Please scroll down to Registration and Payment to register and pay for this event. Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for...
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Brown Rudnick with homeless clients at the Bridge Over Troubled Waters seeking legal assistance. Please note: The Bridge...
Registration: Click here to register. Every nonprofit relies heavily on the services of volunteers: Board members, tutors, mentors, little league coaches, office workers, committee members who organize the annual gala, and the people who serve coffee and donuts at your community events. But what are your legal responsibilities to your volunteers, and what are your potential liabilities because of...
A 2-hour, interactive seminar led by a tax-exempt organization specialist. The Agenda includes: Role of the Board, Director Duties, Board Composition, Board Procedures, Policies, Other Compliance Issues and Director Liability. Presenters: Maura Murphy, Esq., Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Registration*: Registration for this event is closed. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions. A buffet of pastries,...
Two experts in nonprofit and tax-exempt organization law will lead a comprehensive 2.5 hour on how to form a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) public charity status. Carolyn Osteen, Esq., recently retired from Ropes & Gray LLP, specialized in this area of law throughout her distinguished career. Dick Allen, Esq., formerly of Casner & Edwards LLP,...
Please scroll down to Registration and Payment to register and pay for this event. This two-hour workshop offers an overview of compliance requirements with various government agencies and practical tips for nascent nonprofits to help ensure they will maintain not-for-profit and tax-exempt status. Presenters: Susan Abbott, Esq., Goodwin Procter LLP; Robin Kelley, CPA, CITP, CGMA,...
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Goulston & Storrs with homeless clients at St. Francis House seeking legal assistance. Clients should sign up...
Come learn from a panel of distinguished practitioners about how housing authorities can benefit from RAD to promote affordable housing preservation, how private partners can work with housing authorities, and other opportunities for nonprofit and private developers. Presenters: Susan Cohen, General Counsel, Cambridge Housing Authority Kurt James, Director, Rackemann Sawyer & Brewster Daniel Rosen, Partner, Klein...
Registration*: Click here to register. Please RSVP by December 9. *Please note that registration is required. Presenters: Barry Chait, Esq., Senior Manager and Brenda DeCosta, CPA, Partner, Marcum Accountants Advisors As part of an effort to reform and strengthen Federal grant making, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published new guidance for the Federal award programs, OMB...
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Choate, Hall & Stewart with homeless clients at Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance. Clients should sign up...
