Law of Philanthropy

2 credits

Philanthropy in the US is counted annually in billions of dollars. The course on law and philanthropy explores the formation of charitable gifts, the federal state and even local rules for making a charitable gift as well as the benefits that may extend to donors. We will review not only dramatic changes that have occurred in the tax code as pertains to philanthropy, but the equally dramatic and different and complex structures that have been created to process charitable giving. For lawyers who may envision a career in private wealth, or who will lead foundations or exempt organizations, who will guide their own philanthropy and so much more, the ground that we will cover will be lively and thorough. You will look to explore changes, consider litigation involving charitable gifts, assess new structures for philanthropy... all in ways that were unimaginable a decade ago.