DO YOU PERFORM LEGAL WORK OR SERVE ON THE BOARD OF A NON-PROFIT? Hot Topics for Non Profit Organizations including Issues with the "dual role" of attorneys providing Legal Services to a Non-Profit etc. (Pro Bono Partnership)

April 24, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Mastercard, Room E, 2000 Purchase St., Purchase, NY 10577

Pricing

Members: No charge for In-House attendees and Members of Sponsoring Firms

Non-members: $25 for non-members and non sponsoring firms

Overview (Program Summary)

A program hosted by:

ACC Westchester/Southern CT

- Issues with the “dual role” of an attorney providing legal services to a nonprofit and serving on its Board of Directors

-An overview of nonprofit organizational structure and Tax-Exempt Status

-Roles and responsibilities of the Nonprofit’s Board of Directors

-Summary of topics unique to the charitable sector, such as:
Prohibition on private benefit and inurement

Intermediate Sanctions Rules

Unrelated business income issues

Disclosure Rules

Roles relating to Lobbying and political campaign activities

Fundraising Regulations.

Interest Area(s): Nonprofit Organizations

MAURICE SEGALL, Director, NY and Fairfield County Program, Pro Bono Partnership

Moderator: LAUREN PERONE JAMES, VP & Sr. Managing Counsel, Mastercard

Credits: 1/2 Ethics+1 Prof Practice

State: NY (also good in CT NJ & other states accepting NY CLE)

Category: 0.5 Ethics & Prof.+1 Professional Practice, Transtional/Non-Transitional

Lee Cushman