Chicago Bar Association- Federal Tax Exempt Committee

March 10, 2011

“The Significance of ‘Control’ in Multiple-Entity Structures”- Attorney Ryan Oberly

John Marshall Law School- The Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits

March 9, 2011- Noon-1pm.

315 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago

www.jmls.edu/events

“How to Set Up an Illinois Tax-Exempt Charitable Organization”- Attorney Michael Mosher will provide a one-hour presentation at noon.  Lunch will be provided. The cost for attending is $25.00.

Federation of Burn Foundations

March 28, 2011, 6pm

Hilton Chicago

http://www.fbfonline.org/events.php

“Gaming Laws & Nonprofit Organizations”- Attorney Michael Mosher

For information, contact Gary Hansen, Chairman Federation of Burn Foundations 314-614-0591

NorthwesternUniversity- School of Continuing Studies

January 12 -February 9, 2011 Chicago Loop Campus

http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/pdp/npdp/philanthropy/

“Legal Issues in Philanthropy”- AttorneyMichael Mosher will teach a five-week course on the law of tax-exempt organizations.  The course will meet on Wednesday evenings and provide a detailed look at the essential legal issues for a well-operated tax-exempt organization.

John Marshall Schoolof Law LLM Tax Program

Fall 2010, Chicago, www.jmls.edu

“Tax-Exempt Organizations”- AttorneyMichael Mosher, with attorney Harvey Lapin, will teach a course on federal tax aspects of exempt organizations forJohn Marshall Law School’s LLM Tax Program.

Christian Community Development Association’s National Conference

September 7-11, 2010,Chicago, www.ccda.org

Attorney Sally Wagenmaker will teach a workshop on “Employment Law for Nonprofits,” including guidance on new laws affecting employers, employment issues in current economic environment, religious employment considerations, and government reporting requirements.

Attorney Ryan Oberly will teach a workshop on “Legal Issues in Fundraising: Creative Strategies in Challenging Economic Times,” providing guidance for nonprofits related to donations, fees, and sales of goods.

Illinois Institute for Continuing Education (IICLE)

September 16, 2010,Chicago, www.iicle.com

“Not-For-Profit Law:  A Strategic Approach for Today and Tomorrow”- AttorneysMichael Mosher &Sally Wagenmaker will present at an all-day attorney seminar on current legal issues, including foundational considerations essential for organizational health and growth, expanding nonprofit ventures, public accountability, board governance, and property and sales tax exemption.

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) – “Reaching Higher” All-Day Seminar

September 23, 2010, Willow Creek Community Church- South Barrington, www.ecfa.org

“Getting Your (Legal) House in Order”- AttorneySally Wagenmaker will present a workshop on legal issues affecting religious entities including organizational considerations, governance, abuse prevention guidelines, risk management, charitable solicitation issues, and property and sales tax exemption.

ShoreBank

September 27, 2010, Chicago, www.shorebank.com

“Getting Your House in Order” – AttorneySally Wagenmaker will present a three-hour workshop for religious organizations on legal issues involving organizational structure, operations including board governance and fundraising, and property matters including tax exemption and space usage.

Christian Legal Society – National Conference

October 22, 2010, Orlando, Florida, www.clsnet.org

Attorney Sally Wagenmaker will present a workshop on “Employment Law for Nonprofits” and will participate in a panel discussion on “Women in the Law.”

Christian CommunityDevelopment Association’s National Conference

September 7-11, 2010,Chicago, www.ccda.org

Attorney Sally Wagenmaker will teach a workshop on “Employment Law for Nonprofits,” including guidance on new laws affecting employers, employment issues in current economic environment, religious employment considerations, and government reporting requirements.

Attorney Ryan Oberly will teach a workshop on “Legal Issues in Fundraising: Creative Strategies in Challenging Economic Times,” providing guidance for nonprofits related to donations, fees, and sales of goods.

Illinois Institute for Continuing Education (IICLE)

September 16, 2010,Chicago, www.iicle.com

“Not-For-Profit Law:  A Strategic Approach for Today and Tomorrow”- AttorneysMichael Mosher &Sally Wagenmaker will present at an all-day attorney seminar on current legal issues, including foundational considerations essential for organizational health and growth, expanding nonprofit ventures, public accountability, board governance, and property and sales tax exemption.

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) – “Reaching Higher” All-Day Seminar

September 23, 2010, Willow Creek Community Church- South Barrington, www.ecfa.org

“Getting Your (Legal) House in Order”- AttorneySally Wagenmaker will present a workshop on legal issues affecting religious entities including organizational considerations, governance, abuse prevention guidelines, risk management, charitable solicitation issues, and property and sales tax exemption.

ShoreBank

September 27, 2010, Chicago, www.shorebank.com

“Getting Your House in Order” – AttorneySally Wagenmaker will present a three-hour workshop for religious organizations on legal issues involving organizational structure, operations including board governance and fundraising, and property matters including tax exemption and space usage.

Partners for Sacred Places

February 3- May 12, 2010

The attorneys of Mosher & Wagenmaker presented a series of four workshops on corporate & tax laws affecting religious organizations, sponsored by Partners for Sacred Places. 

1.  “Current Legal Issues Affecting Religious Not-for-Profit Corporate Governance in Illinois” – Michael Mosher

2.  “State & Local Government Compliance Problems in Illinois” – Ryan Oberly

3.  “Managing the Space of Your Sacred Place”- Sally Wagenmaker

4.  “Legal Risk Avoidance & Managing Unavoidable Civil Liabilities”- Michael Mosher & Jacob Zehnder

www.sacredplaces.org

American Camping Association Mid-States Conference

March 12, 2010

 “Top Ten Legal Hot Spots for Camps”- Attorney Ryan Oberly

Harper College Continuing Education Nonprofit Management Program

April 17, 2010

“Basic Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations” – Attorney Ryan Oberly

Illinois CPAs for the Public Interest

September 16, 2009

“Nonprofit Management: Good Governance and Tax Compliance”

 - Attorney Sally Wagenmaker

Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies

Fall 2009, Chicago Loop Campus

Legal Issues in Philanthropy Course- Attorney Michael Mosher

Illinois CPAs for the Public Interest- “Officers and Directors’ Roles and Responsibilities”

August 4, 2009, Attorney Michael Mosher

IRS Tax Exempt/Government Exempt Council

June 19, 2009

Attorney Sally Wagenmaker presented on the implications of current trends in state property tax exemption for federal tax-exemption.