Explore the intersection of nonprofit law, governance, and ethics at Nonprofit Law in Practice and the Boardroom: Compliance, Governance, and Ethics for Attorneys on September 30, offered at the ISBA Building or via live webinar. This two-hour CLE program will cover recent developments in nonprofit law, strategies for sustaining corporate and tax-exempt status, and the evolving duties of boards and executives. Panelists will also examine the unique challenges attorneys face when serving as nonprofit board members, with insights on fiduciary duties, ethical considerations, and risk management.

SCHEDULE
2:30 - 3:30 – Nonprofit Law in Iowa
This session will provide a substantive review of recent developments in nonprofit law with a particular emphasis on sustaining corporate existence and federal tax-exempt status; significant decisions in state and federal case law; and notable legislative enactments and executive orders. Panelists will analyze the practical and strategic implications of these developments for nonprofit boards of directors and executives, including governance duties, compliance, and risk management considerations. An interactive Q&A will conclude the program.

3:30 - 4:30 – Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members
This program will examine the unique opportunities and challenges attorneys encounter when serving on nonprofit boards. Panelists will analyze fiduciary duties under the Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act, the interplay between professional conduct rules and board service, and common ethical considerations such as competence, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest. Using real-world scenarios, the discussion will explore strategies for identifying, managing, and resolving potential issues while maintaining compliance with both corporate and professional obligations. An interactive Q&A will conclude the program.

PANELISTS
Willard L. Boyd III, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. (view bio)
Dave Bright, Associate Director and Adjunct Faculty, Iowa College of Law (view bio)
Angela Fogt, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath L.L.P. (view bio)
Paul Thelen, Director and Adjunct Faculty, Iowa College of Law (view bio)