Ms. Tom advises public charities and private foundations on tax compliance, organizational structuring (e.g., subsidiaries, affiliates, joint ventures, mergers), public/private partnerships, political intervention and lobbying, program-related investing, international activities, governance issues such as fiduciary responsibilities and management of endowment and restricted funds, and general corporate and employment matters. Ms. Tom has also represented organizations before the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the IRS. Ms. Tom regularly speaks at conferences for non-profit organizations. Recent papers presented include “Lobbying Basics,” “Top 10 Funder Blunders,” and “Corporate Sponsorship and Commercial Co-Ventures.” She also serves as a member of the Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.