True Compassion offers General Counsel services to guide faith-based organizations through circumstances and decisions with legal ramifications.

General Counsel services help an organization make decisions which align with its priorities and values, respond to members' needs, address culturally important issues, and equip the organization to be fiscally responsible, accountable, and protected. True Compassion can guide organizational leaders or individual members to gain their bearings to understand a challenging situation and determine next steps or resolution with confidence and integrity.

Types of General Counsel Services

• Understanding Law and Implementing Changes in the Law

• Guiding Negotiations or Actions with Local Government & Community

• Advising on Any Potential Liability or Litigation Matter

• Responding to Claims Letters or Allegations

• Advising on Employment Issues

• Updating or Drafting Policies & Documents

• Structuring New Initiatives

Experience

Crystal has helped institutions and agencies understand the impact of changes in laws as a result of court decisions, statutes or regulations. She has advised clients when determining what structural or policy changes are necessary for compliance and deciding whether to challenge the changes. She has guided clients through potential liabilty and litigation, both informally and in court. Crystal has advocated for clients across a variety of contexts and issues. She has negotiated and drafted employment agreements. She has created and revised myriad governing documents, policies, agreements, and contracts, and helped clients to see their ideas realized.