah is a highly responsive lawyer, giving us timely replies to our questions. She is easy to access and approachable, often taking the initiative to reach in with updates. Her responsiveness extends into the conversations we have with her as well- she listens actively, uses accessible language and open dialogue to further understanding. Most importantly, Sarah took the time at the outset of our relationship to deeply understand our mission in order to help us develop our goals and align our strategies to match our values.

 

It is clear that Sarah uses her deep experience with 501c3 organizations to help others do the work they are called to do. As direct service workers, our learning curve has been steep. Sarah has been an excellent guide to help us navigate the nonprofit landscape with confidence and grace." 

​

Rob Knoth, President, Family Kitchen

​

"Sarah has been Bend Family Kitchen's legal resource from the start of her independent firm. She has provided us clear guidance to navigate our way to a 501c3 organization, and beyond. Sarah is a trusted partner and someone who really understands the needs and unique circumstances of a scrappy non-profit and is invaluable in us delivering on our mission for the community. Highly recommended."

​

Brett Hollins, Founder, The Side Door Foundation

​

"Working with Sarah has been an absolute game changer for our organization. From the very beginning, Sarah provided exceptional legal guidance and hands-on support, helping us navigate complex federal and state paperwork with clarity and confidence. Thanks to her expertise, we attained our 501(c)(3) status quickly and without any issues, a process that would have been overwhelming otherwise.  

 

Beyond the paperwork, she went above and beyond with a tailored board training that was both informative and empowering. Her responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine care took a tremendous amount of stress off our shoulders and allowed us to focus on building our mission.

 

We’re incredibly grateful for Sarah’s role in helping lay the legal foundation for our nonprofit, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any organization looking for reliable, top-tier legal support."