Events

Join us for engaging events, including panel discussions, guest speakers, and workshops that bring together the brightest minds in the legal profession. Browse our calendar to find upcoming events and reserve your seat.

Upcoming
Events
Conference
February 27th & 28th 2025
Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations

The UCLA School of Law Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits and Loyola Law School are pleased to announce that they will host the 28th Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations on February 27 and February 28, 2025...

Past
Events
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Sowing the Seeds of Generosity: Maximizing the Benefits of Philanthropic Giving

Join us for this insightful workshop, Sowing the Seeds of Generosity: Maximizing the Benefits of Philanthropic Giving,” with Speaker Tony Truong, a veteran philanthropic advisor, who share insight on how to make the most of philanthropic work.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Effective Nonprofit Board Leadership: Session 3

This three-session lunchtime workshop covered the fundamental duties of board members and what you should know before accepting a board position, and we will consider together situations that you might face as board members.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Lunch Talk Series: University Counsel

Lunch Talk Series: Careers in University Counsel with Steve Atlee, Ina Bryant, Nora Kahn, and Beong Soo Kim

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Business Law Breakfast: OpenAI: Nonprofit in Name Only?

OpenAI gained attention when its nonprofit board fired and reinstated CEO Sam Altman, exposing tensions between its structure, Microsoft’s investment, and AGI development. This situation sparks questions about nonprofit and for-profit collaborations.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
2024 State of the Arts Summit

Executive Director Rose Chan Loui moderated a panel discussion on "Legacy of Nonprofit and Philanthropy" at the Arts for LA State of the Arts Summit on Wednesday, October 16, at The Ebell of Los Angeles.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Nonpartisan Advocacy: How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season

Though public charities must remain nonpartisan, they can still engage in issue advocacy during elections. They can also conduct voter and candidate education campaigns and help mobilize the public to vote.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Lunch Talk Series - Nonprofit Practice at Law Firms

Lunch Talk Series - Nonprofit Practice at Law Firms with Helen Cheng, Dwayne Horii and David Shevlin

July 10, 2024
Open AI Structure and Governance

LMPN Senior Scholar in Residence Ellen Aprill and Executive Director Rose Chan Loui will speak about the Open AI structure and governance to the American Bar Association’s Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section.

June 6, 2024
Non-Profit Leadership Panel

Executive Director Rose Chan Loui moderated a panel entitled “Nonprofit Leadership: It’s All About People” for the UCLA Law Executive Education Program’s conference, “The Modern C-Suite Conference: Navigating AI and Technology”.

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April 12, 2024
Philanthropy, Business, Government, and the Homelessness Crisis

On April 12, 2024, the Honorable Karen Bass, Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, came to UCLA Law to engage in a discussion about the homelessness crisis.

April 8, 2024
Bruin Bite: The Role of General Counsel in a Nonprofit Organization

Executive Director Rose Chan Loui interviews Christine Yang, General Counsel and Pro Bono Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Southern California, about her public interest law career and the challenges and joys of her job.

April 5, 2024
Professor Jill Horwitz Delivers Keynote Address

On April 25, 2024, LMPN Faculty Director Jill Horwitz was the keynote speaker at a conference co-sponsored by the Journal of Law and Public Policy and the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law, and Public Policy.

April 3, 2024
Wild Possibilities: A Conversation with Conservationist Kris Tompkins

The UCLA School of Law's Maurice Salter Endowed Lecture in Nonprofits and Philanthropy series kicked off on April 3, 2024, with a lunchtime featuring pioneering conservationist Kris Tompkins.

February 29 / March 1, 2024
27th Annual Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations

The Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits and Loyola Law School hosted over 150 nonprofit professionals and law students for the 27th Annual Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations (WCTEO).

February 2, 2024
Crafting A Thriving Nonprofit Arts Sector

150 nonprofits arts professionals and nonprofits arts funders came together at UCLA’s Luskin Conference Center on April 2, 2024, for a keynote presentation.

October 30, 2023
Lowell Milken Institute on Business Law & Policy 10-Year Anniversary

On October 30, 2023, the Lowell Milken Center on Philanthropy and Nonprofits participated in celebrating LMI’s 10-year anniversary.

October 2023
Careers in Philanthropy and Nonprofits Lunch Series—Lawyers in Nonprofit Arts

In October 2023, LMPN presented a lunchtime panel for UCLA Law students featuring the generals counsel of several nonprofit arts organizations.

September 2023
Careers in Philanthropy and Nonprofits Lunch Series—Lawyers at Foundations

In September 2023, UCLA Law students were introduced to lawyers (two of whom were UCLA Law alumni) who now work for different types of foundations.

December 1-2, 2022
26th Annual Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations

The UCLA Law Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits and LMU Loyola co-hosted the 26th Annual Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations (WCTEO) on December 1 and 2, 2022.

September 30/October 1, 2022
Symposium on the First Restatement on the Law of Charitable Organizations

Boards, Investment Practices, and Delegation (§2.06): Garry Jenkins, Presenter; Jean Tom, Discussant

When Purpose Meets Donors (§§1.01. 2.04, 2.05): Tinu Adediran, Presenter; Gene Takagi, Discussant

Keynote Address: Ricardo Castro

June 2024
Nonprofits and Bankruptcy (Professor Jill Horwitz Speaking)

LMPN Faculty Director Jill Horwitz will be speaking to federal judicial judges and court staff on “Nonprofits and Bankruptcy” at the Federal Judicial Center Conference for Bankruptcy Judges, to be held in June 2024.