Lawyers Clearinghouse

WEBINAR: When Immigration Officials Come Knocking at Work
2017-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Jackson Lewis P.C. and the National Network of Business Law Pro Bono Programs is pleased to announce this complimentary webinar for non-profit employers.
In the current environment of heightened enforcement, many non-profit employers are asking: What do we do if immigration comes knocking?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspections can come quickly and unexpectedly. We will discuss steps to take now to have your organization’s policies and procedures ready and how to respond if your organization is inspected.
This webinar is geared towards executive directors, human resources professionals and board members of nonprofits.
Register Now
Speaker: Amy L. Peck, Principal, Jackson Lewis

Access to Justice Fellows Program Kick-Off
2017-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Adams Courthouse, 1 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA, 02108, United States
Register Here
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Speaking Program, Seven Justice Courtroom
Featured Speakers:
Hon. Ralph D. Gants, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission
Vickie Rothbaum, 2014-2015 Access to Justice Fellow Class
5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Reception, Second Floor Conference Suite
Our 2017-2018 Fellows:
Arlene Bernstein – Volunteer Lawyers Project
Hon. Patricia Bernstein – Justice Bridge Legal Center
Stephanie Biggs – Volunteer Lawyers Project
Margaret Brill – Citizen Schools
Hon. Cynthia Cohen – Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission
Nina Crimm – Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Mike Elefante – SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce
Irene Freidel – PAIR (Political Asylum/Immigration Representation) Project, Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance
Hon. Rudolph Kass – Greater Boston Legal Services
Lisa Lopez – KIND (Kids in Need of Defense)
Paul Newman – Volunteer Lawyers Project/SERV (Settlement and Early Resolution Volunteers) Project
Kathleen Parker – Justice Bridge Legal Center
Steve Parker – Veterans Legal Services
Diane F. Paulson – Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Win Quayle – Conservation Law Foundation
Sarah Reynolds – Greater Boston Legal Services
Stephen Richmond – MetroWest Legal Services
Tom Shapiro – Justice Bridge Legal Center
Paul Stanzler – Justice At Work
Evelynne Swagerty – Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
The Access to Justice Fellows Program, a project of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission and the Lawyers Clearinghouse, enables senior lawyers and retired judges to partner with nonprofit organizations, courts, and other public interest entities to increase equal justice for all. Our 20 new Fellows, drawing on their years of legal experience, will work on a range of projects involving environmental, bankruptcy and consumer protection law, legal guardianship aid for Boston Public School students with special needs, providing services to reduce recidivism in young men on the South Coast, strategic planning assistance to nonprofits, increasing access to justice in the trial courts for pro se litigants, representing indigent asylum-seekers and detained immigrants, and much more.
Now in its sixth year, there are 94 Access to Justice Fellows who have provided over 70,000 hours of pro bono service to 58 partner organizations. The program continues to support all Access to Justice Fellows as they do engaging pro bono work, remain active members of the legal community, and help people and groups in need.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Medeiros Center)
2017-10-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2017-05-19 09:30 - 12:00
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 with homeless clients at the Cardinal Medeiros Center seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Jack – 617.619.6962
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2017-09-29 09:30 - 12:00 | Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 with homeless clients at the Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Men’s Contacts: Ken – 617.892.9230
Women’s Contact: Catita – 617.892.9301
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Pro Bono Consultation for Nonprofits: Written Information Security Program (WISP)
2017-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Morgan Lewis, 1 Federal St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
To register for this event, please complete the following two steps by September 22:
1. Fill out this form.
2. If applicable, email your existing WISP to Machiko Sano Hewitt.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “My full contact information” or “My name and email address only” under privacy preferences and indicate the date of the program in the “Designation” section so we may log your payment.
If you plan to attend and have IT questions involving WISP, please email them to Machiko Sano Hewitt by September 19.
Massachusetts law requires any corporate entity operating in MA which handles the residents’ personal information (PI) to develop and enforce a Written Information Security Program (WISP). Each WISP should be tailored to the manner and scope of operation of each corporate entity.
Join us for a two-part WISP training and consultation program. The 60 minute training will focus on how to implement and maintain WISP at the operational level and will be led by Patti Mazurkiewicz, Boston Bar Association. Patti trains BBA employees on this topic and will guide you on how you can do it at your nonprofit. Danny Summerlin of Jump Start will also be present to help you with IT related questions. The subsequent 75 minute consultation session will be staffed by lawyers from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They will review your current WISP and make recommendations as necessary or discuss with you how to develop a new WISP for your nonprofit if you don’t have one.
Presenter: Patricia Mazurkiewicz, Benefit & Payroll Manager, Boston Bar Association, with Danny Summerlin, Technical Support and System Administration, Jumpstart.
Pro Bono Attorneys for Individual Consultation on WISP: Attorneys from Morgan Lewis.
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Registration, refreshment and networking
9:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome remarks
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. How to Implement and Maintain a WISP at Your Nonprofit, Patti Mazurkiewicz with Danny Summerlin
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Consultation with Pro Bono Attorneys
This pro bono consultation program is a joint project of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Boston Bar Association, and Lawyers Clearinghouse.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2017-09-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by September 11.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “My full contact information” or “My name and email address only” under privacy preferences and indicate the date of the program in the “Designation” section so we may log your payment.
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 nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation

