ABOUT
Ann T. Porter
Ann brings nearly a decade of experience advising some of the world’s most influential tax-exempt organizations and high-profile philanthropists. With a career spanning elite global law firms, federal government service, and nonprofit leadership as a General Counsel, she offers a rare, 360-degree perspective on the complex legal and regulatory landscape that tax-exempt entities navigate.
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Ann’s current practice focuses on counseling advocacy organizations, private foundations, nonprofits, and philanthropists on strategic charitable giving, nonprofit governance, federal tax compliance (including lobbying), as well as the full spectrum of business and operational matters. She has represented a wide array of clients including politicians and elected officials, entertainers, tech innovators, Fortune 500 executives, and other public figures, as well as tax-exempt organizations of all sizes. Ann also previously served as a Shapiro Fellow to Jonathan Turley, litigating First Amendment and other constitutional cases.
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Education
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J.D., cum laude, The George Washington University Law School​
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B.A., University of Pennsylvania
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Bar Admissions
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District of Columbia
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New York
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U.S. Tax Court
Law Guided by Principle.
​NextGen Philanthropy provides trusted legal counsel to values-driven organizations and donors, helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes while staying true to their principles. Focusing on sound governance, compliance, and strategic growth, NextGen is committed to strengthening institutions that serve the common good by ensuring they are built to last.
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PRACTICAL ALIGNMENT
NextGen serves values-driven organizations and donors that seek to strengthen families, communities, and society at large. By offering solutions grounded in clients' missions and values, the firm is designed to meet the real-world needs of tax-exempt organizations.
NextGen combines a decade of experience with a streamlined, tech-forward approach that respects clients' time and keeps up with today's pace of leadership and advocacy.
CLARITY IN COMPLEXITY
Intricate laws and regulations are distilled into clear, actionable guidance that empowers leadership and protects purpose, all without the layers and delays of a large law firm.
Focused expertise, Broad Support
Clients work directly with NextGen and gain access to a trusted network of specialized counsel when needed, in order to ensure seamless support.