Navigating the Changing Legal and Funding Landscape
Tools and Guidance for Brooklyn Nonprofits
Monday, April 7, 2025
8:30 – 11 AM
Barclays Center – Enter at 467 Dean Street, Brooklyn NY 11217
This free event presented by Brooklyn Org and the Social Justice Fund will provide legal, communications, and fundraising expertise for Brooklyn nonprofits. Featuring presentations from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, DKC, and Hudson Ferris. A light breakfast will be offered.
Agenda
8:30 AM – Networking/Breakfast
9 AM – Welcome
- Gregg Bishop, Executive Director of the Social Justice Fund
- Liane Stegmaier, Chief of Staff, Brooklyn Org
9:05 AM – Legal Presentation by Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP
- Jennifer Cowan, Pro Bono Counsel & Litigation Counsel
- Jane Shvets, Partner
9:45 AM – Communications Presentation by DKC
- Alana Morales, Senior Account Supervisor
- Joe DePlasco, Managing Director and Partner
10:20 AM – Fundraising Presentation by Hudson Ferris
- Edward Leibman, Founding Partner
- Molly Breitbart
- Francesca Rubin
- Zack Travers