Three of our presenters spoke with us about starting a nonprofit and the state of the sector as whole. Take a look at their in-depth responses here.
Presenters: Janet Rickershauser, Esq., Pathway Law and Alyssa Fitzgerald, Esq., Goodwin.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Southampton Shelter)
2017-09-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2017-05-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Southampton Shelter, 112 Southampton St., Boston, MA, 02118, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 with homeless clients at the Southampton Shelter seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Pedro – 617.534.6136
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Access to Justice Fellows Program End-of-Year Reception
2017-06-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Mintz Levin – 38th Floor, 1 Financial Center, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse and the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission invite you to the Access to Justice Fellows Program End-of-Year Reception. Join us as we celebrate the outstanding dedication and commitment of the 2016-2017 Access to Justice Fellows. This event will feature remarks by the Honorable Ralph D. Gants, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Click here to RSVP.

2016-2017 Access to Justice Fellows
Read more about each Fellow here.
Susan Anderson
Medical-Legal Partnership | Boston
David Bono
Conservation Law Foundation
Hon. Bettina Borders
Justice Bridge Legal Center
John Carroll
Equal Justice Coalition
Hon. Paul Chernoff
Veterans Legal Services
Jason Cotton
Justice Bridge Legal Center and Lawyers Clearinghouse
Gene Dahmen
Discovering Justice
Jinanne Elder
Volunteer Lawyers Project
John Kenneth Felter
Greater Boston Legal Services
Charley Glerum
Justice Bridge Legal Center
Lee Glickenhaus
Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission
Steve Greenzang
Volunteer Lawyers Project
Fredie Kay
Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Massachusetts
Barbara Oro
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and Volunteer Lawyers Project
Jeffrey Petrucelly
National Lawyers Guild, Massachusetts Chapter
Arthur Pressman
Catie’s Closet
Elizabeth Ritvo
Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission
Hon. James Wexler
American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts
Peggy Wiesenberg
Quality Education for Every Student (QUEST)

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2017-06-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2017-03-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 with homeless clients at the Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Men’s Contacts: Sharron – 617.892.9207
Women’s Contact: Catita – 617.892.9301
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2017-06-20 16:00 - 18:30 | Boston Public Library – Commonwealth Salon, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by June 16.
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 nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation

