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SUMMARY:Welcome Event: Access to Justice Commission Symposium and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the MA Access to Justice Commission and Lawyers Clearinghouse in welcoming this year’s Access to Justice Fellows at the 20th Anniversary Symposium\, celebrating two decades of the Commission’s unwavering commitment to ensuring fairness and equity in the civil justice system. \nSymposium 1-4 PM | Reception 4-5 PM \nRegister for the Symposium Here!
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/welcome-event-access-to-justice-commission-symposium-and-reception/
LOCATION:Adams Courthouse\, 1 Pemberton Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:A2J Fellows Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gedrick":MAILTO:sgedrick@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20251017T015211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T015211Z
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SUMMARY:People Management in Youth Programs: Screening\, Training\, and Addressing Misconduct
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nClick here for payment. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nThis webinar will cover legal and policy tools that nonprofits providing youth services should consider to protect the organization\, its mentors and staff\, and the young people they serve. Our speakers will review how to structure programs\, documents\, and practices that reduce exposure while supporting safe\, effective youth services. \nSpecific topics will include: \n\nLiability waivers and consents\nPolicies for employees and volunteers\nBackground checks\nManaging problems with volunteers or staff\n\nClick here to sign up for our email lists.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/people-management-in-youth-programs-screening-training-and-addressing-misconduct/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250808T205842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T210510Z
UID:13844-1763049600-1763056800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nAn essential overview of how to establish a nonprofit in Massachusetts and obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exemption\, with key points for maintaining tax-exempt status. Strongly recommended for anyone starting a nonprofit. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the presentation slides and additional reference materials. Topics include:  \n\nFor-profit or nonprofit?\nWhat is a nonprofit?\nIncorporating & structuring a nonprofit\nFiscal sponsorship\nState reporting & regulation\nFederal tax exemption\nOngoing IRS reporting & regulation\n\nPresenters: Luke Blackadar\, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston; Natalie Chaudhury\, Goodwin
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual-32/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250814T202242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T202242Z
UID:13979-1762504200-1762513200@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (Rosie's Place)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Rosie’s Place is a women-only shelter. If you are not eligible to attend\, you may view the full Clinic Schedule for other dates. \nDo you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nWalk-ins are welcome at in-person clinics. If you would like to sign up in advance or discuss your legal concern in more detail\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil: sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-rosies-place-4/
LOCATION:Rosie’s Place (Women-Only)\, 889 Harrison Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, 02118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250812T151056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190846Z
UID:13879-1762416000-1762448400@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney\, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note\, this service is only intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records. \nHow it Works: \n\nTo get started\, sign up for the waitlist.\nWhen you get to the top of the waitlist\, Lawyers Clearinghouse will call you to schedule your clinic date and get your consent to pull a copy of your CORI. Note: It may take some time to receive a date depending on the length of the waitlist.\nOn your scheduled clinic date\, you will meet with volunteer attorneys for 30-60 minutes over video conferencing or by phone. They will share your CORI with you and discuss the eligibility of your record for sealing and/or expungement.\nIf you are eligible\, the attorneys will work with you on filing a petition to request sealing and/or expungement and discuss next steps. If you are not currently eligible\, they will discuss your timeline for eligibility. Note: It will take a few months to receive a final sealing and/or expungement decision from Probation or the court.\n\nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule \nQuestions? Contact Sean by email or at 617-544-3434 ext. 110.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-cori-sealing-clinic-virtual-39/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250814T202051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T202051Z
UID:13977-1761296400-1761303600@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nAppointments are required for virtual clinics. To sign up\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil\, to discuss your legal concerns in more detail:\nsthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nOr check out the full schedule below for a list of in-person clinics\, which allow walk-ins:\nView the full 2024-2025 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-virtual-15/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250812T151005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190901Z
UID:13877-1761235200-1761242400@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney\, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note\, this service is only intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records. \nHow it Works: \n\nTo get started\, sign up for the waitlist.\nWhen you get to the top of the waitlist\, Lawyers Clearinghouse will call you to schedule your clinic date and get your consent to pull a copy of your CORI. Note: It may take some time to receive a date depending on the length of the waitlist.\nOn your scheduled clinic date\, you will meet with volunteer attorneys for 30-60 minutes over video conferencing or by phone. They will share your CORI with you and discuss the eligibility of your record for sealing and/or expungement.\nIf you are eligible\, the attorneys will work with you on filing a petition to request sealing and/or expungement and discuss next steps. If you are not currently eligible\, they will discuss your timeline for eligibility. Note: It will take a few months to receive a final sealing and/or expungement decision from Probation or the court.\n\nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule \nQuestions? Contact Sean by email or at 617-544-3434 ext. 110.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-cori-sealing-clinic-virtual-38/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250923T014820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T014820Z
