Ask A Nonprofit Lawyer

We’re bringing together two of the state’s most experienced nonprofit legal minds for a practical, accessible deep dive into the legal issues every organization should understand. Experts Eric Gorovitz and Shirley McLaughlin, both principals at the nationally recognized law firm Adler & Colvin, will walk through key legal fundamentals and answer your most pressing questions.

Eric and Shirley will unpack some of the most common (and commonly misunderstood) areas of nonprofit law, including:

🔹 Race-based grantmaking and how to structure equity-focused funding in compliance with federal and state rules
🔹 Privacy and data security requirements, and what nonprofits must do to protect donor and client information
🔹 Fundraising regulations, including solicitation rules, disclosures, and multi-state compliance
🔹 Advocacy and lobbying, what’s allowed for 501(c)(3)s, and how to participate in public policy safely and effectively