Join the Lawyers Clearinghouse and the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission as we welcome our newest class of Access to Justice Fellows. 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Speaking Program, Seven Justice Courtroom 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception, Second Floor Conference Suite An RSVP link will be available soon.
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 WilmerHale with homeless clients at St. Francis House seeking legal assistance. Clients should sign up in advance if...
Come and hear four experts share their views and experiences about financing available for charter schools, including Tax-exempt Bonds, New Markets Tax Credits, Academy Bonds, and other financing resources. The panel will also discuss elements for successful deal structuring, what works in particular projects and why; and new models of financing. Don’t miss this opportunity...
There is often great confusion and sometimes "bad feelings" that crop up around who is responsible for what on a not-for-profit. The Board? the Executive Director? the Management? This seminar will start with an overview of not-for-profit governance and compliance issues with a focus on the respective duties and responsibilities of a nonprofit board and senior management....
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 Locke Lord with homeless clients at the Cardinal Medeiros Center seeking legal assistance. Clients should sign up in...
Does your nonprofit organization have concerns about compliance with information security and data privacy rules and regulations? Would you like to better understand the various state and federal laws that govern your organization's obligations with regard to protecting confidential, personal, financial and/or health information? Would you benefit from practical guidance concerning how to develop and...
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 Nixon Peabody with homeless clients at Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance. Clients should sign up in advance...
Come and learn how Jericho Road Lawrence and YWCA of Greater Lawrence have successfully spearheaded the efforts to diversify the boards of local nonprofits to reflect the population they serve. The presentation will show the programs they crafted to seek out, engage and train eligible prospective board members from the local Latino / Latina community,...
Come and learn about the ins and outs of the new Massachusetts earned sick time law and how it affects your personnel policies and more largely your nonprofit. The earned sick time law went into effect on July 1, 2015 and it affects all employers, including nonprofits, of any size. A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices,...
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...
