Quality Education

Please Treat the Information in the Digest as Confidential. Do Not Circulate Outside of the Lex Mundi Network.

If you are interested in a matter, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing Isis Bous and Allison Laubach through the “Ask About This Matter” button on the details page or directly (ibous@lexmundiprobono.org; alaubach@lexmundiprobono.org) and let us know which project(s) interests you. We will place matches with Lex Mundi member firms on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can view all matter summaries on the “Digest” page(s). To view matters by legal need, select the category of interest. See details of individual matters via the “Read More” link in a matter. To view all details of all available matters, choose “View All”.

View by Legal Need
Advocacy/Legislation (1) Consultation (5) Contracts (7) Corporate Formation (4) Corporate Governance (2) Data Privacy (1) Employment/Labor (1) Finance/Fundraising (3) Intellectual Property (7) Nonprofit Formation (3) Real Estate (2) Registration/Insurance (1) Regulatory (1) Research (1) Tax Exempt/Nonprofit (2)

Digest |  View All

VisionVoice

Review Advisory Agreement

Summary:

Assist education non-profit with reviewing and revising Advisory Agreement.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: New York
About the Organization: VisionVoice is a virtual community that leverages the power of structured mentorship to empower female Black/AfroX 8-12th grade students as well as college and bootcamp graduates to enter into careers in software engineering.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Gender Equality, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

VisionVoice is forming an Advisory Council and has a template Advisory Council Agreement. They are seeking assistance understanding the terms of the Advisory Agreement and updating it to fit their needs. They are particularly concerned with understanding any equity provisions or related agreements they may enter into with their advisors.

Ask About a Matter
Sandy Hook Promise

Research on Critical Race Theory Legislation

Summary:

Assist education non-profit with research on Critical Race Theory legislation.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: NJ; OH; PA; TX; LA; KY; FL; IN; WV; CT; MA; NC; MN
About the Organization: Sandy Hook Promise was founded by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. They work to promote student well-being and protect children from gun violence.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

Sandy Hook Promise has developed/implemented a school curriculum that encourages discussions with students/teachers about treating everyone equally regardless of race, gender, or gender/LGBTQ identity. The team is concerned that the laws emerging around Critical Race Theory will impact their ability to teach this course in certain states (see examples here). They are seeking assistance with research to learn: (i) is there new legislation that has passed or is being considered that falls under the CRT category? (ii) if so, what does the legislation say?; and (iii) if the law doesn’t include absolute barriers to teaching certain topics, are they written in a way that can be interpreted by different school districts to prevent discussions on the aforementioned subjects. Attorneys can take on as many or as few jurisdictions as they’d like. Sandy Hook Promise hopes to have the research completed by February 2022.

Ask About a Matter
, ,
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative

Review of COVID and Time-Off Employee Policies

Summary:

Assist an education non-profit with review of its time-off and COVID-related employment policies.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: New York; California; Michigan; Kentucky; Ohio
About the Organization: The Art of Problem Solving Initiative advances mathematical education. Their main program Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) supports underserved children in New York and Los Angeles through middle school summer programs and eventual coaching and mentoring through college.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is seeking a review of its newly developed time off and COVID-related policies. Their primary offices are in New York and California. However, they also have single remote full-time employees in Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio. Understanding there are many jurisdictions involved, the client would appreciate any assistance, regardless of whether the attorney has expertise in each state.

Ask About a Matter