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American Society for Pharmacy Law Inc

Albany, NY · EIN 521250852 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · aspl.org
revenue
$352K
expenses
$406K
net assets
$454K
employees
0
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

To further knowledge in Pharmacy Law; communitcate accurate legal education information; and provide educational opportunities for pharmacists, attorneys, and others who are interested in Pharmacy Law.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) advances knowledge and education in pharmacy law for pharmacists, attorneys, and other professionals. The organization supports scholarly work through awards and scholarships, delivers continuing education via conferences and webinars, and fosters professional development through credentialing programs. It operates nationally with a focus on legal education and policy in pharmaceutical care and regulation.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar
Annual conference featuring educational programming on pharmacy law topics, including CPE/CLE-compliant sessions, for pharmacists, attorneys, and educators.
Diplomat & Credentialing Program (DASPL)
Professional credentialing program that reviews candidates, coordinates bi-monthly meetings, and oversees cohort development and project presentations.
Fink Family Scholarship and Fink Founder Award
Provides financial support and recognition to individuals contributing to pharmacy law education and practice.
Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to student recipients to support education in pharmacy law.
Larry M. Simonsmeier Writing Award
Recognizes outstanding published scholarship in pharmacy law with an honorarium and travel support to the annual seminar.
Pharmacy Law Educators Subcommittee
Coordinates curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and outreach to pharmacy schools to promote ASPL and track jurisprudence examination trends.
Webinar/Roundtable/Podcast Series
Year-round educational webinars, roundtables, and podcasts on pharmacy law topics, including collaborations with Pharmacy Law Educators for evergreen content.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Pharmacy Professional Development 4 activities
    • Delivers educational webinars and podcasts
      Organizes and delivers six live and on-demand educational webinars annually, along with related podcasts, to provide continuing education and updates on pharmacy law topics for members.
    • Maintains expert directory for testimony and consulting
      Maintains a listing of member pharmacists and pharmacist-attorneys available to provide expert testimony and consulting services in pharmacy law matters.
    • Organizes annual Developments in Pharmacy Law conference
      Plans and hosts the annual "Developments in Pharmacy Law" conference, which includes 15 continuing education hours for law and pharmacy professionals. The 2026 event is scheduled for November 5–7 in Austin, Texas, and includes sessions such as the Pharmacy Law Educators session.
    • Provides professional forum and networking opportunities
      Provides a professional forum for attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys, and students to exchange information on pharmacy law through meetings, member committees, and networking, advancing understanding of pharmacy-related law and policy.
  • Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Administers awards and scholarship programs
      Administers and coordinates the selection of recipients for multiple awards and scholarships, including the Larry M. Simonsmeier Writing Award, Fink Family Scholarship, Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship Endowment Fund, and the one-time $5,000 scholarship for pharmacists in law school. Includes honorariums, travel support, and payments to educational institutions.
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Manages fundraising and fiscal operations
      Manages and coordinates fundraising for ASPL, including securing $100,000 in sponsorship funds for the Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar XXXVII, managing conference sponsorships, and overseeing financial compliance including audit and IRS Form 990 completion.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Offers job listing service
      Provides a job listing service for organizations at a fee of $150 for a 30-day posting period.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Operates attorney referral service
      Operates and maintains a free attorney referral service for individuals seeking legal representation in pharmacy law matters, organized across five practice areas. Attorneys are charged a $100 fee per state for listing.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Plans and reviews educational content for conferences and webinars
      Plans, reviews, and selects educational content and faculty for ASPL conferences and webinars, including topic development and recruitment of presenters.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Presents Founders Award for service to pharmacy and law
      Presents the Joseph L. Fink, III, Founders Award annually at the ASPL Annual Meeting to recognize sustained and outstanding service and contributions to the professions of pharmacy and law.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produces monthly newsletter and publications
      Produces and distributes a monthly electronic newsletter covering trends, cases, legislation, and regulations in pharmacy law, along with other publications to disseminate legal information to members.
