We’ve all been there. You’ve created something for a client, but you haven’t been paid for your work. Artists are often asked to work “for exposure,” promised payment and creative credit that seems to never come, and frequently take work without an official contract. What can you do to advocate for yourself and hold employers accountable? Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Arts Alliance of Illinois for an informative and actionable session with Katie O’Neill, founding attorney at O’Neill Law. Katie will discuss how to handle payment and credit issues, particularly when you don’t have a contract. She’ll share some tactics and actions you can take to ensure that you are properly paid and credited, debunk common myths, and we’ll cover helpful laws in Illinois, including the Freelance Worker Protection Act. We’ll also take your questions. Register for this free program and learn how to protect your livelihood and artistic work. About the Speaker: Katie O’Neill is a litigation attorney and founder of O’Neill Law, a commercial litigation firm helping small businesses and creatives in the Chicagoland area resolve business disputes when they arise. Before founding O’Neill Law, Katie worked at some of the most prestigious law firms in the U.S. on high stakes commercial litigation matters involving clients in the tech, logistics and financial services industries, among many others. Outside of her law practice, Katie enjoys singing in Allegrezza (a Chicago-based choir), painting watercolors, cooking, and exploring the city with her husband. To learn more about O’Neill Law and how it might be able to assist you, visit www.olawlit.com or contact Katie at katie@olawlit.com. Katie O’Neill, Founding Attorney at O’Neill Law
