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An Affinity for Affiliation: A Comedy on Creating Nonprofit Related Entities

Recorded On: 10/07/2024

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It is becoming more and more common for nonprofit organizations to be related to for-profit or 501(c)(4) entities and vice versa, all of which come with their own legal challenges. Join this engaging and insightful session to delve into the practical how-tos of creating related entities and sharing data, intellectual property, and even office space. Through an interactive skit, discover innovative strategies and best practices that will empower your nonprofit to maximize its impact and bring in more revenue or your for-profit to make a lasting impact in the charitable space.

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An Affinity for Affiliation: A Comedy on Creating Nonprofit Related Entities
Recorded 10/07/2024  |  61 minutes
Recorded 10/07/2024  |  61 minutes
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Rhonda Lees

Vice President & Senior Counsel

American Bankers Association

Attorney and Nonprofit Professional Focused on Mission-Driven Environments

I am a senior level legal and association executive with extensive experience in corporate transactions, privacy, fundraising, non-profit law, compliance, intellectual property, and the management of association legal and business risk. I lead high-performing teams and cross-departmental initiatives. I love working in and am committed to the non-profit community. I am a published author and public speaker. My skills and specialties include:

* Legal & Risk Management Advice * Research & Analysis
* Complex Problem Resolution * Intellectual Property Protection
* Staff Leadership & Development * Policy Development and Implementation

Caroline Leary

Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel

Environmental Working Group

Catherine Livingston

Chief Legal Officer

American Institutes for Research

I am well-known as an authority in the field of tax-exempt organizations. Relying on my extensive experience in both government and practice, I have advised a wide array of nonprofit organizations on impact investing, innovation incubators, excess benefit transactions, joint ventures, lobbying and political activities, and other aspects of tax compliance. I have also worked with nonprofits on corporate governance. I also have unique experience with the Affordable Care Act. From my time as the IRS's first Health Care Counsel, I have in-depth knowledge of the many tax provisions contained in the ACA and on the overall interaction of the ACA and the federal tax system.

Kristalyn Loson

Associate General Counsel

The Nature Conservancy

Janice Ryan

Partner

Venable LLP

Janice counsels advocacy groups, charities, associations, political organizations, and businesses on the full spectrum of legal issues related to their efforts to influence public policy and elections. She is adept at delivering creative solutions to complex problems and providing pragmatic day-to-day general counseling tailored to her clients’ specific needs and goals. Janice’s clients appreciate her accessibility and responsiveness, and her ability to bring together and manage the right team of attorneys within the firm to solve the problem at hand, providing her clients with seamless, full-service legal support.

Janice serves as outside general counsel and political counsel to several prominent 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in high-profile nationwide issue advocacy campaigns and efforts to influence elections. She also advises federal and state super PACs, candidates, and corporate and association PACs.