The Practising Law Institute is holding a one-hour briefing via webcast entitled Serving on a Nonprofit Board – Practical Considerations for Attorneys on July 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM Eastern.

Joining a nonprofit board can be one of the most personally and professionally rewarding experiences of an attorney’s career.  Whether you’re an experienced attorney or just beginning to practice, serving on a nonprofit board can bring opportunities to deepen your skills, make valuable connections, and help a cause that is personally meaningful to you.   

This free one-hour briefing will offer some practical tips and ethical considerations for attorneys currently serving on nonprofit boards or thinking about joining a nonprofit board. Please join Courtney A. Darts, Director of Education, Pro Bono Partnership and Nancy Eberhardt, Director, New Jersey Program, Pro Bono Partnership as they discuss:

Tips for identifying and joining a nonprofit board that interests you;

• Doing your due diligence – the questions to ask and documents to request before you join a nonprofit board;
• Bringing maximum value to your role – thinking how you can best assist your fellow board members with business decisions, risk management, and legal decisions;
• Understanding liability, insurance, and indemnification; and
• Ethical considerations for the attorney who is being asked to give legal advice to the board on which he/she sits.

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