The Legal Aid Society is proud to present its annual training series for attorneys interested in participating in The Society's Pro Bono Program.

This year’s trainings will focus on Community Economic Development. We have outstanding faculty from The Legal Aid Society and the private bar who are experts in their fields of practice scheduled for each training.

Not-for-profit Incorporation

Acquire expertise in incorporating not-for-profit entities and securing their federal tax-exempt status. The faculty will cover basic due diligence by attorneys to learn about an organization prior to drafting any documents, preparation of the not-for-profit charter and bylaws, and application to the IRS for tax exempt recognition.

Faculty:

• Verity Van Tassel Richards, Esq.,
• Michael Bolotin, Esq., Debevois & Plimpton LLP;
• Rhea Gordon, Esq., American Museum of Natural History;
• Susan Chase, Esq., Civil Practice

Cost: Free*

*Training is without charge, but space is limited and priority is given to law firms who partner with The Legal Aid Society to provide pro bono legal services to low-income New Yorkers whose generosity makes this program possible . Attorneys who attend one or more of the sessions are expected to undertake the pro bono representation of one or more Legal Aid Society clients over the course of the next year. These seminars also are open to Attorney Emeritus lawyers who are transitioning from a full-time legal practice or have retired and wish to con-tribute their time and expertise on behalf of low-income New Yorkers.

Registration:  Please complete the attached Registration Form and return by email to Rosemary Hare-Bey, Pro Bono Coordinator, at rharebey@legal-aid.org.  For each session registration will be between 6:00 - 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The program will immediately follow, concluding at 8:30 p.m.

Space is limited at each session, so please RSVP as early as possible to ensure participation.