Ask a Nonprofit Lawyer
Presented by the California Association of Nonprofits
Join us for Ask a Nonprofit Lawyer, where experts Eric Gorovitz and Shirley McLaughlin, both principals at the nationally recognized law firm Adler & Colvin, will walk through key legal fundamentals and answer your most pressing questions. Eric and Shirley will unpack some of the most common (and commonly misunderstood) areas of nonprofit law, including:
- Race-based grantmaking and how to structure equity-focused funding in compliance with federal and state rules
- Privacy and data security requirements, and what nonprofits must do to protect donor and client information Fundraising regulations, including solicitation rules, disclosures, and multi-state compliance
- Advocacy and lobbying, what’s allowed for 501(c)(3)s, and how to participate in public policy safely and effectively
Whether you’re an executive director, board member, development professional, or simply navigating legal questions in your day-to-day work, this session will offer clear guidance, practical examples, and also time for Q&A.
Date: March 12, 2026, 2 p.m. - March 12, 2026, 3 p.m.