Lawyers Clearinghouse

[CANCELLED] Lobbying, Advocacy, and Political Activities for 501(c)(3) Entities in an Election Year
2016-05-19 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center – White Fund Room, 78 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA, 01840, United States
Registration (required): This event has been cancelled. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP
This seminar will give a general overview of basic federal tax and election law for 501(c)(3) organizations, explore ways to organize specific voter engagement activities, and discuss best practices during an election year 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?
Are nonprofit organizations completely prohibited from any involvement in candidate campaigns?
Does federal election law apply to 501(c)(3) organizations?

Refreshments will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Jericho Road Lawrence.

Building a Brand: How to Create an Identity for Your Nonprofit that Works and is Legally Protected
2016-05-18 13:00 - 15:30 | DLA Piper LLP (US), 33 Arch St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Registration: Click here. Please register by May 13.
For most nonprofits, their names and logos are an integral part of their brand and reputation. In the age of cyber space, the rules surrounding your trademarks and brand are even more complex. This videoconference will discuss the building blocks for creating an organizational identity. It will focus on the basics of trademark law. What is a trademark and how do you protect the nonprofit’s name and logo? We will also discuss trade dress—what it is, how you create it and why it is important. Then we will talk about how you take all the key elements—trademarks and trade dress—and create a brand that is distinctive, marketable and legally protected. Finally, we will review common mistakes your organization needs to avoid that could impact the ability of your organization to protect its brand.
This seminar is designed for board members, executive directors and other nonprofit staff and volunteers responsible for marketing, communications and fundraising.
Moderator: Elizabeth Perez, Legal Director, Lawyers Alliance for New York
Speakers: Andrew Deutsch, Partner, DLA Piper LLP (US); Tiffany Trunko, Global Head of Trademarks, Pfizer Inc.; Liz Carey, Chief Affiliate Growth & Sustainability Officer, Dress for Success; David Kessler, Founding Director, Starfish
Program (all times are Eastern Time):
1:00 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:15 PM An Overview of Trademarks and Trade Dress
2:15 PM Panel Discussion about Steps to Take to Build Your Nonprofit’s Brand
3:15 PM Questions and Answers
3:30 PM Adjournment

[Cancelled] Intellectual Property Law Overview for Nonprofits
2016-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Presenter: Jerry Cohen, Partner, Burns & Levinson LLP and Access to Justice Fellow
Many nonprofits have intellectual property assets and don’t know if they need to protect them or could generate income from them. The intellectual property assets a nonprofit may have include their name / trademarks-service marks-certification marks, copyright in their project materials such as studies/reports/books/film-video, performances, training manuals and materials in writing or in any other medium. Also, various forms of proprietary know-how (trade secrets) and inventions protectable by utility, design or plan patents. In this fast evolving digital age, it is very easy to copy someone’s protected materials. Would you like to protect your nonprofit’s assets? Could these assets possibly generate fees from licensing? Revenues subject to UBIT or not? Or are you willing to share them with anyone in the spirit of open source? If so, would this approach ensure your permanent access to these assets? Are you inadvertently infringing other parties’ rights and creating liability and costs of defense for your nonprofit? Come learn about the parameters of various types of intellectual properties, and options such assets present to your nonprofit (and pitfalls).
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private Community Investment Series.

Webinar: Legally Structuring a Lasting Educational Impact
2016-05-03 12:00 - 13:00
Lawyers Clearinghouse is pleased to offer this webinar in conjunction with Lawyers Alliance for New York and the National Network of Business Law Pro Bono Programs
Registration: Click here. The fee is $20.
Presenters: Nicole Cuttino, Senior Staff Attorney, Lawyers Alliance; M. Faye Shin, Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
How you would benefit:
Scholarships are an excellent way for nonprofits to support educational achievement in connection with their charitable purposes. Some nonprofits are established with the intention of managing a scholarship program, while other nonprofits develop a scholarship program after operating for several years as a natural extension of other program offerings. This webinar, designed for newly forming and existing public charities, will provide an overview of IRS rules and best practices to establish and administer a scholarship program, including the selection criteria for recipients, selecting a scholarship review committee, distributing funds, monitoring the use of funds, and a discussion of tax implications for both the recipient and the public charity.
Learning objective:
Participants will understand how to structure and administer a scholarship program.

