As an arts professional, you are likely operating a business, whether you’ve registered a formal entity or not. Business activities have legal implications, and it’s important that creative workers understand their options as they grow their business. In this workshop, attorney Matt Klomparens of Perkins Coie LLP will guide you through the legal landscape that governs small businesses. You’ll learn the key characteristics of the most common types of for-profit businesses used in the arts and gain guidance on how to organize a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Illinois. This session is ideal for both prospective and current business owners seeking clear and actionable understanding of their legal options. There will be time for Q&A. About the Speaker: Matt Klomparens, Perkins Coie LLP Matt Klomparens focuses his practice on structuring, negotiating and documenting business transactions, including venture capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. He advises startup companies in life sciences, technology, and consumer products and industry sectors regarding corporate governance, intellectual property strategy, seed fundraising, and other organizational matters. Matt regularly serves as outside counsel to a number of small- to mid-market companies in connection with debt and equity financings, commercial contracts, executive compensation, regulatory compliance and routine corporate labor, and employment matters. In his pro bono practice, Matt frequently works with Lawyers for the Creative Arts to help underserved Chicagoans form businesses and nonprofit organizations negotiate intellectual property licensing agreements and navigate regulatory compliance issues. More at https://perkinscoie.com/professionals/matthew-klomparens Matt Klomparens, Perkins Coie LLP
