Master the legal and ethical complexities of nonprofit board service to protect your organization and yourself

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal risks and responsibilities facing nonprofit board members in this comprehensive course. "Nonprofit Governance: Legal Risks & Responsibilities" delves into the critical fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience, exploring how they translate into practical board governance. This course also examines key areas of nonprofit law, including conflict of interest management, excess benefit transactions, and the business judgment rule. We'll explore the legal framework surrounding nonprofit entities, including public benefit corporations, mutual benefit corporations, religious corporations, and 501(c)(3) organizations. You'll learn about the importance of transparency and accountability, including Form 990 filing requirements, financial audits, and the role of charity watchdog organizations.
This course is designed for nonprofit leaders, board members, executives, and anyone involved in governance and compliance. You'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and manage legal risks, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and protect the organization's mission and reputation.

Empowering Legal Professionals, One Hour at a Time
CLE for Me provides innovative, accessible, and engaging Continuing Legal Education designed to meet the needs of today’s busy legal professionals. With a focus on practical insights, emerging trends, and compliance requirements, we deliver courses that are as impactful as they are convenient. Our expert-led programs empower attorneys to stay informed, enhance their skills, and excel in their practice—all at their own pace.

Licensed Attorney in Illinois
Joanne Boy is a licensed attorney in Illinois, with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning publication/editorial work, immigration, policy, compliance, litigation, higher education, public housing and affordable housing Joanne has actively contributed to the larger practice of law and the affordable housing industry as an in-house attorney with the Chicago Housing Authority, the third largest public housing authority in the United States and to the world of higher education as a visiting professor with DeVry University and DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Business teaching political science, public administration, nonprofit management, and business law/ethics related courses to undergraduate and graduate level students. Her experiences are well-entrenched in assisting the development and furtherance of public-private endeavors in many areas of life. She remains dedicated to educating and shaping the next generation of lawyers and leaders.