UID:14169-1761134400-1761138000@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Pro Bono Opportunities: Nonprofits\, Arts Organizations\, and Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Boston Bar Association \n\nOctober is Pro Bono Month! The Boston Bar Association encourages all of its members to get involved with its legal services partners and support their communities. \n\nInterested in pro bono opportunities with nonprofits\, arts organizations\, and small businesses? Join the Boston Bar Association for an engaging panel and Q&A to learn how the pro bono referral process works and how you can get involved. Panelists will share insights on the types of legal matters available\, the clients you’ll work with\, how to get started\, and what the experience is like for volunteers! \n\nPanelists include Shifrah Halevi\, Lawyers Clearinghouse Nonprofit Programs Manager and Imran Malek\, Lawyers Clearinghouse Board Member and Associate at Kirkland & Ellis. \n\nRegistration here.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/pro-bono-opportunities-nonprofits-arts-organizations-and-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20251017T024031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T024031Z
UID:14365-1761048000-1761053400@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:A2J Fellows Lunch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For A2J Fellows\, Fellows’ Partner Organizations\, and Clearinghouse board members only. \nPlease join us for our monthly lunch meeting. As a reminder\, a photo ID is required to enter the building. If you would like to attend but do not have event details\, please reach out to Talya at tpecullan@lawyersclearinghouse.org.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/a2j-fellows-lunch-meeting/
LOCATION:Mintz\, One Financial Center\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:A2J Fellows Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gedrick":MAILTO:sgedrick@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250814T195936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T195936Z
UID:13974-1760689800-1760698800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (Women's Lunch Place)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Women’s Lunch Place is a women-only shelter. If you are not eligible to attend\, you may view the full Clinic Schedule for other dates. \nDo you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nWalk-ins are welcome at in-person clinics. If you would like to sign up in advance or discuss your legal concern in more detail\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil: sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-womens-lunch-place/
LOCATION:Women’s Lunch Place (Women Only)\, 67 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250604T182111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T212939Z
UID:13558-1760623200-1760628600@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:CORI: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:*Note: This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.* \nRegistration: Sign up here. You will receive a Zoom link upon registration. \nThis criminal records training is intended for nonprofits whose staff are involved with counseling or offering services in the community to individuals who may have criminal records. It will address the following:\n\nWhat exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?\nHow can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?\nWhat is the process to seal a CORI? Can I refer my client to free legal resources for sealing?\nWhat rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? Housing?\nWhat is the process to expunge a charge on a CORI? Are there free legal resources?\nWhat are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?\n\nPresenter: Crispin Birnbaum\, Access to Justice Fellow
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/cori-what-nonprofits-need-to-know-to-help-their-clients-virtual-23/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250826T234735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T161227Z
UID:14071-1760529600-1760535000@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Advocacy\, Lobbying and Political Activity: What’s OK and What’s Not? (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nJoin us for a 90-minute virtual workshop and Q&A covering the basics of nonprofit lobbying\, advocacy\, and political activities for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Organizations focused on social\, economic\, and political issues may find it especially helpful. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nWhat constitutes advocacy\, lobbying\, or political activity\nWhat rules apply\, and what can happen if you break them\nHow these rules apply to social media\nSample language for voter education and “get out the vote”\n\nPresenter: Teresa Santalucia\, Klein Hornig
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-advocacy-lobbying-and-political-activity-whats-ok-and-whats-not-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250814T164348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190032Z
UID:13947-1760085000-1760094000@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (Barbara McInnis House)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nWalk-ins are welcome at in-person clinics. If you would like to sign up in advance or discuss your legal concern in more detail\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil: sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-barbara-mcinnis-house/
LOCATION:Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP)\, 780 Albany St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250812T150839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T191034Z
