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.
n 2005, ACC will host its eighth annual Onsite Pro Bono Clinic under the auspices of Corporate Pro Bono (a joint project of ACC and the Pro Bono Institute). The clinic offers in-house counsel the opportunity to earn CLE credit while providing pro bono services to nonprofit organizations that are in great need of legal assistance. The clinic will begin with training from national experts on the legal needs of nonprofit organizations.
Does your nonprofit engage in fundraising practices such as vehicle donations, charitable giving and trusts, raffles, or casino nights? If so, were you aware that they are subject to federal, state, and local government regulation and that civil and even criminal penalties could be applied for failure to comply? In this session, we will address the various legal registration and approval processes in place at various government levels and provide useful advice on how best to handle this regulatory minefield.
When the Senate Finance Committee issued its outline for nonprofit reform in the summer of 2004, it became clear that the nonprofit sector would not escape the post-SOX era without significant legislative reform. There is no hotter topic in the nonprofit arena right now than the legislation introduced and proposed as a result of the Senate Finance Committee's report and its hearings in 2005.
If you work for a nonprofit, either full time or only as a volunteer to a community organization, it is imperative to remain informed on legal issues facing the nonprofit community. Our practical update of the legal climate surrounding nonprofits will educate you on the new and burning issues from the courts, Congress, and state regulatory front.
In the post-SOX world, nonprofits are struggling to identify and adopt financial management best practices. Attorneys can no longer rely on the CFO to be solely responsible for financial management. Take this opportunity to learn what the law says about internal controls, internal auditors, audit and finance committees, reporting on your 990, reporting to watchdog groups, executive compensation, investment oversight, board and spouse travel, reasonable board perks, and much more.