Neil Stevenson

Neil Stevenson is a legal professional who most recently served as the Senior Staff Attorney focusing on Economic Opportunity at Lawyers Alliance for New York.1 He held this position for an extensive period, from September 2004 to February 2021, spanning 16 years and 6 months.1

Professional Experience

At Lawyers Alliance for New York, Stevenson's role involved various aspects of legal support for nonprofits and social enterprises:

1. Economic Development: He specialized in economic development issues, providing legal expertise to organizations working in this field.

2. Nonprofit Support: Stevenson was involved in presenting workshops and webinars on legal aspects crucial for nonprofits. Some of the topics he covered include:

   • Legal issues in neighborhood-based placemaking2
   • Legal considerations for launching social enterprises3
   • Strategic alliances, program asset transfers, and mergers as restructuring options for nonprofits4

3. Education and Outreach: His work included educating nonprofit leaders, mission-based entrepreneurs, and board members on various legal matters relevant to their operations.34

Neil Stevenson's long tenure at Lawyers Alliance for New York and his involvement in diverse legal aspects of nonprofit operations suggest he has extensive experience and expertise in the intersection of law and the nonprofit sector, particularly in areas related to economic opportunity and development.