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“The bylaws state that the board delegates authority to committees as follows. Any such Board Committee, to the extent provided in a resolution of the Board, may be given the authority of the Board except with respect to: (a) The approval of any action for which the Law requires approval of the Board or of a majority of the Board; (b) The filling of vacancies on the Board or on any committee which has the authority of the Board; (c) The fixing of compensation of the Directors; (d) The amendment or repeal of the Bylaws or the adoption of new Bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express terms is not so amendable or repealable.”

“The return preparer e-mailed a complete pdf copy of the Form 990 and applicable schedules to the Treasurer of Ms. JD prior to filing. The Treasurer of Ms. JD distributed Form 990 and applicable schedules via e-mail to all Board members prior to filing and Board members had a chance to review and comment on the Form 990 prior to filing.”

“Each board member is required to sign a conflict of interest policy in which they agree to disclose the existence of any conflicts if they arise. If a conflict does arise, the board member is not allowed to participate in deliberations surrounding the conflict.”

“Forms 1023 and 990 and any other forms subject to public inspection requirements are available upon request.”

“Documents are available upon request from members of the public.”

“(1) LaddHer Up Event: 97 attorneys attended from small, mid-size, and large BigLaw firms from across the US at a hotel in Napa Valley, CA. This event brought together junior private firm associates (5 years of practice) with seasoned general counsels from across the corporate spectrum, to foster mentoring relationships and to educate attorneys on the ins/outs of becoming corporate and in-house counsel. (2) Ready to Rise: Ready to Rise is a one-day academy in law and leadership for middle school girls, grades 6-8, with fun and engaging workshops and inspiring speakers. By providing opportunities for education and interaction with women law students and attorneys, Ready to Rise academy will allow girls to see themselves as future members of the legal profession advocating for clients, serving as members of the judiciary, running for political office, launching innovative businesses and reaching back to share their education with other girls in their communities. (3) NWLSO Leadership Academy: Ms. JD supports campus groups collectively called the National Women Law Students' Organization (NWLSO), which represents the interests of women law students, provides a forum for women at law schools across the country to connect with one another and experienced practitioners, and links law school women's organizations nationwide.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: NWLSO Leadership Academy: Ms. JD supports campus groups collectively called the National Women Law Students' Organization (NWLSO), which represents the interests of women law students, provides a forum for women at law schools across the country to connect with one another and experienced practitioners, and links law school women's organizations nationwide. Expenses: $5,600; Revenues: $0. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Fellowship: Each spring, in conjunction with the ABA's Commission on Women in the Profession's Margaret Brent Award, Ms. JD selects up to 15 second-year law students as MS. JD Fellowship recipients. The one-year Fellowship program is designed to foster a commitment to excellence in a new generation of women attorneys, inspired by the generation of trailblazers who paved the way for their success. Grants Provided: $1,077; Revenues: $0 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Ready to Rise: Ready to Rise is a one-day academy in law and leadership for middle school girls, grades 6-8, with fun and engaging workshops and inspiring speakers. By providing opportunities for education and interaction with women law students and attorneys, Ready to Rise academy will allow girls to see themselves as future members of the legal profession advocating for clients, serving as members of the judiciary, running for political office, launching innovative businesses and reaching back to share their education with other girls in their communities.”