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Promotional graphic from the Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board for its Third Thursday Mixer. The free networking event takes place Thursday, October 15, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at 2Twenty2 Tavern, 222 S. Wabash, Chicago. Free tickets can be reserved at law-arts.org. The graphic features a warmly lit bar and restaurant interior with a group of people gathered around a high-top table, talking and sharing drinks.

Associate Board: Thursday Meetup

Thursday
October 15, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a free Lawyers for the Creative Arts Legal Clinic: Contract Review. The clinic will take place October 20 from 1:00–4:00 PM CT, in person in downtown Chicago. Applications are due October 6, and the clinic is free. More information and applications are available at law-arts.org. The design has the LCA logo in the upper left. The right half features a photograph of a previous legal clinic in a conference room, where attorneys and participants sit around a large table in small groups reviewing documents and speaking with one another.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review

Apply by October 6th
Tuesday
October 20, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for “Music Law and the General Business Client,” a continuing legal education (CLE) program featuring Joseph J. Bogdan and Thomas R. Leavens. The online program takes place October 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT (12:00 p.m. CT). CLE is free for members. The graphic features a dark navy-blue background with bold yellow lettering and orange accents. On the right are professional headshots of both presenters: Joseph J. Bogdan, wearing a navy suit and blue tie, and Thomas R. Leavens, wearing glasses, a dark suit, and a patterned tie.

Music Law and the General Business Client

Thursday
October 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional graphic from Lawyers for the Creative Arts for a Copyright Registration Workshop with Miller Johnson (previously Irwin IP). The free, in-person workshop takes place November 5 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CT in downtown Chicago. Applications are due October 30 and can be submitted at law-arts.org. The graphic features blue and orange event information alongside a photograph of a previous copyright clinic, showing participants seated around a conference table working on laptops and reviewing materials with attorneys.

Legal Clinic: Copyright Registration Workshop

Apply by October 30th
Thursday
November 5, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Promotional graphic from Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA) for “Trademark Issues for Creatives: Costly Mistakes Worth Avoiding,” presented by Joey Vitale of Indie Law LLC. The free online program takes place November 19 from 12:00–1:15 p.m. CT on Zoom. Register for free at law-arts.org. The graphic has a blue background with white text and a bright yellow image featuring large three-dimensional “TM” letters representing trademarks.

Trademark Issues for Creatives: Costly Mistakes Worth Avoiding

Thursday
November 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:15 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
Promotional graphic for Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ 2026 Benefit Luncheon. The design layers a historic Chicago street map with navy and gold typography and photographs highlighting cultural and community spaces. Text reads: “2026 Benefit Luncheon. Built Here. Building What Comes Next.” A dark panel adds: “What was built here. Who built it. What we inherit. What we build next.” The event takes place Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. at the Palmer House, 17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago. Contact Daryl Ritchie at 312-837-3519 or dritchie@law-arts.org for tickets, sponsorships, table reservations, and program book advertisements.

2026 Annual Benefit Luncheon

CELEBRATING THE VENUES THAT CULTIVATE ART & CULTURE ON CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE
Thursday
December 10, 2026
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Past Seminars

Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies

in partnership with Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Apply by July 11)
Wednesday
July 19, 2023
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Promotional graphic for the Nonprofit Maintenance Workshop. On the left, a blue background with white text reads: Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo at the top. Nonprofit Maintenance Workshop Operating, filing, and reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations in Illinois With Jody Adler, Attorney, Program Consultant at Lawyers for the Creative Arts Event details: July 18 12–1:30 PM CT Hybrid – in-person in Chicago & on Zoom At the bottom: Register for FREE at law-arts.org On the right side of the image is a photo of a stack of colorful folders and paperwork with a pen placed beside them.

Nonprofit Maintenance Workshop

Tuesday
July 18, 2023
12:00 am - 1:00 pm

Legal Clinic: Bylaws Review

in partnership with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (Apply by July 3rd)
Tuesday
July 11, 2023
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
A woman stands at the front of a conference room giving a presentation. She holds a tablet in one hand and gestures with the other toward a large digital screen that displays charts, graphs, and data, including a circular infographic in the center. Seated in the foreground are blurred participants, watching the presentation. The room is modern and well-lit, with glass walls and office decor.

LLC Start-Up Workshop

in partnership with the Chicago Independent Venue League and Empty Bottle
Saturday
June 17, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A behind-the-scenes view of a film or photo shoot set. In the foreground, a monitor displays a young man in a suit jacket, seated against a plain background. Behind the monitor, the same man is visible in the studio setup. Large studio lights, a white umbrella reflector, and a camera mounted on a crane arm surround him. A crew member adjusts equipment overhead, creating a professional production environment.

Understanding On-Camera Actor Contracts

at The Chopin Theatre
Tuesday
June 13, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Flyer for an online workshop hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts, the League of Chicago Theatres, and the Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL). The background is bright blue with curved accent lines. Main Title: “Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors & Employers” with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC Details: Date: May 19 Time: 1–4 PM CT Location: on Zoom Registration: Free at law-arts.org Callout Box (orange with exclamation icon): “Fulfill your legal requirement before the June 30 deadline!” Logos at top (from left to right): Lawyers for the Creative Arts, League of Chicago Theatres, Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL).

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors & Employers

in partnership with the League of Chicago Theatres and Chicago Independent Venue League
Friday
May 19, 2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

LLC Formation & Business Plan Series

with Perkins Coie & TMA (Apply by April 28th)
Thursday
May 4, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Intro to Medicaid & Public Benefits

Thursday
April 27, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Women Trailblazers

Creating Success Through Copyright
Wednesday
April 26, 2023
1:00 pm

Legal Clinic: Bylaws Review

Thursday
April 20, 2023
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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