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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
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
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 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 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

Past Seminars

LCA LawSmarts: How to Monetize Your Artwork with Licenses

Thursday
December 14, 2017
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A wall display of guitars arranged in rows, hanging on hooks. The collection includes both acoustic and electric guitars in various colors such as yellow, orange, beige, red, black, and white. Each guitar is evenly spaced, showcasing differences in body shape, size, and finish. The background is a textured brown wall, and the guitars’ glossy surfaces reflect light, highlighting their craftsmanship.

Song Ownership 101

Sunday
September 17, 2017
4:00 pm

Employment Issues Facing Theaters

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Monday
July 31, 2017
5:00 pm

Writers! Know Your Legal Rights

Everything You Want to Know But Were Afraid to Ask!
Saturday
June 17, 2017
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Literaskills

Intellectual Property Best Practices
Thursday
May 11, 2017
6:00 am

Television Production Law Panel

Monday
May 1, 2017
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Funding for the Arts

Monday
April 3, 2017
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Entertainment Law 101

Intellectual Property for Filmmakers
Saturday
March 25, 2017
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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