While many nonprofits use the term member to mean supporter, donor, participant or friend, the term “member” actually has a technical definition under Georgia law. Deciding on whether or not your organization should have members in a legal sense is important because it affects who controls the organization. Learn more about what it means to have members in this article.

Nonprofits cannot survive without the help of volunteers, but they should be aware of and plan for the possible legal risks of working with volunteers. In this encore presentation of a popular workshop, our speaker discusses those risks and then give practical advice about ways to minimize them. Topics to be covered include: • Volunteer screening and background checks, • workplace safety, and • volunteer policies and procedures. Presenter: Rebecca Shanlever, Hall, Arbery, Gilligan, Roberts & Shanlever …

The law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP developed this thorough guide including sample corporate policies. NFP Guide

Fall is bringing changes to Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. First, we have a recent addition to our staff – our new part-time paralegal, Laura Moore. We want to thank the Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar for providing the initial funding for the position. You can find out more about Laura, including her favorite football team, in the article below. In November, Frank Landgraff will pass the reins as PBPA Board Chair to Rick McMurtry …

Marion Tilson of AT&T (left) and Lisa Williams of Circle of Friends When Marion Tilson first spoke with her new client Lisa Williams, she had no idea that the pro bono matter she was handling for Lisa’s nonprofit organization was the 3000th matter placed by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. Neither did we, until we went back and checked our records. But it’s not a surprise that Marion and Lisa were involved in this monumental matter. Marion, …

Laura Moore, PBPA’s Paralegal Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta is pleased to welcome Laura Moore to the staff as Paralegal. Originally from Alabama, Laura has lived in Atlanta for the past eight years. Prior to joining PBPA, Laura worked as an immigration paralegal for Paul Hastings and Seyfarth Shaw. As Paralegal, Laura is responsible for reviewing the status of ongoing legal matters and ensuring that PBPA’s volunteers and clients have a positive experience. In addition to coordinating …