Theater

26-0023 Client is a classical soprano and pianist. Client has lived as co-tenant in townhouse for many years, making improvements and investing in the property under the mistaken belief that Client was slowly buying out the co-tenant's share of the property. Ownership of recently went through probate. Client needs legal assistance evaluating options and negotiating ability to continue living in th...

25-1330 Client is a theater NFP. Client is putting on a production written by members of its board of directors. Client needs legal assistance to ensure nonprofit compliance rules are met as well as assistance drafting contracts for potential investors....

25-1317 Client is a theater NFP. Client has an employee that was accused of misconduct. After thorough investigation, Client decided to terminate this employee. Before that happened, employee changed logins and passwords, preventing Client from moving forward with other projects, as well as threatening to sue Client. Client needs legal assistance in negotiating an amicable departure of this employ...

25-1290 Client is a theater NFP. Client seeks to expand its fundraising capabilities to help support year round theater programming. Client needs assistance drafting the orgs governing documents like bylaws and an ethics policy as well as applying for 501(c)(3) status....

25-1257 Client is a successful and growing off-loop theater company in Chicago. Client needs help reviewing and updating bylaws and board policies as well as employment policies and procedures....

25-1256 Client is a theater NFP. Client recently obtained 501(c)(3) status, but also learned it was potentially misclassified as a private instead of public institution. Client needs legal advice as to the relevance of this classification on the business as well as help in reclassifying itself as a public charity....

25-1234 Client is a non-profit Chicago theater that has a long-term relationship with a theater licensing agency to license and produce plays. The relationship between the parties has resulted in minor modifications to the original agreement. Client seeks an attorney to review the most recent agreement and potentially create an updated contract to incorporate terms based on the course of performan...

25-1111 Client is a theater writer, producer and director. Client produced a licensed production several years ago with an original set design. Currently another local theater is staging the same licensed production, and client believes they have infringed on client's set designs. Client would like assistance to evaluate a cause of action for damages....

25-1010 Client is a playwright, comedian, and theatrical designer. Client was employed as a counselor at a theater company. Client quit position after employer refused their request for equal pay. Client needs assistance evaluating claim for wage discrimination....

25-0950 Client is a playwright, performer, and vocalist. Client's current project is a theatrical one-man show based on a late rock/blues singer. Client seeks assistance in securing the necessary licensing and permissions to produce the show....