27th Annual Nonprofit Law Conference 2026
The 27th Annual Nonprofit Law Conference 2026 is a premier event organized by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE). This conference is designed to provide legal professionals with the latest insights and developments in nonprofit law, ensuring their practices remain at the forefront of the field.
The conference agenda includes a comprehensive Year in Review, discussions on considerations for religious nonprofit organizations, and sessions on foreign grantmaking for U.S. nonprofits. Attendees will also explore legislative and executive developments affecting nonprofits, as well as strategies for implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives within nonprofit organizations. The event concludes with updates from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.
This conference is ideal for attorneys, legal advisors, and professionals working with or within nonprofit organizations who seek to stay informed about current trends and challenges in nonprofit law. Participants will gain valuable knowledge to enhance their legal practices and better serve their nonprofit clients.
Speakers(13)
Anita S. Lichtblau
Esquire at Casner & Edwards LLP
Anita S. Lichtblau is an attorney at Casner & Edwards LLP in Boston, with a focus on nonprofit law.
Audrey Wiggins
Esquire at Democracy Forward
Audrey Wiggins is an attorney at Democracy Forward in Washington, focusing on legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations.
Becca Heller
Esquire at NGO Solidarity Network
Becca Heller is an attorney at the NGO Solidarity Network in New York, focusing on legal support for nonprofit organizations.
Brooke Menschel
Esquire at Democracy Forward
Brooke Menschel is an attorney at Democracy Forward in Washington, specializing in legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations.
Drew S. Douglas-Steele
Esquire at Casner & Edwards LLP
Drew S. Douglas-Steele is an attorney at Casner & Edwards LLP in Boston, specializing in nonprofit law.
Eleanor A. Evans
Esquire at Hemenway & Barnes LLP
Eleanor A. Evans is an attorney at Hemenway & Barnes LLP in Boston, specializing in nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Elka T. Sachs
Esquire at Krokidas & Bluestein LLP
Elka T. Sachs is an attorney at Krokidas & Bluestein LLP in Boston, specializing in nonprofit law.
Emily Tassinari Gabrault
Esquire at Office of the Attorney General/Nonprofit Organizations/Public Charities Division
Emily Tassinari Gabrault is an attorney in the Nonprofit Organizations/Public Charities Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Boston.
Harrison (Colby) Rogers
Esquire at Ropes & Gray LLP
Harrison (Colby) Rogers is an attorney at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, focusing on nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Jocelyn A. Bishop
Esquire at Hurwit & Associates
Jocelyn A. Bishop is an attorney at Hurwit & Associates in Newton, with expertise in nonprofit law.
Neena Chaudhry
Esquire at National Women's Law Center
Neena Chaudhry is an attorney at the National Women's Law Center in Washington, advocating for women's rights and nonprofit legal issues.
Peter Kirchgraber
Esquire at National Council of Nonprofits
Peter Kirchgraber is an attorney at the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington, providing legal guidance to nonprofit entities.
Valerie R. Sussman
Esquire at Hurwit & Associates
Valerie R. Sussman is an attorney at Hurwit & Associates in Newton, focusing on legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations.
Event Details
- Date
- March 4, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- MCLE Conference Center, Ten Winter Place
- Pricing
- $147.50 - $295.00
- Audience
- Attorneys, legal advisors, and professionals working with or within nonprofit organizations.
- CLE Credits
- 5 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits