We're hiring interns for the 2025-26 academic year! Learn more and apply by 8/11: Fellows Program Intern: lawyersclearinghouse.org/2025-26-a2j-... Nonprofit Assistance Program Intern: lawyersclearinghouse.org/2025-26-nap-...

Happy Legal Tip Tuesday! Today, we’re covering tenant groups, which enable tenants to work together to fix their housing problems. Check out the @masslegalhelp.bsky.social website to learn more: masslegalhelp.org/housing-apar... And remember: tenants have a legal right to organize!

Meet 2025 Nolan Leadership Honoree Michelle Volpe, President of The Property and Casualty Initiative! Michelle has spent more than three decades championing affordable housing financing & vital community development initiatives. Learn more about her here: lawyersclearinghouse.org/meet-michell...

Mayor Wu has declared a heat emergency in Boston through Friday. All residents should take care to stay cool and hydrated and avoid long periods of heat exposure. Visit boston.gov/heat to find a cooling center near you and explore more resources to stay safe. #BeatTheHeat

Interested in finding or becoming a fiscal sponsor? Learn about the process, risks, benefits, and more at a workshop on 7/30! Or join us for an Incorporation Workshop or Governance Check-In. 7/17: bit.ly/jul17incorpo... 7/22: bit.ly/jul22checkin 7/30: bit.ly/jul30fiscals...

It’s Legal Tip Tuesday! Want to better understand recent EOs that may impact your nonprofit? National Council of Nonprofits maintains a chart outlining EOs, their implications, and the current legal status as they are are challenged in court. Check it out: councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...

Thank you to the volunteer attorneys from Choate and Mintz who staffed our Legal Clinics and CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinics this month! With your help, people like Amy (name changed) can overcome legal challenges and access the resources they need to move forward.

Interested in finding or becoming a fiscal sponsor? Learn about the process, risks, benefits, and more at a workshop on 7/30! Or join us for an Incorporation Workshop or Governance Check-In. 7/17: bit.ly/jul17incorpo... 7/22: bit.ly/jul22checkin 7/30: bit.ly/jul30fiscals...

For Legal Tip Tuesday we’re spotlighting Emergency Aid to the Elderly Disabled and Children (EAEDC), a program that provides qualifying seniors, disabled people, caretakers & children with 2x-monthly payments and MassHealth coverage. Learn more & apply: mass.gov/info-details...

"We've figured out in our own state some lasting, successful interventions to address historical disparaties but the combination of interest rates and home price appreciation has made it incredibly difficult to make homeownership possible for many people." - @clarkziegler.bsky.social

Clearinghouse Comms Intern Lucas De Oliveira spoke with a number of A2J Fellows Program Immigration Group members who talked about the uncertainty and hardship their immigrant clients are facing under the current administration. Read the full piece: lawyersclearinghouse.org/a2j-immigrat...

The Spring Newsletter is here! Check it out for a recap of recent events, book recommendations, feedback, and upcoming workshops: conta.cc/4jTem11

Last chance! Join us for a Nonprofit Employment Law Basics Workshop and Q&A covering legal obligations, liabilities & more. Or check out the 7/17 Incorporation Workshop or the 7/22 Governance & Ops Check-In! bit.ly/jun24employm... bit.ly/jul17incorpo... bit.ly/jul22checkin

Welcome back to Legal Tip Tuesday! This week, we're discussing Nonprofit Annual Filings. Pro tip: mark your calendars so you remember when to complete them!

Questions about #nonprofit employment law? Join us for a workshop and Q&A covering legal obligations, potential liabilities, and more. Or check out the 7/17 Incorporation Workshop or the 7/22 Governance & Operations Check-In! bit.ly/jun24employm... bit.ly/jul17incorpo... bit.ly/jul22checkin

Qs about #nonprofit employment law? Join us for a workshop and Q&A covering legal obligations, liabilities & more. Or check out the 7/17 Incorporation Workshop or the 7/22 Governance & Operations Check-In! bit.ly/jun24employm... bit.ly/jul17incorpo... bit.ly/jul22checkin

Our next Eviction Record Sealing workshop at OHS is coming up on Thurs June 12! Register now at bit.ly/EvictionRecordSealing2025

It's Legal Tip Tuesday! Today we’re discussing resources related to the executive orders & initiatives the government is using to target #nonprofits. It can be hard to keep track of everything, but this page from Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta is a great place to start: pbpatl.org/resources-3/...

