Credit: 6.5 Credit Hours

Description: This course will cover basic D.C. law under the new Nonprofit Corporation Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2012. The class will highlight the duties and responsibilities of directors, with some emphasis on restrictions imposed on federal employees serving as board members. In addition, faculty will provide an overview of federal and District legal issues involved in obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, and the benefits and detriments of tax-exempt status. The course also will cover current issues and developments in the nonprofit arena. Course materials include sample articles of incorporation and many other useful forms and documents. This course is ideal for anyone who serves on a nonprofit board and is looked to for legal advice at board meetings, or is consulted as an attorney on nonprofit organization legal issues.