Conference for Attorneys, Faith Leaders, and the General Public

Join the New York Interfaith Center (ICNY) and New York Law School for a crucial discussion on the evolving legal landscape affecting both faith-based and secular nonprofit organizations.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, March 20th
  • Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Location: New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013
  • Admission: Free and open to all

The conference offers three continuing legal education credits for New York State attorneys, but it’s not intended for lawyers alone! In Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville famously argued that “The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.” All are welcome to join the conversation.

The keynote dialogue will bridge partisan and religious divides, with a conversation between Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson, President of Auburn Theological Seminary, and Edward Mechmann, Esq., Director of Public Policy for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. Panel discussions of tax, nonprofit, and immigration law will feature legal scholars, policy advocates, and community leaders.  A continental breakfast will be served.

Link to view the full conference program:

https://interfaithcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Law-Religion-and-Civil-Society-Program-with-Registration-Link.pdf?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a0fa2938-adf8-4b1d-92b9-33800ee8d794

Registration Link:  https://nyls.wufoo.com/forms/q4prl2t02z5a1o/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a0fa2938-adf8-4b1d-92b9-33800ee8d794