VLA Calendar > August

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Monday, August 1, 2011

New Volunteer Attorney Orientation

When: Monday, August 1, 2011, 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.  

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop

When: Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 1 - 4 pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022

This 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.

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Forming Your For-Profit Arts Business

When: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 4 - 6pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022

This 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.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

New Volunteer Attorney Orientation

When: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 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.

This session is conducted by Dena Bouchard, Esq., VLA's legal fellow

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Art & Law Residency Symposium

When: Wednesday August 24, 2011, 6 - 9pm
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Where: Shearman & Sterling LLP, 599 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

RSVP required to: lndickens@vlany.org

Writers:
Mazie M. Harris
Lian Amaris Sifuentes
Tracy Zwick

Respondent:
Ruben Verdu
Artist

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Monday, August 29 to Monday, September 5, 2011

VLA offices will be closed.
We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.