“I am constantly encouraged by the work of nonprofit organizations and their unflagging dedication to the communities they serve, and am excited about developing additional legal supports for these organizations.”
Beth Dougherty
Director of Legal Education Initiatives
Beth has advised a wide range of nonprofit organizations on all aspects of their activities, including formation and tax-exempt status, board governance, federal and state laws and regulatory compliance, mergers, affiliations, and fundraising compliance. She has also served on the boards of grassroots nonprofit organizations and worked directly in the nonprofit sector, supporting public education initiatives through the City of Philadelphia’s Community Schools Program and child health as a Project Coordinator at Children First.
An active volunteer in her community, Beth has been involved with the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association since 2008. She is a firm believer in the power of community-based nonprofits and their ability to make a difference and effect change in the communities they serve.
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Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., 1995
New York University, B.A., 1989
Experience
Senior Associate, Laura Solomon & Associates, Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Health Projects Coordinator, Children First, Philadelphia
Community Schools Coordinator, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Beasley School of Law Director of Planned Giving; University Policy Office Coordinator; Development and Alumni Affairs Legal Compliance and Procedures Specialist, Temple University, Philadelphia
Associate, WolfBlock LLP, Philadelphia
Associate, Feldman & Feldman, Philadelphia
Affiliations
Pennsylvania Bar Association Charitable Organizations Committee
East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association Community Garden Steering Committee
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania