Continuing Legal Education Webinars
Helping Nonprofits Make the Most of Election Season: Civic Engagement & Nonpartisan Advocacy Within the Rules
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Incorporation and Tax Exemption
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Commercial Leasing: Practice Tips for Representing a Nonprofit
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CLE Accredited Live Webinar (for experienced attorneys only): Helping Nonprofits Make the Most of Election Season: Civic Engagement & Nonpartisan Advocacy Within the Rules
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
With the 2022 general election quickly approaching, nonprofit organizations need legal guidance as they consider how to educate and mobilize their communities without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. Learn how you can help. While 501(c)(3) organizations cannot participate in election season in a partisan manner, they can run voter registration and get out the vote campaigns, hold candidate forums, and produce voter guides, so long as they do so in a nonpartisan manner. They can also support or oppose ballot initiatives, such as the racial justice questions that will appear on NYC ballots this November. This CLE webinar, designed for attorneys working with New York nonprofits, will explain the Internal Revenue Code rules, and federal, state, and local laws that govern whether and how nonprofits can engage in these activities.
Presenter: Laura Abel, Senior Policy Counsel
NYS CLE credit: This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of one (1.0) credit hour which can be applied toward the professional practice requirement. This program is aimed at current and prospective Lawyers Alliance volunteers, and is free for interested attorneys.
Registration: Please click here to register. An e-mail will be sent prior to the event with instructions on how to view the webinar.
If you have questions about this webinar, please send an e-mail to CLEregistrar@lawyersalliance.org.
Lawyers Alliance for New York has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. This webinar course is appropriate for non-transitional credit for experienced attorneys.
CLE Accredited Live Webinar (for newly admitted and experienced attorneys only): Incorporation and Tax Exemption
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Getting a new nonprofit organization off to the right start can mean the difference between success and failure, and the guidance of legal counsel during this time can make all the difference. This CLE webinar, designed for attorneys interested in working with New York nonprofits, will go step-by-step through the process of incorporating in New York State and applying for federal tax-exempt status. Attention will be given to the benefits and obligations of incorporation and tax-exempt status including reporting requirements, the role of board members, and the limitations on lobbying and political activities.
Presenter: Ciarra Chavarria, Staff Attorney
NYS CLE credit: This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of one (1.0) credit hour which can be applied toward the professional practice requirement. This program is aimed at current and prospective Lawyers Alliance volunteers, and is free for interested attorneys.
Registration: Please click here to register. An e-mail will be sent prior to the event with instructions on how to view the webinar.
If you have questions about this webinar, please send an e-mail to CLEregistrar@lawyersalliance.org.
Lawyers Alliance for New York has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. This webinar course is appropriate for transitional credit for newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys.
CLE Accredited Live Webinar (for newly admitted and experienced attorneys only): Commercial Leasing: Practice Tips for Representing a Nonprofit
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
When a nonprofit organization leases commercial space for use as an office or to run a program, there are special considerations to take into account. During this webinar you will learn practice tips for representing a nonprofit in a commercial lease negotiation. Topics covered will include negotiating a right to terminate, the importance of the “use” clause and the assignment and subletting provisions, and issues presented by expenses that are passed through to the tenant.
Presenters: Hedwig O'Hara, Legal Director, and Lori Moses, Senior Staff Attorney
NYS CLE credit: This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of one (1.0) credit hour which can be applied toward the professional practice requirement. This program is aimed at current and prospective Lawyers Alliance volunteers, and is free for interested attorneys.
Registration: Please click here to register. An e-mail will be sent prior to the event with instructions on how to view the webinar.
If you have questions about this webinar, please send an e-mail to CLEregistrar@lawyersalliance.org.
Lawyers Alliance for New York has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. This webinar course is appropriate for transitional credit for newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys.
The experienced staff attorneys at Lawyers Alliance are proud to share their substantive and practical knowledge about nonprofit legal issues as an integral part of our staff-supported pro bono program. Our CLE program is one of the many ways that Lawyers Alliance adds value, including by conducting client outreach and screening, providing educational services such as webinars, legal alerts, and responding to resource calls. Lawyers Alliance staff take time and resources to bring these services to our volunteers and clients. We hope you’ll consider making a donation to support this important work.
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