Updated Bylaws That Work
May 8, 2023
The third edition of Bylaws That Work has been updated and expanded. Read the press release here. For a preview of the Table of Contents and to order, visit our Publications page.
Lowenstein Sandler Externship at Lawyers Alliance
March 15, 2023
Lawyers Alliance is pleased to have two externs join us from Lowenstein Sandler. Read about them on the firm's website.
New Newsletter
March 9, 2023
Read our Winter Newsletter! This issue includes articles about nonprofits helping youth to prepare for college and careers and attorneys working with nonprofits on issues related to technology.
Volunteer Accomplishment
February 9, 2023
The latest Volunteer Accomplishment highlights the work of Michael Hickey, Celina Kassam, and Michael Stein of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP for the National Black Leadership Commission on Health. Read all about it here.
Latest Volunteer Accomplishment
January 13, 2023
Read the new Volunteer Accomplishment about Nicole Simonian and Jackson Pai of Crowell & Moring LLP's work with The Brave House. You can also read other Volunteer Accomplishments in the Resources section of the website.
New Friends Profile
December 15, 2022
Read our latest Friends Profile featuring Robin Bell-Stevens, the Director and Executive Producer of Jazzmobile, a long-time Lawyers Alliance client.
New Volunteer Accomplishment
December 14, 2022
Read the latest Volunteer Accomplishment about Brian Helweil and Ross Silver of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP's work with Venture House. You can also read other Volunteer Accomplishments in the Resources section of the website.
N-PCL Revisions
November 22, 2022
In November 2022, Governor Hochul signed A9969 (Paulin)/S9047 (Comrie), to modernize New York’s Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL) to allow board members to provide unanimous consent to board actions via an electronic board portal, allow board vacancies to be filled for the duration of a vacant seat, and codify that conflicted directors who leave a meeting do not disturb the quorum.
Lawyers Alliance staff worked with Nonprofit New York’s Government Relations Council to identify N-PCL provisions that needed updating. Our staff drafted bill language and a memo in support that we submitted together with Nonprofit New York and New York Council of Nonprofits.
Read our Legal Alert.
2022 Cornerstone Awards
November 17, 2022
Lawyers Alliance is pleased to highlight our 2022 Cornerstone Award honorees! For information about this year's honorees, visit the Volunteer Recognition page or read the press release.
Autumn Newsletter
Noveber 11, 2022
Read our new Autumn Newsletter! This issue includes articles on pro bono attorneys helping nonprofits serving new Americans and arts groups strengthening and connecting communities.
Laren E. Spirer Joins Lawyers Alliance
October 20, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Laren E. Spirer has joined Lawyers Alliance as Program and Strategy Director. Read the press release for details.
2022 Business Law & Leadership Gala
May 23, 2022
On May 24th Lawyers Alliance will hold its annual Business Law & Leadership Gala at Gotham Hall. The distinguished honorees are Beverly O'Toole of Goldman Sachs and Debra-Ellen Glickstein of NYC Kids RISE. Read the press release for additional information.
Hedwig O'Hara Named Legal Director
April 1, 2020
Lawyers Alliance is pleased to name Hedwig O'Hara as Legal Director. Read the press release detailing the announcement.
Coronavirus Updates
March 9, 2020
See our updated Coronavirus Information page for information and Legal Alerts.
Lawyers Alliance and Nonprofit New York Successfully Protect Nonprofits from Unnecessary Regulation
October 1, 2019
A federal court has struck down an unconstitutional law, finding that a "substantial number" of its applications "are likely to result in interference with the rights to freely associate and speak." Read the press release for details.
Lawyers Alliance is pleased to be part of Exponentum, the national network of business law pro bono providers
June 20, 2018
Read the press release about the new Exponentum branding.
Newly updated Nonprofit Revitalization Act FAQs
May 11, 2017
Read Lawyers Alliance's newly updated Nonprofit Revitalization Act FAQs.