Thank you to our May Legal Clinic and CORI Clinic volunteers from Robins Kaplan, @lathamwatkins.bsky.social, Brown Rudnick, @goodwinlaw.bsky.social, and @morganlewislaw.bsky.social! We appreciate you dedicating your time to help people like Bilal (name changed) overcome legal challenges.

Last chance! We still have a couple open spots for the 6/12 Governance & Operations Check-In. This is a great opportunity for #nonprofits to review their operations with assistance from volunteers from @bostonbar.bsky.social's Tax-Exempt Orgs Section. Details: bit.ly/jun12checkin

Need free assistance with a civil legal issue? Join us at St. Francis House next Friday 6/6 to discuss your concerns with volunteers who may be able to help with matters such as eviction, housing discrimination, SSI/SSDI, and credit & tax issues. Clinic details: bit.ly/jun6stfranci...

It's Legal Tip Tuesday! Today, we want to spotlight our Tax Lien Foreclosure Clinic. Tax lien foreclosure is when your property is seized & sold to recover debt. Losing your home is a scary situation, but we may be able to connect you with free assistance: lawyersclearinghouse.org/clinic-progr...

We're hiring a part-time A2J Fellows Program Manager to recruit Fellows, organize events, oversee development, and showcase the impact of this unique program, which has engaged 200+ Fellows in 200,000+ hours of pro bono. Learn more and apply by June 8! lawyersclearinghouse.org/hiring-a2jma...

You might be wondering...what is Lawyers Clearinghouse and what do we do? We run a variety of #probono legal programs serving #nonprofits & people in need, offer educational workshops, and engage senior lawyers in meaningful pro bono projects. Learn more: lawyersclearinghouse.org

For our weekly Legal Tip Tuesday we're highlighting the LUCE Defense Hotline, which verifies ICE sightings in MA, supports people in exercising their rights, and shares verified info to protect the community. Learn more at lucemass.org & save the Defense Hotline number: 617-370-5023.

Assess your nonprofit's governance and operations at a virtual check-in on June 12! This is a great opportunity to identify potential legal issues or areas for improvement with help from experienced volunteer attorneys. Details & registration: bit.ly/jun12checkin

It’s time for another Legal Tip Tuesday! This week we’re sharing tips for accessing different funding sources for your nonprofit. Check out this article from @uschamber.bsky.social to learn more about your options, including nonprofit loan funds and CDFIs: uschamber.com/co/run/finan...

Thinking about starting a #nonprofit in MA? Join us on 5/15 for a comprehensive overview of the incorporation process, presented by experienced nonprofit attorneys from Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston and @goodwinlaw.bsky.social. Details and registration: bit.ly/may15incorpo...

Save the date! Join us on 9/25 as we celebrate Leadership Honoree Michelle Volpe, President of The Property & Casualty Initiative, and recognize the contributions of Dain Torpy, Phillips & Angley, @pierceatwoodllp.bsky.social, and Women's Money Matters. lawyersclearinghouse.org/37th-annual-...

Happy Legal Tip Tuesday! Today we’re covering accounting services for nonprofits. MassCPAs enables MA nonprofits to publish volunteer opportunities for free, helping them connect with CPAs who can donate their time and expertise. Post your opportunity: masscpas.org/volunteer-op...

It's time for another Pro Bono Victory! We’re highlighting a Tax Lien Foreclosure Clinic client, Paul, who was able to pay off a tax lien and save his home with assistance from volunteer attorney Joseph Konopka, an associate at Phillips & Angley. Learn more: lawyersclearinghouse.org/april-2025/

It's Legal Tip Tuesday! The Health Care For All HelpLine helps MA residents at all income levels & nonprofit orgs navigate complex health insurance options, enrollment processes, and policy questions. Call the HelpLine at 800-272-4232 to get started! Or learn more at hcfama.org/hcfas-helpli...

