The nonprofit sector plays a crucial role in advocating for social issues and affecting change in public policy. As New York City faces new challenges and developments, it is now more vital than ever that leaders comprehend the laws that surround advocacy and lobbying. Join us for a virtual training to help your organization successfully navigate federal regulations around advocacy and lobbying.
Attendees will learn:
- What is and is not considered lobbying.
- How nonprofits can encourage public policy through advocacy.
- What regulations permit in terms of lobbying.
- How to account for and protect your tax-exempt status while lobbying.
This session is free and hosted as part of our It Starts with the Arts Advocacy Action Series, aimed at educating our community on government and empowering the field to support both sector-wide and organization-specific sustainability.
Meet the Facilitators
Noel Lee is an Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP where she practices in the Exempt Organizations Practice. Noel assists in advising public charities and private foundations on structural and operating issues, including formation, governance, reorganizations, commercial transactions, domestic and international grantmaking, and taxation.
Kevin Roe is Counsel in the Firm’s Exempt Organizations Practice. Recognized as a “Rising Star” by The Legal 500 United States (2022), he advises public charities and private foundations on structural and operating issues, including formation, governance, reorganizations, commercial transactions, domestic and international grantmaking and taxation. He also provides advice to public and private companies on corporate social responsibility programs and to not-for-profit institutions and their donors on charitable giving.
About New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
NYPLI’s mission is to advance equality and civil rights, with a focus on health justice, disability rights, and environmental justice, through the power of community lawyering and partnerships with the private bar.
Through community lawyering, NYLPI puts its legal, policy and community organizing expertise at the service of New York City communities and individuals. NYLPI’s partnership with the private bar strengthens its advocacy and connects community groups and nonprofits with critical legal assistance. NYLPI was founded in 1976 to serve the legal needs of underserved, underrepresented New Yorkers and their communities. What began as a small-scale staff working to link low income clients and organizations with attorneys willing to volunteer pro bono legal services has grown into an unparalleled resource for low income, community-driven legal representation.
Accessibility
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is committed to providing opportunities for everyone to participate in our programming. This session will include access to closed captioning via Zoom’s Live Transcript feature. Please let us know how we can meet your access needs or reach out if you have any questions by contacting Roundtable Programs Director Kinsey Keck at kkeck@nycaieroundtable.org.
