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OUR SERVICES Request ORGANIZATIONAL AND CORPORATE MATTERS Basic forms of organization, including: non-profit corporations, community-based organizations, charitable corporation, and others Compliance with corporate laws Incorporation and drafting of corporate documents Powers of the corporation Responsibility and duties of the Board of Directors, officers and administrators Reports and other formal requirements LABOR LAW MATTERS Compliance with applicable labor legislation Recruitment of and / or professional services Drafting and revision of the employee manuals Drafting and review of volunteer policies Liability for workmen's accidents Insurance TAX MATTERS Advice on local and federal tax laws Request for exemption under local and federal laws CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS Contracts with third parties: leases; suppliers; equipment ;services Commercial and professional services, use of consultants Collaborative agreements TRAINING Educational seminars and workshops on matters related to the governance and administration of organizations and/or other subjects covered in this Catalog; intellectual property protection Workshops on matters related to the protection of persons from low income and marginalized social sectors; health; education; housing; environmental conservation and other relevant subjects Training for lawyers and law students on the subject matters covered by the Coalition

Solicitud de servicios de asesoria legal pro bono para organizaciones sin fines de lucro y comunitarias. HOW TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES Application process for organizations Process for organizations Organization must complete the Service Request Form . After consulting the Services Catalog , the Organization will indicate in the form the requested legal and/or organizational services. The Coalition will evaluate the documents and notify its determination to the Organization. Once the Service Request is accepted, an Agreement will be signed between the Organization and the Coalition to formalize the relationship between the parties. When this process is concluded, the Organization will be assigned by the Coalition to an attorney from its Pro- bono Network. From that point on the professional relationship will be established directly between the lawyer and the Organization, although the Coalition will monitor the handling of cases. *If you complete the pdf version of your Application, send it to info@coalicionlegalpr.com . Criteria for qualification of organizations Criteria for qualification of organizations Non-profit corporations, community-based organizations or similar entities, whose primary mission is to provide services to persons or communities with limited economic resources, or that are disadvantaged, marginalized or in some way affected by adverse socioeconomic situations, emergencies or natural disasters. Organization does not have sufficient financial resources to pay legal fees. The Coalition may request information regarding the economic status of the requesting organizations. Request legal services for non-profit organizations Name of the Organization Postal Address Physical Address (if different) Organization's mission Type of organization (non-profit corporation, community group, social enterprise, etc.) Services that render to the community Community it serves (geographic and social segment) Organization Chief Officer Contact Information Name and Last Name Professional position Phone number Email The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is an organization created to connect nonprofit organizations with attorneys willing to render pro bono legal services to them. Continuar

The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is a pioneering organization whose mission is to promote and improve access and quality of legal services for non-profit organizations. Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico We are the link for free legal advice for nonprofits and community organizations. Learn More Anchor 1 COLLABORATORS SPONSORS Subscribe to our newsletter. Send Thank You!