UID:13875-1760025600-1760032800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney\, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note\, this service is only intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records. \nHow it Works: \n\nTo get started\, sign up for the waitlist.\nWhen you get to the top of the waitlist\, Lawyers Clearinghouse will call you to schedule your clinic date and get your consent to pull a copy of your CORI. Note: It may take some time to receive a date depending on the length of the waitlist.\nOn your scheduled clinic date\, you will meet with volunteer attorneys for 30-60 minutes over video conferencing or by phone. They will share your CORI with you and discuss the eligibility of your record for sealing and/or expungement.\nIf you are eligible\, the attorneys will work with you on filing a petition to request sealing and/or expungement and discuss next steps. If you are not currently eligible\, they will discuss your timeline for eligibility. Note: It will take a few months to receive a final sealing and/or expungement decision from Probation or the court.\n\nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule \nQuestions? Contact Sean by email or at 617-544-3434 ext. 110.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-cori-sealing-clinic-virtual-37/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250826T233823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T170611Z
UID:14067-1759831200-1759834800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Document Retention Policy (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you\nmay still register and attend the workshop without it. \nA nonprofit document retention and destruction policy is a core component of both legal compliance and good nonprofit governance. It is one of the governance and operations policies specifically highlighted by the IRS on Form 990\, which asks whether the organization has adopted such a policy. A well-drafted policy informs staff\, volunteers\, and board members how long nonprofit records should be kept\, when certain types of records may or should be destroyed\, and how organizational records must be managed to comply with state and federal law. \nThis workshop on Document Retention and Destruction Policies for Nonprofits will cover: \n\nComponents of a well-drafted and legally compliant policy\nDocuments required or recommended to be retained and for how long\nRecommended practices for Massachusetts nonprofits to support legal compliance and good governance\nPractices to avoid\nGuidelines for how to tailor a policy to fit the nonprofit’s activities and priorities\n\nPresenter: Sat Nam S. Khalsa\, Robinson+Cole
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/document-retention-policy/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250826T233156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T171138Z
UID:14064-1759239000-1759244400@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Basics for MA Nonprofits (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nCommunity-based nonprofit organizations (NPOs) play an important role in creating more affordable housing in Massachusetts. This 101-level workshop provides fundamental information for NPOs exploring affordable housing activities. Topics include joint ventures between NPOs and for-profit entities\, and funding available to NPOs (often on favorable terms)\, such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity and HOME funding.\n \nAgenda: \n\nOverview of Nonprofit Organizations\nNonprofits’ Roles in Affordable Housing\nFunding Sources Available Only to NPOs\nJoint Ventures\n\nPresenters: Teresa Santalucia\, Klein Hornig; Alex Rosso\, Nixon Peabody
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/affordable-housing-basics-for-ma-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250814T160151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190256Z
UID:13944-1758877200-1758884400@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nAppointments are required for virtual clinics. To sign up\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil\, to discuss your legal concerns in more detail:\nsthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nOr check out the full schedule below for a list of in-person clinics\, which allow walk-ins:\nView the full 2024-2025 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-virtual-14/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250509T154154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T184022Z
UID:13440-1758819600-1758826800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:37th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nixon Peabody on September 25 to celebrate 37 years of pro bono service! Learn more about tickets\, sponsorships\, and this year’s honorees. \nHonoring \nMichelle Volpe\, President of The Property & Casualty Initiative\nRecipient of the Stephen M. Nolan Leadership Award \nRecognizing \nDain Torpy\, Phillips & Angley\, and Pierce Atwood\, Founding Firms\, Tax Lien Foreclosure Clinic\nRecipients of the Pro Bono Excellence Award \nWomen’s Money Matters\nRecipient of the Josephine A. McNeil Community Impact Award
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/37th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Nixon Peabody\, 53 State Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250812T150738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T191023Z
UID:13873-1758729600-1758736800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney\, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note\, this service is only intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records. \nHow it Works: \n\nTo get started\, sign up for the waitlist.\nWhen you get to the top of the waitlist\, Lawyers Clearinghouse will call you to schedule your clinic date and get your consent to pull a copy of your CORI. Note: It may take some time to receive a date depending on the length of the waitlist.\nOn your scheduled clinic date\, you will meet with volunteer attorneys for 30-60 minutes over video conferencing or by phone. They will share your CORI with you and discuss the eligibility of your record for sealing and/or expungement.\nIf you are eligible\, the attorneys will work with you on filing a petition to request sealing and/or expungement and discuss next steps. If you are not currently eligible\, they will discuss your timeline for eligibility. Note: It will take a few months to receive a final sealing and/or expungement decision from Probation or the court.\n\nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule \nQuestions? Contact Sean by email or at 617-544-3434 ext. 110.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-cori-sealing-clinic-virtual-36/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250814T155905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190212Z
