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Promotional flyer for "Karaoke Night," hosted by the Associate Board of Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The background features a gradient of purples, blues, and pinks with a spotlight on a vintage-style microphone in the foreground. Text on the flyer reads: "Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board presents KARAOKE NIGHT DATE: August 14, 5:30–8:30PM LOCATION: Brando’s, 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago TICKETS: 21+ Associate Board Members can reserve free tickets at LAW-ARTS.ORG Tickets close on 8/13

Associate Board: Karaoke Night & Summer Social

Thursday
August 14, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A square promotional graphic for a webinar presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The background is diagonally split: the top left half is a bold periwinkle-blue color with white and light purple text, and the bottom right half is black with translucent U.S. dollar bills floating upward, representing disappearing or unsecured money. Text reads: "Beyond Exposure: Ensuring Payment & Credit When You Don’t Have a Contract" with Katie O’Neill, Kirkland & Ellis LLP August 19, 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom Register for FREE at law-arts.org The Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo is in the top left corner.

Beyond Exposure: Ensuring Payment and Credit When You Don’t Have a Contract

Tuesday
August 19, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board event titled “Third Thursday Mixer.” Background photo shows four people in business-casual attire gathered around a high-top table in a warmly lit bar, smiling and clinking glasses. Overlaid white text reads: "Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board presents THIRD THURSDAY MIXER. Thursday, August 21 5:30–8:30 PM Franklin Tap 325 S Franklin St, Chicago 21+ Reserve free tickets at: law-arts.org Tickets close on 8/20

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Thursday
August 21, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 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

Sneaker Customization: Fakes vs Remakes

Pending CLE
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.

Dress Codes: Where Fashion Meets the Law

Thursday
August 28, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for the “Legal Clinic: Contract Review” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP. The left side of the image has a solid blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb logos at the top. Below, in large white text over an orange banner, it reads: "LEGAL CLINIC: CONTRACT REVIEW" Additional white text states: "with Loeb & Loeb LLP September 11 12–4 PM CT In-Person, Downtown Chicago" An orange banner at the bottom reads: "APPLY by Sept 3" in bold white text, followed by: "for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org" in smaller white text. The right side shows a photograph of a large conference room table where diverse participants are engaged in discussion, with laptops, notebooks, drinks, and food in front of them. The setting is well-lit with overhead lighting, and there’s a large black-and-white cityscape photo on the wall.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review with Loeb & Loeb

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.

Creative Conflicts: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Artists

Tuesday
September 30, 2025
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

Thursday
October 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a "Copyright Registration Workshop" hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts, featuring a split design. The left half of the image has a blue background with white and orange text and the LCA logo at the top. It reads: COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION WORKSHOP with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson November 13 10AM – 3PM CT In-Person, Downtown Chicago At the bottom in an orange rounded box: Apply for Free at law-arts.org Applications due on Nov 7th! The right half of the image shows a photo of a diverse group of people seated around a long wooden conference table. They appear to be participating in a workshop or discussion. Laptops, notepads, LaCroix cans, water bottles, and papers are visible on the table. The setting is a modern conference room with bright overhead lighting.

Legal Clinic: Copyright Registration Workshop

Apply by Nov 7th
Thursday
November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 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!”

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

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.

2025 Annual Benefit Luncheon

Fashion as you've never seen it
Thursday
December 11, 2025
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Past Seminars

Event graphic with a pastel rainbow gradient background and white sparkles. At the top are two logos: on the left, the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in blue, and on the right, the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois logo in black and gold. Large blue text reads: "PAY EQUITY FOR ARTISTS (TAYLOR’S VERSION) + CLE." Below, in blue font: "Wednesday, May 28 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom" At the bottom in smaller blue text: "Register for FREE at law-arts.org."

Pay Equity for Artists (Taylor’s Version)

Wednesday
May 28, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for the event “Planning for the Unexpected: Powers of Attorney & Living Will Declaration,” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with the Center for Disability and Elder Law. On the left, a solid blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo at the top. Large white text reads: "Planning for the Unexpected: Powers of Attorney & Living Will Declaration" Below, in smaller white text: "with Center for Disability and Elder Law" Event details in white text: "May 15 12–1 PM CT on Zoom" At the bottom, in smaller white text: "Register for FREE at law-arts.org" On the right, a close-up image of a labeled tab in a file folder reading “POWERS OF ATTORNEY – HEALTH / PROPERTY,” with other partially visible legal document headings in the background.

