Biography
Real Estate Transactions: Jodi represents clients in sophisticated and multifaceted real estate transactions, including long-term leases, purchases and sales of property, joint ventures, and development projects. She helps clients navigate the complex statutory approval process required of not-for-profit corporations and religious corporations for the sale and other disposition of real property, including petitioning the Office of the New York State Attorney General and the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Not-for-Profit Corporate Governance: Jodi regularly counsels clients on the intricate regulations applicable to tax-exempt entities. She advises on organizational formation, drafting and updating governing documents, board compliance, mergers, dissolutions, and securing and maintaining real property tax exemptions.
A Mission-Driven Approach: Clients value working with Jodi because she genuinely appreciates and understands the importance of their mission. This insight shapes the legal counsel she delivers, ensuring it is mission-focused and provides the critical and strategic guidance they need to navigate the regulatory landscape governing tax-exempt entities. Jodi serves as counsel to numerous denominational bodies, individual congregations, and not-for-profit organizations.
Recognition and Memberships: Jodi has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017-2024 and a Super Lawyers New York Metro Top Women of 2025 – Nonprofit Organizations. She has also received the Nonprofit Trailblazers Award in 2023 and 2024. She is a member of the New York City Bar – Non-Profit Organizations Committee, and the Government Relations Council of not-for-profit New York.
Education
- J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (magna cum laude)
- B.A., Pennsylvania State University
- Super Lawyers New York Metro Top Women of 2025 – Nonprofit Organizations
- Nonprofit Trailblazers Award – 2023 – 2024
- Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2017-2024
- 2022 NYREJ’s Women in Professional Services
Publications & Presentations
Presentations
- June 7, 2025 – “Shared Space: Key Considerations for Trustees in Safeguarding Property & Mission” – American Baptist Trustee Seminar
- June 5, 2025 – “Future of Work Navigating Real Estate as a Nonprofit” – CITY & STATE NY Nonprofit OpCon 2025
- May 22, 2025 & January 29, 2025 – “Protect Your Mission: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Govern with Impact, Boost Efficiency, and Maintain Compliance” -Webinar
- March 4, 2025 – “Landmarked City of Yes Opportunities” – Webinar
- January 16, 2025 – “Requirements of the Book of Discipline” – Webinar
- November 6, 2024 – “How to Govern with Impact: A Roadmap to Board Responsibilities and Best Practices for Nonprofit Child Care Organizations” – Webinar
- October 30, 2024 – “Space Sharing: Best Practices for Safeguarding Your Property & Mission” -Interchurch Center Conference
- June 6, 2024 “Future of Work: Navigating Real Estate as a not-for-profit” – The 10th Annual not-for-profit OpCon
- February 28, 2024 “Responsibilities and Expectations for Serving on a not-for-profit Board” – The not-for-profit BoardCon
- June 15, 2023 “Navigating Real Estate and Workspace as a not-for-profit” – The 9th Annual not-for-profit OpCon Panel
- May 4, 2023 “Shared Space – Best Practices to Protect your Property and Organization” – Religious/Not-for-Profit Organizations
- January 10, 2023 “Guide to Facility Use Agreements” Webinar
- November 10, 2022: “Practical Legal Tips to Running Your (Religious) Corporation” – Interchurch Center Conference
- November 9, 2022 “Building the Health, Wealth, and Sustainability of the not-for-profit Workforce” – The Westchester not-for-profit OpCon
- June 9, 2022 “Navigating Real Estate as a Not-for-Profit” – Nonpofit OpCon
- February 15, 2022 “What Trustees Must Know About the Sale, Lease, and Other Dispositions of Church Properties” – Webinar
- November 11, 2021: “Assembling a Team: What Church Leaders Must Know Before Selling, Buying, or Leasing Church Property”
- October 21, 2021: “Assessing the Health of your not-for-profit – The 2nd Annual Virtual not-for-profit Checkup”
- March 23, 2021: “What Not-for-Profit & Religious Corporations Need to Know: Attorney General and Supreme Court Approval for Real Estate Transactions”
- March 4, 2021: “Due Diligence For Not-For-Profit & Religious Corporations Preparing For A Real Estate Transaction”