Who would benefit:
For nonprofit managers and Board members of public charities considering the creation of a scholarship program.
*This webinar is designed specifically for public charities (not private foundations) and will not address applicable rules for donor advised funds.

Online Fundraising: Is Your Nonprofit in Compliance?
2016-05-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Fidelity House Human Services – Heritage Place, 439 South Union Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843, United States
(Registration / Networking 9:00-9:30 a.m.)
Registration (required): Click here. Please register by April 29. Space is limited.
Presenter: Josh England, Attorney at Law & Tax Specialist, AAFCPAs
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)? Come and learn the current state of regulations governing online fundraising.
This event is co-sponsored by Jericho Road Lawrence and Jericho Road Lowell.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2016-04-29 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 four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Brown Rudnick with homeless clients at St. Francis House seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Doug – 617.654.1206
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.

Roundtable with the Experts: Personal Information, Data Security, and Document Retention Policy
2016-04-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
Registration (required): This event have been cancelled. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Experts:

Dick Allen, Esq., formerly of Casner & Edwards and MA Attorney General’s Office
Chris Novello, Esq., of Boston Scientific Corporation

The Roundtable with the Experts series continues to offer trainings for pro bono attorneys on policies for nonprofits, specifically Personal Information & Data Security (including Written Information Security Program – WISP) plus Document Retention Policy. Our Access to Justice Fellow Dick Allen will lead the roundtable session with Chris Novello of Boston Scientific Corporation. Dick is a nonprofit law expert formerly of Casner & Edwards LLP and the former Chief of Public Charities / Not-for-Profits Division at the Attorney General’s Office. Chris is Senior Counsel in Employment Law at Boston Scientific Corporation. Bring your questions about nonprofit law practice to the table!
Designed to mentor new lawyers and those who would like to know more about nonprofit practice, this 90-minute roundtable with Dick and other experts will help you assist your nonprofit pro bono clients more effectively, and expand your practice.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2016-04-21 16:00 - 18:30
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by April 19.
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: Alyssa Fitzgerald and Lisa McChesney, Goodwin Procter LLP; Josh Sattely, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

Employment Law Issues for Nonprofits
2016-04-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private Bank – 2nd Floor, Great Room, 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 nonprofit and services.
Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by April 12.
*Please note that registration is required for security clearance
Opening Remarks: Esther Schlorholtz, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Investment, Boston Private
Speakers: David Wilson, Michael Birch and Kimberly Napoli, Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Breakfast and Networking; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Presentation
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2016-04-08 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 four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Goulston & Storrs with homeless clients at Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Men’s Contact: Sharron – 617.892.9207
Women’s Contact: Hawah – 617.892.9303
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.

Succession Planning: What Your Nonprofit Should Be Considering for Leadership Change
2016-04-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Boston Private Bank – 2nd Floor, Great Room, 10 Post Office Sq. , Boston, MA, 02109, United States
An experienced 501(C)(3) nonprofit law attorney and a prominent author on succession planning will jointly present on what nonprofits should be doing to prepare for leadership change. What are the legal frameworks? What are the important legal and organizational considerations in anticipating and planning for leadership change? What options are available to ensure a smooth transition? Should there be an employee at will or an employment contract for the new leadership? What are the current trends to secure top talent? The two presenters will share their expertise in an interactive presentation.
Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by March 31.
*Please note that registration is required for security clearance
Opening Remarks: Esther Schlorholtz, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Investment, Boston Private
Speakers: Elizabeth Reinhardt, Esq., Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt; Susan Egmont, Egmont Associates
Agenda: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Presentation
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Cardinal Medeiros Center)
2016-03-25 09:30 - 12:00
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Nolan Sheehan Patten 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 – 617.619.6960
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.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2016-03-11 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 four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Ropes & Gray with homeless clients at St. Francis House seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Doug – 617.654.1206
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.

Roundtable with the Experts: Conflict of Interest Policy and Intermediate Sanctions
2016-03-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by February 29.
*Please note that registration is required.
Experts:

Dick Allen, Esq. Access to Justice Fellow at the Lawyers Clearinghouse, formerly of Casner & Edwards, and MA Attorney General’s Office
Susan Abbott, Esq. Goodwin Procter LLP

This second session of the series will focus on policies for nonprofits, specifically Conflict of Interest Policy and Intermediate Sanctions. Our Access to Justice Fellow Dick Allen will lead the roundtable session with Susan Abbott of Goodwin Procter LLP. Dick is a nonprofit law expert formerly of Casner & Edwards LLP and the former Chief of Public Charities / Not-for-Profits Division at the Attorney General’s Office. Sue Abbott is a partner in Goodwin Procter’s Trust & Estate Planning Practice, and chairs the firm’s Tax Exempt Organization and Higher Education Practices. She led the firm’s efforts to set up One Fund Boston. Bring your questions about nonprofit law practice to the session!
Designed to mentor new lawyers and those who would like to know more about nonprofit practice, this 90-minute roundtable with Dick and other nonprofit experts will help you assist your nonprofit pro bono clients more effectively, and expand your practice.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Boston Public Library)
2016-03-01 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
Please scroll down to Registration to register for this event.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for 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., Attorney at Law; Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Registration: Registration for this event is now closed, but walk-ins are welcome.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2016-02-26 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 four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from WilmerHale with homeless clients at Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Men’s Contact: Sharron – 617.892.9207
Women’s Contact: Hawah – 617.892.9303
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.

[Originally Feb. 9] Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activities for 501(c)(3) entities in an Election Year
2016-02-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
This event was originally scheduled for February 9.
Registration*: Registration for this event is now closed. We will be hosting the same event in Framingham on April 13. You may view more information here. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
*Registration is required for security clearance.
Breakfast and networking from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
The seminar will give a general overview of basic federal tax and election law for 501(c)(3) organizations, explore ways to organize specific voter engagement activities, and discuss best practices during an election year 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?
Are nonprofit organizations completely prohibited from any involvement in candidate campaigns?
Does federal election law apply to 501(c)(3) organizations?

Opening Remarks: Esther Schlorholtz, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Investment, Boston Private
Speakers: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP

Intellectual Property Law Overview for Nonprofits
2016-02-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Breakfast and networking from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
Please scroll down to “Registration” to sign up for this event.
Many nonprofits have intellectual property assets and don’t know if they need to protect them or could generate income from them. The intellectual property assets a nonprofit may have include their name / trademarks-service marks-certification marks, copyright in their project materials such as studies/reports/books/film-video, performances, training manuals and materials in writing or in any other medium. Also, various forms of proprietary know-how (trade secrets) and inventions protectable by utility, design or plan patents. In this fast evolving digital age, it is very easy to copy someone’s protected materials. Would you like to protect your nonprofit’s assets? Could these assets possibly generate fees from licensing? Revenues subject to UBIT or not? Or are you willing to share them with anyone in the spirit of open source? If so, would this approach ensure your permanent access to these assets? Are you inadvertently infringing other parties’ rights and creating liability and costs of defense for your nonprofit? Come learn about the parameters of various types of intellectual properties, and options such assets present to your nonprofit (and pitfalls).
This seminar is designed to help nonprofits understand the intellectual property they may own. Lawyers Clearinghouse will offer an individual consultation session with lawyer(s) at a later date to help nonprofits address their specific intellectual property issues.
Opening remarks: Esther Schlorholtz, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Investment, Boston Private
Speaker: Jerry Cohen, Partner, Burns & Levinson LLP and Access to Justice Fellow
Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by February 12.

*Please note that registration is required for security clearance.

[POSTPONED UNTIL 2/25] Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activities for 501(c)(3) entities in an Election Year
2016-02-09 08:30 - 10:30 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
This event has been postponed due to the winter storm. The new date is February 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Boston Private. You can register via the updated event page or using the link below.
Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by February 22.
*Registration is required for security clearance.
Breakfast and networking from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
The seminar will give a general overview of basic federal tax and election law for 501(c)(3) organizations, explore ways to organize specific voter engagement activities, and discuss best practices during an election year 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?
Are nonprofit organizations completely prohibited from any involvement in candidate campaigns?
Does federal election law apply to 501(c)(3) organizations?

Opening Remarks: Esther Schlorholtz, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Investment, Boston Private
Speakers: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP

Roundtable with the Experts: Nonprofit Formation and Bylaws
2016-02-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by February 2.
Experts:

Dick Allen, Esq., formerly of Casner & Edwards, and MA Attorney General’s Office
Elizabeth Reinhardt, Esq., the Law Office of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt and formerly of MA Attorney General’s Office

We are happy to present this year’s Roundtable with the Experts series with our Access to Justice Fellow Dick Allen, a nonprofit law expert formerly of Casner & Edwards LLP and the former Chief of Public Charities / Not-for-Profits Division at the Attorney General’s Office. Dick is joined for this session by another highly experienced nonprofit expert, Liz Reinhardt. This 3-session series is a great training opportunity for those who attended our nonprofit formation training in November but all are welcome. The first session will focus on nonprofit formation and bylaws including considerations regarding committees. This highly interactive series is designed to mentor new lawyers and those who would like to know more about nonprofit practice. Come and take advantage of this invaluable opportunity!