Planning for the Unexpected:

Powers of Attorney & Living Will Declaration
Thursday
May 15, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a "Legal Clinic: Contract Review" hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP. The clinic will take place on May 6 from 1–4 PM CT in-person in downtown Chicago. The graphic includes a bold orange banner with the clinic title in white text. Below, it states "Apply by April 25 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org." The right side of the image features a photograph of a professional setting where lawyers and clients are seated around a long conference table, reviewing documents and having conversations. Laptops, water bottles, and notepads are visible on the table, conveying a collaborative legal environment.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review with Loeb & Loeb

Apply by April 25th
Tuesday
May 6, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for "Music Law 101," presented by the Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board. The design features a glowing purple background with white starburst accents and stylized white text. Event details: Date/Time: April 24, 2025, 5–7 PM Location: Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, 330 N Wabash, Floor 16, Chicago Panelists: Mark McLaughlin, Melody S. Baglione, Odell Mitchell III Activities: Happy Hour · Panel Discussion · CLE Age Restriction: 21+ Text at the bottom right: “Register for FREE” followed by a QR code.

Music Law 101 (CLE)

Thursday
April 24, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Promotional graphic for the event “ADA & Workplace Accommodations,” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. On the left, a solid blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo at the top. Large white text reads: "ADA & Workplace Accommodations" Below, smaller white text says: "with Ashleigh Stochel, Norton Rose Fulbright" Event details in white text: "April 22 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom" At the bottom, in smaller white text: "Register for FREE at law-arts.org" On the right, a photograph of a document with the bold heading “ADA” and the words “Americans with Disabilities Act,” partially visible. A curved blue graphic overlays part of the photo.

ADA and Workplace Accommodations

Tuesday
April 22, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a workshop titled “Creating Your Employee Onboarding Experience,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Barbara Blake from Business Volunteer for the Arts. The event will take place in person in Chicago on April 8 from 9:30 to 11 AM CT. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a bold blue background with white text and a visual of one red wooden figure standing out among a group of white wooden figures, symbolizing individuality or new employee integration.

Creating Your Employee On-Boarding Experience

Tuesday
April 8, 2025
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Promotional image for an online event titled "Social Media & Art Censorship," presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Saper Law and Don’t Delete Art, National Coalition Against Censorship. The event takes place on April 3 from 12–1:30 PM CT and is free to attend by registering at law-arts.org. The left side features text on a solid blue background with the LCA logo. The right side features a classical painting of nude and partially clothed figures, partially covered with gold censor stars to represent censorship. The design emphasizes the tension between artistic expression and social media regulation.

Social Media & Art Censorship

Thursday
April 3, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for an online program titled “Content & Compliance: Legal Basics for Influencers,” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The program features Lisa Wiznitzer of Loeb & Loeb and will take place on March 18 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Central Time via Zoom. On the right side of the image is a 3D digital illustration of a smartphone with a floating speech bubble notification containing two red heart icons, symbolizing social media engagement. Event registration is free at law-arts.org. The background is a split screen with vibrant blue and light blue tones.

Legal Basics for Influencers:

Content & Compliance
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for an online legal workshop titled “The Ins & Outs of Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The session is led by Neva Wagner of Perkins Coie LLP and takes place March 12 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Central Time. The event is free and held online. The design features a blue background with white text and an image of two silver keys on a keyring with a blue tag, resting on a light textured surface. Registration available at law-arts.org.

Ins & Outs of Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law

Wednesday
March 12, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for an online legal program titled “Lobbying & Political Activity as a Nonprofit,” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with Arts Alliance of Illinois, Forefront, and Steptoe LLP. The event will take place on March 11 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Central Time via Zoom. The left half of the graphic features text over a bright blue background, while the bottom right shows a photograph of the U.S. Capitol building under a clear sky. Registration is free at law-arts.org.

Lobbying and Political Activity as a Nonprofit

Tuesday
March 11, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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