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Embarking on your nonprofit journey in Florida with the team at Chisholm Law Firm means tapping into a wealth of knowledge and a 100% success rate in achieving 501(c)(3) status for our clients. Our comprehensive approach to nonprofit formation, development, and compliance is not just about navigating legal complexities; it's about maximizing your impact across Florida.

We offer strategic advice tailored to the diverse needs of Florida’s communities, ensuring that your initiative not only thrives legally and financially but also makes a lasting difference in the lives of Floridians. Our comprehensive approach addresses each phase of your nonprofit's lifecycle, from inception through growth and beyond, ensuring that you have the support needed to navigate the unique landscape of Florida's nonprofit sector.

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Meet Our Attorney Audrey K. Chisholm, Esq.

Audrey’s passion for helping people start their own nonprofit organizations came from adversity. She started her nonprofit, Revolution Leadership, Inc., as a college student. Although she had big dreams for the organization – she couldn’t seem to get grants or donations to help grow the organization. She paid for the expenses of the nonprofit out of her own pocket from her summer internships and was only able to host smaller programs due to the limited budget.

Things changed when began studying nonprofit law while in law school. She learned strategies that major law firms used when forming nonprofits for their clients and studied the best practices of the most successful nonprofits. She realized that due to the the way her nonprofit was structured – she was missing out on funding opportunities.

Using her newfound legal knowledge, she obtained 501c3 tax-exempt status and grew her nonprofit into an organization that has served 1,689 students and has awarded 34 college scholarships. As a result, Revolution Leadership® receives major grants from Wells Fargo®, Enterprise® as well as corporate sponsorships from Wal-mart®, Olive Garden® and Chick-fil-A®.

She graduated from law school and started Chisholm Law Firm, PLLC – a firm that would help others form nonprofits that would be eligible for major grant funding. Audrey’s nonprofit practice includes having successfully formed 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit organizations for clients throughout the United States ranging from startups to a Fortune 500 company.

She is a published author and her latest book became the #1 bestselling book in the Nonprofit Management and Leadership category on Amazon called "Start A 501c3 Nonprofit That Doesn’t Ruin Your Life: How to Legally Structure Your Nonprofit to Avoid I.R.S. Trouble, Lawsuits, Financial Scandals & More!"

She has served on the board of directors of several prominent nonprofit organizations including the board of directors for Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society for six years and the board of the Florida State University Torchbearers and Florida State University Recent Graduate Development Council with combined annual budgets exceeding $1 million.

Attorney Chisholm is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar. She is an AV-Preeminent Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell® which is the highest distinction a lawyer can achieve. She has been nominated for the Florida Legal Elite award, which recognizes the state’s top lawyers as selected by their peers.

Attorney Chisholm was awarded the “Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition” by the United States House of Representatives for her work in the community. She was nominated for the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal awarded by President Obama. She was also featured in the November 2011 issue of Black Enterprise®, a national business magazine for “Making A Difference.” She is the recipient of the Mayor’s Humanitarian Award as well as the Orlando Magic® NBA Team “Magic Maker” award for her contributions to the community.

She is happily married to Dr. Juan P. Chisholm and enjoys being a wife and mother of three beautiful daughters and one son. She has over 14,000 followers on Twitter.

She believes in the Biblical principle of tithing and donates regularly to her local church as well as other charitable organizations.

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Juris Doctorate, Florida A&M University College of Law B.S.
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The Florida Bar, Member in good standing
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Reubin Askew Young Alumni Award, Florida State University
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Law Firm 500 Award for 12th fastest growing law firm in the U.S.
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Launching or expanding an initiative in Florida represents a commitment to enhancing the state’s collective well-being and preserving its natural and cultural heritage. With our guidance, your vision for a better Florida is within reach. We are dedicated to empowering your mission, offering the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to create meaningful change across the state.

As your advisor, we share your passion for making Florida a better place for all its residents. Together, we can tackle the state’s challenges, seize its opportunities, and build a legacy of positive impact that resonates from the Panhandle to the Keys.

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