업무분야

1. Disputes Concerning Religious Organization Governance and Autonomy
 
The interpretation of denominational constitutions and the conduct of internal decision-making processes interface closely with state law, demanding a high level of specialized expertise. Drawing on a substantial record of successful outcomes in disputes that bear directly on the institutional survival of religious communities, our team formulates strategies from the outset of each matter that give balanced consideration to both the religious particularities of the situation and the applicable legal principles — protecting our clients' rights and their religious autonomy.

• Disputes arising from changes in denominational affiliation or withdrawal, and disputes concerning intra-denominational status
• Actions to confirm senior pastor (representative) status and applications for injunctions suspending the exercise of duties/li>
• Civil litigation concerning the disposition and management of property held in common by churches and religious organizations/li>
• Challenges to the validity of internal disciplinary measures (removal from office, excommunication, etc.) and advisory services on disciplinary procedures/li>

 

2. Advisory Services for Nonprofit Entities and Affiliated Institutions of Religious Organizations
 
Nonprofit entities established and operated by religious organizations — including hospitals, educational institutions, and social welfare facilities — exist within a complex regulatory environment that requires simultaneous compliance with applicable law and the religious founding principles of the organization. Our team provides one-stop legal solutions covering all aspects of nonprofit entity operations, from board composition through to responses to administrative dispositions.

• Advisory services on board composition, operations, and governance structure for school juridical persons, medical juridical persons, and social welfare juridical persons
• Representation in employment and labor disputes and administrative litigation involving affiliated institutions
• Licensing and regulatory advisory services regarding the conversion of contributed assets into foundational property and the disposition thereof