UID:13942-1757665800-1757674800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (St. Francis House)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nWalk-ins are welcome at in-person clinics. If you would like to sign up in advance or discuss your legal concern in more detail\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil: sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-st-francis-house-8/
LOCATION:St. Francis House\, 39 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250812T150519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T191054Z
UID:13861-1757606400-1757613600@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney\, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note\, this service is only intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records. \nHow it Works: \n\nTo get started\, sign up for the waitlist.\nWhen you get to the top of the waitlist\, Lawyers Clearinghouse will call you to schedule your clinic date and get your consent to pull a copy of your CORI. Note: It may take some time to receive a date depending on the length of the waitlist.\nOn your scheduled clinic date\, you will meet with volunteer attorneys for 30-60 minutes over video conferencing or by phone. They will share your CORI with you and discuss the eligibility of your record for sealing and/or expungement.\nIf you are eligible\, the attorneys will work with you on filing a petition to request sealing and/or expungement and discuss next steps. If you are not currently eligible\, they will discuss your timeline for eligibility. Note: It will take a few months to receive a final sealing and/or expungement decision from Probation or the court.\n\nView the full 2025-2026 Clinic Schedule \nQuestions? Contact Sean by email or at 617-544-3434 ext. 110.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-cori-sealing-clinic-virtual-35/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250731T180609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T162932Z
UID:13820-1757001600-1757008800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nAn essential overview of how to establish a nonprofit in Massachusetts and obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exemption\, with key points for maintaining tax-exempt status. Strongly recommended for anyone starting a nonprofit. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the presentation slides and additional reference materials. Topics include:  \n\nFor-profit or nonprofit?\nWhat is a nonprofit?\nIncorporating & structuring a nonprofit\nFiscal sponsorship\nState reporting & regulation\nFederal tax exemption\nOngoing IRS reporting & regulation\n\nPresenters: Sue Abbott\, Goodwin; Luke Blackadar\, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual-31/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250624T202354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T202412Z
UID:13703-1753876800-1753880400@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Fiscal Sponsorship (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nFee: $25 per organization. This fee supports Lawyers Clearinghouse\, but you may attend even if you are unable to pay. \nLooking for a fiscal sponsor for a nonprofit project? Or managing a nonprofit that wants to be a fiscal sponsor? Join us for an overview of some key legal requirements and operations guidelines for fiscal sponsorship. \nFiscal sponsorship allows charitable projects to benefit from the tax-exempt status of the sponsor and provides opportunities for the sponsor to accomplish its charitable mission. There are benefits for both parties—and also risks. \nTopics in this workshop include: \n\nBasic structure of Model A and Model C fiscal sponsorships\nRisks and benefits of fiscal sponsorship\nKey points in fiscal sponsorship agreements\nKey considerations for effective operations\n\nPresenters: \nShifrah (Susan) Halevi is the Nonprofit Programs Manager at Lawyers Clearinghouse. As an attorney\, she enjoys sharing information about the legal structures that make fiscal sponsorship work. \nLori Gordon is a nonprofit financial and operations leader who served as the Director of Fiscal Sponsorship at Third Sector New England for several years\, after a long career in the nonprofit sector.  She is committed to the success and long-term sustainability of small mission-based organizations\, with and without their 501(c)(3) status. Lori is currently the interim CFO for a Boston- area nonprofit organization.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/fiscal-sponsorship-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250604T154808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174948Z
UID:13553-1753189200-1753200000@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Check-In: Good Governance and Nonprofit Operations in Challenging Times (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Good governance and operations are the foundation for a strong and effective organization! Join us at this Nonprofit Check-In for a one-hour workshop\, followed by a private consultation with volunteer attorneys. \nTopics will include: \n\nState and Federal registration and reporting obligations\nCorporate structure\, organizational documents and policies\nBoard operations\nOperational best practices\nFinances and fiscal management\n\nThis is a two-part program:\n1-2 PM: One-hour good governance workshop (open to all Massachusetts nonprofits)\n2-4 PM: Private consultation with volunteer attorneys (501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits only) \nDuring the consultation\, volunteer attorneys from Goodwin will review key aspects of the organization’s current governance and operational practices. Eligible organizations may request a referral through Lawyers Clearinghouse to follow up on legal issues. \nRegistration: Join the waitlist or register here. Any Massachusetts nonprofit may register to attend the workshop only\, while officers\, board members\, executive directors\, and senior managers of Massachusetts nonprofit corporations exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) are welcome to register for the workshop and private consultation. \n\nFee: $25 per organization upon acceptance. This fee supports Lawyers Clearinghouse\, but you may still attend even if you are unable to pay.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/governance-operations-check-in/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250515T150900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T150900Z
