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.
The Nonprofit Network's July Legal Update will equip nonprofit lawyers with essential communication and conflict resolution skills. Attendees will learn practical strategies for navigating challenging conversations and providing constructive feedback effectively. Join us for a lively discussion.
Working at a nonprofit organization as an in-house attorney requires knowledge of a unique set of tax, and regulatory and other legal concepts. Whether you are just starting or are looking for a refresher, set yourself up for success by joining us as we discuss key nonprofit legal and governance issues. In addition to providing a road map for issue-spotting, the presentation will include a lively conversation about what current in-house counsel wish they knew before going in-house at a nonprofit organizations.
Working at a nonprofit organization as an in-house attorney requires knowledge of a unique set of tax, and regulatory and other legal concepts. Whether you are just starting or are looking for a refresher, set yourself up for success by joining us as we discuss key nonprofit legal and governance issues. In addition to providing a road map for issue-spotting, the presentation will include a lively conversation about what current in-house counsel wish they knew before going in-house at a nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofits host a wide array of meetings, conferences, trade shows, galas, and other events. As in-house nonprofit counsel know well, these meetings present multidisciplinary legal issues in their planning and execution, whether the event is large or small, or held virtually or in person. This panel will offer “must have” strategies and best practices acquired through real-world examples to protect nonprofit organizations in a post-pandemic world, including:
the contracting process and provisions to incorporate into your contracts with venues, caterers, transportation providers, event production companies, and other key vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees, to manage financial commitments and mitigate potential cancellation or underperformance damages
negotiating force majeure clauses and managing postponement or cancellation issues
managing risk by procuring insurance tailored to the event operations, including having alcohol and/or minors at your event
creating and maintaining policies for the safety and welfare of participants, staff, and vendors, such as an attendee code of conduct, health protocols, recreational activity waivers, and avoiding registration and housing scam solicitations
intellectual property, defamation, and related considerations when promoting the event, developing content for it, and recording or broadcasting sessions, and when dealing with speakers, presenters, and attendees
Join us to review and discuss top practical tips that you can bring with you into your nonprofit’s next meeting planning season.
Nonprofits host a wide array of meetings, conferences, trade shows, galas, and other events. As in-house nonprofit counsel know well, these meetings present multidisciplinary legal issues in their planning and execution, whether the event is large or small, or held virtually or in person. This panel will offer “must have” strategies and best practices acquired through real-world examples to protect nonprofit organizations in a post-pandemic world, including:
the contracting process and provisions to incorporate into your contracts with venues, caterers, transportation providers, event production companies, and other key vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees, to manage financial commitments and mitigate potential cancellation or underperformance damages
negotiating force majeure clauses and managing postponement or cancellation issues
managing risk by procuring insurance tailored to the event operations, including having alcohol and/or minors at your event
creating and maintaining policies for the safety and welfare of participants, staff, and vendors, such as an attendee code of conduct, health protocols, recreational activity waivers, and avoiding registration and housing scam solicitations
intellectual property, defamation, and related considerations when promoting the event, developing content for it, and recording or broadcasting sessions, and when dealing with speakers, presenters, and attendees
Join us to review and discuss top practical tips that you can bring with you into your nonprofit’s next meeting planning season.
Forms 990 are due May 15 for organizations operating on a calendar year fiscal year. If your organization requests a six-month extension, the 990 will be due November 15. Either way, now is the time to prepare. Join us for a timely discussion about managing Form 990 preparation, including the roles of finance, legal, and program staff; the role of the Board; the 990’s role as not just a tax compliance tool, but also a public communications and fundraising tool; and key 990 topics of interest to the IRS.
Forms 990 are due May 15 for organizations operating on a calendar year fiscal year. If your organization requests a six-month extension, the 990 will be due November 15. Either way, now is the time to prepare. Join us for a timely discussion about managing Form 990 preparation, including the roles of finance, legal, and program staff; the role of the Board; the 990’s role as not just a tax compliance tool, but also a public communications and fundraising tool; and key 990 topics of interest to the IRS.