Pre-Conference Seminars
A. 10th Annual Institute for Christian Gift Planning
Pre-Conference 4 Credit CLE Seminar
Thursday, October 17th from 1:00 – 5:30 pm
Join us for this dynamic seminar geared to inform and equip you to better serve clients in their charitable endeavors. Presented by Christian Legal Society and The National Christian Foundation, this seminar is an optional pre-conference event, open to conference registrants as well as interested attorneys not attending the 2013 CLS National Conference.
Session 1 - Gearing Up for Charitable Giving
Carla DeLoach Bryant, JD, Principal, DeLoach Bryant, PL
This session will briefly examine the history of and operation of the charitable deduction and what clients need to know to confidently proceed with charitable planning.
Session 2 - Current Developments in Charitable Planning and Giving
Christopher P. Bray, JD, CPA, Managing Director – Florida, Willow Street Advisors, LLC
This session will focus on recent developments and trends in charitable gift and estate planning from the legislative, political and regulatory perspective. It will also address the implications and practical applications of such changes for planning purposes.
Session 3 - DAFs, SOs and PFs: The Alphabet Soup of Charitable Entities
Michael King, JD, Vice President—Gift Planning Service, National Christian Foundation; Robert G. Collins, CFA, President, National Christian Foundation
This session will examine the primary charitable grant-making entity choices available to families with philanthropic desires: donor-advised funds, supporting organizations and private foundations. It will compare and contrast their features, benefits, advantages and disadvantages, as well as explore which choice would be the best vehicle for a family, taking into account their goals, needs and other considerations.
Cost for this program is $75 for those also registering for the CLS conference and $95 for those who will not be attending the CLS conference. Includes 4.0 CLE.
B. Living & Telling
Thursday October 17, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Robert Trierweiler, Senior Legal Counsel and Director of Legal Ministries - Cru
You have a story to tell. Did you know that? From the moment you took your first breath, your life began to unfold as a series of stories that make up who you are today. And then, when your story merged with God’s great story, you became part of God’s grander plan for the unfloding story of the kingdom. Do you know how to share your story with others? Do you know how to invite others into God’s greater story for their lives? The Living & Telling curriculum can prepare you and others to share the hope of God’s story through the simplicity of connecting through story and dialogue.
Living and Telling is an exciting workplace evangelism seminar for legal professionals. Join us and learn the power of your story as you connect with others.
Cost for this program is $75 for those also registering for the CLS conference and $95 for those who will not be attending the CLS conference.