A firm that stands firm on your values.
Legal obstacles can prevent organizations from advancing their mission.
We provide a foundation of legal guidance and direction to help nonprofits stay rooted.
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Our Team
Values
Roots
Our mission is built on amplifying yours.
Nonprofits are more vital now than ever. We strive to be a dependable resource in rapidly changing times.
Roots provide stability, support, and growth.
We aim to be yours.
Meet the
team
The Co-Founders
Alyssa
RAYMAN-READ
managing partner
Alyssa Rayman-Read is an attorney and co-founder of AppleTree Legal, where she specializes in strategic counsel for nonprofit organizations and mission-oriented leaders.
Her focus and deep expertise are in navigating governance, compliance, employment, and organizational matters, and she works to help build strong, sustainable legal foundations.
Alyssa’s approach is a practical and solutions-oriented one, grounded in a longtime understanding of the operational realities facing nonprofits. Her broad experience in labor and nonprofit law enables her to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance, and she is known for collaborative partnerships with boards, executives, and staff towards an efficient and thoughtful resolution of challenges.
Chris
LOGUE
managing partner
Chris Logue is an attorney and co-founder of AppleTree Legal, bringing over 15 years of legal experience and a lifetime of dedication to nonprofit missions.
His fascination with nonprofit operations is rooted in first-hand roles at all levels of nonprofit operations, including executive leadership and board service. He’s proud to have provided legal support to organizations of all sizes, from local volunteer-run entities to global nonprofits.
Chris brings a consistent approach to clients of any size or legal obstacle – to listen carefully, work collaboratively, and simplify wherever possible. He strives to offer practical and effective legal support to remove barriers for nonprofits to fulfill their missions and provide for their people.
The Team
Alyssa
RAYMAN-READ
managing partner
Legal services for nonprofits and community organizations, serving Boston area and select national locations.
Alyssa
RAYMAN-READ
managing partner
Legal services for nonprofits and community organizations, serving Boston area and select national locations.