Thank you to our April Legal Clinic and CORI Clinic volunteers from @wilmerhale.bsky.social, @mofollp.bsky.social, Ropes & Gray, and Morgan Lewis! Your assistance means so much to people like Sophia (*name changed), who don't have the resources to handle stressful legal challenges on their own.

Check out a FAQ about this exciting new law here: SealMyEviction.org

FYI: starting May 5, 2025, you can seal many kinds of Massachusetts evictions!! Want some support? Come to a workshop!! May 13 11:30am–1:30pm June 12 5–7pm June 18 5–7pm Somerville City Hall Annex Conference Room 50 Evergreen Ave. Somerville 02145 Please register: bit.ly/EvictionRecordSealing2025

Need free assistance with a civil legal issue? Join us at Rosie's Place* next Friday, 5/2 to discuss your matter with volunteer attorneys. Walk-ins welcome! Additional clinic details: bit.ly/may2rosiespl... *Rosie's Place is a women-only shelter.

More than 500 nonprofits from across the state responded to the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey in February, a partnership between TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social to capture nonprofit perceptions of the impact on their orgs and the communities they serve.

The Boston Law Day of Action will be held May 1 (12-1 pm), at the Boston Common Bandstand. Join us to support the rule of law and reaffirm your attorney’s oaths of allegiance to the US & MA Constitutions with Recently Retired SJC Clerk Maura Doyle. www.massbar.org/publications...

Happy Legal Tip Tuesday! This week we're talking about 501(c)(3) resources. The IRS Stay Exempt website offers trainings & info for nonprofit orgs at all stages, covering incorporation, nonprofit status, political activities, employment law & more: stayexempt.irs.gov

Welcome back to Legal Tip Tuesday! The Social Security Admin's Ticket to Work Program offers free employment services to people receiving disability benefits, inc. career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement & training. Learn more at choosework.ssa.gov

Want to learn how to create compelling #nonprofit business plan or update your existing one? Join us for a presentation and Q&A on 4/30! This is a great opportunity for both current nonprofit leaders & people who are getting ready to start a nonprofit. bit.ly/apr30busines...

Stop by BCYF Charlestown tomorrow, April 12, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a dog licensing and low-cost pet vaccine clinic. 🐕♥️ boston.gov/animals

We’re here for another Legal Tip Tuesday! This week's topic is Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). If you pay taxes and are an employee of a MA business or state agency (or were within the last 6 months), you may qualify! Learn more & apply: mass.gov/pfml

Need to update your org’s data security plan or draft a new one? Want to create a clear and compelling nonprofit business plan? Join us at an upcoming event! Details & registration: bit.ly/apr9coritrai... bit.ly/apr24wisp bit.ly/apr30busines... bit.ly/may15incorpo...

Need help with a civil legal issue? Join us at BHCHP's Barbara McGinnis House this Friday 4/4 for a free Legal Clinic! Walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers will be onsite to conduct intakes for issues like eviction, benefits & unemployment. Learn more: bit.ly/apr4bhchp

For this week’s Legal Tip Tuesday, we’re exploring how orgs can protect themselves from the threat of state & federal investigation. Head to democracyprotectionnetwork.org to check out their resource "Protecting Civic Space: a Primer" and to apply for help, including legal advice/representation.

Meet our Spring 2025 Interns! We're so glad to have them with us this semester and greatly appreciate all they do to assist with clinics, programs, client outreach, and communications. Head to our website to learn more about them: lawyersclearinghouse.org/spring-2025-...

Thank you to our March Legal Clinic and CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic volunteers from Goulston & Storrs, Ropes, FM, and Latham & Watkins! With your help, more people like Carl* can change their lives for the better.

We're switching up our look for our 5th Legal Tip Tuesday! Today's topic is eviction sealing. Starting on 5/5 MA tenants can petition to seal their eviction records, depending on the type of eviction & case outcome. Learn more at @masslegalhelp.bsky.social: www.masslegalhelp.org/housing-apar...

We're seeking a law student to join us as a Summer 2025 Nonprofit Assistance Program (NAP) Legal Intern! This position will run from May-August and is paid via stipend, with an expected weekly time commitment of 5-8 hours. Learn more and apply by March 31: lawyersclearinghouse.org/summer-2025-...