Edward B. Spinella

Edward B. Spinella, a partner, is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, the Business and Finance Department, the Chair of the Tax-Exempt Organizations Group and the Co-Chair of the Education Group. He is also a member of the Privately Owned Business and Health Care Practice Groups.

Ed serves as general counsel to a diverse array of tax-exempt organizations including start-up public charities, social service providers, other healthcare organizations, private foundations, social clubs and trade associations. Recently, he has counseled clients in connection with cutting-edge projects such as the creation of integrated affiliated systems containing tax-exempt and for-profit organizations as well as the conversions of tax-exempt entities into for-profit entities and vice versa. Ed regularly advises his clients regarding mergers, including mergers of religious institutions such as synagogues and churches, affiliations, joint ventures and other collaborations. He has familiarized himself with the tax-exempt sector generally by speaking to executives, volunteer fiduciaries and advisors.

In addition to his tax-exempt organizations practice, Ed regularly provides general counsel services to various for-profit entities with an emphasis on closely-held businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups.

Ed is an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) working group developing amendments to the Connecticut Model Entity Transactions Act regarding the inclusion of nonstock corporations. He was a member of the CBA’s LLC Act subcommittee in connection with its overhaul of the LLC Act. He received his B.A. from the College of Holy Cross and his J.D. from the University of Connecticut Law School.