This is part of a series of articles (like this and this) on transactional contracts issues by Prof. Michael L. Bloom and students in the Transactional Lab & Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School.

Nonprofit organizations often work together to better advocate for or coordinate the provision of services. Coalitions—composed of multiple organizations possibly with disparate interests and goals—might tackle social challenges such as affordable housing or rally behind a policy cause such as education reform. The task for the lawyer is to navigate this web while serving her client’s interests zealously.