Product Description

Congratulations, you’ve been asked to join a non-profit organization’s board of directors! Being involved with a non-profit organization can be very fulfilling, both personally and professionally. But what does being a board member actually entail? Do I need to do anything else other than fundraising? What are my fiduciary responsibilities? 

This program provides a brief introduction to non-profit and charitable organizations, and addresses a lawyer’s duties and responsibilities as a board member of a non-profit organization. The panel discusses real situations and provides practical tips and guidance on how to successfully navigate your involvement on the board of a non-profit organization.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 - 9:55 am

  Introduction and Overview of Tax-Exemption and Governing Documents

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  Alyssa C. Fitzgerald, Esq., Goodwin Procter LLP , Boston
  
• 9:55 - 10:20 am

  Functions of a Nonprofit Board

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  Eleanor A. Evans, Esq., Hemenway & Barnes LLP , Boston
  
• 10:20 - 10:45 am

  Officer Functions

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  Dennis J. Berry, Esq., , Wayland
  
• 10:45 - 11:10 am

  Diversity Considerations

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  Gauri P. Punjabi, Esq., Boston Scientific , Marlborough
  
• 11:10 - 11:20 am

  Break
• 11:20 - 12:05 pm

  Why do Nonprofits Want Lawyers on the Board?

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  • Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board
  • Duties and Liabilities of Board Members
  • Liability Protections

  Brad Bedingfield, Esq., Hemenway & Barnes LLP , Boston
  
• 12:05 - 12:20 pm

  What to Do When Things Go Wrong

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  Eleanor A. Evans, Esq., Hemenway & Barnes LLP , Boston
  
• 12:20 - 12:25 pm

  Tools Available for Board Members and Key Takeaways

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  Alyssa C. Fitzgerald, Esq., Goodwin Procter LLP , Boston
  
• 12:25 - 12:30 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

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  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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