Lawyers Clearinghouse

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Cardinal Medeiros Center)
2014-12-05 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at three 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 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.

The Role of Effective Board Committees in Nonprofit Governance
2014-11-24 11:30 - 15:30 | DLA Piper LLP (US), 33 Arch St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Registration: Please click here to register.
Program Booklet: Please click here to access the program booklet.
This seminar will provide information about the different types of board committees, and the pros and cons of delegating responsibilities to those committees. It will review the difference between advisory committees and committees with authority to act on behalf of the board. It will then review relevant federal and state law issues as well as best practices related to the creation and operation of board committees, including the role of board committees in reviewing executive compensation. Particular attention will be given to the charge of the executive committee. In addition, the board chair and executive director of a nonprofit with an active board committee structure will discuss practical considerations that help ensure your committees are operating effectively.
This seminar is designed for executive directors, board and committee members, and other people responsible for nonprofit governance. It is also appropriate for anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills in this critical area.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2014-11-21 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 three 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.

Where is the Line? Board Duties and Management Responsibilities
2014-11-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
This seminar on corporate governance will focus on the different respective duties and responsibilities of a nonprofit board and nonprofit management.
8:30 am breakfast / networking
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Esq., Klein Hornig LLP

Registration*: To RSVP, click here.
Please register by November 14.
*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, Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, Klein Hornig LLP and the Lenny Zakim Fund

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2014-11-14 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 three 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.

Lawyer Training: Form 1023 Demystified
2014-11-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
A 2-hour training for pro bono lawyers to understand and complete the Form 1023 to obtain 501(c)(3) public charity status for nonprofit clients.
Presenters: Sandy Tarrant, Esq., Casner & Edwards LLP
Registration*: To RSVP, click here. Please register by November 3.
*Please note that registration is required.
This training is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Bar Association Tax Exempt Organizations Section.

First Monday with the Experts: Nonprofit Bylaws
2014-11-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
This event is for lawyers only.
Presenters: 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 introduce a new program 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. Bring your questions about nonprofit law practice to the roundtable on the first Monday of each month! 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. The first session will focus on nonprofit bylaws, do’s and don’t’s. Space is limited.

Registration*: To RSVP, click here. The registration deadline is October 31.
*Please note that registration is required.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2014-10-31 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 three 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: Jennifer – 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.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2014-10-28 16:00 - 18:30
Please scroll down to “Payment” and “Registration” to pay and register.
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

Presenters: Susan L. Abbott, Esq., of Goodwin Procter LLP; Jim Grace, Esq., of the Arts & Business Council; and Joshua Sattely, Esq., of Third Sector New England.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
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.
Registration*: Registration for this event is now closed.
*Please note that registration is required for security clearance.

Federal and State Fundraising Rules and Regulations Nonprofits Must Know
2014-10-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
8:30 am breakfast / networking
Presenters: Robin Kelley, CPA, CITP, CSPM, and Joshua England, Esq., Tax Specialist, Alexander Aronson Finning & Co.

Registration*: To RSVP, click here.
Please register by October 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, Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, Alexander Aronson Finning, and the Lenny Zakim Fund.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Cardinal Medeiros Center)
2014-10-17 09:30 - 12:00
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at three 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 Edwards Wildman 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)
2014-10-03 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 three 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 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
2014-09-16 16:00 - 18:30
Please scroll down to “Payment” and “Registration” to pay and register.
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

Presenters: Lisa A. H. McChesney, Esq. and Janet M. Rickerhauser, Esq., of Goodwin Procter LLP, and Jim Grace, Esq., of the Arts & Business Council.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
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.
Registration*: Registration for this seminar is now closed. The next Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop will be held on October 28.
*Please note that registration is required for security clearance.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2014-09-12 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 three 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 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: Jennifer – 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.

