Understanding Nonprofit Board Governance
A nonprofit organization’s board is responsible for ensuring that the organization works toward its mission and serves its community. Join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) to learn about the legal obligations of an arts nonprofit’s board, as well as an overview of an arts nonprofit’s bylaws.
This workshop is great for new organizations that are currently building their boards, new or aspiring executive directors and board members wanting to better understand board governance, and seasoned leadership or staff who are looking for a refresher.
A nonprofit organization’s board is responsible for ensuring that the organization works toward its mission and serves its community. Join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) to learn about the legal obligations of an arts nonprofit’s board, as well as an overview of an arts nonprofit’s bylaws. Adam Holofcener
Adam Holofcener, Esq. (He/They) is the Executive Director of Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, a non-profit organization that provides pro bono legal services and education to Maryland based artists and arts organizations. In his legal practice, Adam counsels artists and musicians on matters of copyright, trademark, contract, business entity formation, constitutional law, and other issues. He taught a seminar on Art and Media Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law from 2017-2023. Adam is also a practicing musician and sound artist. He is a dad who lives in Baltimore City.
Christia Ravenell
Christia Ravenell (she/her) is the Director of Legal Services at Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. At MDVLA, Christia provides legal assistance to MdVLA clients, develops legal resource guides and professional development workshops, supports volunteer attorneys, and participates in advocacy and stakeholder initiatives on behalf of MdVLA and its constituents. A Baltimore native, Christia holds degrees from Howard University (Journalism – Public Relations, BA), New York University (Music Business, MA), and Georgetown University (JD). After a series of detours, including a clerkship, a law firm, and a career in corporate law, Christia has returned to her passion – supporting artists. When she’s not at an Art Law Clinic, you can catch her dancing, reading, or digging through crates at your local record store.