Hello, I got notices about these two Seattle lectures and thought that I would share that these kinds of talks are out there for people who are interested. This is from a nonprofit mailing list that leans to the big corporate side of things, but as we have been talking about liability, I thought others might be interested to know that nonprofit orgs in Seattle often wonder about these things. yours, ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Washington Nonprofits &lt;info(a)washingtonnonprofits.org&gt; Date: Thu, May 21, 2015 at 9:26 AM Subject: 2 Upcoming Legal Trainings: Advocacy & Lobbying - Liability Issues To:xxx Two Upcoming Legal Trainings: Advocacy & Lobbying - Liability We are pleased to share information about these nonprofit trainings in your area offered by our nonprofit support organization partner, Wayfind. Advocacy and Lobbying: What Your Nonprofit Needs To Know *Tuesday, June 2, 2015 * 12:00-2:00pm 2100 Building 2100 24th Avenue South Seattle, WA This seminar will examine the rules and requirements around advocacy and lobbying by nonprofit tax-exempt organizations in Washington State. There are many misconceptions about whether and to what extent nonprofits can egage in lobbying and advocacy. Nonprofits can do some advocacy, but there are limitations and specific rules regarding the type and amount of adovcacy that nonprofit tax-exempt organizations can do. We will explore the Washington State law registration requirements and the Federal tax law restrictions on tax-exempt organizations that do advocacy and lobbying. Local experts will talk about best practices on managing nonprofit advocacy work. *ABOUT THE SPEAKERS* Elaine Rose, Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest, Sheila Anderson, Campion Advocacy Fund and Stand For Your Mission and Robin Kosky, Building Changes. Our speakers are lawyers and nonprofit leaders who have experience in advocacy and lobbying in nonprofit settings. *COST* $30 nonprofit leaders or staff, $100 General Admission/Attorneys with CLE credit, $80 for Wayfind Volunteer Attorneys with CLE credit Snacks and coffee, tea and water will be served. Bring your own lunch. 2.75 CLE Credit (approval pending) Register here <http://www.washingtonnonprofits.org/dsp_emailhandler.cfm?eid=430999&uid=36547> *Thank you to the Campion Foundation for sponsoring this training!* ------------------------------ Can We Be Sued? Liability Issues for Nonprofits *Tuesday, June 16, 2015* 12:00-2:00pm 2100 Building 2100 24th Avenue South Seattle, WA This seminar is for attorneys and nonprofit leaders to learn about what their risk of being sued as a board member or nonprofit organization. All nonprofit board members should understand what their liability exposure is and how minimize it. The question of what type of insurance should a nonprofit have will be addressed. Topics covered will include common liability risks of nonprofits, high risk activities, liability waivers, Directors and Officers insurance and other types of insurance. *ABOUT THE SPEAKER* Peter J. Smith is a partner at the Apex Law Group, LLP where he has a diverse general business law practice advising nonprofit and for-profit organizations on corporate governance, finance, and risk management. Peter’s practice focuses on entrepreneurs and organizations aiming to make a social impact. John Policar joined Sprague Israel Giles in 1995 and is a Vice President and shareholder. Along with heading up the Commercial Lines Department, he manages a large commercial book of business with a strong focus on the nonprofit community. *COST* $30 nonprofit leaders or staff, $100 General Admission/Attorneys with CLE credit, $80 for Wayfind Volunteer Attorneys with CLE credit Snacks and coffee, tea and water will be served. 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