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 …

Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta volunteers provided more than $2.3 million worth of legal services to Atlanta nonprofits last year. The time and talents of our attorney volunteers make a big difference to the nonprofits they serve. Below are some “shout outs” to our volunteers from their appreciative nonprofit clients: To: Beth Mullican of Hunton and Williams From: Center for the Visually Impaired “It is people like you who make it possible for agencies like CVI to …

Flood student volunteers prepare a meal at The Garden Since 2008, Flood Student Community Missions has spent almost 10,000 hours serving the community. Directed towards involving middle and high school students to serve their local elderly, disadvantaged, homeless and youth citizens, Flood enables young students to become leaders with a positive impact on society. Based in Alpharetta, the organization serves metro Atlanta with small events and all day serving projects, what they call short term missions. However, …

Georgia nonprofit organizations often hold special events, such as silent auctions, black-tie galas, golf tournaments, and festivals, to raise money for their organization. This article discusses some of the important legal issues that may arise when an organization organizes such fundraising events. Slides – Fundraising Models for Special Events

Unlike many other states, the State of Georgia does not grant a blanket exemption from sales and use tax to Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. In order to be exempt from paying tax on goods that are purchased or sold by the organization, the organization or the transaction must fit one of the specific, narrow exceptions laid out in the Georgia Code and the organization must obtain an exemption determination letter from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Paying …