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Nonprofit Law CLE Series

For lawyers who want to learn more about how to help nonprofits meet the moment: Check out our CLE series covering today’s hottest issues impacting nonprofits.

group of happy volunteers smiling clapping

Nonprofit Law CLE Series

For lawyers who want to learn more about how to help nonprofits meet the moment: Check out our CLE series covering today’s hottest issues impacting nonprofits.

Helping Nonprofits Navigate Today’s Legal Terrain


Learn how you can help nonprofits navigate today’s legal terrain with clarity, resilience, and courage as these organizations face new challenges of increasing concern—including federal threats to tax-exempt status, immigration enforcement encounters, and other requests for government access to nonprofit facilities and/or documents. Join us to explore topics like responsible board service, nonprofit dissolutions and mergers, and nonprofit investing.

We’ll provide clear guidance for lawyers who play a critical role in helping nonprofits prepare for and mitigate risk as they continue to fulfill their important missions.

Key Issues Covered:

Federal threats to tax-exempt status

Immigration enforcement encounters

Government access to nonprofit facilities & documents

Responsible board service

Nonprofit dissolutions & mergers

Nonprofit investing

On-Demand Videos


Nonprofits collect sensitive data but rarely have a clear privacy strategy — and that creates real legal exposure. This practical program explains what data privacy laws apply to nonprofits and gives attendees a baseline framework for building a compliant privacy program on a limited budget.

Recorded: June 2026

Lawyers are valued for their ability to spot issues by asking the right questions — but those without nonprofit expertise often don’t know what’s most essential to ask. This session introduces critical questions lawyers should ask (but often don’t) as fiduciaries of or advisors to nonprofits, exploring why these questions get missed and how that can put organizations at risk.

Recorded: May 2026

So you’ve joined a nonprofit board, and now everyone assumes you’re the organization’s lawyer. This ethics session navigates that unique role, including when attorney-client privilege attaches, when to put an engagement letter in place even for unpaid work, and when to say no. Learn how to act in the organization’s best interests while preserving your relationships and your own legal reputation.

Recorded: May 2026

This session tracks what’s trending in the nonprofit sector, culling lessons learned from recent headlines and the frontlines — from the current federal and state regulatory climate to tempting shortcuts and leadership habits that die hard. Learn how nonprofits can paint themselves into corners, and how staying reflective and grounded can help them more adeptly navigate legal risks and business challenges.

Recorded: May 2026

Nonprofits rely on fundraisers, donations, grants, and earned income to grow — but recording and reporting it correctly isn’t always straightforward. This session covers key compliance issues around fundraising and revenue-generating activities, including corporate sponsorships, raffles, auctions, donor restrictions, and unrelated business income tax, plus how to help public charities avoid tipping into private foundation status.

Recorded: May 2026

Serving as a nonprofit board member or supporting its legal matters is demanding even in calm times — and today’s constant stream of new challenges can make it easy to lose sight of essential compliance matters. This centering session offers a roadmap for compliance and tips for cultivating a culture of strong stewardship, helping you keep the nonprofit you serve in good working order all year.

Recorded: May 2026

Nonprofits are navigating unprecedented legal challenges as they work to stay compliant, assess risk, and make sense of rapidly evolving developments. This plenary session offers key takeaways for the moment, along with big-picture, pragmatic frameworks for assessing and mitigating risk in today’s legal landscape.

Recorded: May 2026

Nonprofits have broad rights to engage in advocacy and lobbying — but many miss out because their attorneys are overly cautious. This program helps lawyers understand the laws governing nonprofit advocacy so they can empower the organizations they serve to fully exercise their rights and make a greater impact for the communities they serve.

Recorded: May 2026

The federal DEI landscape is shifting fast — and nonprofits that receive government funding are feeling the pressure. This program covers the current state of federal law governing DEI initiatives, changes to federal contract certifications, and the impact of Executive Orders on nonprofit programming and grants.

Recorded: April 2026

Since January 2025, nonprofits have faced unprecedented challenges — from threats to tax-exempt status to immigration enforcement and government access requests. This program helps legal counsel navigate the new terrain, covering the key issues putting nonprofits at risk and providing practical guidance for helping organizations prepare, mitigate risk, and stay mission-focused.

Recorded: March 2026

This practical program walks you through everything needed to launch a nonprofit — from formation to tax-exemption. Topics include the various 501(c) options, Pennsylvania’s formation process, recent changes to Pennsylvania’s Nonprofit Corporation Law, and key IRS forms. Whether you’re starting your own organization or advising a client, this session provides the roadmap to turn a do-good idea into reality.

Recorded: August 2025


Cheshire Law Group

Counsel for good: sophisticated, mission-focused legal counsel exclusively for nonprofit organizations of all sizes.

PBA Charitable Organizations Committee

Offering educational programs on the legal issues facing nonprofits and charitable organizations.

Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)

Supporting, training, and advocating for the thousands of nonprofits serving millions of people across Pennsylvania.

National Council of Nonprofits

The largest nonprofit network in North America — championing, informing, and connecting organizations to advance the communities they serve.


Cheshire Law Group

Counsel for good: sophisticated, mission-focused legal counsel exclusively for nonprofit organizations of all sizes.

PBA Charitable Organizations Committee

Offering educational programs on the legal issues facing nonprofits and charitable organizations.

Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)

Supporting, training, and advocating for the thousands of nonprofits serving millions of people across Pennsylvania.

National Council of Nonprofits

The largest nonprofit network in North America — championing, informing, and connecting organizations to advance the communities they serve.