The Legal Aid Society is proud to present its annual training series for attorneys interested in participating in The Society's Pro Bono Program.

This year’s trainings will focus on Community Economic Development. We have outstanding faculty from The Legal Aid Society and the private bar who are experts in their fields of practice scheduled for each training.

Employment Law for Nonprofits & Small Businesses 

This seminar provides an overview of best practices in employment law for counsel representing nonprofit organizations and low-income small businesses. These nonprofits and small businesses must adopt employment policies that are fair, understood by all employees, and that minimize disputes and litigation. Topics covered will include: hiring and termination; employee evaluation and discipline; the proper classification of employees and independent contractors; wage and hour laws; and exempt versus nonexempt employees. Special issues involving nonprofit organizations will also be examined, including the proper use of volunteers and the payment of stipends..

Faculty:

• Laura Kaufman Esq,, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
• Ashley Ochs Esq., Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
• Doug Tang Esq., Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
• Eric LaPre Esq., Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Cost: Free*

*Training is without charge, but space is limited and priority is given to law firms who partner with The Legal Aid Society to provide pro bono legal services to low-income New Yorkers whose generosity makes this program possible . Attorneys who attend one or more of the sessions are expected to undertake the pro bono representation of one or more Legal Aid Society clients over the course of the next year. These seminars also are open to Attorney Emeritus lawyers who are transitioning from a full-time legal practice or have retired and wish to con-tribute their time and expertise on behalf of low-income New Yorkers.

Registration:  Please complete the attached Registration Form and return by email to Rosemary Hare-Bey, Pro Bono Coordinator, at rharebey@legal-aid.org.  For each session registration will be between 6:00 - 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The program will immediately follow, concluding at 8:30 p.m.

Space is limited at each session, so please RSVP as early as possible to ensure participation.