The New York City Bar Association's Not-for-Profit Law Conference is an annual full-day program designed to provide in-depth insights into the legal challenges and developments affecting the nonprofit sector. Organized by the New York City Bar Association's Committee on Non-Profit Organizations, the conference brings together legal practitioners, nonprofit executives, and regulators to discuss critical issues facing the industry.
The 2026 conference agenda includes sessions on enforcement priorities and regulatory trends from the New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau, legal and operational challenges in providing services to immigrants, updates on employment law concerning reasonable accommodations and mental health leave, proactive strategies for internal enforcement to protect organizations, current developments in nonprofit law, and ethics for nonprofit lawyers. These sessions aim to equip attendees with practical knowledge and strategies to navigate the evolving nonprofit landscape.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference offers networking opportunities during the registration and breakfast period, as well as during breaks and lunch. Notable speakers include Jacqueline Ebanks from Nonprofit New York, Jim Sheehan and Monica Connel from the New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau, and legal experts from various law firms and nonprofit organizations.
This conference is ideal for in-house and outside counsel with a well-developed background in nonprofit law, nonprofit organizational managers, and lawyers seeking to enhance their practice in the nonprofit field. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current legal trends, regulatory updates, and practical strategies to address challenges within the nonprofit sector.
Speakers(22)
Allen Bromberger
Partner at Bromberger Law
Allen Bromberger is a Partner at Bromberger Law, specializing in nonprofit and for-profit sector partnerships.
Amarah Sedreddine
Partner at Sedreddine & Whoriskey, LLP
Amarah Sedreddine is a Partner at Sedreddine & Whoriskey, LLP, focusing on nonprofit law and regulatory developments.
Anthony E. Davis
Of Counsel at Fisher Broyles
Anthony Davis is Of Counsel at Fisher Broyles, discussing ethics for nonprofit lawyers.
Beth Baltimore
Director at Legal Services Center at The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Beth Baltimore is the Director of the Legal Services Center at The Door, focusing on legal services for immigrant communities.
Carlyn Cowen
Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer at Chinese-American Planning Council
Carlyn Cowen is the Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer at the Chinese-American Planning Council, discussing community-based nonprofit challenges.
Derick D. Dailey
Counsel at Crowell & Moring LLP
Derick Dailey is Counsel at Crowell & Moring LLP, focusing on proactive strategies to protect nonprofit organizations.
Elizabeth Buckley Lewis
Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Elizabeth Buckley Lewis is a Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, focusing on structural and governance issues in partnerships.
Jacqueline Ebanks
Executive Director at Nonprofit New York
Jacqueline Ebanks is the Executive Director of Nonprofit New York, delivering the keynote speech on the resilience of New York City's nonprofit sector.
Jim Sheehan
Chief at New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau
Jim Sheehan is the Chief of the New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau, discussing enforcement priorities and regulatory trends.
John N. Bennett
Partner at Simpson Thacher
John N. Bennett is a Partner at Simpson Thacher, discussing current developments in nonprofit law.
Judy Siegel
Senior Staff Attorney at Pro Bono Partnership
Judy Siegel is a Senior Staff Attorney at Pro Bono Partnership, advising nonprofits on compliance and risk management.
Katherine Hughes
Clinical Professor of Law at Fordham Law School
Katherine Hughes is a Clinical Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, addressing legal and operational challenges in providing services to immigrants.
Lauren Simpson
Partner at Morgan Lewis
Lauren Simpson is a Partner at Morgan Lewis, advising on mission protection in growth-oriented partnerships.
McGregor Smyth
Executive Director at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
McGregor Smyth is the Executive Director of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, focusing on legal services for underserved communities.
Michael E. Salzman
Senior Counsel at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
Michael E. Salzman is Senior Counsel at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, specializing in conflicts and constituencies in nonprofit law.
Monica Connell
Special Counsel, Charities Enforcement at New York Attorney General's Office
Monica Connell serves as Special Counsel for Charities Enforcement at the New York Attorney General's Office, focusing on compliance and regulatory issues.
Philip Genty
Professor of Law at Columbia Law School
Philip Genty is a Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, focusing on ethical considerations during crises and transitions.
Rebecca Serbin
Staff Attorney at The Legal Aid Society
Rebecca Serbin is a Staff Attorney at The Legal Aid Society, specializing in employment law and mental health leave.
Stephanie Correa
Partner at Keil & Correa
Stephanie Correa is a Partner at Keil & Correa, specializing in employment law and reasonable accommodations.
Tania J. Mistretta
Principal at Jackson Lewis
Tania J. Mistretta is a Principal at Jackson Lewis, focusing on employment law and performance management.
Tara Herman
Conference Co-Chair
Tara Herman is serving as the Conference Co-Chair for the New York City Bar Association Nonprofit Conference.
Yael Fuchs
Conference Co-Chair
Yael Fuchs is serving as the Conference Co-Chair for the New York City Bar Association Nonprofit Conference.
Event Details
- Date
- November 15, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York City Bar Association
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- In-house and outside counsel, nonprofit organizational managers, and lawyers seeking to enhance their practice in the nonprofit field.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation details are not specified in the available information.