Nichols Liu LLP announced today that Jeremiah Centrella – a highly-regarded general counsel of a leading not-for-profit organization – has joined the firm as a Partner.
Centrella comes to Nichols Liu after years as in-house counsel for Mercy Corps, a global non-governmental, humanitarian aid organization that has assisted more than 220 million people improve their lives. Centrella also serves as a Board Member for Humentum, where he shepherded the merger with InsideNGO, Lingos, and Mango.
“I have long been passionate about the complexities of International NGO work, and Nichols Liu’s dedication to this space provides an opportunity for me to bring the in-house, operational perspective to a broader client base,” said Centrella.
Mr. Centrella’s practice focuses on providing general counseling services to International NGOs, navigating overseas compliance issues, and helping organizations grow their work with USAID and other development organizations.
“Jeremiah has experience handling many of the largest legal issues facing international NGOs over the past decade, which will benefit our clients who face these complex challenges,” said Robert Nichols. “He is a trusted leader in the iNGO and non-profit sectors, who is often praised by his peers as a diligent mentor whose guidance, insight, and ability to distill complex issues is unparalleled.”
“Jeremiah’s years of experience successfully navigating the myriad challenges of one of the largest NGOs operating in some of the world’s most difficult places, from Afghanistan to Sudan, deepens our already strong international development practice,” said Andy Liu.