Corporate Governance 101: Board Responsibilities and Fiduciary Duties

Leader – William McManus
This presentation provides an overview of the basic responsibilities and fiduciary duties of directors (or trustees), officers, and key persons of New York Religious Corporations. Covered topics include fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and the basic corporate structure of NY Religious Corporations.
William McManus’ practice focuses on advising not-for-profit, religious, and tax-exempt entities on matters of corporate governance, compliance with state and federal not-for-profit regulations, internal investigations and regulatory enforcement actions. William is experienced in guiding New York not-for-profit and religious corporations in their formation and governance, and regularly advises clients on tax-exemptions and regulations of tax-exempt organizations. Before joining Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld, William worked as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Economic Development Division of the New York City Law Department. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Auburn University and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.