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Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts “LLC Formation Cohort,” presented in partnership with SCORE and DLA Piper. Text reads: “LLC Formation Cohort. Apply by April 20. Learn more about this FREE 7-part series at law-arts.org.” The design features a blue background with white text and partner logos at the top. On the right side are three images: a fashion designer adjusting a garment on a dress form in a studio, an artist seated at a desk painting or sketching, and a small film crew filming a subject in a studio with lighting equipment.

LLC Formation Cohort

Applications must be received by April 20th
Monday
April 20, 2026
11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Black promotional flyer for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board event. At the top is the LCA logo with the text “Associate Board presents.” Large bold text reads “Thursday Meetup at Kingston Mines,” with “21+” displayed prominently on the right. Centered is the Kingston Mines logo featuring a stylized yellow face with musical elements and red lettering. Below, text reads: “Featuring the Mississippi Heat Blues Band and the Joanna Connor Blues Band.” Event details follow: “Thursday, April 30. Doors at 6:00 PM.” Location listed as “Kingston Mines – Chicago Blues Center, 2548 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL.” At the bottom, ticket information reads “Purchase tickets at kingstonmines.com” and “More info at law-arts.org.”

Associate Board: Thursday Meetup

Mississippi Heat Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band
Thursday
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Power and Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage,” featuring Spencer Weber Waller, Loyola University Chicago School of Law professor and author. Event details: June 9, 12–1:15 PM CT, on Zoom. Text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The design features a blue background with white text on the left and an image of a book cover on the right. The book cover depicts a stylized theater façade with vertical neon-style signs reading “POWER” and “GREED,” referencing the book’s title and themes.

Power & Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage

Tuesday
June 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic titled “Legal Clinic: Bylaws,” presented with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Event details: June 2, 11 AM–3 PM CT, in-person in Downtown Chicago. Text also reads: “Apply by May 22 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The graphic includes the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Katten logos at the top. On the right side, a photograph shows multiple small groups of adults seated around tables in a bright conference room with large windows, discussing documents and working on laptops

Legal Clinic: Bylaws Review with Katten

Apply by May 22
Tuesday
June 2, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts event titled “Music & Band Law Conference.” Text reads: “March 27, 4–7 PM. For artists & attorneys. + CLE pending.” The event takes place at 2121 / Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, 4245 N Knox Ave., Chicago. Registration details: Standard registration $50; artists, students, and those with financial hardship attend free. More information at law-arts.org/seminars. The background image shows a stage setup with musical instruments under colorful purple and blue lighting, including a drum kit, an electric bass guitar leaning against an amplifier, and other stage equipment.

Music & Band Law Conference

Friday
March 27, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic in partnership with Loeb & Loeb LLP titled “Legal Clinic: Contract Review.” Event details: March 19, 1–4 PM CT, in-person in Downtown Chicago. Text also reads: “Apply by March 11 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The image includes the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP logos at the top. On the right side, a photo shows a diverse group of adults seated around a long conference table in a modern meeting room, working on laptops and reviewing documents. Water bottles, notebooks, and canned beverages are visible on the table, suggesting an active workshop or consultation setting.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review

Apply by March 11th
Thursday
March 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Lobbying & Political Activity as a Nonprofit.” Subheading reads, “with Arts Alliance of Illinois, Forefront & Steptoe LLP.” Event details: February 23, 12–1:30 PM CT, online. Bottom text states, “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the image features a photograph of the U.S. Capitol building under a clear blue sky.

Lobbying and Political Activity as a Nonprofit

Monday
February 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts program titled “ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Train the Trainer.” Subtitle reads, “Best practices in preserving your rights and safety,” with presenter Fred Tsao of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Partner logos appear across the top, including Lawyers for the Creative Arts, ICIRR, Chicago Independent Venue League, Arts Alliance Illinois, League of Chicago Theatres, 2112, and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship. The right side shows a close-up of a U.S. visa page from a passport. Event details: February 9; doors at 6 PM, program 6:30–8 PM CT; hybrid format (online or in person) at 4245 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago. Bottom text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.”

ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Train the Trainer Event

Monday
February 9, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

State of the Arts and Culture Sector Briefing

Tuesday
January 13, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “What Writers Need to Know About AI,” presented by Steven L. Baron of Baron Harris Healey. The design features a blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the top left and an abstract image of glowing nodes and connecting lines on the right, suggesting artificial intelligence or networks. Event details read: February 19, 12 PM CT, online. Text at the bottom states: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.”

What Writers Need to Know About AI

Thursday
February 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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