VLA Calendar > March 2012
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Monday, March 5, 2012
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Monday, March 5, 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, March 14, 2012
Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop
When: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 2 - 5:30 pm*
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022*3.0 CLE credits, 2 Professional Practice and 1 Skills (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys)
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. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization.
More info here or download registration form
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Wednesday, March 21, 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