Ashley Perkinson Presents Social Enterprise Courses for Duke Nonprofit Management Program

RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 15, 2011)  – Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law and principal of Perkinson Law Firm is teaming up with Naomi Takeuchi, founder and president of 1000 Cranes Business Consulting, to present Social Enterprise 101 and 201. The first workshops were offered today in partnership with the Social Enterprise Network of the Triangle and the Duke Nonprofit Management Program. 

The workshops include an overview of social enterprise as a potential alternative to traditional nonprofit fundraising strategies. Case studies are highlighted, and a panel presentation of local social enterprise practitioners share experiences and insights. Learn more at www.learnmore.duke.edu or visit www.perkinsonlawfirm.com to request a similar workshop. 

“We teach participants how to identify and evaluate strengths through an organizational audit and how to translate these strengths into social enterprise opportunities,” said Perkinson. “It is the perfect balance of information for an introduction to the social enterprise approach.”

Attorney Perkinson represents various statewide clients and provides services in the areas of nonprofit consulting, media law, education law, lobbying and government relations. She is a dedicated advocate for the arts, children and social enterprise. Perkinson has completed the Duke University Nonprofit Management Certificate program and is frequently recruited as an expert speaker on nonprofit law.

Perkinson serves on the North Carolina Symphony Society Board of Trustees and is an active member of the North Carolina Symphony Players Society. She also serves on the Government Affairs Board for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the board of Community Workforce Solutions. Perkinson is president of the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Wake County and has held various volunteer leadership roles in the Junior League of Raleigh.

As an active member of the legal community, Perkinson is a board member and former secretary of the Wake County Bar Association and 10th Judicial District Bar. She is also the legislative chair of the NC Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Council which focuses on First Amendment issues.

Perkinson has practiced as an attorney for 10 years. Her legal experience includes work at Everett, Gaskins, Hancock & Stevens, LLP in Raleigh and Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP in Winston-Salem. She received her juris doctorate from the School of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she also earned her bachelor of arts from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.  

About Perkinson Law Firm:

Perkinson Law Firm, based in Raleigh, N.C., advocates for the advancement of nonprofits, businesses, community groups and individuals in the Triangle and surrounding areas.  Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law and principal of Perkinson Law Firm, works to meet the unique needs of each client by tailoring a diverse range of services in the areas of government relations, nonprofit consulting, media law and education law.  For more information, visit www.perkinsonlawfirm.com

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Ashley Matlock Perkinson Elected to the North Carolina Symphony Society Board of Trustees

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 13, 2011)  – Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law and principal of Perkinson Law Firm, has been elected to the North Carolina Symphony Society Board of Trustees. Attorney Perkinson represents various statewide clients and provides services in the areas of nonprofit consulting, media law, education law, lobbying and government relations.    

Perkinson is also an active member of the North Carolina Symphony Players Society. She is a dedicated advocate for the arts, children and social enterprise. Perkinson is frequently recruited as an expert speaker, and she is an instructor for the Duke University Nonprofit Management Certificate program. Her experience in the nonprofit and business sectors goes far beyond her client work and is exhibited through extensive volunteer commitments and civic leadership.

Perkinson serves on the Government Affairs Board for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the board of Community Workforce Solutions. Perkinson is the president of the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Wake County and has held various volunteer leadership roles in the Junior League of Raleigh.

As an active member of the legal community, Perkinson is a board member and former secretary of the Wake County Bar Association and 10th Judicial District Bar. She is also the legislative chair of the NC Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Council which focuses on First Amendment issues.

Perkinson has practiced as an attorney in North Carolina for nearly 10 years. Her legal experience includes work at Everett, Gaskins, Hancock & Stevens, LLP in Raleigh and Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP in Winston-Salem. She received her juris doctorate from the School of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she also earned her bachelor of arts from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.  

About The North Carolina Symphony Society Board:

The North Carolina Symphony Society Board is the governing, policy and operating board of the Symphony Society. It secures financial resources, approves program goals, engages in strategic planning and oversees budgets, continuing the Society’s mission of presenting an orchestra of the highest artistic standard that enriches, entertains and educates for the benefit of North Carolinians statewide. For more information, visit www.ncsymphony.org

About Perkinson Law Firm:

Perkinson Law Firm, based in Raleigh, N.C., advocates for the advancement of nonprofits, businesses, community groups and individuals in the Triangle and surrounding areas. Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law and principal of Perkinson Law Firm, works to meet the unique needs of each client by tailoring a diverse range of services in the areas of government relations, nonprofit consulting, media law and education law.  For more information, visit www.perkinsonlawfirm.com

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Benefit Corporations and L3C's: What Are the Benefits?

Benefit Corporations and L3C's are new corporate structures that combine both for-profit and nonprofit qualities.  On Friday, June 3, Ashley Perkinson will present to the Social Enterprise Network of the Triangle some possible pros and cons on these corporate forms.  

Triangle Business Journal Features Ashley Matlock Perkinson

Ashley Matlock Perkinson, principal of Perkinson Law Firm, is one of 40 local business leaders featured in a special section of the Triangle Business Journal which recognizes 40 Under 40 Leadership Award winners.  

Congratulations to all the 40 Under 40 award recipients!

Ashley Matlock Perkinson Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award from Triangle Business Journal

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 6, 2011) –Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law and principal of Perkinson Law Firm, has been named a 40 Under 40 Leadership Award winner by the Triangle Business Journal. Attorney Perkinson represents various clients in North Carolina and provides services in the areas of nonprofit consulting, media law, education law, lobbying and government relations.    

The 40 Under 40 awards program recognizes the Triangle’s most influential and highly accomplished young leaders. Perkinson was presented with the 40 Under 40 Leadership Award at a luncheon May 5 at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh.

Perkinson is a dedicated advocate for children. She represents statewide nonprofits such as the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) and the Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC). Her experience in the nonprofit and business sectors goes far beyond her client work and is exhibited through her extensive volunteer commitments and civic leadership.

“This year’s 40 Under 40 winners are the region’s up and coming thought leaders,” says Bryan Hamilton, publisher of Triangle Business Journal. “Fresh ideas, progressive initiatives and persistent hard work make up the creed of this group. Look for them to shape the Triangle’s vision of tomorrow.”

Perkinson serves on the Government Affairs Board for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the board of Community Workforce Solutions. She is also an active member of the Extra Special Super Kids Steering Committee and the North Carolina Symphony Corporate Advisory Council. Perkinson is the president of the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Wake County and has held various volunteer leadership roles in the Junior League of Raleigh.

As an active member of the legal community, Perkinson is a board member and former secretary of the Wake County Bar Association and 10th Judicial District Bar. She is also the legislative chair of the NC Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Council which focuses on First Amendment issues.

Perkinson has practiced as an attorney in North Carolina for nearly 10 years. Her legal experience includes work at Everett, Gaskins, Hancock & Stevens, LLP in Raleigh and Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP in Winston-Salem. She received her juris doctorate from the School of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she also earned her bachelor of arts from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.  

About Perkinson Law Firm:

Perkinson Law Firm, based in Raleigh, N.C., advocates for the advancement of nonprofits, businesses, community groups and individuals in the Triangle and surrounding areas.  Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law and principal of Perkinson Law Firm, works to meet the unique needs of each client by tailoring a diverse range of services in the areas of government relations, nonprofit consulting, media law and education law.  For more information, visit www.perkinsonlawfirm.com

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It's the Law: Rules & Regulations Governing Employment and Your Nonprofit Agency

Have you ever wondered what rules and regulations impact your nonprofit?  Do your board members clearly understand their legal fiduciary duties and responsibilities?  If your nonprofit has employees, do you have policies in place to address employment law concerns? Perkinson Law Firm provided insight on the rules and regulations today at a free training in Raleigh for the North Carolina Community Action Association. If you have concerns about these topics, contact us to learn more.      

Triangle Business Journal Announces 40 Under 40 Winners

(Raleigh, NC) - Triangle Business Journal is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 40 Under 40 Awards. The Triangle’s most influential and highly accomplished young leaders will be recognized at Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards event on Thursday, May 5, at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh.

“This year’s 40 Under 40 winners are the region’s up and coming thought leaders,” says Bryan Hamilton, publisher, Triangle Business Journal. “Fresh ideas, progressive initiatives and persistent hard work make up the creed of this group. Look for them to shape the Triangle’s vision of tomorrow.

The following business leaders will be honored with a 2011 40 Under 40 Award:

· Matthew Archer, Archer Investment Management
· Brooks Bell, Brooks Bell Interactive
· Brenda Berg, Scandinavian Child
· Chris Bingham, Riley Life Logistics
· Jayson Boyers, The Chefs Academy
· Kyle Breischaft, Emergency Technologies, Inc.
· Bill Campbell, Clean Design
· Ray Carey, NeoNova Network Services
· Evelyn Contre, Springleaf Strategies
· David Forrest, Fidelity Bank
· Rob Gooding, Accentuate Staffing
· Julie Hampton, Poyner Spruill LLP
· Jim Harris, Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties
· Laura Hulsey, RBC Bank US
· Courtney James, Urban Durham Realty
· Todd Jones, Anderson Jones PLLC
· Rebecca Joyner, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein
· Paul Kizakevich, CA Technologies
· Troy Knight, VACO Raleigh
· Mary McFadden Lawson, North Carolina Symphony
· Toby Lilliston, BE&K Building Group
· Kyle May, SciMetrika LLC
· Jason Ryan McCoy, Iron Properties LCC
· Brandon Neuman, Shanan Law Group PLLC
· Amar Patel, WakeMed Health & Hospitals
· Ashley Matlock Perkinson, Perkinson Law Firm
· Dr. Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, Duke University Fuqua School of Business
· Mark Saad, Kinder Soles
· Ingrid Sanchez, iSearchFinance LLC
· Tracy Sanders, Greene Resources, Inc.
· Robert Simora, Railinc Corp.
· Brian Smith, Rex Healthcare
· Sarah Stealey, iContact Corporation
· Scott Sutton, Progress Energy
· Beth Trahos, Smith Moore Leatherwood
· Ryan Treichler, aiMatch, Inc.
· Joyce Weiland, LPS – SoftPro
· Chris Widmayer, Regency Centers Corporation
· Aaron Wright, MedCall LLC
· Matt Zemon, American Support

Triangle Business Journal will publish an in-depth special section on the 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards in its May 20 edition that will feature Q&As with all 40 winners.

