Program Schedule 2025
As the nonprofit sector continues to grow in complexity and global reach, legal professionals working in or with mission-driven organizations must understand the unique regulatory and operational landscape these institutions navigate. This five-week online program provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal foundations of nonprofit organizations and a lawyers role within those organizations.
Through a blend of expert-led modules, practical case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain critical knowledge of how nonprofits are structured, governed, and managed. The program also explores career paths within the nonprofit sector—legal, programmatic, and operational—highlighting how skills developed within federal agencies, international organizations, or the private sector can translate to impactful nonprofit leadership.
Contracts are the backbone of legal transactions, shaping the rights and obligations of parties across industries. This six-week online program, offered by Georgetown Law Executive Education, provides an overview of contracting principles with a deep dive into drafting techniques essential for professionals engaged in deal-making, contract negotiation, and risk management.
Through real-world scenarios and live-online class sessions with expert faculty, participants will gain the skills to analyze, structure, and draft contracts with precision. Whether you are a lawyer or a contracting professional, this program will enhance your ability to navigate complex contractual relationships effectively.
Join us for the Hotel & Lodging Legal Summit 2025 (HLLS) where principal topics in the lodging industry will be discussed amongst top professionals in the field. We will address how to finance hotel developments, discourse around labor issues, and ways to minimize legal risks. We will also address the latest pending litigation within the lodging industry which is pertinent for both industry professionals and law firms alike.
We will also be offering an optional pre-conference primer on Wednesday, October 15 in Washington, DC.
Strong communication isn’t just a skill – it’s a strategic advantage. Whether you’re advocating for a client, leading teams, or negotiating in high-stakes environments, the ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence is essential for your success.
Georgetown Law’s Communication Strategies for Legal Professionals is an interactive executive education experience designed for senior legal and legal-adjacent professionals looking to elevate their persuasive communication, executive presence, and overall leadership impact, especially in a virtual environment. Over the course of three half-day live, online sessions, participants will engage in scenario-based training, group collaboration, and real-time feedback to refine their ability to craft compelling narratives, deliver persuasive arguments, and lead high-impact discussions.
For over twenty years, The Georgetown Law Advanced eDiscovery Institute has defined the cutting-edge of law and technology. Join us for his year’s program, which will again tackle the complex and rapidly emerging eDiscovery, Big Data, AI, and privacy challenges those in our field face daily, providing practical take-aways and guidance.
The Private Foundation Summit (PFS) will once again be hosted by Georgetown Law in 2025. Founded in Seattle in 2009 and offered for many years by the AICPA, PFS continues to offer the same great programming in a new location.
The PFS provides an opportunity to network and get front-row access to attorneys, CPAs, and other private advisors as they delve into the tax and legal intricacies of private foundations.
This year's program will include breakout sessions on the challenges of different grants and gifting methods, as well as global operational considerations for private foundations, and facilitated lunchtime opportunities to "ask the experts."
Tax-exempt organizations face more challenges than ever when navigating complex tax laws, regulations and rules, as well as the broader and ever-changing legal environment that impacts their structures and operations.
For more than 40 years, Georgetown Law has brought the insights of the nation’s foremost experts, leaders, and decision-makers directly to those working in the nonprofit sector. Join us for invaluable guidance on the latest tax and legal developments impacting nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations. Take advantage of an unparalleled opportunity to network and learn with colleagues from hundreds of other organizations.