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2025 Charter School Reimbursement Landscape Webinar
Sept. 17, 2025
Thank you to Center for Learners Equity for partnering with us in disseminating critical key updates within the CT Charter School Reimbursement Landscape. Watch here.
Commonlight Legal (Nonprofits Counsel) opposes Trump pick for U.S. Education's Office of Civil Rights
Aug. 12, 2025
With 46 other organizations, we signed onto a letter from the 240-member coalition, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, to oppose the confirmation of Kim Richey as assistant secretary for civil rights. Read the letter here.
Managing Attorney Lauren Koster Appears as Panelist for Yale Alumni Nonprofit Alliance
Sept. 11, 2025
Lauren Koster dropped gems as a Panelist at the YALE Alumni Nonprofit Alliance, Pursuing Your Mission Series. Catch the recording here.
Managing Attorney, Lauren Koster, Quoted in NY Times, Releases Statement Resisting Trump Administration's Unlawful Demands of Law Firms
Apr. 6, 2025
Read the NY Times article here. Download Lauren’s statement here.
Attorney Alex Booker officially returns to Nonprofits Counsel as Senior Counsel
Sept. 2, 2025
After two months consulting with us, Alex has decided to officially join our team as our Senior Counsel after his departure from the U.S. Department of Education. Read his powerful statement on his new chapter on our blog and find his bio here.
Managing Attorney Lauren Koster Recognized for Excellence in Legal Services
Dec. 17, 2024