The Philadelphia Bar Foundation invites you to a Fireside Chat!
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 12pm-1pm
Presenters: Katayun Jaffari, Esq. Cozen O'Connor
Morgen Cheshire, Esq., Cheshire Law Group
Beth Dougherty, Esq., Cheshire Law Group
Topic: What Questions Shoulder Directors of Nonprofits be asking in Today's Political Climate?
Event Description:
This session is for Board Observer Program lawyers, as well as other lawyers serving on Boards who are interested in learning how to help nonprofits meet the moment. In today’s political climate, nonprofits are experiencing unprecedented challenges from lack of funding to extreme federal restrictions. Directors serving on nonprofits boards can be of great assistant to the organizations they serve in today’s difficult times and especially trying political climate. Learn about what questions to ask and how to provide support.
Join nonprofit legal experts from Cheshire Law Group for a fireside Q&A session with Katayun Jaffari, 2025 Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, for insights on how to approach current challenges for nonprofit organizations, and how to adhere to best practices when looking out for the needs of nonprofits in today’s political climate. Topics range widely from standard compliance questions to pressing issues regarding DEI, threats to 501(c)(3) status, federal funding restrictions, ICE interactions, grantmaking liability, and much more. Whether you are brand new, exploring board service opportunities, or brushing up on board service, you won’t want to miss this session.
