We are delighted to announce the arrival of Lori Shapiro, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta’s new staff attorney. As Employment Counsel, Lori provides direct legal services to PBPA nonprofit clients, serves as a resource to PBPA’s volunteer attorneys, and educates lawyers and clients on employment-related legal issues. She also coordinates monthly webcasts on legal issues of interest to nonprofits. Prior to joining PBPA, Lori practiced labor, employment and benefits law for more than 20 years. As a …

Since January 1, 2014, over 410 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Interested in volunteering? Click here for a current list of volunteer opportunities! To: Andy Hepburn, Sizmek Technologies, Inc. From: Emmaus House Thank you very much for your very thorough and helpful legal audit of the Emmaus House website, which included terms of use and privacy policies and intellectual property issues. We also appreciate the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta …

Nonprofits often team up with for-profit companies to conduct fundraising activities, with part of the proceeds from the sale of the for-profit’s product or service (such as a book or t-shirt) benefiting the nonprofit. What steps are the parties required to take when entering into these types of “commercial co-venture” or “cause marketing promotion” arrangements? It may surprise you, but many states, including Georgia, have laws about these promotions. During this 30-minute webcast, our speaker helps nonprofits …

Does your nonprofit own real property? Does it plan to purchase real property (or hope to have it donated)? If so, don’t assume that your nonprofit will not have to pay property tax. Real property owned by a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in Georgia is not automatically exempt from property tax. The property must qualify for one of the listed exemptions and the owner must apply for exemption and be approved. This webcast will cover basic information …

This article sets forth best practices for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to consider when determining the size and composition of its board of directors.

The legal staff at the Packard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation and Moore Foundation developed this free resource, which covers the basic legal rules around the electioneering prohibition for both private foundations and public charities. It takes about ninety minutes to complete and features “Maya,” a program officer that helps participants through the course. Please click here for the free resource.