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