Virginia R. Cronin

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Phone: 763-560-5700
866-211-4311 (Toll Free)

Fax: 763-560-0119

Primary Areas of Practice:

Nonprofit Organizations
Employment Law
Intellectual Property Law
Church Law, Crisis Management Representation for Nonprofits and Churches

Virginia (Ginny) Cronin is an attorney at the firm of Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, practicing exclusively in the area of nonprofit organizations.

Prior to joining Henningson & Snoxell firm in 2018, Ginny was the Executive Director of a local nonprofit organization that served more than 400 women and families each month. She was also a legal consultant working with law firms in Minnesota and across the U.S. on process improvement, change management and legal practice tools.

As a former nonprofit leader, Ginny understands the many demands and realities of nonprofits and uses her experience to provide practical and legal advice to clients. She views her role as a trusted advisor to clients, providing advice on a variety of topics and issues they encounter every day from incorporation to employment/human resources issues and everything in-between. This allows her clients to stay focused on their missions and callings, while she handles the legal and business issues for them.

Ginny provides advice and legal counsel to nonprofit organizations such as faith-based organizations and private schools. Clients rely on Ginny to represent their interests in matters such as:

Nonprofit formation and restructuring
Nonprofit governance; board operations; bylaws
Document review, creation and performance
Employment law
Tax:
- 501(c) tax exemption
- Property tax exemption
- Sales tax exemption
Mergers, acquisitions, consolidations and dissolution
Nonprofit consulting, training and best practices
Financial
- Grant compliance and financial management
- Professional Fundraising
  - Social enterprise and corporate philanthropy
  - Charitable solicitation
- Private foundations
Government compliance and regulatory issues; state agency approvals
Crisis management
Fiscal sponsorship
Religious organizations
Commercial transactions
Commercial real estate/leasing
Litigation
Trusts and estates
Intellectual property
Legal review of organizational safety and security plans.
Negotiations of employment agreements
Employment law: FMLA, ADA, religious considerations for faith-based organizations, Independent Contractor Agreements, Severance Agreements
Helping organizations develop policies: Grievance policy, Sabbatical Leave Policy, Youth Ministry, Mandatory Reporting Compliance
State contract and grants review and compliance

As part of Henningson & Snoxell’s nonprofit team, she is available to help you with any of your legal needs. Ginny has been in your shoes. She understands nonprofit organizations (churches, schools, animal shelters, associations and more), your to-do list and the unexpected demands you face. Whether it's the pending grant applications, upcoming board meetings, management of staff and volunteers, balancing budgets, fundraising or the unexpected problems and issues that arise, Ginny is here to help you. She knows your passion for the Mission, your Calling and your Commitment.

Ginny is a frequent speaker to nonprofit organizations on a wide variety of important legal topics. She also assists clients in training and developing best practice manuals for their nonprofit organization.

She attended Iowa State University where she received her B.S. degree. Ginny also received a B.A. degree from the University of Iowa. She attended William Mitchell College of Law where she received her J.D.She is admitted to practice law in Minnesota state courts.

Ginny grew up in Ames, Iowa. She is married to a life-long Minnesotan and has four children. She enjoys spending time with her family and resides in the northwest metro area of the Twin Cities.

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Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 2005

Education

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2002

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2003

William Mitchell College of Law, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 2005

Publications and Presentations

Radio/Video Interviews:

COVID-19-Related Legal Issues & Updates for Churches & Nonprofits "Crosswalk" radio program on AM980 with Lee Michaels, May 20, 2021
COVID Vaccination Policy for Your Church or Nonprofit "Crosswalk" radio program on AM980 with Lee Michaels, April 16, 2021
Religious freedom updates and how the new Consolidated Appropriations Act affects churches "Crosswalk" radio program on AM980 with Lee Michaels, February 10, 2021
Featured presenter, Worship Security Association, https://worshipsecurity.vhx.tv/church-litigation-a...
Securing Your Place of Worship with Ginny Cronin & Simon Osamoh, "Lee Michaels Live!" radio program on AM980, May 22, 2019
Keeping Your Church Tax Compliant, "Lee Michaels Live!" radio program on AM980, March 28, 2019
Faith & the Law - Know Your Rights, "Lee Michaels Live!" radio program on AM980, February 28, 2019

Seminars and Webinars:

COVID-19 Updates for Nonprofits and Churches, H&S Webinar, May 25, 2021
COVID-19 and the Road Ahead: Understand and Mitigate Your Nonprofit's Risks, Church Mutual Insurance, April 29, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine HR and Client Services Considerations, Elevate Life, February 18, 2021
New Year. New Administration. New Challenges., Elevate Life, January 21, 2021
Record Keeping Best Practices, Elevate Life, December 17, 2020
Top 5 Things for Nonprofits to Consider at Year-End, December 9, 2020
Top 5 Things for Churches to Consider at Year-End, December 8, 2020
Bias-Diversity and Inclusion, Elevate Life, November 19, 2020
FFCRA Updates, Elevate Life, October 15, 2020
Back To School FFCRA Updates, September 9, 2020
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, Elevate Life, August, 2020
Mask Mandate and Churches, July 31, 2020
Confronting Crisis in Your Nonprofit Organization, July 16, 2020
Monday's Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Title VII and Employment Law, Elevate Life, June 18, 2020
How COVID-19 is Impacting Employment Law for Nonprofits and Churches, June 9, 2020
Nonprofits & Churches: Planning for Reopening in a COVID-19 World, May 28, 2020
COVID-19 Updates, Strategies, Waivers, Employees and Volunteers, Elevate Life, May 21, 2020
Letting Them Go: Termination with Dignity, March 26, 2020
Church Security: Firearms Awareness, February 26, 2020
Paycheck Protection Act Considerations & Anticipating a Future Audit, PMC Network presentation, May 31, 2020
Emerging Legal Issues for your Pregnancy Center & the COVID-19 Pandemic, PMC Network presentation, May 19, 2020
Covid Preparations & Employment Law Considerations, PMC Network presentation, March 27, 2020
Employment Law: Employee Classifications, PMC Network presentation, February 28, 2020
Church Security: Firearms Awareness, February 28, 2020
Employment Law: Employee Classifications, Transform MN presentation, February 27, 2020
Employment Law: New Year Considerations, January 16, 2020
Best Practices Regarding the Employee Termination Process, Elevate Life, 2020
MN New Wage Theft and Recordkeeping Law, Elevate Life, 2020
Employee Handbooks for Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations, November 14. 2019
Church Litigation - Knowing Your Rights, 4th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Conference, October 19, 2020
Fundamentals of Nonprofit & Church Board Roles & Responsibilities, September 18, 2020
Church and Nonprofit Board Workshop, Centers of Excellence Conference Speaker, September 6 & 7, 2019
Overview of MN's New Wage Theft Law and Recordkeeping Requirements, Elevate Life, September 3, 2019
Draft a Rock Solid Employee Handbook, Transform MN presentation, June, 2019
Fostering Dignity in the Workplace, Transform MN presentation, April 2, 2019

Professional Associations and Memberships

Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
Minnesota Women Lawyers
Member
Christian Legal Society of Minnesota
Member

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