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This week Cozen O'Connor welcomed renowned election and campaign finance attorney Jerry H. Goldfeder, widely regarded as among the nation’s most influential political lawyers, and Kerry T. Cooperman, an equally influential commercial litigator and nonprofit attorney with more than a decade of experience handling complex real estate disputes and counseling nonprofit organizations, to its expanding New York City office. Both join from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP. Read more via the link in our comments. #legalnews #cozenoconnor #nyclawfirm #electionlaw

As Dr. King observed, placing our faith in the humanity of others often leads to chastisement and disillusionment. It tests our own motives and humanity. It places us in a hard place, realizing we cannot do it alone while accepting we must work as though we are. Any meaningful change in the world around us will always be based in deep personal change. It is the type of change that does not consider the behavior of others when deciding our own. It is one that painfully brings an increased awareness of our flaws and weaknesses, and slowly but definitively transforms us into better people. For centuries we have focused on technological innovation but have not devoted the same attention and energy to social innovation. We have focused on making better THINGS but not on making better HUMANS. In fact, many of our technological innovations get in the way of social innovations. We abound in business and technological entrepreneurs but have a deficit of social entrepreneurs. It is far better to be a good human than it is to be a good worker/professional (although it doesn’t pay as well). It is also much easier to be a good worker/professional than it is to be a good person. Only when a significant portion of us individually make a sincere commitment to becoming better people over better workers/professionals will we collectively have the power to bring to reality the day that Dr. king dreamed of. #MLK #socialinnovation #socialentrepreneurs #socialengineering #socialequity #socialjustice

I do like a superlative - especially when it refers to my colleagues and my firm. Here, I am delighted to share news of Withers' teams who are The Best of the Best! #bestlawyers #crisismanagement #reputationmanagement Withersworldwide

Check out the latest edition of "The Silverman Standard" here! In this month's installment: 💰Learn how to apply for Montana's property tax rebate 🏆Celebrate the achievements of two Silverman Law Office attorneys who clinched 20 Under 40 Awards 🌱Dive into the Nonprofit Spotlight showcasing Montana 4-H To have our newsletter delivered directly to your email inbox each month, click here: https://lnkd.in/de5C3dg9 #mtnews #mtbiz #Montana #montanaliving #TaxLaw #estateplanning #businesslaw #ProbateLaw #litigation #mtrealestate

I’m pleased to announce that effective April 1st, 2024 I became an associate counsel of macushlaw, a firm based in Vancouver, as part of a phased plan for my retirement from legal practice. I will be associate counsel with macushlaw for the next few months, to assist during the transition and ensure that client needs are met in a timely manner, particularly for current/ongoing matters. That is, continuity.   macushlaw provides services throughout B.C. They are at:   https://macushlaw.ca/ 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 2R5 (604) 900-7611   Two of macushlaw’s lawyers, James Struthers and Sheldon Falk, do quite a lot of work related to societies and charities – incorporations, constitutions and bylaws, contested meetings, charitable registration, and related matters. macushlaw also provides other corporate/commercial/property/employment law services of the kind often needed by not-for-profit organizations.   I’m now 67, and have been practicing in this field since 1995. But there comes a time for all things, including retirement. macushlaw has a practice that is compatible with mine, and offered to take on my practice. They also have the capacity to provide additional services. Most importantly, there will be a planned transition, where all willing clients have a suitable new home. It seems the prudent thing to do.   The beginning of my retirement has meant moving to Squamish, where some of my family live, and numerous friends. I plan to finish a history of climbing in southwest B.C., in particular rock climbing at and near Squamish, which I’ve been working on for some time. And should have more time for outdoor activities, and maintaining volunteer commitments. Although first I’ll be going to Government House in Victoria for a ceremony on April 24th, as in December I was appointed a King’s Counsel. I was also there in 2022 for the B.C. Community Achievement Foundation Community Award, but hopefully that doesn’t make me a repeat offender.   I was perhaps the first lawyer in B.C. to specialize in legal and governance advice to not-for-profit organizations, although many lawyers and firms provided and now provide such services as part of their practices. Society and charity law has slowly become a recognized field within the Canadian legal profession, and it has been a pleasurable challenge to work in it. I’ve met and had many interesting and varied clients, all of whom in their various ways try to make our country and world a better place.

Across the legal landscape and particularly in public interest law, it's critical to understand how to best connect with clients whose experiences differ from your own. In observance of Veteran's Day, revisit 2022 Fellow Zachary R.M. Outzen's five tips for working with veteran clients.

Private foundations can be an “estate plan in action,” helping provide a mechanism for families to cement their goals, collaborate to effect change and strengthen their legacy. Our Chief Legal Officer, Jeffrey Haskell, is joining Susan Lipp from Trusts & Estates on October 17th for a webinar on private foundation considerations, lifecycles, estate planning and more. Register here >> https://hubs.li/Q024lBSw0 WealthManagement.com #wealthmanagement #estateplanning #legacy

The appointment of a single “designated contrarian” will not improve the effectiveness of a Board. A strong Board culture...in the for- and non-profit sectors...that facilitates its oversight, advisory, and growth- and impact-support roles bypasses that need. Instead, to maximize Board effectiveness and protect the organization, its donors, partners, and constituents, Board culture should be driven by the following maxims: 1) The Board culture should facilitate and encourage openness, questions, candor, debate, fresh ideas, and alternate perspectives. There are always opportunity costs and pros and cons—explore them. 2) Each Board member should feel comfortable, safe, and valued when raising a contrarian viewpoint or alternate perspective. Managing that debate is the role of Board leadership. 3) There should be a clear mission and culture articulated for the Board itself, instilled during recruitment, new member on-boarding, as well as annual reminders during Board retreats. 4) The Board must espouse a zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption, power-mongering, bullying, cliques, cronyism, malfeasance, and extended non-engagement. 4) Board members need to stay in their lane, supporting the team excuting the organizition’s mission through expertise, advice, contacts, and fundraising…not micromanagement. 5) There should be no sacred cows…ever…be they policies, programs, or people…including Board members who neither uphold the Board’s integrity and seriousness of purpose or advance its mission through active participation. I have quickly resigned non-profit Boards where I found a weak culture, the above rules ignored, or where I felt members were using their Board position exclusively as a resume builder rather than an impact-generator. Having experienced the opposite, I proudly serve on Boards with fellow members truly committed to moving the needle for constituencies, such as the Board of Trustees of the Fund for Education Abroad. #boards #nonprofitleadership #boardmember #boardofdirectors #leadership #notforprofit #nothingisimpossible #collaborationforchange #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #leadershipinsights #impact #impactthatmatters #integritymatters #commitmenttoexcellence

I’m excited to join #Todd Heffner, #Charles McDaniel, #Richard Storrs and #Wheaton Webb at this event, which will be held from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm at the offices of Troutman Pepper, 600 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 3000, (Bank of America Building) Atlanta, GA 30308. The discussion will focus on practical tips about arbitration issues for experienced practitioners and newcomers. I hope to see you there. #adr #constructionlaw #arbitrationlaw #constructionarbitration

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