Areas of Practice
General Counsel Services
For companies with no in-house legal staff, or companies that need additional legal support, we handle general counsel and risk management matters at a fraction of the cost of hiring an in-house attorney. Whereas traditional law firms will only offer narrow legal advice, Oakley Strategic Counsel (OSC) attorneys presume our clients want both their legal and practical questions answered.
Enterprise Risk Management
Enterprise Risk Management is nothing more than a risk-centered organizational mindset that begins with a single, critical question: What are the likely risks to our organization’s strategic plan? Let us help you evaluate those risks and implement this mindset at the board and management levels of your organization.
International Law
If your company or NGO operates internationally in challenging legal environments, finding competent counsel can seem nearly impossible. With over a decade working in the global south, OSC has a network of legal, risk and audit specialists that can meet your organization’s needs, wherever they are, in whatever language they speak.
Religious Organization Law & Governance
OSC advises religious organizations on all aspects of their domestic and international operations. OSC can assist in obtaining IRS church status, revising your organizational documents to best protect your religious identity, or simply navigating the interactions between faith and law.
Safeguarding, Child Protection, UNICEF Core Standards
In 2020, UNICEF presented the NGO community with a set of Core Standards that create a global standard in the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Organizations that accept UNICEF grants must comply with these standards, or risk losing their funding. OSC has developed tools to successfully navigate the UNICEF assessment process, help prevent abuse, and keep UNICEF funding intact. OSC also provides specialized CSAM investigative services.
Employment Law & Business Transactions
OSC has experience navigating both for-profit and non-profit employment matters and business transactions. OSC can help you evaluate strategic alliances, protect your intellectual property, perform a merger or acquisition, conduct an employment investigation and negotiate/draft your contracts - providing fully customized solutions to your business needs.
Data Protection, Privacy & Compliance
Privacy, data security and data security compliance issues are among the most challenging and rapidly-evolving areas of risk for every company. Regulations can vary significantly and penalties for noncompliance are often substantial. OSC routinely assists companies with navigating the complex requirements of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), the requirements of a new wave of state privacy legislation led by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and HIPAA compliance requirements. Whether you are partially complaint and looking to go the last mile, or you are on the front end of assessing compliance, OSC can assist you.