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Square promotional graphic for an online event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. On the left side, against a bright periwinkle blue background, the LCA logo appears at the top, followed by large white text reading “How to Unionize.” Beneath, in smaller light blue text: “with Natalie Robin, United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE.” Event details appear in white: “September 23, 12–1:30 PM CT, on Zoom.” At the bottom, smaller white text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” On the right side, a diagonal split reveals a close-up photo of multiple hands of different skin tones stacked together in solidarity, some with brightly painted nails.

How to Unionize

Tuesday
September 23, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional flyer for a workshop titled “Compliance and Good Standing Assessment for Nonprofit Leaders” with Forefront. The event takes place on September 25 from 12–1 PM CT, virtually. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features the Forefront logo with the tagline “Engaging for impact” at the top. The left side has a blue background with white event text, and the right side shows a digital graphic of a glowing globe with icons connected in a network. The largest circle in the center contains the word “COMPLIANCE” in blue. Icons around the globe represent organizational elements such as leadership, settings/operations, data, and growth metrics. Green curved lines accent the border between text and imagery.

Compliance and Good Standing Assessment for Nonprofit Leaders

Thursday
September 25, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A square promotional image for an upcoming virtual legal event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The design is divided diagonally. The left half features a solid blue background with white and light blue text, while the right half shows a black background with white chalk outlines of puzzle pieces. Inside one puzzle piece, the word “RESOLUTION” is written in yellow chalk. Text on the left side reads: Creative Conflicts: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Artists with Weston Dombroski, Lawyers for the Creative Arts September 30 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom At the bottom: Register for FREE at law-arts.org The LCA logo is in the upper-left corner. The image conveys a sense of problem-solving and creative conflict resolution.

Creative Conflicts: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Artists

Tuesday
September 30, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Event flyer for “Drag Law: Werk the Law,” presented by LCA’s Associate Board. The flyer has a colorful rainbow-gradient background. At the top, it reads: Drag Law: Werk the Law, Hosted by Coco Sho-Nell and Lúc Ami. Their photos appear in circular frames—Coco Sho-Nell with long neon green hair and Lúc Ami in a vibrant blue costume. Between them is an illustration of the scales of justice decorated with rainbow feathers. Event details: Date/Time: September 30, 6–8 PM Location: Charlie’s Chicago (3726 N. Broadway St) Admission: Free (registration required) Lawyers CLE Credit: $40 Extras: Pizza provided, $4 drinks (4–8 PM) Logos of Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Charlie’s are shown at the bottom.

Drag Law: Werk the Law

Presented by the Associate Board
Tuesday
September 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Graphic for a workshop hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The left side features a solid blue background with the LCA logo at the top. White text reads: “The Importance of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits with Cris Beilstein of Elevation Collaborative LLC” Below, event details are listed: October 8 12 PM CT Online At the bottom: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org”. The right side of the image shows a photograph of a wall covered with yellow sticky notes filled with handwritten notes, ideas, and reminders, emphasizing brainstorming and planning.

The Importance of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

Wednesday
October 8, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A group of people seated around a long white conference table in a sunlit room with large windows. One person is standing and presenting to the group, while others listen or take notes. The scene suggests a professional meeting, workshop, or team collaboration session.

Bill and Gale Rattner Nonprofit Start-up Workshop

Thursday
October 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Digital flyer for an event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Illinois Financial Wellness Hub, Golden Egg, the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, and Chicago Public Library. The left side has a blue background with white text that reads: “Financial Wellness for Musicians with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, Golden Egg & Lawyers for the Creative Arts October 14 6–7 PM CT In-Person & Online Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” Logos of the presenting organizations appear at the top left. The right side shows a photo of scattered U.S. dollar bills, a spiral notebook, and a black pen on a desk.

Financial Wellness for Musicians

Tuesday
October 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Thriving Under Pressure: Shifting from Survival to Success” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Subtitle reads, “with Cris Beilstein of Elevation Collaborative LLC.” Event details: October 15, 12 PM CT, online. Registration link: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The left half of the image has a bright blue background with white text. On the right, there is a close-up photo of a small plant with bright pink flowers growing out of a crack in gray pavement, symbolizing resilience and growth under pressure.

Thriving Under Pressure: Shifting from Survival to Success

Wednesday
October 15, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for “Copyright Registration Workshop” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson. The left side of the image has a blue background with white and orange text. The top left features the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in white. Large orange banner text reads: “COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION WORKSHOP.” Below, white text reads: “with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson.” Event details are listed: “November 13, 10AM – 3PM CT, In-Person, Downtown Chicago.” An orange banner at the bottom reads: “Apply for Free at law-arts.org, Applications due on Nov 7th!” On the right side of the image is a photograph of a group of adults seated at a long conference table, using laptops and reviewing papers. A man in a suit stands in the background in front of a large screen displaying the words “Copyright Registration Clinic.” The room has a modern design with large windows and a high ceiling.

Legal Clinic: Copyright Registration Workshop

Apply by Nov 7th
Thursday
November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Flyer for an online program hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in collaboration with Don’t Delete Art and the National Coalition Against Censorship. The left side of the image features the text: "Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online" with Don’t Delete Art & National Coalition Against Censorship Date: November 20 Time: 12–1:30 PM CT Location: Online "Register for FREE at law-arts.org" appears along the bottom. The right side of the image shows a wooden artist mannequin holding one end of a yellow ethernet cable with an oversized connector. The background is a bright blue, and a cut cable is visible in the lower left corner, suggesting disruption or censorship of connectivity.

Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online

Thursday
November 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Square promotional graphic with a bright blue background and white text. At the top is the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo. The event title reads: “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training” with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC Details below include: Dec 5 1–4 PM CT on Zoom Register for FREE at law-arts.org At the bottom of the graphic, a large orange banner with a white exclamation point icon highlights the message: “Fulfill your annual legal requirement in the City of Chicago!”

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
December 5, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for Lawyers for the Creative Arts' 2025 Benefit Luncheon, themed "Fashion As You've Never Seen It," taking place December 11, 2025, at the Palmer House in Chicago.

2025 Annual Benefit Luncheon

Fashion as you've never seen it
Thursday
December 11, 2025
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Past Seminars

Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Legal Risk Assessment for Nonprofit Leaders.” Hosted by Forefront, tagline “Engaging for impact.” Event is scheduled for September 18, 12–1 PM CT, Virtual. The left side has a blue background with green and teal circles. The right side has a yellow background with a magnifying glass over a bar graph icon, next to the word RISK in bold black letters.

Legal Risk Assessment for Nonprofit Leaders

Thursday
September 18, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional flyer for Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ Associate Board event titled Third Thursday Mixer. The background shows a group of young professionals gathered at a bar, laughing and holding drinks around a high table. The text reads: Third Thursday Mixer Thursday, September 18 6:00–8:00 PM The Graystone Tavern 3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 21+ Reserve free tickets at: law-arts.org Tickets close on 9/17

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Thursday
September 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Digital graphic promoting an online event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The left side of the image has a bright blue background with white text that reads: ICE Actions at Arts Venues Best practices in preserving your rights and safety with Fred Tsao, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) September 18, 2025 3 PM CT On-line Register for FREE at law-arts.org starting Monday 9/15 The top left corner displays both organizations’ logos. The right side features a close-up photo of a U.S. visa page from a passport, symbolizing immigration topics.

Ice Actions at Arts Venues

Thursday
September 18, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Promotional graphic for the “Legal Clinic: Contract Review” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP. The left side of the image has a solid blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb logos at the top. Below, in large white text over an orange banner, it reads: "LEGAL CLINIC: CONTRACT REVIEW" Additional white text states: "with Loeb & Loeb LLP September 11 12–4 PM CT In-Person, Downtown Chicago" An orange banner at the bottom reads: "APPLY by Sept 3" in bold white text, followed by: "for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org" in smaller white text. The right side shows a photograph of a large conference room table where diverse participants are engaged in discussion, with laptops, notebooks, drinks, and food in front of them. The setting is well-lit with overhead lighting, and there’s a large black-and-white cityscape photo on the wall.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review with Loeb & Loeb

Apply by Sept 3rd
Thursday
September 11, 2025
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a virtual workshop hosted by Forefront. The top left displays the Forefront logo with the tagline “Engaging for impact.” The main headline reads: “Communications Capacity Building for Nonprofits.” Below it states: “with Forefront.” Event details: “September 10, 12–1 PM CT, Virtual.” Registration note: “Register for FREE.” On the right side, an image shows a person’s face and hands breaking through bright yellow paper, cupping their hands around their ear as if listening closely. The background is deep teal with abstract circular line designs in muted greens and browns.

Communications Capacity Building for Nonprofits

Wednesday
September 10, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Flyer for the event “Dress Codes: Where Fashion Meets the Law” featuring Richard Thompson Ford, hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. August 28, 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom. Free registration at law-arts.org.

Dress Codes: Where Fashion Meets the Law

Thursday
August 28, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A square promotional graphic for a virtual event by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The design is split diagonally with the top left triangle in bright blue containing white text, and the bottom right featuring a photo of a colorful sneaker on a wooden floor with a black background. Text on the blue background reads: Sneaker Customization Fakes vs Remakes with Amanda Alasauskas Swanson, Martin and Bell, LLP August 26 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom At the bottom, in white text: Register for FREE at law-arts.org

Sneaker Customization: Fakes vs Remakes

Pending CLE
Tuesday
August 26, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board event titled “Third Thursday Mixer.” Background photo shows four people in business-casual attire gathered around a high-top table in a warmly lit bar, smiling and clinking glasses. Overlaid white text reads: "Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board presents THIRD THURSDAY MIXER. Thursday, August 21 5:30–8:30 PM Franklin Tap 325 S Franklin St, Chicago 21+ Reserve free tickets at: law-arts.org Tickets close on 8/20

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Thursday
August 21, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A square promotional graphic for a webinar presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The background is diagonally split: the top left half is a bold periwinkle-blue color with white and light purple text, and the bottom right half is black with translucent U.S. dollar bills floating upward, representing disappearing or unsecured money. Text reads: "Beyond Exposure: Ensuring Payment & Credit When You Don’t Have a Contract" with Katie O’Neill, Kirkland & Ellis LLP August 19, 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom Register for FREE at law-arts.org The Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo is in the top left corner.

Beyond Exposure: Ensuring Payment and Credit When You Don’t Have a Contract

Tuesday
August 19, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional flyer for "Karaoke Night," hosted by the Associate Board of Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The background features a gradient of purples, blues, and pinks with a spotlight on a vintage-style microphone in the foreground. Text on the flyer reads: "Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board presents KARAOKE NIGHT DATE: August 14, 5:30–8:30PM LOCATION: Brando’s, 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago TICKETS: 21+ Associate Board Members can reserve free tickets at LAW-ARTS.ORG Tickets close on 8/13

Associate Board: Karaoke Night & Summer Social

Thursday
August 14, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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