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Anita Pelletier is Counsel in Nixon Peabody's nonprofit practice group. She advises nonprofit organizations in matters relating to legal requirements and best practices in connection with governance and operational matters.

I focus my practice on three main areas, building on over 10 years of experience assisting nonprofit clients to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Nonprofit Corporate Governance and Board Disputes

I’ve represented organizations ranging from the very small to the very large. Most recently, the Nonprofit team advised the sole member of a nonprofit regarding its authority to remove board members.

Tax Compliance and Audits

I’ve worked with several organizations to guide them through IRS and regulatory audits. Most recently, I managed and coordinated an IRS audit for a large university.

Charitable Solicitation and Sales Promotions

I’ve assisted numerous charities navigate the various rules regarding charitable solicitations in a market that necessitates the use of social media and electronic communications.

I’ve also represented businesses operate promotions to develop brand recognition and sales. Last year, we assisted a business to develop best practices for operating national sweepstakes and contests.

Locations
  • 1300 Clinton Square
    Rochester, NY 14604-1792
  • Exchange Place
    53 State Street
    Boston, MA 02109-2835
  • 55 West 46th Street
    New York, NY 10036-4120
Education
  • Syracuse University, J.D., graduated 2001
Bar Admissions
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts
  • New York, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
  • New York, United States
  • United States, U.S. Tax Court
  • United States, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Affiliations
  • American, New York State, and Monroe County bar associations - member
  • Board of Directors of the YWCA of Rochester - former Director
  • National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) - member

Nixon Peabody LLP
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
Awards:
  • William E. McKnight Award
  • Legal Aid Society of New York City Pro Bono Award
  • Nixon Peabody’s Rodman Peabody Pro Bono Award
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Tax Law

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