Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio

Are you an attorney looking for volunteer opportunities aligned with your passion? Look no further than PBPO. Since 2015, we've helped over 1,000 attorney volunteers apply their industry expertise to matters that affect nonprofits throughout Cincinnati and Dayton. Find out more about the flexibility and support we provide: https://lnkd.in/eXCmry2r

?? Meet Erin Childs, PBPO’s incredible leader since day one in 2014! ?? With a passion for nonprofits and a knack for bringing attorney volunteers together, Erin leads the charge in advancing PBPO’s mission. From setting strategy to lecturing on nonprofit law, she’s making waves in our community every day! ?? ?Before PBPO, Erin was an attorney at Thompson Hine and an active pro bono advocate. Now, she’s proud to work with nonprofit leaders and dedicated attorneys who are driving real change. She’ll tell you herself: she’s got the best job in the world! ?????

PBPO is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2025! Together, we have impacted over 400 nonprofits and provided legal services and education valued over $11.6MM. More than 1,000 attorneys now serve as volunteers who make our work possible. We look forward to celebrating our collective impact with our community throughout the anniversary year, including at our upcoming Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Celebration! Join us on April 16th as we recognize our incredible attorney volunteers and donors who help ensure nonprofits can access the legal services they need to keep their organizations strong and impactful. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4kob7jE

Are you aware of the best practices and the pitfalls of using generative AI in your?organizations? Generative AI can be used to help write and edit fundraising requests, social media posts, and annual reports. However, generative AI also poses some challenges and risks that should be considered. Review this legal brief to learn the "Do’s and Don’ts" for nonprofits working with generative AI, and be sure to share with colleagues who utilize this emerging technology.

#TBT to last month's PBPO Legal Checkup event! Nearly 50 local attorneys spent time learning about the myriad of legal needs that nonprofits face, and then met in groups with eight PBPO clients to review areas in which they can strengthen their legal foundations. One of our nonprofit attendees said it best: "Thanks so much for such an excellent session yesterday… I (was) so impressed with the incredible legal talent assembled to assess our organization and recommend improvements to reduce our risk." THANK YOU to our sponsors Thompson Hine LLP and Association of Corporate Counsel - Southwest Ohio Chapter!

Did you know? PBPO partners with Frost Brown Todd to address nonprofit clients’ employment questions that can generally be handled in 30 minutes or less through its Employment Helpline. This service is offered on the first Thursday of the month. Space is limited. If you would like to reserve a spot, email Chasity Paul at [email protected].

This morning, in partnership with Interact for Health, we hosted a free webinar for more than 300 nonprofit leaders throughout Ohio: "???????????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ????????????????????: ???????? ???? ????????, ???????? ???? ??????’??, ?????? ?????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ??????????." Thank you to all who attended! Attendees heard from legal experts who provided an overview of how the latest Executive Orders affect nonprofits, outlined what remains uncertain, and identified areas where organizations can take control amidst the changing landscape. PBPO is committed to sharing resources with leaders in our nonprofit community about changes in law that may affect their organizations. For the most current information, articles, webinars, and resources, visit our website: ???????? ??????????????????: ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? (https://lnkd.in/g_WcFwWB). Special thanks to Interact for Health for your support!

PBPO has onboarded over 400 clients in the past decade. In this video, Megan Milstead, CEO and founder of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, now a program of COVERD Greater Cincinnati, explains how PBPO's services gave Sweet Cheeks the confidence to operate effectively as a nonprofit. Consider a one-time or monthly donation to PBPO to help us continue offering our services at no cost to all qualifying nonprofits: https://lnkd.in/e5gVaHn

?? Nonprofit Employers: Is Your Employee Handbook Up-to-Date? Join us for Session 1 of PBPO’s Quarterly Employment Webinar Series: Employment Policies 101: A Nonprofit’s Guide to the Essentials Learn from the experts at Thompson Hine LLP about the must-have policies every nonprofit needs, which ones to skip, and how to stay compliant with the latest legal updates! ?? Key takeaways: ? Essential policies for your nonprofit ? Common handbook mistakes to avoid ?? Navigating leave requirements & legal updates ?? Best practices for implementing policies ??? Speaker: Michael Myers, Esq., Thompson Hine LLP ?? Date: February 26, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 PM??? Location: Zoom ?? Cost: $10/session or $35 for all four! Scholarships available. Contact Veronica at [email protected] for scholarship information. Find out more and register to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gngiGU-r Presented by: Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio and Thompson Hine LLP in partnership with Leadership Council for Nonprofits, Miami Valley Nonprofit Collaborative, and OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

Despite the snowy morning we have a full house at today’s Legal Checkup CLE! Thank you to the Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel and Thompson Hine LLP for sponsoring the event. 50 local lawyers are currently learning about the legal needs faced by nonprofits and this afternoon they will meet with eight local organizations to help strengthen their legal foundations.