Three of our presenters spoke with us about starting a nonprofit and the state of the sector as whole. Take a look at their in-depth responses here.
Presenters: Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Josh Sattely, Third Sector New England; Janet Rickershauser, Pathway Law
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2017-06-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2017-04-07 09:30 - 12:00 | St. Francis House, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 with homeless clients at St. Francis House seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Fabiana – 617.457.1034
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Cyber Security Overview for Nonprofits
2017-06-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
What sort of cyber security risks do nonprofits face today? What are the legal implications arising from them? Come and learn from two cyber security experts whose presentation and Q&As will help you examine your nonprofit operations and practices in cyber space and minimize the associated risks.
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by June 13.
Presenters: Lisa Ropple and Sarah Podmaniczky McGonigle, Jones Day LLP
Agenda: Registration / Networking 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Presentation 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Employment and Immigration Law Issues for Nonprofits
2017-06-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Merrimack College – Sakowich Student Center – 2nd Floor, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
This employment and immigration law seminar will discuss the most prevalent employment law and employment-related immigration law issues facing nonprofits today. Come learn how to best protect your nonprofit and client services. The topics include: the new MA pay equity law that will go into effect on July 1, 2018; the most common mistakes in the wage and hours law including use of independent contractors; ramifications of hiring employees who are foreign nationals; and use of volunteers who are undocumented aliens.
Presenters: David Wilson and Michael Birch, Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP; Keith Pabian, Partner, Pabian Law
Registration: Click here. Please register by June 12. Registration is required for security clearance.
Registration / Networking 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.; Presentation 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Driving Directions:
Enter the college off of Rte 114/Rte 125 across from Royal Crest Apartments;
Follow the driveway bearing left;
Continue straight, passing the Rogers Center on your right;
Park in parking lot H on the right;
Sakowich is near the parking lot (next to Cascia Hall which looks like a white church)
Campus Map:

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (MBHP)
2017-06-09 09:30 - 12:00
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 with homeless clients at MBHP seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Lynn – 617.425.6679
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Board Development and Governance
2017-06-08 08:30 - 10:30 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by June 1.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “my full contact information” or “my name and email address only” under privacy preferences so we may log your payment.
This 2.5-hour seminar on corporate governance will focus on respective duties and responsibilities of a nonprofit board and management. The seminar is very interactive and ends with an exercise using case studies.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Klein Hornig
This seminar is a joint project of Lawyers Clearinghouse and Stonehill College Center for Nonprofit Management with pro bono assistance from Klein Hornig LLP.

Pro Bono Consultation for Nonprofits: Commercial Leases
2017-06-06 09:30 - 11:00 | DLA Piper LLP (US), 33 Arch St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Do you have questions about your current office lease? Is the lease renewal time fast approaching? Are you considering a move to new office space? Come and meet with real estate law specialists from a premier law firm who will review your current or proposed lease and provide expert consultation and advice. Space is very limited; apply early.
To register for this event, please complete the following steps:
1. Fill out this form.
2. Email the lease you wish to have reviewed to Machiko Sano Hewitt.
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Consultation with Pro Bono Attorneys from DLA Piper LLP US
*Space is limited; register and email the lease early to secure your spot. In order to be part of the Consultation Session, the conflicts check will have to be cleared by the participating law firm.
This Commercial Lease program is a joint project of DLA Piper LLP US and Lawyers Clearinghouse.

Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activities for 501(c)(3) Entities
2017-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Many nonprofits are now considering to increase their advocacy activities. It is critical for these nonprofits to review the rule of engagement in this area so as to remain in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. They may also consider whether it is feasible to form a 501(c)(4) arm. This seminar will give a general overview of basic federal tax and lobbying law for 501(c)(3) organizations, and discuss best practices including the following questions:

What is the difference between advocacy and lobbying?
When and how is it okay for a nonprofit to lobby and what happens if a nonprofit crosses the line?

Registration*: Click here. Please register by May 26.
*Please note that registration is required.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast/Networking; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Presentation
This seminar is joint project of Boston Private Community Investment Series and Lawyers Clearinghouse with pro bono support from Klein Hornig LLP.

