W&O Attorneys Sally Wagenmaker, Matthew Brown, and Paul Winters are speaking on nonprofit topics at the October 2025 Christian Legal Society National Conference, as follows:
Nonprofit Check-Ups: Planning, Preparing, Problems
Attorneys Sally Wagenmaker and Matthew Brown
How can Christian attorneys effectively help ministry leaders with legal compliance and accompanying best practices? Attend this workshop to learn more about wide-ranging areas affecting nonprofits like corporate governance, tax, risk management, employment, property, and much more! “Check-up” topics will include director and officer responsibilities, multi-state compliance issues, IRS 990 reporting, corporate governance best practices, and key risk management tips and tools. Learn too about available resources too to serving nonprofits, whether as clients or otherwise, with excellence and joy!
AI and Data Privacy
Attorney Paul Z. Winters
How can attorneys help their clients address legal parameters for using artificial intelligence as part of their operations? As the world acclimates to ethical and regulated use of artificial intelligence, decisions may be heavily informed by fast-evolving U.S. and international data privacy requirements and related developments. Attend this workshop to learn about how to identify related legal risks and vulnerabilities such as intellectual property infringement claims, age-related or other employment discrimination issues such as arising from AI screening, and litigation issues arising from faulty AI-related research. Learn too about capably advising clients on AI and data privacy safeguards, protocols, and other tools for optimal legal compliance.