Afl-Cio Union Lawyers Alliance

Washington, DC · Founded 1983

Enhances legal representation for AFL-CIO and affiliated national and international labor unions

Primary audience
Labor unions
Work area
Legal services
Topic
Worker rights
Contact
Ellen O Boardman
Website Contact

About Organization

The AFL-CIO Union Lawyers Alliance provides high-quality legal representation to improve conditions for working people and their families. Based in Washington, DC, the organization was founded in 1983 and operates with $930,000 in annual revenue, supported by 1 employee and 45 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Union Legal Representation

Provides specialized legal counsel to AFL-CIO and affiliated unions on labor law and worker rights

Attorney Network Coordination

Develops and maintains network of skilled labor attorneys serving organized labor movement nationwide

Legal Professional Development

Enhances quality of labor law practice through training, resources, and expertise sharing among attorneys

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$930K

-2.1% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$943K

+20.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$3.0M

+14.6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

1

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $929,787 $943,247 $3,040,309 1
2023 $949,646 $783,072 $2,653,419 1
2022 $936,575 $737,513 $2,419,771 1
2019 $1,039,301 $862,296 $1,507,960 1
2018 $1,041,144 $789,334 $1,378,482 2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Legal Needs

    Identify representation requirements of AFL-CIO and affiliated unions across various legal matters

  • 02

    Coordinate Attorney Network

    Connect unions with qualified labor attorneys through established professional network of specialists

  • 03

    Provide Legal Support

    Deliver direct legal representation and counsel on labor law and worker rights issues

  • 04

    Enhance Professional Capacity

    Strengthen legal expertise through training, resources, and knowledge sharing among practitioners

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Afl-Cio Union Lawyers Alliance

Legal Representation Services

Provides enhanced legal counsel to AFL-CIO and affiliated unions on labor and employment matters

Attorney Network Development

Builds and coordinates network of skilled labor attorneys serving union movement nationwide

Legal Education and Training

Delivers professional development and expertise-sharing for attorneys representing organized labor

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Afl-Cio Union Lawyers Alliance.

EO

Ellen O Boardman

Director (Until 5/21/2024)
1 hrs/week
JM

Jason McClitis

Director (Until 5/21/2024)
1 hrs/week
MG

Matthew Ginsburg

Exec. Director/Pres. Of Th
5 hrs/week
MK

Melinda K Holmes

Director (Until 5/21/2024)
1 hrs/week
RR

Ramya Ravindran

Director (Until 5/21/2024)
1 hrs/week
RB

Richard Brook

Director (Until 5/21/2024)
1 hrs/week
TA

Tessa A Warren

Director (Until 5/21/2024)
1 hrs/week
AR

Anusha Rasalingam

Director
BC

Bj Chisholm

Director
BD

Brendan D Cummins

Director
CM

Carla Markim Siegel

Director
DB

Daniel B Rojas

Director
DM

Daniel McNeil

Director
DD

Darin Dalmat

Director
DF

David Fujimoto

Director
DJ

David Jury

Director
DS

David Slutsky

Director
EP

Emily Perez

Director
JV

Jason Veny

Director
JB

Jeffrey Bennett

Director
JS

Jennifer Smith

Director
JD

Jonathan D Newman

Director
KH

Kent Hirozawa

Director
KM

Kevin Mason-Smith

Director
KP

Kirill Penteshin

Director
KM

Kristin Martin

Director
KS

Kristin Seifert Watson

Director
LH

Lauren Hoye

Director
MQ

Manuel Quinto-Pozos

Director
MH

Matt Holder

Director
MM

Matthew McGuire

Director
MP

Matthew Pierce

Director
MN

Mayoung Nham

Director
MS

Michael Schoenfeld

Director
ND

Nicole Daro

Director
PK

Patrick K Shinners

Director
PJ

Peter J Ford

Director
RS

Richard Siwica

Director
RS

Rochelle Skolnick

Director
SD

Samantha Dulaney

Director
SS

Scott Seedorf

Director
SD

Susan Davis

Director
TP

Teague Paterson

Director
TP

Trisha Pande

Director
VF

Vincent F Pitta

Director
WK

William Karges

Director

Milestones

1983

Organization Founded

1983

AFL-CIO Union Lawyers Alliance established to enhance legal representation for labor movement

1984

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1984

Received IRS ruling recognizing organization as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(5)

2018-2019

Peak Revenue Period

2018-2019

Annual revenue exceeded $1 million supporting expanded legal services for unions

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AR
Alex Roe Managing Counsel/ Secretary-Treasurer 40.00 hrs/week · $184,856
AR
Anusha Rasalingam Director 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Bj Chisholm Director 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Brendan D Cummins Director 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Carla Markim Siegel Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Daniel B Rojas Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Daniel McNeil Director 1.00 hrs/week
DD
Darin Dalmat Director 1.00 hrs/week
DF
David Fujimoto Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
David Jury Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
David Slutsky Director 1.00 hrs/week
EP
Emily Perez Director 1.00 hrs/week
JV
Jason Veny Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jeffrey Bennett Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jennifer Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Jonathan D Newman Director 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Kent Hirozawa Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Kevin Mason-Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
KP
Kirill Penteshin Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Kristin Martin Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kristin Seifert Watson Director 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Lauren Hoye Director 1.00 hrs/week
MQ
Manuel Quinto-Pozos Director 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Matt Holder Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Matthew McGuire Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Matthew Pierce Director 1.00 hrs/week
MN
Mayoung Nham Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael Schoenfeld Director 1.00 hrs/week
ND
Nicole Daro Director 1.00 hrs/week
PK
Patrick K Shinners Director 1.00 hrs/week
PJ
Peter J Ford Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Richard Siwica Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rochelle Skolnick Director 1.00 hrs/week
SD
Samantha Dulaney Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Scott Seedorf Director 1.00 hrs/week
SD
Susan Davis Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Teague Paterson Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Trisha Pande Director 1.00 hrs/week
VF
Vincent F Pitta Director 1.00 hrs/week
WK
William Karges Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$367K

Highest Paid

$273K

Alex Roe

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Alex Roe Managing Counsel/ Secretary-Treasurer $184,856 $88,004 $272,860 40
Matthew Ginsburg EXEC. Director/PRES. Of Th $0 $94,118 $94,118 5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
American Federation Of Labor And Congress Of Industrial Organizations
Washington, DC
Labor Organization
501(c) 501(C)(5)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Afl-Cio Union Lawyers Alliance

Phone

(202) 637-5214

Social

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815 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20006