Employment and Immigration Law Issues for Nonprofits
2017-05-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Are you up to date with core employment law rules that apply to your nonprofit? Employment law is such a complex and specialized field that it is always a good idea to stay attuned. Back by popular demand, Lawyers Clearinghouse is happy to present a seminar on most prevalent issues nonprofits face. Statutory protection such as charitable immunity may not apply to employee claims, and directors, officers and management staff may face personal liability in claims in this area. Come learn how to best protect your nonprofits and services. The panel will include a business immigration law expert to address the issues of hiring non-US citizens at these uncertain times.
Presenters: David Wilson and Michael Birch, Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP; Keith Pabian, Partner, Pabian Law
Registration: Click here. Please register by May 26. Registration is required for security clearance.
Registration / Networking 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Presentation 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
This program is a joint project of Boston Private Community Investment Series, Lenny Zakim Fund, Mel King Institute and Lawyers Clearinghouse.

Pro Bono Consultation for Nonprofits: Written Information Security Program (WISP)
2017-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Massachusetts law requires any corporate entity operating in MA which handles the residents’ personal information (PI) to develop and enforce a Written Information Security Program (WISP). Each WISP should be tailored to the manner and scope of operation of each corporate entity.
Join us for a two-part WISP training and consultation program. The 60 minute training will focus on how to implement and maintain WISP at the operational level and will be led by Patti Mazurkierwicz, Boston Bar Association. Patti trains BBA employees on this topic and will guide you on how you can do it at your nonprofit. The subsequent 75 minute consultation session will be staffed by lawyers from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and counsels from various corporations. They will review your current WISP and make recommendations as necessary or discuss with you how to develop a new WISP for your nonprofit if you don’t have one.
Presenter: Patricia Mazurkiewicz, Benefit & Payroll Manager, Boston Bar Association
Pro Bono Attorneys for Individual Consultation on WISP: Attorneys from Morgan Lewis, and Legal Departments of various corporations
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Registration, refreshment and networking
9:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome remarks
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. How to Implement and Maintain a WISP at Your Nonprofit, Patti Mazurkiewicz
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Consultation with Pro Bono Attorneys
This pro bono consultation program is a joint project of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Boston Bar Association and Lawyers Clearinghouse.

Helping Nonprofits Understand, Negotiate and Live with Contracts: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
2017-05-16 12:30 - 15:20 | Webinar
Nonprofits enter into contracts every day. Contracts come in many forms and formats. Our seminar seeks to demystify the terminology, myths and realities of contracts.
The first portion, presented by a pro bono corporate and transactional lawyer from a major global law firm, will review the basics of the terms of a contract and the purposes they serve. It will help you understand what your organization commits to when it when it signs a contract, the contract negotiation process, and when seeking legal advice is prudent. It also will review when and how to try to renegotiate or terminate a contract and the possible consequences to your organization.
Then the seminar will focus on certain types of contracts that nonprofits commonly enter into as part of their ongoing operations. Nonprofit lawyers from a leading business law pro bono organization will discuss collaborations, service subcontracts, management services contracts, and vendor agreements. They also will review some issues relating to donor grant agreements, such as agreements with private foundations, as well as volunteer agreements. The program aims to help your organization clarify the parties’ relationship, identify and meet contract commitments, and manage your organization’s risk in and through these agreements. This seminar will not cover government contracting or employment agreements.
Registration: Click here. Please register no later than May 10.
The May 16 seminar will be a live, in-person presentation at the Pfizer Inc. Conference Center, 235 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017 and available on-line via videocams to registrants in other parts of the United States. You will be able to view the video cast from your computer.
Speakers: Nickie Cheney, Partner, DLA Piper LLP (US); Liz Guggenheimer, Deputy Executive Dir., Lawyers Alliance for New York; Elizabeth Perez, Legal Director, Lawyers Alliance for New York
Program (all times are Eastern Time)
12:30 noon Registration and Networking (for New York City live location)
1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks (for New York City and WebEx participants)
1:10 p.m. Reading the Fine Print: What’s in a Contract, and Why?
1:55 p.m. Collaboration, Service and Vendor Agreements
2:40 p.m. Foundation Grants and Volunteer Agreements
3:10 p.m. Questions and Answers
3:20 p.m. Adjournment
Program Booklet:

