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  • On Jan. 14, Philadelphia VIP and Vanguard will host a 90-minute live-streamed nonprofit formation training, via Zoom, beginning at 10 a.m. This volunteer training program is part of the Pro Bono Institute's Financial Institution Pro Bono Day and is open to volunteers at all financial institutions in Philadelphia. Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit incorporation and 501(c)(3) filing. Attendees will be matched with a VIP nonprofit client in conjunction with the training. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y6297e8m.
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  • On Jan. 14, the Philadelphia Bar Association will host will hold a CLE video encore, "Public Interest Law Day 2020-Part 1," via webcast, from 12-3:15 p.m. 3 SUB CLE credits available. For more information and to register, visit philadelphiabar.org.
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  • On Jan. 15, the Philadelphia Bar Association will host will hold a CLE video encore, "Lessons Learned from Past Mistakes and Misadventures over Many Years and Through Many Types of Public Interest Practice," via webcast, from 12:30-2 p.m. 1 ETH/0.5 SUB CLE credits available. For more information and to register, visit philadelphiabar.org.
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  • On Jan. 18, HIAS Pennsylvania will hold its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Advocacy, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., via Zoom. During the event, participants will discuss the history of xenophobia in this country and how to take action against the policies currently in place, along with HIAS Pennsylvania's wish list for immigration in 2021. For more information and to register, visit https://hiaspa.org/event/mlk-day-with-hias-pa/. The event is free.
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  • On Jan. 26, the Philadelphia Bar Association will host will hold a CLE video encore, "Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Board Service," via webcast, from 10-11 a.m. 1 SUB CLE credit available. For more information and to register, visit philadelphiabar.org.
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  • On Jan. 26, the Philadelphia Bar Association will host will hold a CLE video encore, "Ethical Issues for Attorneys Serving on a Nonprofit Board," via webcast, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. 2 ETH CLE credits available. For more information and to register, visit philadelphiabar.org.
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  • On Jan. 27, Philadelphia VIP will host a live-streamed "Practice Spotlight: Service in VIP Divorce Cases," via Zoom, from 12-1 p.m. This information session will offer tips on how to properly serve a hard-to-find defendant in a VIP divorce case and address other frequently asked question. VIP's practice spotlights are the perfect way to overcome pro bono obstacles, network with other volunteers and deepen your commitment to expanding access to justice in Philadelphia. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y3rjr3e7.
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  • On Feb. 23 and Feb. 24*, the Support Center for Child Advocates (SCCA) will hold a two-part virtual volunteer training, "How to Handle a Child Abuse Case," from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (*must attend both sessions). This training program is for those interested in taking cases as a volunteer attorney with the Support Center for Child Advocates. Join SCCA for this workshop and learn from dedicated experts in the field of child advocacy about how you can make a difference in the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/y57fwnuk. For more information about SCCA visit https://sccalaw.org/.
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