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Cardinal Medeiros Center)
2016-01-29 09:30 - 12:00
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Hinshaw & Culbertson 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 – 617.619.6960
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.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless Alumni Social
2016-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Granary Tavern, 170 Milk St., Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Calling all Legal Clinic volunteers! We thought this would be a good time to get a group of former and current Clinic participants together to enjoy a casual evening of catching up and networking. Please join us at Granary Tavern on January 28 at 5:30 p.m. for drinks, appetizers and good company. We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP here.
Contact Hilary Vaught with any questions.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2016-01-28 16:00 - 18:30
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, Esq., Goodwin Procter and Josh Sattely, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Registration: Registration for this event is closed. 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.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2016-01-08 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 four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Mintz Levin and the Liberty Mutual Legal Department with homeless clients at St. Francis House seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Doug – 617.654.1206
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.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2015-12-17 16:00 - 18:30
Please scroll down to Registration and Payment to register and pay for this event.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for 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., Attorney at Law; Josh Sattely, Third Sector New England; Lisa McChesney, Goodwin Procter LLP
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Registration: Registration for this event is now closed. 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.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2015-12-11 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 four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Choate, Hall & Stewart with homeless clients at Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Men’s Contact: Sharron – 617.892.9207
Women’s Contact: Hawah – 617.892.9303
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.

Are You in Compliance with the Omni Circular Requirements for Your Federal Grants?
2015-12-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private Bank – 2nd Floor, Great Room, 10 Post Office Sq. , Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration*: Click here to register. Please RSVP by December 9.
*Please note that registration is required.
Presenters: Barry Chait, Esq., Senior Manager and Brenda DeCosta, CPA, Partner, Marcum Accountants Advisors
As part of an effort to reform and strengthen Federal grant making, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published new guidance for the Federal award programs, OMB Uniform Guidance: Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, commonly referred to as the Omni Circular. The new guidance, published on December 26, 2013, was implemented on December 26, 2014.
By streamlining eight Federal regulations into a single, comprehensive policy guide, the government aims to better administer grants by decreasing the administrative burden for recipients and reducing the risk of waste, fraud and abuse. But what are the changes in the rules that affect nonprofits on the ground? Accounting experts Brenda DeCosta and Barry Chait who led a seminar on this topic in June will offer a repeat presentation on an overview and parameters of the Omni Circular, and share practical tips for the nonprofits to become or remain compliant with the new rules.
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
Co-Sponsors: Boston Private; Marcum LLP

Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD): HUD Revised Implementation Notice
2015-11-24 09:30 - 11:30 | Boston Private Bank – 2nd Floor, Great Room, 10 Post Office Sq. , Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Come learn from a panel of distinguished practitioners about how housing authorities can benefit from RAD to promote affordable housing preservation, how private partners can work with housing authorities, and other opportunities for nonprofit and private developers.
Presenters:
Susan Cohen, General Counsel, Cambridge Housing Authority
Kurt James, Director, Rackemann Sawyer & Brewster
Daniel Rosen, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP
Greg Russ, Executive Director, Cambridge Housing Authority
Thacher Tiffany, Director of Acquisitions, Beacon Communities
Zoe Weinrobe, Vice President, RECAP Advisors
Registration*: Click here to register. Please RSVP by Friday, November 20.
*Please note that registration is required for security clearance.
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2015-11-20 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 four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Goulston & Storrs with homeless clients at St. Francis House seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Doug – 617.654.1206
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.

How to Maintain Not-for-Profit Status (Part II to our Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop)
2015-11-19 16:00 - 18:00
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This two-hour workshop offers an overview of compliance requirements with various government agencies and practical tips for nascent nonprofits to help ensure they will maintain not-for-profit and tax-exempt status.
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Esq., Goodwin Procter LLP; Robin Kelley, CPA, CITP, CGMA, CSPM, AAFCPAs
Co-Sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, AAFCPAs and the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Registration*: Click here to register. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 17.
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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.
