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Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts program presented in partnership with Arts Alliance Illinois. Text reads: “Worker Rights 101” with Alison Dickson, School of Labor and Employment Relations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The event takes place June 4 at 12 PM CT and will be held online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a blue background with white text and logos for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Arts Alliance Illinois in the upper left. On the right side is a group photograph of a diverse group of creative professionals posing together in a studio setting, smiling toward the camera. Several individuals are kneeling or standing close together, some holding cameras or wearing creative work attire.

Worker Rights 101

Thursday
June 4, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Power and Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage,” featuring Spencer Weber Waller, Loyola University Chicago School of Law professor and author. Event details: June 9, 12–1:15 PM CT, on Zoom. Text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The design features a blue background with white text on the left and an image of a book cover on the right. The book cover depicts a stylized theater façade with vertical neon-style signs reading “POWER” and “GREED,” referencing the book’s title and themes.

Power & Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage

Tuesday
June 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts program presented in partnership with Arts Alliance Illinois. Text reads: “Beyond Exposure: Ensuring Payment & Credit When You Don’t Have a Contract” with Katie O’Neill of O’Neill Law. The event takes place June 10 from 12:00–1:30 PM CT on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a blue background with white text and logos for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Arts Alliance Illinois in the upper left. The right side of the graphic shows an abstract image of U.S. dollar bills floating and falling against a black background

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

Wednesday
June 10, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Understanding Film Tax Credits in Illinois” with Ilya Zlatkin of Zlatkin Cann Entertainment. The program is approved for CLE pending. The event takes place June 16 from 12:00–1:30 PM CT on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a blue background with white text and the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the upper left corner. On the right side is a photograph of a professional television and film camera mounted on a tripod in front of a bright green screen studio backdrop. The image evokes film production, media creation, and the entertainment industry, reinforcing the webinar’s focus on Illinois film tax credits and incentives for filmmakers.

Film Tax Credits

Tuesday
June 16, 2026
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

Wednesday
July 15, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic titled “Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies,” presented with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Event details: August 25, 12–3 PM, in Downtown Chicago (by approved application only). Text reads: “Apply for FREE by August 14 at law-arts.org.” A highlighted note states: “Fulfill your legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The design features a blue background with white text, the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Seyfarth logos at the top, and an orange callout with an exclamation icon emphasizing compliance.

Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026
Tuesday
August 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts training program titled “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training” with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC. The event takes place December 4 from 1–4 PM CT on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The graphic also notes: “Fulfill your annual legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The design features a blue background with white text and the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the upper left corner. On the lower right is an orange banner with a white exclamation mark icon emphasizing the City of Chicago compliance requirement. Subtle curved line graphics appear in the background on the right side.

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
December 4, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Past Seminars

Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic titled “Legal Clinic: Bylaws,” presented with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Event details: June 2, 11 AM–3 PM CT, in-person in Downtown Chicago. Text also reads: “Apply by May 22 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The graphic includes the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Katten logos at the top. On the right side, a photograph shows multiple small groups of adults seated around tables in a bright conference room with large windows, discussing documents and working on laptops

Legal Clinic: Bylaws Review with Katten

Apply by May 22
Tuesday
June 2, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts workshop in partnership with The Digs Chicago. Text reads: “Legal Basics for Artists,” with Attorney Beau Reeves. The event takes place May 20, 6–8 PM CT at The Digs, 333 N Oakley Blvd, Suite 305, Chicago, IL. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a blue background with white text and logos for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and The Digs Chicago. On the right, a photo shows an artist’s ceramics workspace with clay vessels, sculpting tools, paint tubes, and pottery pieces arranged on a wooden worktable.

Legal Basics for Artists

Wednesday
May 20, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts program presented in partnership with the League of Chicago Theatres. Text reads: “Know Your Rights: Reporting Abuse at Work” with Attorney Whitney Barr and Inclusion Consultant Tania Richard. The event takes place May 20 from 12:00–2:30 PM CT and will be held online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a blue background with white text and logos for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the League of Chicago Theatres in the upper left. The right side of the graphic contains an abstract image of layered red question marks.

Know Your Rights: Reporting Abuse at Work

Wednesday
May 20, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts training titled “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training,” presented with the Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC. Supporting organizations listed at the top include the League of Chicago Theatres, Chicago Independent Venue League, and Arts Alliance Illinois. Event details: May 15, 1–4 PM CT, on Zoom. Text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” A highlighted note states: “Fulfill your annual legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The design features a blue background with white text and a circular orange icon with an exclamation mark emphasizing the compliance requirement.

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
May 15, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Black promotional flyer for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board event. At the top is the LCA logo with the text “Associate Board presents.” Large bold text reads “Thursday Meetup at Kingston Mines,” with “21+” displayed prominently on the right. Centered is the Kingston Mines logo featuring a stylized yellow face with musical elements and red lettering. Below, text reads: “Featuring the Mississippi Heat Blues Band and the Joanna Connor Blues Band.” Event details follow: “Thursday, April 30. Doors at 6:00 PM.” Location listed as “Kingston Mines – Chicago Blues Center, 2548 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL.” At the bottom, ticket information reads “Purchase tickets at kingstonmines.com” and “More info at law-arts.org.”

Associate Board: Thursday Meetup

Mississippi Heat Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band
Thursday
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Introduction to the False Claims Act: What Federal Grantees Need to Know

Thursday
April 30, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts “LLC Formation Cohort,” presented in partnership with SCORE and DLA Piper. Text reads: “LLC Formation Cohort. Apply by April 20. Learn more about this FREE 7-part series at law-arts.org.” The design features a blue background with white text and partner logos at the top. On the right side are three images: a fashion designer adjusting a garment on a dress form in a studio, an artist seated at a desk painting or sketching, and a small film crew filming a subject in a studio with lighting equipment.

LLC Formation Cohort

Applications must be received by April 20th
Monday
April 20, 2026
11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts event titled “Music & Band Law Conference.” Text reads: “March 27, 4–7 PM. For artists & attorneys. + CLE pending.” The event takes place at 2121 / Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, 4245 N Knox Ave., Chicago. Registration details: Standard registration $50; artists, students, and those with financial hardship attend free. More information at law-arts.org/seminars. The background image shows a stage setup with musical instruments under colorful purple and blue lighting, including a drum kit, an electric bass guitar leaning against an amplifier, and other stage equipment.

Music & Band Law Conference

Friday
March 27, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic in partnership with Loeb & Loeb LLP titled “Legal Clinic: Contract Review.” Event details: March 19, 1–4 PM CT, in-person in Downtown Chicago. Text also reads: “Apply by March 11 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The image includes the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP logos at the top. On the right side, a photo shows a diverse group of adults seated around a long conference table in a modern meeting room, working on laptops and reviewing documents. Water bottles, notebooks, and canned beverages are visible on the table, suggesting an active workshop or consultation setting.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review

Apply by March 11th
Thursday
March 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Home Energy Savings” with Citizens Utility Board. Event details: March 4 at 12 PM CT, online. Text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The design features the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo on a blue background. On the right side, a photo shows U.S. dollar bills partially covering a metal sink drain, symbolizing money going down the drain.

Home Energy Savings with Citizens Utility Board

Wednesday
March 4, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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