Lawyers Clearinghouse

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2016-10-27 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by October 24.
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: Janet Rickershauser, Attorney at Law; Lisa McChesney, Goodwin; Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

Corporate Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations and their Board Members
2016-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by October 20.
*Registration is required for security clearance.
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.
Presenters: Maura Murphy, Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
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.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private.

Updated Overtime Rules
2016-10-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration and Payment: Click here.
Presenter: David Emer, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
Is your nonprofit ready for the new overtime rules which will become effective on December 1, 2016? The Department of Labor’s final overtime rules update the salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional (“white collar”) exemption to ensure that the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) intended overtime protections are fully implemented. It also provides greater clarity for white collar workers and their employers, including nonprofit organizations. Neither the FLSA nor the Department’s regulations provide an exemption from overtime requirements for nonprofit organizations. While some nonprofits may not be covered under the FLSA, it is likely that many employees of nonprofits are entitled to FLSA protections.
Come and join us for a 90 minutes training by employment law experts to help you better understand these new rules so that your nonprofit will remain in compliance.

Volunteer Celebration
2016-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
RSVP here.
This Pro Bono Month, we want to recognize the many volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to helping our nonprofit and homeless clients.
So stop by for drinks and appetizers and let us thank you for all you do!
Bring a friend and an item or two to help guests at our partner shelters stay warm this winter.
We are collecting: New gloves, hats, scarves, hand warmers, underwear, socks, and unused travel size toiletries

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Medeiros Center)
2016-10-14 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)
2016-10-07 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 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 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 – 617.892.9302
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.

Updated Overtime Rules
2016-10-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Fidelity House Human Services – Heritage Place, 439 South Union Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by September 30.
Is your nonprofit ready for the new overtime rules which will become effective on December 1, 2016? The Department of Labor’s final overtime rules update the salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional (“white collar”) exemption to ensure that the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) intended overtime protections are fully implemented. It also provides greater clarity for white collar workers and their employers, including nonprofit organizations. Neither the FLSA nor the Department’s regulations provide an exemption from overtime requirements for nonprofit organizations. While some nonprofits may not be covered under the FLSA, it is likely that many employees of nonprofits are entitled to FLSA protections. Come and join us for a 90 minutes training by employment law experts to help you better understand these new rules so that your nonprofit will remain in compliance.
Presenters: David Wilson, Michael Birch, and Charlotte Petilla of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein

Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activities for 501(c)(3) Entities in an Election Year
2016-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration and Payment: Click here.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP
As the general election of possibly historic importance nears, nonprofits need to review the rule of engagement in this area so as to remain in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. 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?

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2016-09-27 16:30 - 18:30 | The Wheelhouse at the Bradford Mill, 33 Bradford St., West Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by September 23.
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.
Presenter: Elizabeth Reinhardt, Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England, and the Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt.

WEBINAR: Is Your Employee Exempt or Non-Exempt From the New Overtime Requirements?
2016-09-14 00:00 - 17:00
Registration: Click here to register.
The Department of Labor has issued new overtime regulations effective December 1, 2016. Under the new regulations, the minimum weekly earnings an exempt employee must earn will increase from $455 to $913 per week. In addition, the new regulations left in place the requirement that in order to be exempt from the overtime requirements, an employee’s primary duties must be considered exempt. But what are considered exempt duties? Under the law, an employee must be a working in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity.
Tune in to our webinar when Sadina Montani of the law firm of Vedder Price will discuss “what is a bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee”. Also, find out what steps an employer should take to make sure its employee are being properly classified. Now is the time to review your employee classifications, before the new wage limits go into effect.
This webinar is a joint project of DC Bar Pro Bono Center and Lawyers Clearinghouse.
If you have more questions after the webinar, come and join us at in-person seminars in Lawrence, Boston and Easton on this topic in October!

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2016-09-09 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.

Corporate Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations and their Board Members
2016-07-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Next Mile Project – Suite 113, One Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
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.
Presenters: Maura Murphy, Esq., Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
Registration*: This event is at capacity and the waitlist is full, but a similar seminar will be offered in the fall. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Next Mile Project.

[CANCELED] Lobbying, Advocacy, and Political Activities for 501(c)(3) Entities in an Election Year
2016-06-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration and payment: This event has been canceled. 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 Stonehill College.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2016-06-17 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 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 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.

Corporate Governance for Nonprofits
2016-06-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration and payment: Click here.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP
This 2 hour seminar will give an overview of corporate governance responsibilities and duties that a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization must perform to meet and maintain compliance with the certificate of incorporation, state / federal laws, and how your nonprofit is run. It will review various governance policies, and define the responsibilities of the board of directors and organization leadership in developing, implementing, complying and reporting, as necessary.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2016-06-14 16:00 - 18:30
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.
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; Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

WISP Training and Consultation with Pro Bono Attorneys
2016-06-14 08:30 - 12:00 | Morgan Lewis, 1 Federal St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Registration*: Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Presenters: Dick Allen, Esq., Partner (Retired), Casner & Edwards LLP, and former Chief, Nonprofit/Charities Division, MA Attorney General’s Office; Patricia Mazurkiewicz, Benefit & Payroll Manager, Boston Bar Association
Pro Bono Attorneys for Individual Consultation on WISP: Attorneys from Morgan Lewis and Legal Departments of Bank of America and State Street
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 90 minute training will start with an hour training on how to implement and maintain WISP at the operational level by Patti Mazurkierwicz, followed by a legal overview of WISP by Dick Allen. 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 and attorneys from the Legal Departments of Bank of America and State Street. They will review and update your current WISP as necessary or develop a new WISP for your nonprofit if you don’t have one.
Agenda:
8:30 am-8:50 am Registration, refreshment and networking
8:50 am-9:00 am Welcome remarks
9:00 am-10:00 am How to Implement and Maintain a WISP at Your Nonprofit, Patti Mazurkiewicz
10:00 am-10:30 am WISP Overview, Dick Allen, Esq.
10:30 am-10:45 am Break
10:45 am-12:00 pm Consultation with Pro Bono Attorneys from Bank of America, State Street, and Morgan Lewis
This WISP Program is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse; Bank of America; State Street; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius; and Boston Bar Association.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Cardinal Medeiros Center)
2016-06-10 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 Nixon Peabody 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 (Pine Street Inn)
2016-06-03 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 Mintz Levin and the Liberty Mutual Legal Department 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.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Bridge Over Troubled Waters)
2016-05-20 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 four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys from Locke Lord with homeless clients at the Bridge Over Troubled Waters seeking legal assistance.
Please note: The 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, or the Medeiros Center.
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.

[CANCELLED] Lobbying, Advocacy, and Political Activities for 501(c)(3) Entities in an Election Year
2016-05-19 14:30 - 16:30 | 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.