UID:13451-1752768000-1752775200@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nAn essential overview of how to establish a nonprofit in Massachusetts and obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exemption\, with key points for maintaining tax-exempt status. Strongly recommended for anyone starting a nonprofit. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the presentation slides and additional reference materials. Topics include:  \n\nFor-profit or nonprofit?\nWhat is a nonprofit?\nIncorporating & structuring a nonprofit\nFiscal sponsorship\nState reporting & regulation\nFederal tax exemption\nOngoing IRS reporting & regulation\n\nPresenters: Sue Abbott\, Goodwin; Luke Blackadar\, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual-30/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250513T195420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T195420Z
UID:13445-1750757400-1750762800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Employment Law Basics (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: $25 per organization. This fee supports Lawyers Clearinghouse\, but you may attend even if you are unable to pay. \n9:30-10:30 AM: Presentation; 10:30-11 AM: Optional Q&A \nThis seminar will cover the basics of employment law for nonprofits and will answer questions such as: \n\nWhat constitutes an employee?\nWhat are the legal obligations of an employer?\nHow do you minimize potential liabilities to protect your organization and employees?\n\nPresenter: Christopher Kaczmarek\, Littler Mendelson P.C.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-employment-law-basics-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250402T153400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T192559Z
UID:13383-1749805200-1749812400@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nAppointments are required for virtual clinics. To sign up\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil\, to discuss your legal concerns in more detail:\nsthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nView the full 2024-2025 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-virtual-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250403T184242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T192548Z
UID:13395-1749744000-1749751200@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney\, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note\, this service is only intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records. \nHow it Works: \n\nTo get started\, sign up for the waitlist.\nWhen you get to the top of the waitlist\, Lawyers Clearinghouse will call you to schedule your clinic date and get your consent to pull a copy of your CORI. Note: It may take some time to receive a date depending on the length of the waitlist.\nOn your scheduled clinic date\, you will meet with volunteer attorneys for 30-60 minutes over video conferencing or by phone. They will share your CORI with you and discuss the eligibility of your record for sealing and/or expungement.\nIf you are eligible\, the attorneys will work with you on filing a petition to request sealing and/or expungement and discuss next steps. If you are not currently eligible\, they will discuss your timeline for eligibility. Note: It will take a few months to receive a final sealing and/or expungement decision from Probation or the court.\n\nView the full 2024-2025 Clinic Schedule \nQuestions? Contact Sean by email or at 617-544-3434 ext. 110.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-cori-sealing-clinic-virtual-34/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20250514T142728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T143244Z
UID:13447-1749729600-1749736800@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:Good Governance and Nonprofit Operations in Challenging Times (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Apply or register here. Any Massachusetts nonprofit may register to attend the workshop. Officers\, board members\, executive directors\, and senior managers of Massachusetts nonprofit corporations exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) are welcome to register for both the workshop and private consultation. \nFee: $25 per organization upon acceptance. This fee supports Lawyers Clearinghouse\, but you may attend even if you are unable to pay. \nGood governance and operations are the foundation for a strong\, effective organization—and can help nonprofits identify potential legal issues in challenging times. Join us at this Nonprofit Check-In for a one-hour workshop\, followed by a private consultation with volunteer attorneys. \nTopics will include: \n\nState and Federal registration and reporting obligations\nCorporate structure\, organizational documents and policies\nBoard operations\nOperational best practices\nHow to identify some potential legal issues and risks\nFinances and fiscal management\n\nThis is a two-part program: \n\n12-1 PM: One-hour workshop (open to all Massachusetts nonprofits)\n1-2 PM: Private consultation with volunteer attorneys (501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits only)\n\nDuring the consultation\, volunteer attorneys from the Tax-Exempt Organizations Section of the Boston Bar Association will review key aspects of the organization’s governance and operations. Eligible organizations may request a referral through Lawyers Clearinghouse to follow up on legal issues.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/good-governance-and-nonprofit-operations/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T095508
CREATED:20241121T182843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T182843Z
UID:12688-1749636000-1749641400@lawyersclearinghouse.org
SUMMARY:CORI: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:*Note: This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.* \nRegistration: Sign up here. You will receive a Zoom link upon registration. \nThis criminal records training is intended for nonprofits whose staff are involved with counseling or offering services in the community to individuals who may have criminal records. It will address the following:\n\nWhat exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?\nHow can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?\nWhat is the process to seal a CORI? Can I refer my client to free legal resources for sealing?\nWhat rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? Housing?\nWhat is the process to expunge a charge on a CORI? Are there free legal resources?\nWhat are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?\n\nPresenter: Crispin Birnbaum\, Access to Justice Fellow
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/cori-what-nonprofits-need-to-know-to-help-their-clients-virtual-24/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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