About Us The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is a pioneering organization whose mission is to promote and improve access and quality of legal services for non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Puerto Rico. We liaise between organizations and attorneys willing to provide free legal services to nonprofit organizations, community organizations, or similar entities. We also offer a group training program on legal topics of high interest to the Third Sector. The Coalition has been designated by the Office of Court Administration, as an authorized entity to certify the pro bono hours worked by attorneys who offer their services voluntarily through its Network of Lawyers, per the Regulations for the Assignment of Legal Aid Lawyers of Puerto Rico, approved by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, as amended. It was incorporated on April 23, 2018, as a non-profit organization and has tax exemptions under Section 1101.01 of the Internal Revenue Code of Puerto Rico and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our team Luisa Reyes Programs Coordinator Board of Directors Celina Romany Co-president Former president of the Puerto Rico Bar Association. Professor at the law schools of the Universities of New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and American University. Has recognized publications widely . He currently has a legal practice that has allowed him to combine the academic world and litigation. Jorge Ruiz Treasurer He has been a lawyer in the area of renewable energy projects and has extensive experience in the field of real estate law. He is Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Ricky Martin Foundation and co-director of Libertad 2018, the Foundation's first fundraising gala. He is also an attorney on the Board of Directors of the Construction Materials Traders Association. Liana Fiol-Matta - Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, among the years 2014 to 2016. Recognized for her career in the judiciary and as a professor in the law schools of the University of Puerto Rico, Interamerican and the Pontifical University Catholic. Author of numerous legal writings. Rafael Arrillaga - Specialized in finance, law and public policy. General Counsel and Compliance Officer at Dynamics Payments. He has extensive experience in corporate, banking and securities law, as well as experience in litigation. In addition, he advises companies in relation to all aspects of purchase and sale processes. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of Michigan and a juris doctor from Fordham University School of Law. José Coleman Tió - Executive Vice President and General Legal Counsel of Popular, Inc. Fernando Rovira-Rullan Co-president He is a capital member of the firm Ferraiuoli LLC and heads the firm's Corporate Department. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the UPR Law School where for fifteen years he has taught advanced courses on Business Organizations and Mergers and Acquisitions. Sandra Leither fish- Bird Secretary Lawyer in Puerto Rico and New York. He has offered courses at the Faculty of Law-Interamerican University. Member of the Board of Directors of the City University of New York (CUNY), Boricua College, Latino Justice Fund, Aspira, United States Commission on Civil Rights (New York Region ), among others . Luis Pérez Giusti - He has been a lawyer since 1992. He works at the Firm Adsuar, Muñiz & Goyco, whose practice focuses on employer labor law including union-organized sectors, discrimination, wage and hour cases, and workplace accidents before local and federal court, as well as before administrative agencies. Former president of the Board of Directors of the Labor Relations Practitioners Association and member of the Labor Section of the American Bar Association. He is President of the Board of Directors of the OSFL-PECES. Carmen Oller - Lawyer and publicist, President of the Oller Foundation . Rosangela Sanfilippo - Graduate from the Faculty of Law of the University of Puerto Rico. He worked in the Chamber of e Representatives of the United States., in the US District Court for Puerto Rico, and in the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. Most recently, she served as President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Insurance Companies of Puerto Rico and as a pro bono advisor to the Ricky Martin Foundation. Advisory Board Lcda. Vivian Neptune Dean of the School of Law of the University of Puerto Rico Lcdo. Julio Fontanet Dean of the School of Law of the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Lcdo. Fernando Moreno Dean of the School of Law of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Leilani Vázquez, Founder United to Serve Foundation (FUPSER ) “ It not only minimizes financial expenditure but also allows us to grow in the right direction considering the legal aspects, these being fundamental in the development and progress of our foundation." PRESS December 17, 2023 The Greatest Gift: Providing Legal Services to Nonprofits The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico began as a volunteer effort after Hurricane Maria in 2017... By Perlas Rodriguez | Microjuris November 25, 2023 Legal Coalition plays a key role for the third sector A popular saying goes that “after the storm comes calm,” but what lawyer Celina Romany remembers... By Marga Parés | The new day September 8, 2023 The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico celebrates five years of founding The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico celebrated its five years with a recognition of five members of its Network... By Microjuris

Formulario de Abogado Voluntario para dar asesoría legal a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y comunitarias. JOIN THE COALITION Process for attorneys Lawyers interested in participating in the Coalition Network must: Complete the Volunteer Lawyer Application . Once accepted into the Pro Bono Network, the attorney must sign an Agreement with the Coalition. Lawyer will be matched with an organization that has been evaluated by, and is referred to by the Coalition. A Letter of Agreement with the organization will be signed to formalize the relationship between the parties. If you complete the pdf version of your Form, send it to info@coalicionlegalpr.com . Criteria for the qualification of lawyers Lawyers duly admitted to practice the legal profession in Puerto Rico, who are not subject to any disciplinary action or suspension, in effect. Interested in offering their pro bono services to the non-profit organizations designated and referred by the Coalition. Those attorneys who want credit for their pro-bono work, as required by the Regulations for Court Appointed Lawyers in Puerto Rico, adopted by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, on October 2018, as amended (201D.PR 261), shall comply with all the requirements and formalities stipulated therein. VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY APPLICATION Last Name Name Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Bar Member Number Date of admission to legal practice Name of Law Firm (if applies) Phone Number Email Address The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is an organization created to connect nonprofit organizations with attorneys willing to render pro bono legal services to them. Continue