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2017-05-09 16:00 - 18:30 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by May 4.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “my full contact information” or “my name and email address only” under privacy preferences so we may log your payment.
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 nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation

Three of our presenters spoke with us about starting a nonprofit and the state of the sector as whole. Take a look at their in-depth responses here.
Presenters: Susan Abbott and Lisa McChesney, Goodwin Procter LLP; and Josh Sattely, Third Sector New England.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, and Third Sector New England.

Pro Bono Consultation for Nonprofits: Social Media Policy
2017-05-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Nixon Peabody, 53 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Do you have a social media policy for your employees? Do you know what rights they have when they discuss their employer and working conditions on social media? Come join us for a legal seminar on this topic followed by a one-on-one consultation session with pro bono attorneys to review your existing policy or develop a new one.
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration / breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Seminar on Social Media Policy: What Nonprofits Need to Know
10:30 a.m. – noon Private Consultation Session

Online Fundraising and UBIT
2017-05-04 09:00 - 11:00 | The Beverly Cummings Center – Building 100 (furthest to right from Main Entrance) – Room 221E (2nd Floor), 181 Elliott Street / Rte. 62, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Registration*: Click here. Please register by May 1.
*Registration is required for security clearance.
Presenters: Anita Lichtblau, Casner & Edwards LLP; Julia Campbell, J Campbell Social Marketing
Online fundraising is a commonplace feature of nonprofit operation. Is your nonprofit in compliance with pertinent law, such as MA data security and fundraising regulations? Does your nonprofit need to register with multiple states? Will advertisements your nonprofit places on its website incur Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)? A 501(c)(3) organization expert and a social media marketing specialist will present the current state of online marketing and pertinent regulations.
Breakfast and networking 8:30 – 9:00 am. A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private Community Investment Series.

[CANCELED] Nonprofit Corporate Governance and Compliance
2017-05-04 08:30 - 10:30 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “my full contact information” or “my name and email address only” under privacy preferences so we may log your payment.
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.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Klein Hornig
This seminar is a joint project of Lawyers Clearinghouse and Stonehill College Center for Nonprofit Management with pro bono assistance from Klein Hornig LLP.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Bridge Over Troubled Waters)
2017-04-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Bridge Over Troubled Waters, 47 West St., Boston, MA, 02111, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 with homeless clients at Bridge seeking legal assistance.
Please note: Bridge is a shelter intended for young people who are 18 to 24 years of age. Clients outside of this age range should come to one of our other clinics at the Pine Street Inn, St. Francis House, the Medeiros Center, MBHP, or the Southampton Shelter.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Alex – 617.423.9575 x234
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Entity Choices, Fiscal Sponsorship, and Nonprofit Incorporation
2017-04-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Fidelity House Human Services – Heritage Place, 439 South Union Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843, United States
Registration: Click here. Please register by April 10.
Presenter: Elizabeth Reinhardt, of the Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt, will lead a lively interactive presentation to help you consider these options and make an informed decision.
Mission-driven founders of charitable organizations are visionaries. They see unmet needs and are driven to fill them. But decisions must be made on how to best capture the founder’s vision in an effective legal structure. There are several options to consider, all with advantages and disadvantages, and all with legal issues to consider:
For example, should they:
• become a tax exempt nonprofit?
• work through a “fiscal agent”?
• merge with an existing nonprofit?
• become an unincorporated association and trust?
Additionally, existing nonprofits are often asked to become a fiscal agent or take over a newly formed charitable group. What legal ramifications should be considered before accepting this role?
Come learn about various options that are available to engage in charitable activities while remaining in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.
Agenda: Registration / Networking 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.; Presentation 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This workshop is a joint project of Community InRoads and Lawyers Clearinghouse with pro bono support from Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt.
