Lawyers Clearinghouse

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Medeiros Center)
2018-04-13 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Medeiros Center, 1960 Washington 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 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.

Pro Bono Consultation for Nonprofits: Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy Review and Update
2018-04-12 08:45 - 12:00 | Ropes & Gray LLP, 800 Boylston St., Boston, MA, 02199, United States
When did your organization last formally review its bylaws to ensure that they remain in accordance with your Articles of Organization, other corporate documents, and that they are reflective of the organization’s actual practices? Does your organization have any concerns about how your bylaws are being or can be interpreted to ensure that decisions and resolutions are legally binding? Is your Conflict of Interest Policy current and useful to address your possible and likely scenarios?
Join us for a two-part training and consultation program on bylaws and COI policy. The 60-minute training will focus on the mechanics of bylaws and COI policy and practical tips for how to use these documents in your operation. The subsequent 75-minute consultation session will be staffed by lawyers from Ropes & Gray LLP. They will review your current bylaws and COI policy or assist you in creating a new policy, and make recommendations as necessary.
If you wish to join us for this program, please complete the following two steps by April 5.
(1) Register here. SPACE IS LIMITED.
(2) Email your current bylaws and COI policy, if you have one, to Machiko Sano Hewitt.
Please note that registration is required and space is limited for the Training and Consultation Session. In order to be part of the Consultation Session, a conflicts check will have to be cleared by the participating law firm.
Payment: Pay here. The cost is $25 per organization. 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.
Presenters: Dick Allen, Access to Justice Fellow and Peter Erichsen, Ropes & Gray LLP
Pro Bono Attorneys for Individual Consultation: Attorneys from Ropes & Gray LLP
Agenda:
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Welcome Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Training: Understanding Your Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Consultation with Pro Bono Attorneys
This program is a project of Lawyers Clearinghouse with pro bono support from Ropes & Gray LLP.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Bridge)
2018-04-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2017-12-15 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.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting:
Transitional Day Program Staff – 617.423.9575 ext. 207
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.

[CANCELED] Massachusetts Pay Equity Law: Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
2018-04-05 09:00 - 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.
Presenters: Michael Birch, Charlotte Petilla, of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein.
On August 1, Governor Baker signed a bipartisan pay equity bill, passed unanimously by both legislative branches, to ensure equal pay for comparable work for all Massachusetts workers and equal opportunities to earn competitive salaries in the workplace. The new law, going into effect on July 1, 2018, will prevent pay discrimination for comparable work based on gender. It also allows employees to freely discuss their salaries with coworkers and prohibits employers from requiring applicants to provide their salary history before receiving a formal job offer.
Come and learn more about this new law and what your nonprofit as an employer can do and can no longer do. The law will affect your employee handbook, hiring process manual, and related policies. Employment law experts from Hirsch Roberts Weinstein will lead this 90 minute seminar.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2018-03-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2018-02-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2017-11-17 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.

What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means for Nonprofits and Best Practices to Prevent Financial Misconduct
2018-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration (required): Click here. Please register by March 20.
Presenters: John Buckley and Josh England of AAFCPAs

This year, MA nonprofits face significant legal challenges to be in compliance with new sets of federal and Massachusetts laws. This program will address to the new IRS rules nonprofits need to comply with and those with the calendar year as their fiscal year will have to do so by April 15. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has enacted widespread changes to the tax rules affecting nonprofit organizations.
Our presenter Josh England of AAFCPAs will lead a presentation on the following changes that are especially noteworthy: (1) a 21% excise tax on executive compensation exceeding $1 million; (2) UBTI must be computed separately for each unrelated trade or business; (3) disallowed fringe benefits are now UBTI including any qualified transportation fringe; any parking facility used in connection with qualified parking; and any on-premises athletic facility; (4) Private colleges and universities with significant endowments will be subject to new 1.4 % excise tax. In addition, he will speak on provisions that impact donors and the tax benefits they may receive from making a charitable contribution.
Our second presenter John Buckley also of AAFCPAs will discuss the best practices to prevent financial misconduct which remains an enormous risk for nonprofits of any size including fraud warning signs.
Come learn the new federal laws to avoid being blindsided when Form 990 is due and the practical tips as to how to avoid to create a situation where financial misconduct could be perpetrated and how to spot any red flag.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private with pro bono support of AAFCPAs.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2018-03-22 16:00 - 18:30 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by March 20.
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: Susan Abbott and Lisa McChesney, Goodwin; Josh Sattely, TSNE MissionWorks.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, TSNE MissionWorks.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Women's Lunch Place)
2018-03-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Women’s Lunch Place (Women Only), 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116, 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 Women’s Lunch Place seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Tara – 617.267.8105
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.

