Description

Starting July 1, 2026, through HB 797, Florida will implement a major overhaul of its nonprofit laws, modernizing the state's statutes to align with the American Bar Association’s Model Nonprofit Corporation Act. This shift replaces aging provisions in Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, and introduces significant updates to governance, officer duties, and operational flexibility.

Join us for an overview of the changes and feel free to bring your questions for discussion with our facilitator, Vanessa Coe with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Vanessa Coe is an attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County in the Non-Profit Legal Assistance Project where she focuses her time advising nonprofit agencies on legal issues in the areas of employment law, human resources, compliance and board governance. A graduate of Nova Southeastern Law and University of Florida, Vanessa started her career defending the rights of migrant and seasonal guest workers throughout Florida. Prior to joining the Non-Profit Legal Assistance Project, Vanessa acted as the employment attorney at Legal Aid litigating on behalf of low-wage workers in Palm Beach County.