Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP

Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP is excited to announce the publication of Partner Jodi Warren's latest article in The New York Landmarks Conservancy - Common Bond: "Sharing Religious Property With Other Nonprofits: Benefits, Considerations, and Challenges.” In this piece, Partner Jodi Warren delves into the many advantages of sharing religious properties with other nonprofit organizations, exploring the synergies that can be created and the positive community impact that can result. The article also addresses key considerations and potential challenges that organizations may face in this collaborative effort. Ensuring a successful partnership requires a thorough understanding of the legal, logistical, and operational aspects involved.

Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP is hosting the 2024 Interchurch Center Conference.  I’m excited to share my presentation on Space Sharing: Best Practices for Safeguarding Your Property and Mission. Don’t miss out—register now!

Join Partner Yvonne Cort on Monday, August 5, 2024, for a TRTCLE webinar on navigating NYS residency, domicile, the 183-day rule, and telecommuting. We will discuss strategies to mitigate risk and prepare for potential audits. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights to help you advise your clients. Register at https://l.ead.me/bfGq5y

Join the Religious Law Advisors Group of Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP and The Interchurch Center for an interactive program designed to shape your approach to the critical issues affecting your organizations, including Corporate Governance, Real Estate, Tax Exemptions, and Mission Driven Development™.

Partner Yvonne Cort will speaking at the NYU Tax Controversy Forum, on a panel with distinguished attorneys Jay Nanavati, Melissa Wiley, and Phillip Colasanto discussing the new Corporate Transparency Act, which is affecting millions of small businesses and LLCs, and will likely have wide-ranging consequences. June 27-28, 2024, at the Westin Times Square in NYC. We hope to see you there! https://l.ead.me/bf8yJb

Sharing great moments from the recent New York State Bar Association’s Pride & Pour: LGBTQ+ Law Section Mixer. CBMS Law was honored to sponsor this fantastic event where over 40 LGBTQ+ attorneys and allies came together to connect and celebrate Pride. Special thanks to our attorneys (from left to right) Anh Trieu, David de Barros, David Caraway, Sam Buchbauer (Chair of the LGBTQ+ Law Section), Renato Matos, Gregory Matalon, and William McManus (not pictured) for representing us with pride. Check out the invitation for more details.

Our firm and Partner Gregory Matalon, a Board Member of Queens Community House (QCH), is honored to be a Lead Sponsor of the 2024 Queens Community House Gala happening at Forst Hills Stadium on Wednesday, June 12, at 6 PM. Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP is a proud supporter of QCH's mission to empower individuals in this vibrant community. If you would like to attend, please visit www.qchnyc.org/springevent today.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Partner Jodi Warren's panel discussion on "The Future of Work: Navigating Real Estate as a Nonprofit" at the 10th Annual NYN Media Nonprofit OpCon on June 6th. She took audience questions on the future of hybrid work models, rental leases, and maximizing space while creating safe, resilient, and inclusive workplaces.

Join our Partner, Jodi Warren, at the 10th Annual Nonprofit OpCon, hosted by NYN Media on Thursday, June 6. Her panel begins at 10:10 AM, and she will discuss the future of work navigating real estate as a nonprofit, including topics like the hybrid work model, understanding rental leases, maximizing space efficiently and financially, alleviating cost increases from landlords, and creating safe, resilient, and inclusive workspaces. Register for the day-long conference using the link below.

Are you an estate planning professional looking to master advanced trust drafting techniques to minimize income tax consequences? Join Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld Partner Robert S Barnett, JD, MS (Taxation), CPA, for a Strafford-hosted webinar on June 13th, 1:00–2:30 PM EDT. Discover best practices in tax planning, including how to include capital gains in distributable net income (DNI), utilize income push-outs, and much more. 🔑 Learn key planning provisions such as the treatment of capital gains under IRC 643, local and state rules, and Section 678 withdrawal powers. Get practical advice on drafting techniques that can significantly impact your estate planning strategies. Register now or be among the first ten registrants to attend for free as our guest by contacting Lany at lburnett@cbmslaw.com or calling 516-931-8100, ext. 328. Please request in your email or phone call “If I qualify for a guest pass to Robert Barnett’s Strafford webinar.”