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Upcoming Seminars

Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Understanding Film Tax Credits in Illinois” with Ilya Zlatkin of Zlatkin Cann Entertainment. The program is approved for CLE. The event takes place June 16 from 12:00–1:30 PM CT on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a blue background with white text and the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the upper left corner. On the right side is a photograph of a professional television and film camera mounted on a tripod in front of a bright green screen studio backdrop. The image evokes film production, media creation, and the entertainment industry, reinforcing the webinar’s focus on Illinois film tax credits and incentives for filmmakers.

Film Tax Credits (IL CLE)

Tuesday
June 16, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Bill and Gale Rattner Nonprofit Start-up Workshop

Wednesday
July 15, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic titled “Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies,” presented with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Event details: August 25, 12–3 PM, in Downtown Chicago (by approved application only). Text reads: “Apply for FREE by August 14 at law-arts.org.” A highlighted note states: “Fulfill your legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The design features a blue background with white text, the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Seyfarth logos at the top, and an orange callout with an exclamation icon emphasizing compliance.

Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026
Tuesday
August 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 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

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.

LCA’s LawSmarts: Songwriting and Song Rights

Saturday
April 14, 2018
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Writers’ Rights and Responsibilities

Tuesday
March 13, 2018
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Legal Issues for Editors, Authors, and Freelancers

Thursday
January 25, 2018
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Contract Check Up

Tuesday
January 23, 2018
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Chicago Creative Coalition

Trademarks and Copyrights
Tuesday
January 16, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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
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