[RESCHEDULED] Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Medeiros Center)
2018-03-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Medeiros Center, 1960 Washington St., Boston, MA, 02118, United States
PLEASE NOTE: Due to inclement weather this clinic is postponed until April 13. Please contact Clinic Director Mia Friedman by email or at 617.778.2082 with any questions.
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.

Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activities for 501(c)(3) Entities
2018-03-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Registration: Click here. Please register by March 2.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP
Please note the event location has been upated to: Lincoln Public Library – Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Many nonprofits are now considering increasing 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?

Pro Bono Consultation for Nonprofits: Commercial Leases
2018-03-01 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, please complete the following two steps by February 22:
1) Fill out this form AND
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.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2018-02-16 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.

Massachusetts Pay Equity Law: Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
2018-02-15 10:00 - 11:30 | The Grange Hall, 326 Concord Rd., Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
NEW LOCATION: Please note the location of this event has been updated to
The Grange Hall
326 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Presenter: Hillary Massey, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
On August 1, Governor Baker signed a bipartisan pay equity bill, passed unanimously by both legislative branches, to ensure equal pay for comparable work for all Massachusetts workers and equal opportunities to earn competitive salaries in the workplace. The new law, going into effect on July 1, 2018, will prevent pay discrimination for comparable work based on gender. It also allows employees to freely discuss their salaries with coworkers and prohibits employers from requiring applicants to provide their salary history before receiving a formal job offer.
Come and learn more about this new law and what your nonprofit as an employer can do and can no longer do. The law will affect your existing pay scheme, employee handbook, hiring process manual and related policies. Employment law expert Hilary Massey of Seyfarth Shaw will lead this 90-minute seminar.

WEBINAR The #MeToo Movement: Strategies to Prevent Harassment and Protect Your Organization
2018-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Registration: Click here. Webinar login details will be emailed to you after registration.
Presenters: Tara K. Burke and Corey Donovan Tracey, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sexual harassment claims are grabbing headlines at a pace and intensity like never before. No organization is immune from potential exposure. All employers should take steps to ensure they have adequate practices in place to prevent harassment in the workplace, and to address it meaningfully and effectively when and if it does occur. All executive directors, in-house counsel, human resources professionals, board members, and other leaders of non-profit organizations are invited to attend.
Jackson Lewis P.C. and the National Network of Business Law Pro Bono Providers are pleased to present a complimentary webinar for nonprofit employers.

Nonprofit Corporate Governance and Compliance
2018-02-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by February 5.
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.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2018-01-31 16:00 - 18:30 | Boston Public Library – Commonwealth Salon on the first floor of the McKim Building, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by January 26.
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; Susan Abbott, Goodwin; Josh Sattely, TSNE MissionWorks.
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)
2018-01-19 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.
Please note this clinic is limited to guests of Southampton Shelter only. You are welcome to check the calendar for other clinic dates.
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.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2017-12-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by December 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: Alyssa Fitzgerald, Goodwin; Janet Rickershauser, Esq., Pathway Law; Josh Sattely, TSNE MissionWorks.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, TSNE MissionWorks.

