Join us for a half-day conference on Thursday, May 15th, 2025,  to discuss top-of-mind concerns in the nonprofit arts sector. Sessions will include a discussion of the recent Executive Orders and other legal and policy changes relevant to the nonprofit arts sector, a presentation on the First Amendment, and a review of the advocacy/lobbying rules. Look out for more details and for registration to open in the coming weeks.

Hot breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Event Details

Thursday, May 15, 2025

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

UCLA Carnesale Commons, Palisades Ballroom

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Sessions

State of Nonprofit Arts

Kristin Sakoda, Director, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

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Impact of Executive Orders

Rose Chan Loui, Founding Executive Director, Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits

Casey Summar, Managing Director, Law Firm for Nonprofits

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The First Amendment and the Arts

Doug Merrill, Partner, Nolan Heimann

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Advocacy by Nonprofits and Foundations

Ellen Aprill, Senior Scholar in Residence, UCLA Law Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits

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Keynote Address

Jessie Kornberg, President and CEO, Skirball Cultural Center

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