February 25: NYC - Counseling the Small Nonprofit Organization

Counsel for an existing nonprofit organization must be aware of the wide variety of legal and business compliance obligations confronted by its clients. This program will cover the essentials of counseling the small to medium-sized nonprofit organization, including: good governance best practices; fiduciary duties of the board of directors; annual reporting to the IRS and the Charities Bureau; and legally-compliant fundraising. In addition, participants will learn to use a nonprofit compliance checklist, a tool that helps nonprofi ts and their attorneys to keep track of the sometimes bewildering range of nonprofi t organization compliance obligations. This seminar is well-suited to anyone who has completed the Not-for-Profit Incorporation CLE or who has equivalent experience.
Pre-registration required. Space is limited so register ASAP!
Title:
Counseling the Small Nonprofit Organization
Part of The Legal Aid Society's 2013-2014 CLE Pro Bono Training Program.
When/Where:
Registration 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Program: 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Hosted by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
425 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017
By:
The Legal Aid Society
Speakers:
Faculty Chairs: Jennifer Franklin, Esq., David A. Shevlin, Esq., Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Susan Chase, Esq.
Credit:
2 credits total: 1.5 hours practice/practice management and .5 hours skills. This program provides transitional credit for newly admitted attorneys.
Cost:
Training is without charge, but attorneys who attend are expected to undertake the pro bono representation of one or more Legal Aid Society clients over the course of the next year. Participants will be enrolled as members of the NYC Pro Bono Center. Participating Attorneys may attend every session of interest, but space is limited and priority is given to law ?rms whose generosity makes this program possible and who partner with The Legal Aid Society to provide pro bono legal services to low-income New Yorkers. These seminars also are open to SecondActs attorneys transitioning from a full-time legal practice or have retired and wish to contribute their time and expertise on behalf of low-income New Yorkers.  See The Legal Aid Society Website  for more information.about it and its Pro Bono Practice.

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