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Continuing Legal Education
Current Issues in Advising Nonprofit Organizations
A Lawyers Alliance Continuing Education Program
Friday, March 23, 2012
Morning session - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (registration at 9:00 a.m.)
Two afternoon breakout sessions - 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
and 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hosted by Duane Morris LLP
1540 Broadway (entrance on 45th Street)
Morning session, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Life Cycle of a Nonprofit Organization: Nonprofits continue to face difficult economic times. This session will provide an overview of the legal issues confronting nonprofit boards and their managers. Topics include: Corporate structure and the role of the board; IRS and State regulatory oversight of tax exempt, not-for-profit corporations; significant organizational changes.
The morning session is transitional and provides 3.0 hours CLE credit: 1.5 professional practice, 1.5 skills credit.
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First Afternoon Breakout Session, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Choose One)
Mergers and Strategic Alliances: This program will address the legal structures nonprofit corporations utilize to achieve mergers and create parent-subsidiary relationships.
This session is transitional and provides 1.5 hours CLE credit: 1.0 professional practice, .5 skills credit.
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Lobbying Regulation: This program will review definitions of lobbying activity and reporting requirements for organizations engaged in legislative advocacy at the federal, state and local levels.
This session is transitional and provides 1.5 hours CLE credit: 1.0 professional practice, .5 skills credit.
Second Afternoon Breakout Session, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Choose One)
Employment Law: This program will address important employment law issues encountered by nonprofit corporations in the current economic climate.
This session is transitional and provides 1.5 hours CLE credit: 1.0 professional practice, .5 skills credit.
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Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation: This program will address the attorney-client relationship, conflicts of interest, and other ethical issues in the context of pro bono representation of nonprofit corporations.
This session is transitional and provides 1.5 hours CLE credit: 1.5 ethics credit.
You will receive a total of 3.0 credits for attending two breakout sessions.
Lawyers Alliance Program Faculty includes: Sean Delany, Executive Director; Elizabeth Guggenheimer, Deputy Executive Director; Linda Manley, Legal Director; Neil Stevenson, Senior Staff Attorney; Judith Moldover, Senior Staff Attorney; Irum Taqi, Senior Policy Counsel; Elizabeth Perez, Staff Attorney
Program fees:
Six-hour program: $150.00
Three-hour program: $100
Full-day not-for-profit rate: $75
Fees waived for current Lawyers Alliance volunteers.
Space is limited - please return completed registration form by March 20.
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Not-for-Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption
A Lawyers Alliance Continuing Legal Education Program
Thursday, February 9, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (registration at 8:45 a.m.)
171 Madison Avenue at 33rd Street, 6th Floor
This CLE is designed to prepare attorneys to represent newly forming charitable organizations in the process of incorporating and applying for federal tax exemption. Topics discussed will include the requirements for qualification as a New York State not-for-profit corporation and drafting by-laws for any new organization. In addition, the CLE will address the federal tax-exemption process, including the requirements of having a charitable purpose and serving a charitable class, the need to project specific revenues and expenses, and the limitations on lobbying and political activities. We will also review alternatives such as fiscal sponsorship arrangements, and ongoing registration and reporting requirements of not-for-profit corporations.
This session is transitional and provides 2.0 hours CLE credit: 1.0 professional practice, 1.0 skills credit.
Lawyers Alliance Program Faculty: Elizabeth Perez, Staff Attorney
Program fee: $50.00
Fee waived for current Lawyers Alliance volunteers.
Space is limited - please return completed registration form by February 6.
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