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SUMMARY:Access to Justice Fellows Program Information Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking meaningful pro bono opportunities as you enter retirement or wind down your legal practice? Do you want to help nonprofits\, legal services organizations\, and the courts enhance their operations and increase access to justice? Consider becoming an Access to Justice Fellow! \nJoin us for a virtual Information Session on Tuesday\, March 4 to learn more about this innovative pro bono program for senior attorneys and retired judges. \nRegistration: Click here. You will receive a follow-up email with the Zoom information. \nSession Panelists:\nCrispin Birnbaum\, 2018-19 Fellow\, Lawyers Clearinghouse\nHon. Cynthia Cohen (Ret.)\, 2017-18 Fellow\, MA Access to Justice Commission\nHon. Wilbur Edwards Jr. (Ret.)\, 2019-20 Fellow\, Justice Bridge Legal Center\nSusan Gedrick\, Executive Director\, Lawyers Clearinghouse\nMartha Koster\, Co-founder\, 2012-13 Fellow\, PAIR Project\nStuart Rossman\, 2024-25 Fellow\, Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School\nHon. Ernest Sarason (Ret.)\, 2019-20 Fellow\, Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association \nThis event is sponsored by the Delivery of Legal Services Section of the Boston Bar Association.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/access-to-justice-fellows-program-information-session-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T160000
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SUMMARY:Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney\, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note\, this service is only intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records. \nHow it Works: \n\nTo get started\, sign up for the waitlist.\nWhen you get to the top of the waitlist\, Lawyers Clearinghouse will call you to schedule your clinic date and get your consent to pull a copy of your CORI. Note: It may take some time to receive a date depending on the length of the waitlist.\nOn your scheduled clinic date\, you will meet with volunteer attorneys for 30-60 minutes over video conferencing or by phone. They will share your CORI with you and discuss the eligibility of your record for sealing and/or expungement.\nIf you are eligible\, the attorneys will work with you on filing a petition to request sealing and/or expungement and discuss next steps. If you are not currently eligible\, they will discuss your timeline for eligibility. Note: It will take a few months to receive a final sealing and/or expungement decision from Probation or the court.\n\nView the full 2024-2025 Clinic Schedule \nQuestions? Contact Sean by email or at 617-544-3434 ext. 110.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-cori-sealing-clinic-virtual-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nAn essential overview of how to establish a nonprofit in Massachusetts and obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exemption\, with key points for maintaining tax-exempt status. Strongly recommended for anyone starting a nonprofit. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the presentation slides and additional reference materials. Topics include:  \n\nFor-profit or nonprofit?\nWhat is a nonprofit?\nIncorporating & structuring a nonprofit\nFiscal sponsorship\nState reporting & regulation\nFederal tax exemption\nOngoing IRS reporting & regulation\n\nPresenters: Sue Abbott\, Goodwin; Luke Blackadar\, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual-28/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T230000
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SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (St. Francis House)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nWalk-ins are welcome at in-person clinics. If you would like to sign up in advance or discuss your legal concern in more detail\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil: sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nView the full 2024-2025 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-st-francis-house-6/
LOCATION:St. Francis House\, 39 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T133000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Lobbying\, Advocacy\, and Political Activities: What’s OK and What’s Not? (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nJoin us for a 90-minute virtual workshop and Q&A covering the basics of nonprofit lobbying\, advocacy\, and political activities for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Organizations focused on social\, economic\, and political issues may find it especially helpful. Attendees will learn: \n\nWhat constitutes advocacy\, lobbying\, or political activity;\nWhat rules apply\, and what can happen if you break them;\nHow these rules apply to social media;\nSample language for voter education and “get out the vote” efforts; and\nTips to prevent potential issues.\n\nPresenter: Teresa Santalucia\, Klein Hornig
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-lobbying-advocacy-political-activities/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Conflicts of Interest: How to Identify Conflicts and Protect Your Nonprofit (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: This event was originally scheduled for February 27\, but has been rescheduled to March 18.* \nRegistration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nConflicts of interest\, if not managed appropriately\, could violate a nonprofit director’s or officer’s duty of loyalty\, raise questions for donors\, trigger IRS penalties against the nonprofit and individuals\, or even cause an investigation by the MA Attorney General’s Office. \nJoin us for this helpful workshop\, presented by Michael (Mike) McGrath\, a partner at the law firm of Ropes & Gray\, who represents nonprofit organizations on a variety of transactional\, corporate governance\, compliance and regulatory matters. Topics include: \n\nWhat are conflicts of interest?\nShould your nonprofit have a written conflict of interest policy?\nHow can you protect your nonprofit from conflicts of interest that could compromise its integrity and result in sanctions or an investigation?\n\nThis workshop will begin with a 1-hour presentation on conflicts of interest from 12-1 PM\, followed by Q&A from 1-1:30 PM. \nPresenter: Michael (Mike) McGrath\, Ropes & Gray
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-conflicts-of-interest/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney\, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note\, this service is only intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records. \nHow it Works: \n\nTo get started\, sign up for the waitlist.\nWhen you get to the top of the waitlist\, Lawyers Clearinghouse will call you to schedule your clinic date and get your consent to pull a copy of your CORI. Note: It may take some time to receive a date depending on the length of the waitlist.\nOn your scheduled clinic date\, you will meet with volunteer attorneys for 30-60 minutes over video conferencing or by phone. They will share your CORI with you and discuss the eligibility of your record for sealing and/or expungement.\nIf you are eligible\, the attorneys will work with you on filing a petition to request sealing and/or expungement and discuss next steps. If you are not currently eligible\, they will discuss your timeline for eligibility. Note: It will take a few months to receive a final sealing and/or expungement decision from Probation or the court.\n\nView the full 2024-2025 Clinic Schedule \nQuestions? Contact Sean by email or at 617-544-3434 ext. 110.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-cori-sealing-clinic-virtual-28/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T090000
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SUMMARY:Free Legal Clinic (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you need assistance with a civil legal matter? Does your household make under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level? We may be able to connect you with free assistance from volunteer attorneys.\n \nCommon case types: Eviction; housing discrimination; housing conditions; Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) denials and appeals; Emergency Aid to the Elderly\, Disabled and Children (EAEDC); credit and tax issues; unemployment; and wills/trusts/estates. \nAppointments are required for virtual clinics. To sign up\, please contact our Clinic Manager\, Sean Thekkeparayil\, to discuss your legal concerns in more detail:\nsthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org or 617-544-3434 ext. 110. \nView the full 2024-2025 Clinic Schedule
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/free-legal-clinic-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Thekkeparayil":MAILTO:sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T100000
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SUMMARY:Clinic in a Box®: Nonprofit Insurance & Risk Management (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Application: Click here. Applications due by March 7. \nApply to join us for this year’s in-person Clinic in a Box®: Nonprofit Insurance & Risk Management. \nIf your organization is selected for participation\, volunteer attorneys will review your current insurance and risk mitigation policies with you or provide guidance for creating new ones. They will also address new developments in these areas\, which nonprofits may find extremely valuable. \nPlease note: If your organization is selected to participate in the clinic\, your executive director\, board chair\, or other senior staff or board member responsible for governing or managing your organization must be able to attend. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Corporate Pro Bono\, Northeast ACC Chapter\, Lawyers Clearinghouse\, and Mintz.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/clinic-in-a-box-2025/
LOCATION:Mintz\, One Financial Center\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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