2026 Equal Justice Conference

Nonprofit organizations are currently navigating a perfect storm of federal funding freezes, tax-exempt status challenges, and congressional oversight. This session provides a practical framework for mobilizing pro bono resources to protect these vital institutions. We will explore the intersection of administrative law, grant compliance, and governance to build tiered support systems—ranging from immediate technical triage to sophisticated legal counsel. Participants will learn to design comprehensive support ecosystems that integrate legal expertise with policy advocacy and community partnership, while mastering the logistics of training hundreds of volunteers and leveraging technology to maintain rigorous supervision standards at scale.