Product Description

You are ready to join a nonprofit board of directors so you can help support the good work that it does. Do you know the risks associated with serving in this important role, particularly if you are a practicing attorney? In both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, directors of nonprofit corporations must discharge duties in good faith and in a manner they believe is in the best interests of the corporation. In addition, attorneys are bound by rules of professional responsibility that could cause some conflict with fiduciary responsibilities of board members. This seminar gives you insight into what issues attorneys should consider before joining a nonprofit board of directors and guidance to follow while on a nonprofit board of directors. 

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 - 9:35 am

  Overview of Nonprofit Basics

  Elizabeth O. Manchester, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP , Providence
  Russell J. Stein, Esq., Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP , Boston
  
• 9:35 - 9:40 am

  Questions to Ask Before Joining a Nonprofit Board of Directors

  Panel
  
• 9:40 - 9:55 am

  Role of the Nonprofit Board of Directors

  Panel
  
• 9:55 - 10:10 am

  Fiduciary Responsibilities of Directors

  Panel
  
• 10:10 - 10:40 am

  Considerations for Lawyers Joining Nonprofit Board of Directors

  Panel
  
• 10:40 - 10:50 am

  Recent Litigation for Bad Actors

  Panel
  
• 10:55 - 11:00 am

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  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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