Intellectual Property Law Webinar Series
2014-07-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2014-06-10 12:00 - 13:00
Trademarks, Copyrights and Proprietary Information: A Series of Webinars Designed to Help You Protect Your Nonprofit
Each webinar will start at 12 noon Eastern Time and last 60 minutes.
Registration: To register, click here. You may register at any time throughout the series. Once you register, you will be able to attend all webinars in this series.
Brochure: For the Webinar Series brochure, click here.
Schedule of Webinars and Presenters from WilmerHale:
March 18, 2014 – Trademark and Trade Dress-the Basics.
Presenter: Michael J. Bevilacqua
April 8, 2014 – Building a Brand.
Presenters: David L. Cavanaugh; Natalie R. Pous
May 13, 2014 – Copyrights-What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know.
Presenter: Daniel V. Williams
June 10, 2014 – Working Through the Internet.
Presenter: Michael H. Smith
July 8, 2014 – How to Protect Your Proprietary Information.
Presenters: Heather M. Petruzzi; John A. LeBlanc
The moderator for each session will be Regina Hopkins, Assistant Director for Community Economic Development, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program.
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Paley at: lpaley@dcbar.org

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2014-06-20 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 three 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.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2014-06-13 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 three 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 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: Jennifer – 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.

Lawyers Clearinghouse 26th Annual Meeting
2014-06-11 05:00 - 19:00 | Nixon Peabody, 53 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
We will be holding our 26th Annual Meeting on June 11 at Nixon Peabody. Join us as we honor Amy Anthony, of Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH).
Click here for details about our honoree, past honorees, sponsorship opportunities, and more.
Click here to register for the event. Tickets are $75 per person, or you can acquire free tickets by purchasing greeting space in our event booklet.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Cardinal Medeiros Center)
2014-06-06 09:30 - 12:00
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at three 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.

Written Information Security Program (WISP): Does Your Nonprofit Have One in Place? A View from the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation and How Boston Bar Association Implemented and Maintains the Program
2014-05-22 09:00 - 23:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
8:30 am breakfast / networking

Presenters: Joanne Campo, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation; Patricia Mazurkiewicz, Payroll & Benefits Manager, Boston Bar Association.

Registration*: To RSVP, click here (Subject Line: MAY22 WISP).

Please register by May 17.
*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, the Lenny Zakim Fund, and Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Community Investment Series.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2014-05-20 16:00 - 18:30
Please scroll down to “Payment” and “Registration” to pay and register.
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

Presenters: Susan L. Abbott, Esq. of Goodwin Procter LLP and Jim Grace of the Arts & Business Council.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
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.
Registration*: Click here to register. Please register by May 16.
*Please note that registration is required for security clearance.

The Role of the Board and Senior Management in Financial Oversight
2014-05-16 11:30 - 16:30 | DLA Piper LLP (US), 33 Arch St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Registration: Click here. Please register by May 12.
Program booklet (includes program description and agenda): Click here.
The goal of this seminar is to help educate Board members and nonprofit leaders about some of the key elements of financial management, including IRS and state law requirements; the responsibilities of the finance director and the role of the independent auditor; how the Board and its finance and audit committees best exercise financial oversight over the organization; and how an organization can ensure its long term financial viability.
This seminar is designed for executive directors, directors of administration, board members, and other generalists responsible for dealing with the financial affairs of the organization. It is also suitable for employees and volunteers who deal with the financial affairs of the organization and wish to strengthen their skills in critical areas.

Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT): Implications on Advertising and Sponsorship on Your Website and Online Publications
2014-05-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
8:30 am breakfast / networking

Presenter: Joshua England, Esq. Tax Specialist, Alexander Aronson Finning & Co.
Registration*: To RSVP, click here (Subject Line: MAY16 UBIT)
Please register by May 13.
*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 Bank & Trust Company Community Investment Series.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2014-05-09 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 three 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.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2014-05-02 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 three 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 Edwards Wildman 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: Jennifer – 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.

The Role of the Nonprofit Board vs. the Role of the Executive Director and Staff: Where is the Line?
2014-04-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Fidelity House Human Services – Heritage Place, 439 South Union Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843, United States
Please scroll down to “Registration” to register.
9:00 am coffee/networking
Who is responsible for the budget, for raises, for staff satisfaction, for program development? There are many clear cut cases as to who is responsible for what, however, in some cases it’s not so clear. Come listen to a presentation about this often discussed subject, and participate in an interactive dialogue about typical situations that may arise in your nonprofit organization.
This workshop is recommended for Board members and Executive Directors.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Klein Hornig LLP
Registration*: To register, please send attendee names, your organization name, and phone numberhere. Subject line: APR29 Legal Seminar.
Please register by April 21.
*Please note that registration is required, as there is limited seating for this workshop.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Jericho Road Lawrence.