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About Us Empoderando el Cambio: Capacitación en Abogacía Efectiva y Cabildeo Permisible para Organizaciones Sin Fines de Lucro OBJETIVO DEL PROGRAMA El proyecto tiene como objetivo fortalecer las capacidades de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro para influir en políticas públicas mediante la capacitación en estrategias efectivas de abogacía, cumpliendo con las regulaciones legales y éticas vigentes. DESCRIPCIÓN "Empoderando el Cambio" es un programa de capacitación diseñado para proporcionar herramientas y conocimientos a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, enfocándose en prácticas de abogacía éticas y legales. El programa busca aumentar la capacidad de estas organizaciones para defender sus causas, maximizar su impacto social y cumplir con las normativas aplicables en sus actividades. ¿A QUIÉN ESTÁ DIRIGIDO? Este programa está dirigido a gestores, líderes y empleados clave de organizaciones sin fines de lucro cuyas funciones incluyan abogacía y cabildeo. Las organizaciones beneficiarias pueden provenir de diversas áreas, tales como: Organizaciones Ambientales Organizaciones de Derechos Humanos Organizaciones de Desarrollo Comunitario Organizaciones de Salud Organizaciones Educativas Organizaciones Culturales y Artísticas DURACIÓN El programa consiste en 5 talleres de capacitación cubren los módulos de manera secuencial y estructurada. REQUISITOS Ser una organización sin fines de lucro registrada en Puerto Rico. Contar con exencion contributiva local o federal: Sección 1101.01 del Código de Rentas Internas de Puerto Rico Sección 501(c)(3) del Internal Revenue Code Tener una misión que implique la defensa de políticas públicas o cambio social. Contar con gestor comunitario o líderes comunitarios involucrados, un equipo clave dispuesto a participar activamente en todas las fases de la capacitación. BENEFICIOS PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES Acceso a herramientas y recursos prácticos para implementar estrategias de abogacía. Capacitación sobre regulaciones locales y federales que rigen el cabildeo y abogacía. Desarrollo de habilidades para construir coaliciones, elaborar mensajes persuasivos y manejar campañas. Aplicación práctica de conocimientos a través de talleres interactivos y simulaciones. IMPACTO ESPERADO Al finalizar el programa, los participantes estarán mejor equipados para desarrollar estrategias de abogacía efectivas y alineadas con la normativa vigente, lo que les permitirá aumentar su capacidad para influir en las políticas públicas que afectan a sus comunidades. Además, tendrán las herramientas necesarias para establecer alianzas con líderes políticos y comunitarios, generando así un cambio significativo y sostenible en sus áreas de intervención. FECHA LÍMITE La convocatoria está abierta para un total de 20 organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Las organizaciones interesadas podrá solicitar en o antes del domingo, 9 de febrero . COMPLETA LA SOLICITUD

CONTACT La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico ofrece servicios de consultoría legal gratuita únicamente a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y no a individuos . Los servicios a ofrecerse no incluyen litigio ante los tribunales o agencias administrativas. Send Thank you!

Somos el enlace de asesoría legal gratuita para organizaciones sin fines de lucro y comunitarias. About Us The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is a pioneering organization whose mission is to promote and improve access and quality of legal services for non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Puerto Rico. We liaise between organizations and attorneys willing to provide free legal services to nonprofit organizations, community organizations, or similar entities. We also offer a group training program on legal topics of high interest to the Third Sector. The Coalition has been designated by the Office of Court Administration, as an authorized entity to certify the pro bono hours worked by attorneys who offer their services voluntarily through its Network of Lawyers, per the Regulations for the Assignment of Legal Aid Lawyers of Puerto Rico, approved by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, as amended. It was incorporated on April 23, 2018, as a non-profit organization and has tax exemptions under Section 1101.01 of the Internal Revenue Code of Puerto Rico and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Subscribe to our newsletter. Send Thank You!

PRESS 17 de diciembre de 2023 El regalo más grande: brindar servicios legales a sin fines de lucro La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico comenzó como un esfuerzo voluntario tras el huracán María en el 2017 ... Por Perlas Rodriguez | Microjuris 25 de noviembre de 2023 Coalición Legal juega un papel clave para el tercer sector Dice un refrán popular que “después de la tormenta llega la calma”, pero lo que recuerda la abogada Celina Romany... Por Marga Parés | El Nuevo Día 8 de septiembre de 2023 La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico celebra cinco años de fundación La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico celebró sus cinco años con un reconocimiento a cinco miembros de su Red... Por Microjuris

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