  • Professional Conference Support 1 activity
    • Provides student membership and conference support
      Offers complimentary one-year student memberships and provides complimentary registration, hotel stays (up to 3 nights), and travel reimbursement (up to $750) for scholarship recipients to attend the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Runs DASPL Mid-Career Leadership Program
      Offers the DASPL Mid-Career Leadership Program, a year-long leadership development series for professionals with five or more years in pharmacy or pharmacy law, including mentorship pairings and support for year-long capsule projects.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Administers Diplomat in ASPL (DASPL) credentialing program
      Implements and manages the Diplomat in ASPL (DASPL) credentialing program, including cohort management, candidate review, session planning, and coordination of project presentations and closing ceremonies, including for Cohort III.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$352K
Contributions & grants$7500%
Program service revenue$348K99%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$301
expenses
Total expenses$406K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$503K
Cash$139K
Investments$289K
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$454K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • Anthony Gray — Director
  • Bethany Francis — Director
  • Gina Moore-Dunn — President
  • Jack Raber — Director
  • Jerry Moore — President Elect
  • Kala Shankle — Director
  • Martin Dix — Treasurer
  • Rodney Richmond — Director
  • Sweta Patel — Director
  • Todd Nova — Director
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • ABA-accredited law schools Network — Collaborates with ABA-accredited law schools by including their students in scholarship eligibility.
  • ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy degree programs Network — Includes students from ACPE accredited pharmacy programs in scholarship eligibility.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Partner — Source of information for ASPL on state-level jurisprudence examination status and pharmacy law trends.
  • American Pharmacists Association Partner — Co-endorser of the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 with ASPL.
  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Partner — ASPL plans educational programming for the pharmacy law track at the annual APhA meeting.
  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Partner — Collaborates with ASPL on planning the pharmacy law track for the annual APhA meeting.
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Partner — Co-endorser of the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 with ASPL.
  • Attorneys admitted to the bar and in good standing Partner — Lawyers who are members of ASPL and admitted to the bar in good standing are eligible to be listed in the Attorney Referral Service.
  • Board of Pharmacy Government — Source of information on state-level jurisprudence examination status and regulatory requirements.
  • Developments in Pharmacy Law Conference Network — Hosts the DASPL Mid-Career Leadership Program in conjunction with its annual conference events.
  • Emily Peel Government — Executive Director of ASPL, referenced in sponsorship coordination.
  • Joseph L. Fink III Government — Author of the historical account and Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Law and Policy at the University of Kentucky, acknowledged for his contribution to the Society's documentation.
  • Joseph L. Fink III and his family Partner — Established the Fink Family Scholarship in collaboration with ASPL.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn for organizational communication and professional networking.
  • National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Partner — Source of information for ASPL on state-level jurisprudence examination status and pharmacy law trends.
  • National Community Pharmacists Association Partner — Co-enderorser of the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 with ASPL.
  • Ohio Northern University Partner — Institution that posted a job opportunity through ASPL's job listing service.
  • Pharmacy Law Educators Network — ASPL supports pharmacy law educators through dedicated programming and resource access.
  • Quarles & Brady Partner — Collaborates with ASPL to establish CLE ethics requirements for educational programming.
  • The Hilton Partner — Hosts the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law conference in Austin, Texas.
  • The Hilton Partner — Venue partner hosting the 2026 Developments in Pharmacy Law conference.
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for organizational communication and outreach.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Annual Conference as a Hub for Education and Networking
    methodology: continuing-education-conference
    By hosting an annual conference featuring continuing education and expert presentations, we advance knowledge and professional connections in pharmacy law because bringing together diverse stakeholders fosters shared learning, innovation, and field-wide cohesion.
  • Expert Referral Network for Pharmacy Law
    methodology: expert_referral_network
    By maintaining a specialized referral network that connects legal and healthcare professionals with pharmacist-experts, we improve access to qualified specialists because matching member expertise to specific needs enhances interdisciplinary collaboration and case outcomes.
  • Interdisciplinary Leadership Development Through Mentorship and Project-Based Learning
    methodology: leadership-development-through-mentorship-and-project-work
    By combining mentorship, leadership training, and project-based learning for mid-career professionals, we develop future leaders in pharmacy law because experiential engagement with real-world challenges fosters deeper competency and commitment to the field.
  • Interdisciplinary Professional Development and Academic Support
    methodology: interdisciplinary-professional-development
    By supporting pharmacists pursuing law degrees and providing dedicated resources to pharmacy law educators, we strengthen interdisciplinary expertise and academic instruction because integrating pharmacy and legal training produces more effective professionals and educators.
  • Legal Education and Expertise Dissemination
    methodology: legal-education-and-dissemination
    By delivering targeted legal education and resources to pharmacists, attorneys, and other stakeholders, we advance expertise in pharmacy law because structured knowledge transfer strengthens professional practice and regulatory understanding in this interdisciplinary field.