Recorded Monday, April 20, 2026
Presented by Morgen Cheshire, Beth Dougherty of Cheshire Law Group, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI).
Available for purchase at https://www.pbi.org/product/dei-update-federal-contract-compliance-timely-considerations-for-mission-focused-nonprofits-2026-2/
This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 3.6 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Since January 2025, nonprofits nationwide have faced unprecedented challenges that have caused many organizations to wonder whether they can stay mission-focused while remaining in compliance with federal law, and whether they will still be able to receive government funding. For some nonprofits, these threats feel existential as some organization leaders think they must wind down and dissolve. For many others, this uncertain landscape may push nonprofit leaders to revisit organizational priorities in ways that are not mission-aligned. How, as legal counsel, do we help nonprofits navigate this new terrain with clarity, resilience, and courage?
To help the nonprofits you serve navigate these challenges with confidence, join nonprofit legal experts to learn about the current state of federal law governing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the resulting changes to federal contract certifications required from nonprofits that receive federal funding.
This session will address the impact of Executive Orders and other federal communications related to nonprofit programming, government funding, and federal grant contracts, and cover important points and perspectives nonprofits should consider in this developing legal landscape. This course covers the basics and beyond to provide clear guidance for lawyers who play a critical role in helping nonprofits organizations prepare for and mitigate risk as they continue to fulfill their important missions.