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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 367,500 | 454,500 | 141,000 | 556,257 | 524,000 | 2,043,257 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 4,499,012 | 4,956,262 | 4,496,193 | 4,014,439 | 4,698,912 | 22,664,818 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 4,866,512 | 5,410,762 | 4,637,193 | 4,570,696 | 5,222,912 | 24,708,075 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 0 | |||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | |||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 24,708,075 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 4,866,512 | 5,410,762 | 4,637,193 | 4,570,696 | 5,222,912 | 24,708,075 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 168,572 | 259,918 | 217,937 | 118,407 | 145,005 | 909,839 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 2,211 | 2,211 | ||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 168,572 | 259,918 | 217,937 | 118,407 | 147,216 | 912,050 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 17 | 22,792 | 11,007 | 33,816 | ||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 5,035,101 | 5,670,680 | 4,855,130 | 4,711,895 | 5,381,135 | 25,653,941 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 | THE FALL CLE WORKSHOP AND GENERAL COUNSEL INSTITUTE, WHICH HAVE BEEN IN-PERSON MEETINGS IN THE PAST, WERE HOSTED VIRTUALLY DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATES AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, OF WHICH ALL MEMBERS ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MUST BE RATIFIED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ASSOCIATION HAS SIX CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP AS FOLLOWS: (1) MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES CLASS - CONSISTS OF PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND ANY SYSTEM OF SEPARATELY ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HAVING A COMMON GOVERNING BODY AND HAVING LEGAL AFFAIRS REGULARLY HANDLED BY AN OFFICE SERVING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF THE SYSTEM. EACH MEMBER INSTITUTION SHALL DESIGNATE A PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE AND ONE OR MORE ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVES. (2) ASSOCIATE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES CLASS - CONSISTS OF ORGANIZATIONS HAVING A DEMONSTRATED COMMONALITY OF INTEREST WITH THE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION. EACH ASSOCIATE MEMBER INSTITUTION SHALL DESIGNATE A PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE. (3) ASSOCIATE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS CLASS - CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENDORSED FOR ASSOCIATE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP BY THE PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE OF A MEMBER INSTITUTION, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE A REPRESENTATIVE OF EITHER A MEMBER INSTITUTION OR AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER INSTITUTION, AND DO NOT REPRESENT AN INSTITUTION WHICH IS NOT CURRENTLY (BUT COULD BECOME) A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION. (4) HONORARY MEMBERS CLASS - CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE SUBSTANTIAL AND CONTINUING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNDERSTANDING AND RESOLUTION OF LEGAL PROBLEMS AFFECTING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. (5) LIFE MEMBERS CLASS - CONSISTS OF RETIRED INDIVIDUALS, UPON TERMINATION FROM A MEMBER INSTITUTION OR ASSOCIATE MEMBER INSTITUTION, OR AN ASSOCIATE INDIVIDUAL MEMBER WHO HAS RENDERED OUTSTANDING SERVICE OR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ASSOCIATION. (6) EMERITUS MEMBERS CLASS - CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RETIRED FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW AND HAVE BEEN A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTING ITS OFFICERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | ALL VOTING, ON ANY MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE, SHALL BE BY MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THROUGH THEIR PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVES OR THEIR DELEGATES, AND EACH MEMBER INSTITUTION HAVING ONE OR MORE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT AT THE MEETING SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AUDIT OF THE COMMITTEE OF FINANCE AND AUDIT FOR REVIEW. ANY REVISIONS TO THE 990 ARE MADE, AND IT IS THEN SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ITS INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE FINAL FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR. WHEN ANY SUCH INTEREST BECOMES RELEVANT TO ANY SUBJECT REQUIRING ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE DIRECTOR HAVING A CONFLICT SHALL CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND, IF THE MATTER IS BEING CONSIDERED BY A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, TO THE ATTENTION ALSO OF THE CHAIR OF SUCH COMMITTEE. THE DIRECTOR HAVING SUCH CONFLICT SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE OR USE ANY PERSONAL INFLUENCE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE SUBJECT OR MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE SUBJECT; HOWEVER, THE DIRECTOR WILL BRIEFLY STATE THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT AND WILL BE EXPECTED TO ANSWER PERTINENT QUESTIONS FROM THE OTHER DIRECTORS WHEN THE DIRECTOR'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT WILL ASSIST THE BOARD. THE MINUTES OF ANY MEETING ATTENDED BY THE DIRECTOR AT WHICH THE SUBJECT INVOLVING THE CONFLICT IS DISCUSSED SHALL REFLECT THAT A DISCLOSURE WAS MADE AND THE DIRECTOR REFRAINED FROM DISCUSSION, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED ABOVE, AND DID NOT VOTE ON THE SUBJECT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | EXECUTIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION IS SENT TO AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT ANNUALLY, IN ORDER TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AUDIT, WHICH HAS AS PART OF ITS CHARTER THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE DISQUALIFIED PERSONS UNDER THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULE (CURRENTLY THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LEGAL RESOURCES). THE CONSULTANT CONDUCTS AN ANALYSIS, INCLUDING REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA, AND PREPARES A DRAFT REPORT AND OPINION LETTER AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION. THE ANALYSIS IS UPDATED AS NECESSARY, INCLUDING RANGES, AVERAGES, AND TARGETS, BASED ON RESULTS OF SURVEY DATA. A DRAFT REPORT AND OPINION LETTER ARE SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AUDIT, AND A MEETING IS HELD WITH THE SUBCOMMITTEE AND COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AUDIT THEN PROVIDES BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE ANNUAL REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, TO INCLUDE THE OPINION LETTER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION DURING ITS MEETING IN JUNE TO REVIEW RESULTS. THIS PROCESS IS GOVERNED BY A SET OF BOARD-APPROVED GUIDELINES FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW. THIS PROCESS RECENTLY TOOK PLACE IN 2022. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
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