The application deadline for the April 11 Lease Review Clinic was March 25. Please contact us if you are interested in attending future lease clinics. Contact Us Do you understand your responsibilities as a tenant? Does your current lease work for your arts organization? Learn what the terms in your current lease mean and how to negotiate with your landlord. Join LCA and attorneys from Perkins Coie on April 11 from 11AM-2PM CT, including lunch, for an in-person commercial lease clinic. Each organization will be paired with an attorney from Perkins Coie to work through their current lease and will walk away with a deeper understanding of the current terms in their lease and how to negotiate future rental terms. The event is free but organizations must apply and be accepted to attend. Applications must be received by March 25. When we receive your application, the information will be screened for conflicts by Perkins Coie. Application Requirements: Applicant must be an arts organization, The organization must be incorporated as a nonprofit in the state of Illinois and be in Good Standing with the state of Illinois, A staff leader must attend in-person on April 11th, 11am-2pm, The organization’s budget for FY2023 may not exceed $750,000, The organization must be a tenant with a current written lease, and The organization must be current on rent. Application Deadline: March 25 Organizations that meet the requirements and pass the conflict screening will be admitted to the clinic in the order in which they applied. There are only 10 spaces available for this clinic. Once your application has been approved, LCA will notify you about the location and other details. Please block off the time for the clinic on your calendar immediately. About Perkins Coie: Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high-value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success. With more than 1,200 lawyers in offices across the United States and Asia, Perkins Coie provides a full array of corporate, commercial litigation, intellectual property and regulatory legal advice to a broad range of clients, including many of the world’s most innovative companies and industry leaders as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.
