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Upcoming Seminars

Promotional graphic for the Lawyers for the Creative Arts Music & Band Law Conference, presented in partnership with 2112 and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship. The conference will take place October 2 and is intended for artists and attorneys. The graphic features a purple-lit stage with a drum kit, an electric bass guitar on a stand, and a guitar amplifier, evoking a live music venue. Large yellow text announces the conference title. On the right, a bold call to action reads: “Submit Your Session Proposal Today!” with proposals due by July 31.

Music & Band Law Conference – Session Proposal Submission

Friday
July 31, 2026
11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Planning for Proactive Crisis Communication” with Amanda ReCupido of AR Collective Strategies. The event takes place August 4 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 an image of colorful speech bubble icons outlined in green, purple, orange, and yellow arranged on a light blue background.

Planning for Proactive Crisis Communication

Tuesday
August 4, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a free Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled "Laughing Matters: Understanding Parody & Satire." The session features John Bathke and will take place August 12, 12:00–1:30 PM CT, online via Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the upper left. On the right is a close-up image of colorful classical-style busts, including a bright neon yellow-green sculpture in the foreground with blue and orange sculptures blurred behind it.

Laughing Matters: Understanding Parody and Satire

(IL CLE Pending)
Wednesday
August 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 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

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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