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Upcoming 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 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

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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