May Harris
Top rated Nonprofit Organizations attorney in San Diego, California
Practice Areas:
Nonprofit organizations,
Business & corporate,
Tax
Education Qualification:
University of San Diego School of Law
Practice Areas:
Nonprofit organizations,
Business & corporate,
Tax
408 Nutmeg St, San Diego, CA 92103San Diego, California, 92103
First Admitted: 2000, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.fplglaw.com/attorneys/may-l-harris/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Adjunct Professor, Nonprofit Law and Risk Management University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences, 2020
- Adjunct Professor, Nonprofit Law and Risk Management University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences, 2022
- Adjunct Professor, Nonprofit Law and Risk Management University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences, 2019
- Adjunct Professor, Nonprofit Law and Risk Management University of San Diego, 2021
- Lecturer, Nonprofit Compliance City of San Diego, Nonprofit Academy, 2019
- Lecturer, Nonprofit Compliance City of San Diego, Nonprofit Academy, 2018
- Adjunct Professor, Nonprofit Law and Risk Management University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences, 2018
Videos:
- Information regarding nonprofit fiscal sponsorship., What is Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsorship, Nonprofit Organizations, 2022
- Information regarding how to start a nonprofit organization., How do I Start a Nonprofit Organization?, Nonprofit Organizations, 2022
Representative Clients:
- California Association of Nonprofits, 2021
- Riverside Community College District Foundation, 2021
Transactions:
- Rancho Santa Fe Tea3, Tax Matters, 2021
- Christa McAuliffe Elementary PTO, Tax Matters, 2022
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Pro Bono formation and exemption of a charity focused on supporting disabled athletes., 2019
- President, USA Rugby Trust, 2015
- Pro-Bono Dissolution of a public charity focused on educating and mentoring women and young girls., 2019
- Pro Bono formation and exemption of a public charity focused on supporting women in the sport of rugby., 2018
- President, USA Rugby Trust, 2014
- Board Secretary, SPRITES of East County, a Mother-Daughter Philanthropic and Volunteer Organization, 2012
- Attorney Mentor with the Crawford Academy of Law, 2014
Educational Background:
- University of Utah, Bachelor of Science in Geology, Mathematics Minor, 1995
- University of San Diego Master of Arts degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, 2010
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Cryptocurrency might be mysterious and a bit confusing, but it is an evolving form of technology and revenue that presents many opportunities for nonprofit organizations - as long as it is done correctly! During this live panel webinar, we will share guidance on the basics of cryptocurrency, ways that donated cryptocurrency can be accepted by a nonprofit (and what that means for your gift acceptance policy), reporting requirements with the Internal Revenue Service and other charity regulators, and what you can do to avoid potential obstacles. There will also be time to answer your questions., Speaker, Cryptocurrency and Nonprofits: Power Hour, University of San Diego, Nonprofit Organizations, 2022
- California's regulation of charities, and by extension, the fundraisers who assist them, generate billions of dollars each year to carry out their exempt purposes and is among the most robust and complex in the nation. In October of 2021, California Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 488, expanding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act by establishing a new statutory framework to regulate online charitable fundraising platforms. The new law establishes expanded registration and reporting requirements that require certain key donor disclosures, enacts various requirements to safeguard charitable donations received on the internet, and will likely provide a framework for increased charitable regulation of these platforms nationwide. This course will help practitioners and advisors understand the applicability of the new regulations to their businesses or clients and how to navigate the eventual regulations to maintain compliance. Failing to comply with the new regulations promulgated by the California Attorney General over the next year could lead to substantial scrutiny of companies raising charitable funds over the internet and an assessment of fines. This course is critical for nonprofit leaders and businesses with any online charitable fundraising activity to help them understand how best to ensure compliance with the California Attorney General., Lecturer, AB488: California Charitable Fundraising Platform Regulations, Lorman Educational Seminars, Nonprofit Organizations, Attorneys, 2022
- Author, Problems with Prozac: A Defective Product Responsible for Criminal Behavior?, 10 J. Contemp. Leg. Issues 359, 1999
- Lecture regarding how to structure joint ventures with for-profit businesses and social enterprises in order to protect the organization's exempt status while increasing revenue to fulfill the mission and exempt purpose of the nonprofit., Co-Lecturer, Nonprofit Governance Symposium: How to Structure Joint Ventures with For-Profit Entities, University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences, Nonprofit Exempt Organizations, Social Enterprise, 2018
- Author, The Modern Lanham Act and the Death of Common Sense, 12 J. Contemp. Leg. Issues 32, 2001
- Author, "Scandalous" or "Disparaging" Should Make a Difference, 12 J. Contemp. Leg. Issues, 2001
- Author, TRIPS: Historical Overview and Basic Principles, 12 J. Contemp. Leg. Issues 454, 2001
Industry Groups:
- Business
- Nonprofit
- Social Enterprise
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