Clinic in a Box: Effective Social Media Policy and Cyber Security
2017-12-07 09:45 - 12:30 | Mintz Levin – 38th Floor, 1 Financial Center, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Meet with a team of volunteer lawyers who will assist your organization by reviewing and revising your Social Media Policy. You will be given an updated version and instructions for implementation to take back to your organization at the end of the session.
You will be notified of your application status shortly after November 17. Should your organization be selected for participation in the clinic, your executive director, board chair, or other senior staff or board member responsible for governing or managing your organization must be able to participate in the clinic.
Co-sponsored by Corporate Pro Bono, Lawyers Clearinghouse, Mintz Levin and Northeast ACC Chapter.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (MBHP)
2017-12-01 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 Metro Housing | Boston seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Maura – 617.425.6650
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.

Massachusetts Pay Equity Law: Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
2017-11-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by November 27.
Presenters: Michael Birch, Charlotte Petilla, and David Wilson, of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein.
On August 1, Governor Baker signed a bipartisan pay equity bill, passed unanimously by both legislative branches, to ensure equal pay for comparable work for all Massachusetts workers and equal opportunities to earn competitive salaries in the workplace. The new law, going into effect on July 1, 2018, will prevent pay discrimination for comparable work based on gender. It also allows employees to freely discuss their salaries with coworkers and prohibits employers from requiring applicants to provide their salary history before receiving a formal job offer.
Come and learn more about this new law and what your nonprofit as an employer can do and can no longer do. The law will affect your employee handbook, hiring process manual, and related policies. Employment law experts from Hirsch Roberts Weinstein will lead this 90 minute seminar.

Nonprofits and Charitable Activities and Donations Overseas
2017-11-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please register by November 6.
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Goodwin Procter LLP; Peter Katz, Harvard University
Does your nonprofit engage in charitable programs overseas? Support foreign charitable activities with US funds? Two tax-exempt organization law experts will lead a seminar on direct charitable activities by U.S. charitable organizations and supporting foreign charitable activities with U.S. funds. The topics to be covered include: possible organizational structures; local issues to consider; charitable contributions to foreign organizations by Individuals; “Friends of” organizations; grants to foreign organizations by public charities; Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC); and banking and financing Issues.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2017-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by November 3.
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 an experienced nonprofit attorney. 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.
Presenter: Elizabeth Reinhardt, Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt
Co-sponsors: Stonehill College Center for Nonprofit Management and the Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2017-11-02 16:00 - 18:30 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by October 30.
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: Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Lisa McChesney, Goodwin Procter LLP.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

Strategic Legal Thinking Webinar: Understanding Risk Management for Nonprofit Organizations
2017-11-01 12:50 - 15:30 | Webinar
Registration: Click here
This session will focus on three areas: identifying and assessing organizational risk, financial risk management, and the Board’s role in risk management. In particular, the training will discuss how to identify and understand common areas of risk such as governance and oversight, contract, financial, regulatory compliance, physical and other injuries, reputational risks intellectual property, personnel management, and data security. It will also discuss what risks are transferable, through insurance or otherwise, and what risks are not, such as loss of funding. It will also explore how to mitigate risk by developing a mitigation and response plan, including prevention; training and emergency response; establishing reserves against loss; and the purchase of insurance. Finally, the session will delve into the Board of Director’s duties in ensuring a proper risk management plan is in place.
An email will be sent prior to the event with instructions on how to view the webinar.
This webinar is offered by the National Network of Business Law Providers, in conjunction with Pfizer Inc., DLA Piper LLP (US), HUB International Northeast, and Grant Thornton LLP.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Woods Mullen)
2017-10-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Woods Mullen Shelter, 794 Massachusetts Ave., 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 Woods Mullen Shelter seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Richelle – 617.534.7112
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.

[Cancelled] Pro Bono Consultation for Nonprofits: Commercial Leases
2017-10-26 09:30 - 11:00 | DLA Piper LLP (US), 33 Arch St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
This event has been cancelled. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
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.
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.
