Start-up & Governance

Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online event titled “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training,” presented with the Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC. The image features the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo and community engagement support logos from Chicago Music Scene, Chicago DanceMakers Forum, Chicago Artists Coalition, and League of Chicago Theatres. Event details: December 13, 1–4 PM CT, on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. On the bottom, there is an orange banner with a white exclamation mark icon that reads, “Fulfill your annual legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The background is bright blue with abstract curved line designs.
Friday
December 13, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Split graphic promoting a free in-person legal clinic on bylaws. Left side has a blue background with white and orange text and logos. At the top are the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo and the Katten law firm logo. Large white and orange text reads: "LEGAL CLINIC: BYLAWS with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP June 5, 11 AM–3 PM CT In-Person, Downtown Chicago." An orange banner at the bottom reads: "APPLY by May 24 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org." Right side shows a photo of a bright, modern conference room with large windows and multiple small groups of people in discussion at tables. Participants appear engaged, with laptops, papers, and coffee cups on the tables.
Wednesday
June 5, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Square promotional graphic with a pastel gradient background (yellow, green, blue, and pink). Large black text at the top reads: "PAY EQUITY FOR ARTISTS CLE (TAYLOR’S VERSION)" Below, smaller text says: "A discussion regarding Taylor Swift, legal battles by marginalized artists, and pay equity with Taylor Swift inspired performances." A black horizontal line separates the next section, which reads: "Saturday, April 13 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM Instituto Cervantes, 31 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654 1 hour MCLE (Pending) $45 Members | $65 Non-Members | $35 Law Students & LCA Artist Community" At the bottom are two logos: Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) with a gold feather quill forming the letter W. Lawyers for the Creative Arts (LCA) in blue with stylized “LCA” letters.
Saturday
April 13, 2024
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Promotional flyer for Legal Clinic: Bylaws Review hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Mayer Brown. The clinic will be held on March 20 from 11 AM – 3 PM CT in downtown Chicago, in person. The flyer emphasizes: “Apply by March 12 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The left half of the flyer has a blue background with bold white and orange text. The right half shows a photo of a large conference room filled with participants seated around a long wooden table, working on laptops, taking notes, and conversing with attorneys. Drinks, papers, and laptops are spread across the table.
in partnership with Mayer Brown (Apply by March 12th)
Wednesday
March 20, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Blue rectangular promotional graphic for an online event. Top left displays the white logo for Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Large white text reads: "Navigating Sales Tax as an Artist with Mary Kay McCalla Martire, McDermott Will & Emery" Below, smaller white text states: "May 30, 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom" and "Register for FREE at law-arts.org." On the right, a triangular cutout photo features a colorful display of decorative ceramic plates stacked vertically, including bright reds, blues, yellows, and intricate patterns.
Thursday
May 30, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tuesday
April 9, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A promotional graphic for a program titled "Licensing in Music" presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The event features Odell Mitchell III of Thirdinline Legal. It is scheduled for March 12, from 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom. The text notes that participants can register for free at law-arts.org. The background is a bold blue with curved abstract lines. On the right-hand side, a photograph shows a row of colorful acoustic guitars leaning against a wall. The guitars are in shades of red, black, blue, turquoise, and white, emphasizing the theme of music.
Tuesday
March 12, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for the “Nonprofit Compliance Series,” a monthly educational program and networking space focused on navigating compliance requirements for arts nonprofits, hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Takes place the first Tuesday of every month from March to September, 9:30–11 AM CT. Offered in a hybrid format—in Chicago and on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The right side of the image shows a close-up of stacked, colorful file folders with papers, next to a pink and gold pen.
Political Activity & Lobbying as a Nonprofit
Tuesday
September 10, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Promotional graphic for the “Nonprofit Compliance Series,” a monthly educational program and networking space focused on navigating compliance requirements for arts nonprofits, hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Takes place the first Tuesday of every month from March to September, 9:30–11 AM CT. Offered in a hybrid format—in Chicago and on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The right side of the image shows a close-up of stacked, colorful file folders with papers, next to a pink and gold pen.
Nonprofit Governance - Boards & Staff
Tuesday
August 6, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am

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