LawSmarts Seminars

Upcoming Seminars

A square promotional graphic featuring bold text and vibrant collage imagery. The top left side has a solid blue background with white text that reads: “Lawyers for the Creative Arts Understanding Fair Use with John T.D. Bathke, Phillips & Bathke, P.C. July 23 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom” Along the diagonal lower right is a colorful collage of torn paper clippings, including fragments of photographs, magazine text, maps, and textures—evoking the spirit of remix and creative reuse. Text at the bottom of the image reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org”
Wednesday
July 23, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A promotional graphic for a virtual event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP). On the left side, a bold blue background features the logos of LCA and BACP, followed by white text that reads: "How to Apply for Street Performer & Peddler Licenses in Chicago" Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) July 23 3–4:30 PM CT on Zoom On the right, an angled photo shows a young woman with long dark hair seated on a city sidewalk playing an acoustic guitar. The image suggests a real-world example of a street performer.
Wednesday
July 23, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 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
Tuesday
August 26, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 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.
Thursday
August 28, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Apply by Sept 3rd
Thursday
September 11, 2025
12:00 pm - 4:00 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.
Tuesday
September 30, 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!”
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.
Fashion as you've never seen it
Thursday
December 11, 2025
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Past Seminars


Promotional graphic for a live webinar titled “Legacy & Estate Planning Essentials for Artists,” featuring speaker Pamela L. Grutman, Esq. The event takes place on July 17, 2025, at 12:00pm EDT. Includes a professional headshot of the speaker.
Thursday
July 17, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 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.
Wednesday
July 16, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Square promotional graphic for a legal clinic hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Seyfarth Shaw LLP. The event is titled “Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies.” A subtitle reads “with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.” An orange badge with a white exclamation point reads: “Fulfill your legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” Below the badge, event details are listed: “July 1, 1–4 PM in Downtown Chicago (by approved application only).” At the bottom, it says, “Apply for FREE by June 24 at law-arts.org.” The background is a vibrant blue, and logos for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Seyfarth Shaw LLP appear at the top.
Apply by June 24th
Tuesday
July 1, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
June 24, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Apply by June 1st
Tuesday
June 10, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
June 4, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wednesday
May 28, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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