Lawyers as Directors of Non-Profit Corporations
Walter Rogers a Featured Presenter at NC Bar Association Foundation Seminar on Charitable Giving and Non-Profit Organizations
On November 30, 2006, Smith Anderson Partner, Walter Rogers, presented at the NC Bar Association Foundation's Continuing Legal Education seminar (CLE), Beyond the Basics: Practical Issues Related to Charitable Giving and Non-Profit Organizations. This seminar provided attendees with a range of solutions to practical problems in making and accepting charitable contributions.
Mr. Rogers presented on Lawyers as Directors of Non-Profit Corporations and participated as part of a panel presentation and discussion concerning service by lawyers and Certified Public Accountants on boards of non-profit, charitable organizations. Mr. Rogers' presentation addressed several practical considerations including the duties of directors of non-profit corporations; special ethical concerns of lawyers serving as directors of their non-profit corporate clients; and limitations on lawyers representing others while serving as corporate directors.
Mr. Rogers represents diverse clients in matters involving federal, state and local taxation; business transactions with tax implications; resolution of tax controversies; and organization formation and operation. His clients include businesses, individuals, trusts and estates; and tax-exempt organizations. His practice also includes assisting individuals with estate planning and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries in matters of estate and trust administration. A frequent invited presenter and speaker, Mr. Rogers has written and lectured on various tax subjects including partnership taxation, tax-free exchanges, mergers and acquisitions, tax-exempt organizations, and estate and trust planning and administration.
About Smith Anderson
Since our founding in 1912, Smith Anderson has grown to become the largest law firm in the Triangle-area and one of the largest in North Carolina. Representing diverse organizations with local, state, national and international interests, our lawyers focus on building and strengthening relationships by understanding our clients' businesses and customizing our legal solutions accordingly. Our commitment to our clients also extends to our community and profession.
