VLA Calendar > April 2012
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Monday, April 2, 2012
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Monday, April 2, 2012, 6 - 7pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
To volunteer at our clinics or take a case from our case list, VLA requires that attorneys attend a short orientation. At the orientation, important information about VLA's programs, requirements for volunteers and our administrative procedures will be covered.
You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.
More info here or download registration form
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop
When: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 2 -5:30 pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022This workshop provides valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, application for employer identification number, IRS disclosure rules, unrelated business taxable income, charitable contributions, and restrictions on lobbying. This workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization.
More info here or download registration form
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Forming Your For-Profit Arts Business
When: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 4 - 6pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022This workshop provides valuable information about starting an arts-related business. Covered issues also include: For vs. Non-Profit incorporation, fiscal sponsorship, selecting and protecting business names; the legal and tax characteristics of LLCs an publication requirements, partnerships, and type C and S corporations; choice of jurisdiction; financing your business; employees and independent contracts; and insurance.
More info here or download registration form
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 1 - 2pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
To volunteer at our clinics or take a case from our case list, VLA requires that attorneys attend a short orientation. At the orientation, important information about VLA's programs, requirements for volunteers and our administrative procedures will be covered.
You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.
More info here or download registration form
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Legal Issues in Choreography and Dance
When: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 4 – 6pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022This class will provide an overview of the legal issues that affect non-profit and for-profit dance companies, individual creators, choreographers, and performers, such as dancers. Topics discussed include: business entity formation, intellectual property protection, rights of publicity, licensing, and labor and employment.
This class will be taught by Elena M. Paul, Esq., VLA’s Executive Director. All registration fees are non-refundable.
More info here or download registration form