Serving on a Nonprofit Board 2022: Practical and Ethical Considerations for Attorneys

  • 8:00 AM - 11:20 AM
  • Central Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Practising Law Institute
  • Practising Law Institute
Topics:
  • Other
  • Pro Bono/Legal Services

Why You Should Attend
Joining a nonprofit board can be one of the most personally and professionally rewarding experiences of an attorney's career. Whether you're an experienced attorney or just beginning to practice, serving on a nonprofit board can bring opportunities to deepen your skills, make valuable connections, and further a cause that is personally meaningful to you.

At PLI's "Serving on a Nonprofit Board 2022" program, you will learn how to identify opportunities for Board service and bring maximum value to your role as a board member.

What You Will Learn

  • Identify opportunities for serving on a nonprofit board
  • Do your due diligence: identify the questions to ask and documents to request and review before you join a nonprofit board
  • Bring maximum value to your role — using your legal skills and experience to assist the Board
  • Using diversity as a lens through which to make board and staff decisions
  • Understand the basics and recognize potential red flags in nonprofit financial statements
  • Identify and address key ethics issues and concerns for attorneys who serve on nonprofit boards

Who Should Attend

This program will provide practical tips and review important ethical considerations for attorneys currently serving on nonprofit boards or thinking about joining a nonprofit board.

**Scholarships are available to participate in this program. For more information and to apply please visit: https://learning.pli.edu/scholarship.

 

  • CLE Credit Comments: Contact the OK MCLE Commission to verify this has been approved for credit or submit the session using the OK MCLE forms.
  • Contact:
    Practising Law Institute
    800-260-4754