The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Non-Profit Legal Resource Center (NPLRC) is here to help nonprofit organizations stay legally strong and ready to serve. Our mission is simple: to help you focus on your mission by giving your organization the legal knowledge and support it needs to thrive.
Funded by the Greater Cleveland Funders Collaborative, the NPLRC is a regional hub connecting nonprofits with trusted legal education, guidance, and resources.
We deliver practical, easy-to-understand legal education for nonprofit leaders and boards – through workshops, resource fairs, video content, and community events. At your request, our staff will meet with you to navigate governance, compliance, and emerging legal issues that impact your mission.
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Need quick guidance? We offer brief consultations and answers to common legal questions facing nonprofits – from formation and bylaws to employment and fundraising compliance.
For more complex needs, we connect nonprofits to a curated network of attorneys and organizations committed to non-profit representation – including law firms, law school clinics, and the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.
We help organizations plan ahead. The NPLRC provides resources to help nonprofits adapt to changing laws and regulations with confidence.
Before requesting support, please review the following nonprofit resources:
When you’re ready, complete the NPLRC Application:
If you have questions, contact Samantha Larson, Attorney Manager of the Non-Profit Legal Resource Center, at slarson@clemetrobar.org or 216-539-5969.
The Reach Out for Nonprofits Committee gives CMBA members a meaningful way to make a difference in the community while strengthening their professional networks. By supporting the organizations that serve Greater Cleveland every day, volunteers help build the foundation for lasting community impact.
Engage with leaders from the nonprofit sector and gain insight into the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping community-based work in our region.
Share your experience and perspective to help local nonprofits operate more effectively. Committee members help plan educational sessions, lead discussions, and connect nonprofits with resources they need to grow.
Build relationships with fellow CMBA members who care about community impact. The Reach Out Committee is a welcoming space for professionals who want to use their skills to help Cleveland thrive.
If you have any questions or would like to join, please contact:
Samantha Larson, Attorney Manager of the Non-Profit Legal Resource Center, at slarson@clemetrobar.org or 216-539-5969
The NPLRC is built on the belief that when nonprofits have strong legal foundations, they can focus more energy where it matters most: serving others.
Together, we’re building a more resilient, equitable, and legally empowered nonprofit sector in Greater Cleveland.
