2023 NonProfit Council - September
The Fayette Chamber of Commerce NonProfit Council will hold its next quarterly meeting of 2023 on September 6, 2023, at The Chamber Meeting Place in Fayetteville. We are excited to have guest speaker, Ryan Pulver and Earl Porter with Guilmette Pulver Law to present on “IRS Legal Issues Facing Nonprofits”.
Ryan Pulver
Ryan's practice covers a broad cross-section of federal, state, and local tax matters and includes the representation of taxpayers in tax controversies as well as tax planning. Ryan advises clients on numerous tax credit and alternative energy transactions, real estate transactions, joint ventures, partnerships, and restructurings. He also advises sponsors of, and investors in, all types of private investment vehicles.
Ryan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2009. He obtained his Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2014, where he was a member of the West Virginia Law Review, a member of the Tax Moot Court team, and a research assistant for the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development.
Ryan Pulver has been listed as a Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in Tax Law since 2021.
Earl Porter
Earl represents real estate investors, investment groups, and businesses in solving complex disputes and structuring deals. He routinely drafts and reviews contracts, conducts due diligence, and advises clients on legal issues related to real estate and broader business transactions. Working closely with clients he helps them achieve their goals while minimizing legal risks. Earl serves a critical role counseling clients through complex situations, ensuring their interests are protected.
Earl is adept at performing during high-pressure moments involving complex legal situations and challenging opponents. Through his prior employment in “big law,” Earl developed a proven track record of delivering results while working on institutional and enterprise level legal issues.
Prior to joining the legal industry, Earl served over 10 years as an Infantry officer. He received his B.S. from the University of North Georgia, graduating summa cum laude, and his J.D. from Emory University School of Law where he served as a teaching assistant for Advanced Legal Writing.
Outside of his legal practice, Earl is a staunch advocate for veterans’ issues. He runs several initiatives aimed at raising awareness and solutions to combat veteran suicide and is a prolific public speaker on overcoming hardship and veteran suicide prevention. In 2022, Earl completed the Appalachian Trail as a project on behalf of the nonprofit Toughest Kids Initiative, Inc.
Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 6, 2023
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Coffee, Programming, Networking
Fees/Admission
No charge - Fayette Chamber Member NonProfits
$25 - Guests
Contact Information
Carrie Bittinger
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