Are you an artist with a quick legal question related to your work? Our attorneys are here to help with a complimentary 15‑minute consultation via Zoom. Whether you need clarity on copyright issues or other legal concerns unique to the arts, our team is ready to provide guidance.

How It Works

During your 15‑minute session, you’ll receive targeted advice on your legal query. If your situation requires more in‑depth representation, we’ll direct you to our Legal Referral Service to ensure you get the comprehensive support you need.

Get Started

Simply complete the form below. Once submitted, you’ll be prompted to select an available time slot from our interactive calendar.

At LCA, we understand the unique legal challenges you face in the creative world. Let us help you navigate them, so you can focus on what you do best—creating art.

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Office Hours

We hold our LCA Office Hours every Monday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM via Zoom.

These sessions are designed exclusively for new, quick legal questions from artists. If you already have a pending application for legal services with LCA, please follow up on that matter directly so that these appointments remain available for those seeking immediate advice.

Are you an artist, arts worker, or applying on behalf of an arts organization? *Please SelectYesNo

Note

LCA exclusively provides assistance to individuals and organizations in the arts field facing legal issues. If you don't fall into any of these categories, please visit our HELPFUL LINKS page for information on alternative legal service organizations.

Residency

Client Declaration *

• I am a resident of Illinois or my matter is related to Illinois.
• I am not a resident of Illinois or my matter is related to Illinois.I am a resident of Illinois or my matter is related to Illinois.

Zip Code *

Note

LCA primarily collaborates with lawyers certified to practice law within the state of Illinois. If if you are not a resident of Illinois or your matter is not related to IL, kindly refer to our NATIONAL VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS DIRECTORY for assistance in other states.

Arts Related Activities

• Dance
• Film/TV
• Literature
• Music
• Performance Art
• Theater
• Visual Art
• Other

Other Arts Related Activity *

Please provide an overview of your artistic practice/ service to the artistic community, including your primary discipline(s) and medium(s) or your organization’s mission and work in the creative arts field. *

Contact Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

E-mail Address *

Phone *

Demographic Information (Optional)

Race and Ethnicity

• Prefer not to answer
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Asian
• Black or African American
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• Hispanic or Latinx
• White (Not Hispanic or Latinx)
• Other or Multiracial

AgePrefer not to answerLess than 1818-3435-5960+

Gender IdentityPrefer not to answerFemaleMaleNon-BinaryTransgender ManTransgender WomanAgender/I don't identify with any genderGender not listed

Business Information (Optional)

Business Name *

Indicate all business names, including stage or artist names, currently used or that you intend to use. If incorporated, give the name of the corporation. If your business is a not-for-profit corporation, give the name of the corporation and indicate if it has a 501(c)(3) tax exemption. Please limit your entry to 200 characters.

Business Website / URL

Legal Issue

What is your question? *

How did you hear about LCA?Please SelectFriendBoard MemberWord of MouthWebsiteSocial MediaAttorneyOther Art OrganizationEvent/SeminarMagazine/NewspaperOther Legal Service OrganizationOther

Note

After submitting your application, you will be directed to schedule a meeting with the Director of Legal Services, using Calendly. Following the scheduling of your appointment, you will receive an email containing your confirmation, Zoom link, and a calendar invitation that can be easily added to your personal calendar.

• Client Referral Policies and Procedures
• Terms of Service

Client Declaration *

• To the best of my knowledge, all information provided in this application is accurate and true.

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