The 2011 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards program is a Triangle Business Journal event sponsored by Poole College of Management, and Grinnell Leadership, reception sponsor.

About Triangle Business Journal:
Triangle Business Journal, a multimedia platform for business news and the publisher of a weekly business newspaper, is the leading provider of local business news for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. Triangle Business Journal also produces special publications such as SPACE, and Book of Lists. In addition to delivering an award-winning news product, TBJ hosts recognized, sold-out events such as Fast 50, Women in Business, 40 under 40, a Regional Outlook series and others. At trianglebusinessjournal.com, you will find daily breaking business news, nomination forms for awards, business event listings and resources for those driven to lead in the Triangle region.

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Media Contact:
Cecily Durrett
919.327.1001
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10 Things I Learned from Jennie Dorsett

On February 27, I learned that my good friend Jennie Dorsett died.  Jennie was a top lobbyist and attorney but most importantly an incredible and unique woman with an enormous heart and brilliant sense of humor.  During the years of our friendship I learned many valuable lessons from Jennie.  Here are just a few:
1.  Never miss an opportunity to travel.
2.  Every woman (and man for that matter) should read Erica Jong's Fear of Flying.
3.  Go for a walk every day.
4.  Starting your own business is a risk but a risk worth taking and lots of fun.
5.  Pineapple juice is much better with a little rum.
6.  Je ne regrette rien.  
7.  Your word is your most valuable currency.
8.  Never judge someone by his or her title, paycheck, clothes or accent.
9.  Love is not only the most important thing, it's the only thing.
10.  Always let the ones we love know how much they mean to us.  Jennie, you were gone too soon.

Resource Raleigh Offers 12 Workshops for Nonprofits

The City of Raleigh’s Project LIFT (Let’s Impact the Future Together) is hosting another Resource Raleigh conference April 28 at the NCSU McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. Workshops and networking activities will focus on strengthening local and statewide nonprofit organizations. Participants can choose to attend three of 12 different workshops on grant writing, volunteer management, fundraising and legal issues facing nonprofit organizations. Attorney Ashley Perkinson will present Updates for Tax-Exempt Organizations.  Her presentation will address recent changes to IRS filing requirements, when and why you need a solicitation license, and other important legal updates that may affect a nonprofit’s operations. Register Online.

Attorney Ashley Perkinson Named to the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Board

RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 25, 2011) –Perkinson Law Firm announces that Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law, will serve on the Government Affairs Board for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Perkinson represents various clients in North Carolina, providing services in the areas of lobbying and government relations, nonprofit consulting, media law and education law.  

Perkinson´s experience in the nonprofit and business sectors goes far beyond her client work and is exhibited through her extensive volunteer commitments and community leadership. Perkinson serves on the Extra Special Super Kids Steering Committee and the NC Symphony Corporate Advisory Council. She is also president-elect of the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Wake County and an active volunteer in the Junior League of Raleigh.

As an active member of the legal community, Perkinson is a board member and former secretary of the Wake County Bar Association and 10th Judicial District Bar. She is also the legislative chair of the NC Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Council which focuses on First Amendment issues.

                                            

“The health and prosperity of the business community greatly impacts the quality of life in the Triangle,” said Perkinson. “I look forward to contributing to the important endeavors of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce by serving on the Government Affairs Board.”

Perkinson has practiced as an attorney in North Carolina for nearly 10 years. Her legal experience includes work at Everett, Gaskins, Hancock & Stevens, LLP in Raleigh and Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP in Winston-Salem. She received her juris doctorate from the School of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she also earned her bachelor of arts from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.  

About Perkinson Law Firm:

Perkinson Law Firm, based in Raleigh, N.C., advocates for the advancement of nonprofits, businesses, community groups and individuals in the Triangle and surrounding areas.  Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law and principal of Perkinson Law Firm, works to meet the unique needs of each client by tailoring a diverse range of services in the areas of government relations, nonprofit consulting, media law and education law. For more information, visit http://www.perkinsonlawfirm.com/

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Rolling Up Your Sleeves for the 2011 Legislature

It´s that time of year! To help nonprofits prepare and survey the legislative landscape, I will be co-presenting at a workshop Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Marbles Museum with David Heinen, director of public policy and advocacy for the N.C. Center for Nonprofits.  We´ll be covering new state lobbying regulations and tips on how to report lobbying expenditures to the Secretary of State's office under the new guidelines.  Registration has ended, but stay tuned for an update on a potential follow-up webinar!  I´ll also post the details to my website.