Disputes happen. Lawsuits are slow and expensive. What alternatives do you have to resolving these disputes? Welcome to the wonderful world of ADR, Alternative Dispute Resolution. Join us to learn about mediation, arbitration, and negotiation approaches to resolving disputes quickly, without burning bridges. We’ll also touch on the alternative copyright small claims court that offers a potential route to solving those tricky copyright licensing and infringement disputes. Plus, we’ll discuss some key contract clauses that can help reduce the possibility of a dispute and prepare you for a resolution if a dispute does occur. This program will be led by LCA’s new director of legal services, Weston Dombroski. Register for this free program, get your questions answered, and let’s get busy amicably resolving disputes! About the Speaker: Weston Dombroski, Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ director of legal services, is a musician, attorney, and passionate advocate for creative communities. Weston began his career in the arts, earning degrees in Music Performance and Music Business from Millikin University before professionally performing as a musician. His experiences in the industry inspired him to pursue a law degree at the John Marshall Law School (now UIC School of Law), with a focus on supporting artists and creative professionals. Weston went on to develop innovative programs for artists and attorneys alike at California Lawyers for the Arts, before joining the legal teams at tech platforms like Patreon and Discord. There, he built and managed intellectual property and legal response initiatives, spoke on national panels, and worked with policymakers to shape a more artist-friendly internet. With deep experience at the intersection of the arts, law, and technology, Weston brings both practical insight and heartfelt dedication to his role as director of legal services. Weston Dombroski, Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Director of Legal Services
