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Upcoming Seminars

Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Lobbying & Political Activity as a Nonprofit.” Subheading reads, “with Arts Alliance of Illinois, Forefront & Steptoe LLP.” Event details: February 23, 12–1:30 PM CT, online. Bottom text states, “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the image features a photograph of the U.S. Capitol building under a clear blue sky.

Lobbying and Political Activity as a Nonprofit

Monday
February 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online event titled “LLC Start-Up Workshop.” The left side features a blue background with the LCA logo and white text reading: “LLC Start-Up Workshop,” with Matt Klomparens of Perkins Coie LLP listed as the presenter. Event details include: February 24, 12 PM CT, online, and “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side shows a stylized light bulb composed of colorful, interlocking puzzle pieces on a teal background, symbolizing ideas and business formation.

LLC Start-Up Workshop

Tuesday
February 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 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

Past Seminars

Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “What Writers Need to Know About AI,” presented by Steven L. Baron of Baron Harris Healey. The design features a blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the top left and an abstract image of glowing nodes and connecting lines on the right, suggesting artificial intelligence or networks. Event details read: February 19, 12 PM CT, online. Text at the bottom states: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.”

What Writers Need to Know About AI

Thursday
February 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional poster for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board event titled “3rd Thursday at Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till,” presented in collaboration with Collaboration for Social Change. The background image shows the silhouette of a person seated in the foreground, facing a staged courtroom scene with people seated at tables under dramatic lighting. Text on the image reads: “3rd Thursday at Trial in the Delta — The Murder of Emmett Till.” Noted as “3x Emmy Award Winning.” Event details: Thursday, February 19. Doors at 6:00 PM, reception at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PM. Location: Kimball Art Center, 1757 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago. Ticket information: Purchase tickets at collaboration.org. More info at law-arts.org.

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till
Thursday
February 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts program titled “ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Train the Trainer.” Subtitle reads, “Best practices in preserving your rights and safety,” with presenter Fred Tsao of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Partner logos appear across the top, including Lawyers for the Creative Arts, ICIRR, Chicago Independent Venue League, Arts Alliance Illinois, League of Chicago Theatres, 2112, and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship. The right side shows a close-up of a U.S. visa page from a passport. Event details: February 9; doors at 6 PM, program 6:30–8 PM CT; hybrid format (online or in person) at 4245 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago. Bottom text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.”

ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Train the Trainer Event

Monday
February 9, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 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
February 4, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts program titled “PRINCE: The Legal Legacy Behind the Music,” with “CLE pending.” The design features a purple-to-pink textured gradient background with large, stylized lettering spelling “PRINCE” and handwritten-style text beneath it. Event details read: Wednesday, January 28, 12–1:30 PM CT, on Zoom. The Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo appears at the top, and registration information at the bottom states: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.”

Prince: The Legal Legacy Behind the Music

Wednesday
January 28, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online program titled “Legal Protections Addressing Gender-Based Violence & Sexual Harassment.” The left side features a blue background with the LCA logo and white text listing the presenter, Whitney Barr of Caffarelli & Associates Ltd., and event details: January 22, 12 PM CT, online, with free registration at law-arts.org. The right side shows a black-and-white image of silhouetted figures in a workplace setting, emphasizing themes of safety, power, and accountability.

Legal Protections Addressing Gender-Based Violence & Sexual Harassment

Thursday
January 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional flyer for Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ Associate Board event titled 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: Thursday Mixer Thursday, January 22 5:00 - 7:00PM. Franklin Tap 325 S Franklin St. 21+ Reserve free tickets at: law-arts.org Tickets close on 1/21

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Thursday
January 22, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online program titled “Legal Issues for Editors.” The left side is a solid blue background with the LCA logo and white text reading: “Legal Issues for Editors,” with Steven L. Baron of Baron Harris Healey listed as the presenter. Event details read: January 20, 12 PM CT, online, with “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side shows a close-up photo of a hand holding a red pen, marking or editing a printed document, emphasizing editing and review work.

Legal Issues for Editors

Tuesday
January 20, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online program titled “DEI: Legal Information for Arts Organizations.” The left side of the image has a bright blue background with white text and the LCA logo at the top. Text reads: “DEI: Legal Information for Arts Organizations,” with presenters Brandon L. Dixon and Ridhima Bhalla of Seyfarth. Event details list: “January 14, 1 PM CT, Online,” and “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the image shows a diagonal collage of layered paper silhouettes of human profiles in varied skin tones, symbolizing diversity and inclusion. A textured globe appears in the upper right, reinforcing a global and inclusive theme.

DEI: Legal Information for Arts Organizations

Wednesday
January 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
A promotional graphic for Lawyers for the Creative Arts' “Legal Clinic: Evaluating Your Dispute” with Greenberg Traurig. The left two-thirds of the image has a bright blue background with white text. At the top are the LCA logo and the Greenberg Traurig logo. The event title reads: “Legal Clinic: Evaluating Your Dispute with Greenberg Traurig.” Event details below state: “January 13, 1–4 PM, in Downtown Chicago, by approved application only.” At the bottom: “Apply for FREE by January 5 at law-arts.org.” The right third of the image features a diagonal photograph of a modern downtown Chicago office interior. Several small groups of people sit at tables discussing legal matters, with laptops open. Large windows reveal city buildings outside.

Legal Clinic: Evaluating Your Dispute 

with Greenberg Traurig LLP (Apply by Jan 5th)
Tuesday
January 13, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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