By Jordan A. Walsh Charitable solicitation registration is an often-overlooked aspect of nonprofit compliance. While organizations typically focus on maintaining their tax-exempt status, corporate governance, and fundraising initiatives, they should also understand the charitable solicitation laws of each state in which they seek donations. Because these laws are governed primarily at the state level, registration...

PROVIDENCE, RI, July 8, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that 23 attorneys were selected for Rhode Island Monthly’s 2026 Professional Excellence in Law award. The honorees are chosen based on several criteria including peer reviews, feedback from professionals in related fields, professional standing, and other...

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 15, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that partner Elizabeth O. Manchester has been appointed to the San Miguel School of Providence Board of Directors for a three-year term effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Manchester will collaborate with fellow board members...

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 10, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) partners Elizabeth O. Manchester and Russell J. Stein will present the session, “Liability Considerations, Landmines & Protections for Lawyers Serving on Nonprofit Boards,” at the 2026 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026. Manchester and Stein will provide insight into what...

By Elizabeth O. Manchester and Kelley J. Decena Nonprofits that prepare early are better positioned to access credit quickly when needs arise. Lenders move faster and negotiate more favorably when an organization’s governance, regulatory, and financial house is in order. The following steps help ensure your nonprofit is “lender-ready” on short notice. First, maintain accurate...

PROVIDENCE, RI, April 27, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that attorney Kelley J. Decena   was named to the New England Real Estate Journal’s (NEREJ) “Ones to Watch – Rising Stars” 2026 list. O’Donnell and fellow honorees are featured in the April 24 special edition of...

PROVIDENCE, RI, March 12, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) announces that partner Elizabeth O. Manchester will present the program, “Annual Tax & Law Update,” at the Charitable Gift Planners of Rhode Island’s (CGP-RI) March Education Meeting on Thursday, March 26th. Manchester will share insights that help gift planners, development officers, advisors, and nonprofit...

PROVIDENCE, RI, March 2, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) announces that partner Elizabeth O. Manchester has been appointed to the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) Board of Directors, effective February 26, 2026. In this role, Manchester will collaborate with fellow board members to support RIPEC’s mission to advance fiscally responsible government, competitive...

PROVIDENCE, RI, February 25, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that three of its partners were named to the 2026 Legal 500 US Elite list, which recognizes outstanding lawyers driving innovation and growth in key U.S. markets. The following attorneys were selected: Paul M. Kessimian, Co-Managing...

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