irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $64KPRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES:PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDING GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN ADVERTISING AND GLOBAL PROMOTIONS LAW AT INDUSTRY EVENTS.
- #2 $44KWEBSITE & BLOG:INFORM MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC OF ADVANCES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN GLOBAL ADVERTISING LAW. INFORMATION AND CONTENT ARE PUSHED OUT THROUGH A BLOG AS WELL AS THROUGH SERVICE PROVIDERS LEXOLOGY AND MONDAQ.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Presentations at Conferences
Provides public education on global challenges in advertising and promotions law through industry events and seminars
Website & Blog
Shares updates and analysis on developments in global advertising law via an online platform and content distribution services like Lexology and Mondaq
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Development and Standards in Marketing and Communications 2 activities
- Advocating for transparency and best practices in advertising regulationAuthored content and provided expert input on regulatory frameworks such as the 2021 New Law for Transparency, Prevention and Elimination of Inappropriate Practices in Connection with Advertisement Services, promoting ethical and compliant advertising practices.
- Providing public education on advertising law through presentations and outreachDelivers presentations at industry conferences and webinars to educate professionals and the public on global challenges and developments in advertising and promotions law.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Operating educational platforms and disseminating legal updatesRuns a website and blog to inform members and the public about developments in global advertising law, distributing content via Lexology and Mondaq. Provides a monthly newsletter, digital copies of advertising law books, exclusive discounts on print versions, and free online CLE programs for associate members.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Organizing global and regional legal conferences and workshopsHosts an annual Global Advertising Law Conference and regional meetings one to two times per year for member law firms to collaborate, share legal updates, and co-present at seminars. Co-hosted events such as “Cannes Rules!” focused on advertising law and self-regulation.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Producing legal research and analysis on global advertising lawConducts and publishes legal research on global advertising law developments, including annual reviews, jurisdiction-specific analyses, and emerging issues such as AI in advertising, environmental marketing claims in the EU, and legal implications of 'number one' claims or surprise boxes. Produces the Advertising Law Predictions Report and contributes to GALA publications.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Facilitating legal consultations and client referrals through member networkCoordinates consultations between Associate Members or third parties and GALA member lawyers, connecting clients with legal practitioners in advertising, marketing, IP, and related fields across more than 80 countries.
- Providing global legal guidance on advertising, marketing, and promotion lawOffers legal advice and solutions to individuals and corporations worldwide on advertising, marketing, intellectual property, entertainment, and promotion law, including compliance, enforcement, and strategic planning. Facilitates one-stop international marketing clearance by connecting clients with experienced legal practitioners across jurisdictions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$407K
Contributions & grants$407K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$142
expenses
Total expenses$368K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$157K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$272K
Cash$245K
Investments$0
Liabilities$40K
Net assets$232K
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACY D BESS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $138K |
board members · 9
- ANIKO KELLER — REGIONAL PRESIDENT - EMEA
- BRINSLEY DRESDEN — GLOBAL TREASURER & SECRETARY
- CHIE KASAHARA — REGIONAL PRESIDENT - ASIA PACIFIC
- DANIEL HAIJE — GLOBAL VICE CHAIRMAN
- HANDE HANCAR — REGIONAL VP - EMEA
- JEFFREY A GREENBAUM — GLOBAL CHAIRMAN
- JOSE ANTONIO AROCHI — REGIONAL PRESIDENT - AMERICAS
- JULIKA WAHLMANN-SMITH — REGIONAL VP - ASIA PACIFIC
- RICARDO ALBERTO ANTEQUERA — REGIONAL VP - AMERICAS
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 67 member firms Network — One law firm per country serves as a GALA member firm, collaborating on international legal matters and sharing knowledge on advertising law.
- Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez Partner — Local law firm affiliate in Venezuela through which GALA provides legal services
- Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (AIFD) Partner — Provides legal counsel to AIFD on regulatory policy and proposed regulations in Turkey.
- Davis+Gilbert Partner — Member firm through which Allison Fitzpatrick provides legal services under the GALA network.
- Emeritus Members Network — Former contributing members recognized for their ongoing affiliation with GALA.
- Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance Network — Hesketh Henry is the New Zealand member firm of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance.
- Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance Network — Network of independent law firms specializing in advertising, marketing, and promotion law.
- Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance Network — Organization operates as a global network of advertising law professionals providing jurisdiction-specific legal insights and facilitating professional connections.
- Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) Network — Member organization of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance.
- Hoogenraad & Haak Partner — Law firm based in Amsterdam where Daniël Haije practices and advises clients on advertising and marketing law.
- Leiden University Partner — Daniël Haije lectures on Comparative Advertising and Trademarks at this institution.
- Lewis Silkin LLP Partner — Collaborates with Lewis Silkin LLP through its member Brinsley Dresden, who is a partner at the firm and contributes legal expertise to the alliance.
- Lexology Partner — Distributes organization content through the Lexology platform.
- Mondaq Partner — Distributes organization content through the Mondaq platform.
- Perspectives on Intellectual Property Law (PLI) Partner — Collaborates on educational programming related to global influencer compliance and emerging legal risks.
- VU University Amsterdam Partner — Daniël Haije lectures on portrait law at this institution.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Global Network Referral Modelmethodology: global-network-referralBy connecting clients with a curated global network of advertising law specialists — one firm per jurisdiction — GALA ensures coordinated, non-competitive access to cross-jurisdictional legal expertise, because localized legal knowledge combined with structural exclusivity improves compliance and client outcomes in complex international advertising matters.
- Proactive Regulatory Monitoring and Integrationmethodology: proactive_regulatory_monitoringBy proactively monitoring emerging legal and regulatory developments across jurisdictions, GALA anticipates compliance risks and integrates advertising, consumer protection, and data privacy rules into unified advisory strategies, because early identification of regulatory shifts enables preemptive client guidance and reduces legal exposure.
- Public Education and Knowledge Sharingmethodology: public_educationBy disseminating legal information and fostering peer connections among advertising law professionals, GALA advances public understanding of global advertising law issues, because centralized access to jurisdiction-specific knowledge and professional networking strengthens systemic compliance and capacity across the field.