The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
This presentation will provide a practical overview of prize promotions, including contests, sweepstakes, and raffles, and the legal distinctions among them. It will cover the core elements that define each type of promotion, common federal and state law considerations, and the compliance issues that organizations should evaluate before launching a promotion. Attendees will learn about key topics such as chance versus skill, consideration, required disclosures, official rules, registration and bonding requirements, charitable solicitation concerns, advertising and marketing restrictions, and other operational issues that can arise in structuring and administering these programs.
An election year offers nonprofit organizations opportunities to shape public debate and engage an activated electorate. At the same time, the heightened political environment raises important questions about how to pursue these opportunities while complying with the limits and restrictions tied to tax status and campaign finance laws. This update will walk through common election-year activities–including voter education efforts, engagement with candidates and officeholders, and the personal political activities of employees–and provide practical guidance on the rules and best practices.
Artificial intelligence tools have the potential to reshape how nonprofit in-house legal departments support their organizations. Yet as adoption accelerates, legal teams must balance innovation with responsibility—navigating data privacy, governance, bias, IP, and regulatory risk while enabling mission-driven business goals. In this moderated panel discussion, nonprofit legal leaders will share real-world insights on how they are deploying AI today—including what works and does not, where they are drawing guardrails, and how legal departments can act as strategic partners in responsible AI adoption.
Social media influencers can be powerful allies for nonprofits seeking to expand reach, build trust, and mobilize supporters—but working with them comes with legal and regulatory considerations that organizations can’t afford to overlook. From the guidelines set forth in the Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides, disclosure requirements and intellectual property ownership to brand safety and mission alignment, influencer relationships require careful planning, well-drafted contracts, and appropriate oversight. Understanding how to structure agreements, manage compliance risks, and protect a nonprofit’s reputation ensures influencer partnerships remain effective, ethical, and legally sound. This session highlights what nonprofits need to know before engaging influencers, so they can leverage digital advocacy with confidence.
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No Cost to Attend the Zoom Meeting | One (1) CLE General Credit Approved | In-House Counsel Only Please*
Join ACC Colorado for an informative webinar and introduction to theLegal Aid Foundation of Colorado. Learn more about the work of Colorado Legal Services in providing free civil legal aid to Coloradans regardless of income and how the Legal Aid Foundation supports funding for that work. You will learn about the need for and impact of legal aid in Colorado and how this work intersects with Colorado Rule of Professional Conduct 6.1. The program will cover details about how:
1 in 8 Coloradans qualify for help from Colorado Legal Service
Roughly 50% of people who apply for legal aid have to be turned away, not because they don’t have a case—but because of a lack of funding.
You may support access to justice by volunteering with CLS and earn one CLE credit per five pro bono hours | Volunteer Information
You also may support the Legal Aid Foundation by participating in the soon to launch 2026 Corporate Counsel Campaign of Giving | Corporate Counsel Challenge
WEBINAR SPEAKERS
Jordan Bates-Rogers, Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado Executive Director Jordan became Executive Director of the Legal Aid Foundation and the Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation in January of 2024. Prior to joining the Foundation’s staff, he served as the Executive Director of the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission & Foundation. At Arkansas Access to Justice, Jordan promoted limited scope representation and led the rollout of a statewide self-help kiosk network, among other projects. He started his legal career as a legal aid attorney in the Mississippi River Delta, serving low-income Arkansans with housing-related legal needs. Jordan’s educational background includes a degree in Management, summa cum laude, from Arkansas State University and a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Alabama.
Matt Baca, Colorado Legal Services Executive Director Matt Baca joined Colorado Legal Services as Executive Director in 2023, after four years as Director of Community Engagement at the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. Before working for Attorney General Phil Weiser, Baca worked as a Staff Attorney in CLS’s Migrant Farm Worker Division, and before that, he was an attorney at Earthjustice, a public interest environmental law firm. Baca grew up in Colorado and attended the University of Colorado Boulder before graduating from New York University School of Law, where he was a RootTilden-Kern Scholar, and simultaneously earned a master’s in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. He is a board member of the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and a commissioner on the Colorado Access to Justice Commission.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
ACC COLORADO EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL. ACC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ELIGIBILITY OF ANY REGISTRANT AT ANY TIME AND UNREGISTER UNQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. THANK YOU!
Meet with leaders of local nonprofit organizations to provide a free legal assessment. You will work with 2 to 3 other in-house attorneys and paralegals to help determine whether the organization you assist is operating in good overall legal health. Training with CLE credit will be provided.
Professional liability coverage is available by LegalCORPS for all participating attorneys and paralegals.
To register to volunteer for the event, please complete the registrationby Monday, September 29, 2025.
Join Us Virtually or In-Person for the Annual Nonprofits and Associations Conference!
The ACC National Capital Region's Nonprofits & Associations Committee is teaming up with the ACC Global Nonprofit Network to bring you an insightful conference tailored for in-house nonprofit counsel. This year's conference features insightful sessions and networking opportunities at a unique mission-driven boutique hotel in Washington, DC.
The conference will offer an exciting lineup of current topics relevant to nonprofits and associations.
Network with peers, earn CLE credits, and gain practical insights you can apply immediately. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in the nonprofit sector.
Join Us Virtually or In-Person for the Annual Nonprofits and Associations Conference!
The ACC National Capital Region's Nonprofits & Associations Committee is teaming up with the ACC Global Nonprofit Network to bring you an insightful conference tailored for in-house nonprofit counsel. This year's conference features insightful sessions and networking opportunities at a unique mission-driven boutique hotel in Washington, DC.
The conference will offer an exciting lineup of current topics relevant to nonprofits and associations.
Network with peers, earn CLE credits, and gain practical insights you can apply immediately. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in the nonprofit sector.