The Law (in Plain English) for Nonprofit Organizations

Leonard D. DuBoff began his renowned legal career teaching at the Stanford Law School. He then became a Professor at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, where he taught for over twenty-three years. DuBoff was Of Counsel to three Portland area law firms and one New York law firm before founding The DuBoff Law Group.DuBoff, who obtained his engineering degree from Hofstra University magna cum laude and his law degree summa cum laude from Brooklyn Law School, where he graduated with the then-highest academic average in the history of the law school, is licensed to practice in both New York and Oregon. He is also admitted to over fifteen federal courts-including the United States Court of International Trade and the United States Supreme Court. His major practice areas include art law, crafts law, international law, copyright law, trademark law, and business law. He has served on task forces which revised numerous laws, including the Oregon corporation code and the Oregon not-for-profit corporation code, among others.He is an art lover and enthusiast with over thirty-five years' experience studying, teaching, writing, and breathing art and crafts law, as well as working with creative people in other genres. Known as one of the leading authorities on art law, DuBoff's works are frequently referenced by judges, lawyers, and anyone interested in knowing about the law in this field. He has served on numerous advisory boards, testified before legislative bodies on both the state and federal levels, and received several accolades for his work and devotion, including the Oregon Governor's Arts Award. DuBoff also received an award from President Lyndon Johnson for his academic achievements in the natural sciences and an award from New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller.DuBoff's influence is immense. He is the author of over fifteen books directly related to art, crafts, galleries, photography, publishing, and business, as well as countless articles on these subjects. In fact, one of his books has been translated into Chinese. In addition to The Antique and Art Collector's Legal Guide (1st ed.), Sourcebooks, Inc./Sphinx Publishing is proud to publish his The Law (In Plain English)® for Small Business (2nd ed.), The Law (In Plain English)® for Writers (lead author with Bert Krages, 4th ed), and The Law (In Plain English)® for Restaurants and Others in the Food Industry (lead author with Christy King, 1st ed.), as well as this volume, The Law (In Plain English)® for Doctors, Dentists and Other Health Care Professionals. DuBoff is a frequent contributor to Art Trends Magazine, Communication Arts, Glass Craftsman, Picture Magazine, Woodshop News, Critical Issues, and numerous scholarly legal publications.DuBoff shares his passion with his wife and three children. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon, though his firm handles matters throughout the United States on a regular basis.