The University of Iowa

Nonprofit Law in Iowa

November 10, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm 
Sponsored by the Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center
University of Iowa College of Law
Boyd Law Building, 130 Byington Rd.
Iowa City, IA

This free session brings together five legal professionals who will present trends and topics in nonprofit law. Panelists will review relevant state and federal statues and case law, as well as proposed administrative rules. Areas of focus include compliance in maintaining incorporation and tax exemption, professional fundraising, meeting requirements, operations of foreign entities, exempt employee compensation, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session. 

Area of Law: Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations 

This session qualifies for one Continuing Legal Education credit. 

Format: The session will be in-person, as well as streamed live online via a Zoom webinar. Participants may join in person or online and will be able to engage with the panel in person, as well as by video, audio, and live chat features. The webinar will not be recorded. 

Panelists:  

  • Willard L. Boyd III, Shareholder, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. 
  • Dave Bright, Adjunct Faculty and Associate Director, Iowa College of Law 
  • Angela Fogt, Counsel, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath L.L.P. 
  • Noah Sattler, Associate, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. 
  • Paul Thelen, Adjunct Faculty and Director, Iowa College of Law 

AGENDA:  

2:00pm–2:05pm: Brief Introductions & Session Overview
2:05pm–2:15pm: Maintaining Corporate & Tax-Exempt Status
2:15pm–2:25pm: Recent Amendments to Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act & Business Corporation Act
2:25pm–2:40pm: Recent Iowa Court Cases & U.S. Supreme Court Cases on Nonprofits
2:40pm–2:55pm: Updates on Fundraising Compliance, Qualifying for Federal Funding Programs, Exempt Employee Compensation, & Operating as a Foreign Entity in Iowa
2:55pm–3:00pm: Q&A  

 

Parking

If you plan to join us in person, you may park in Lot 48 or in Hospital Ramp 4. For Lot 48, complete the registration form then follow the link to the parking request form to provide information about the vehicle you will be parking in Lot 48 (Myrtle Avenue lot). This will ensure that you do not receive a ticket. View a map of Lot 48 here. We need this information by 5 pm on Wednesday. When parking in Lot 48, please DO NOT park in the green Park Mobile Zone spots. You may park in any of the spots that do not have the green Park Mobile sign. These are paid parking spots and are not part of Lot 48.

Alternatively, you may park in Hospital Ramp 4. Both Ramp 4 and Lot 48 are within walking distance of Boyd Law Building.

 

Registration

Register for the session here

If you are joining us online, also register for the Zoom session here.

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