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18 May The Pro Bono Partnership Pundit: Treating Gender-Affirmed and Gender-Diverse People with Dignity and Respect Is Easy

May 17, 2016 — This post was originally published on The Dodge Blog by Christine Michelle Duffy, Senior Staff Attorney (New Jersey Office). People whose gender identity or expression transgresses gender stereotypes still face rampant discrimination; however, just a little common sense, some training, and...

27 Apr Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination in The Workplace: A Practical Guide

Pro Bono Partnership senior staff attorney Christine Michelle Duffy is editor-in-chief and contributing author of the groundbreaking Bloomberg BNA treatise Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace: A Practical Guide. The treatise includes a comprehensive review of federal, state, and local laws and...

22 Apr The Pro Bono Partnership Pundit: Look Hard for ‘Soft’ Skills on Your Board

April 19, 2016 — This post was originally published on The Dodge Blog by Kent E. Hansen, Senior Staff Attorney (New Jersey Office). Is your organization looking to recruit new board members, but uncertain of what skills you should look for in candidates? Check out this post to learn more about building the best board for your organization

22 Apr The Pro Bono Partnership Pundit: Why Proactive Employment Law Advice Is Similar to a Fram Oil Filter

March 15, 2016 — This post was originally published on The Dodge Blog by Christine Michelle Duffy, Senior Staff Attorney (New Jersey Office). Nonprofits can draw a parallel from the famous Fram oil filter marketing slogan, "You can pay me now, or pay me later,” when taking preemptive steps and proactive legal advice to avoid employment law-related landmines.

15 Mar Guest Spotlight: Introduction to Pro Bono Partnership

This post was originally published on Essential Bulletin, Cerini & Associates, LLP by Judy Siegel, Staff Attorney. Nonprofits have the same legal needs as other corporations but sometimes lack the budget to address these concerns, which can include corporate governance, fundraising, intellectual property, and strategic alliances.

15 Mar Guest Spotlight: Finessing the Legal Aspects of Your Nonprofit’s Next Fundraiser

This post was originally published on Essential Bulletin, Cerini & Associates, LLP by Judy Siegel, Staff Attorney. Careful nonprofits spend considerable time “pre-planning” fundraising events to ensure that they run as smoothly as possible — both from a legal and logistical standpoint. This post offers a few legal considerations to help plan a successful fundraiser.

16 Feb The Pro Bono Partnership Pundit: Why Does My Nonprofit Need a Lawyer?

February 16, 2016 — This post was originally published on The Dodge Blog by Nancy Eberhardt, Program Director, New Jersey Program. Nonprofits are businesses that face the same business and legal issues as any other company. This post introduces the preventive nature of good legal advice to help nonprofits avoid problems, or even liabilities, down the road.