Attorney (Legal Advisor) – Sacramento, California

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Attorney (Legal Advisor) – Sacramento, California

Volunteer Advisory Position (Board Membership Optional)

About Women of Color on the Move

Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit public benefit organization committed to empowering historically marginalized communities by advancing health equity, economic empowerment, education, and social justice. Since its founding in 2014, WOCOTM has delivered community-based education, advocacy, prevention, and support programs addressing issues such as substance abuse, maternal and child health, youth development, financial literacy, and community engagement both in the U.S. and internationally. Our vision is to create a world where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic background, have access to opportunities to thrive.

We are seeking a qualified and community-minded legal professional to serve as a Volunteer Attorney (Legal Advisor) to support our leadership team in ensuring compliance, risk management, and sound legal practices.

Position Overview

The Attorney (Legal Advisor) provides strategic legal guidance to executive leadership regarding compliance, contracts, risk mitigation, and regulatory matters impacting educational programming—particularly services related to LSAT preparation and student support.

This position requires an active California law license in good standing and experience or familiarity with LSAT-related matters, standardized testing policies, educational compliance, and/or ADA accommodation considerations.

This is primarily a non-paid volunteer advisory role.

Board membership is optional if the selected candidate is willing to comply with board governance requirements and annual board dues.

Why This Is a Meaningful Opportunity

Serving as Legal Advisor offers the opportunity to:

• • Support aspiring law students and educational equity initiatives.
  • Provide legal oversight in a growing education-focused organization.
  • Help shape ethical and compliant LSAT preparation practices.
  • Strengthen governance, risk management, and operational integrity.
  • Expand leadership influence within an education and access-driven mission.
  • Gain board-level governance experience (if electing board participation).

This role is ideal for an attorney who is passionate about legal education, student advocacy, compliance excellence, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• • Provide legal guidance on contracts, policies, regulatory compliance, and organizational risk management.
  • Review and draft service agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and enrollment documents.
  • Advise on liability exposure and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable California and federal laws impacting educational services.

LSAT & Educational Law Support

• • Provide guidance related to LSAT preparation services and standardized testing policies.
  • Advise on ADA-related accommodations, student rights, and testing compliance considerations.
  • Review student enrollment agreements, refund policies, and marketing disclosures for compliance.
  • Provide guidance on intellectual property protections for educational content and curriculum materials.
  • Monitor regulatory developments affecting standardized test preparation services.

Governance & Organizational Support

• • Advise leadership on governance best practices and compliance frameworks.
  • Provide legal insight for strategic initiatives and partnerships.
  • If serving as a Board Member (optional):
  • Support governance decisions and fiduciary responsibilities.
  • Comply with bylaws, policies, and annual board dues requirements.

Additional duties may be assigned as organizational needs evolve.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• • Juris Doctor (JD) required.
  • Active license to practice law in California (required).
  • Must be in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Experience & Expertise

• • Demonstrated experience practicing law in California.
  • Experience advising educational organizations, student service providers, or test preparation entities preferred.
  • Familiarity with LSAT-related legal considerations, standardized testing regulations, and ADA compliance preferred.
  • Experience drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and organizational policies.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property law related to educational materials preferred.
  • Experience advising on risk management and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance.
  • Commitment to ethical leadership and compliance excellence.

Volunteer Role Notice

This is a non-paid, volunteer advisory position. Individuals serving in this capacity are not employees of the organization and do not receive financial compensation or employment benefits.

If the individual elects to serve as a Board Member, they must comply with all board governance requirements, policies, and annual dues obligations. Time commitment expectations will be mutually agreed upon in writing.

Location Requirement

• • Must be licensed in California.
  • Preference for candidates located in or near Sacramento, California.
  • Occasional in-person meetings in the Sacramento region may be required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• • A current resume or CV
  • A brief statement of interest outlining relevant experience in education law, LSAT-related matters, or compliance advisory work
  • Confirmation of active California bar licensure

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.