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Promotional graphic for “Copyright Registration Workshop” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson. The left side of the image has a blue background with white and orange text. The top left features the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in white. Large orange banner text reads: “COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION WORKSHOP.” Below, white text reads: “with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson.” Event details are listed: “November 13, 10AM – 3PM CT, In-Person, Downtown Chicago.” An orange banner at the bottom reads: “Apply for Free at law-arts.org, Applications due on Nov 7th!” On the right side of the image is a photograph of a group of adults seated at a long conference table, using laptops and reviewing papers. A man in a suit stands in the background in front of a large screen displaying the words “Copyright Registration Clinic.” The room has a modern design with large windows and a high ceiling.

Legal Clinic: Copyright Registration Workshop

Apply by Nov 7th
Thursday
November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for an online webinar titled “Understanding Story Rights,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The event features speaker Steven L. Baron from Baron Harris Healey and will be held November 19 at 12 PM CT, online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The left side of the image has a solid blue background with white text and the LCA logo at the top. The right side shows a close-up photo of several open books fanned out on a wooden table, symbolizing storytelling and intellectual property.

Understanding Story Rights

Wednesday
November 19, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Flyer for an online program hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in collaboration with Don’t Delete Art and the National Coalition Against Censorship. The left side of the image features the text: "Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online" with Don’t Delete Art & National Coalition Against Censorship Date: November 20 Time: 12–1:30 PM CT Location: Online "Register for FREE at law-arts.org" appears along the bottom. The right side of the image shows a wooden artist mannequin holding one end of a yellow ethernet cable with an oversized connector. The background is a bright blue, and a cut cable is visible in the lower left corner, suggesting disruption or censorship of connectivity.

Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online

Thursday
November 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 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

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 featuring bold text and vibrant collage imagery. The top left side has a solid blue background with white text that reads: “Lawyers for the Creative Arts Understanding Fair Use with John T.D. Bathke, Phillips & Bathke, P.C. July 23 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom” Along the diagonal lower right is a colorful collage of torn paper clippings, including fragments of photographs, magazine text, maps, and textures—evoking the spirit of remix and creative reuse. Text at the bottom of the image reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org”

Understanding Fair Use

Wednesday
July 23, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A promotional graphic for a virtual event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP). On the left side, a bold blue background features the logos of LCA and BACP, followed by white text that reads: "How to Apply for Street Performer & Peddler Licenses in Chicago" Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) July 23 3–4:30 PM CT on Zoom On the right, an angled photo shows a young woman with long dark hair seated on a city sidewalk playing an acoustic guitar. The image suggests a real-world example of a street performer.

How to Apply for Street Performer & Peddler Licenses in Chicago

Wednesday
July 23, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a live webinar titled “Legacy & Estate Planning Essentials for Artists,” featuring speaker Pamela L. Grutman, Esq. The event takes place on July 17, 2025, at 12:00pm EDT. Includes a professional headshot of the speaker.

Legacy & Estate Planning Essentials for Artists

Thursday
July 17, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Event graphic with a bright blue background on the left and a diagonal split to a pastel-colored background on the right, featuring torn strips of pink, white, and blue paper (the colors of the transgender pride flag) and a transgender symbol. At the top left are two logos: the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo and the Legal Council for Health Justice logo. Large white and light blue text reads: "Know Your Rights: ID Documents & Healthcare Access for Trans & Nonbinary People" Smaller white text below: "with Legal Council for Health Justice" Event details: "July 8 12–1 PM CT on Zoom" At the bottom, white text reads: "Register for FREE at law-arts.org"

Know Your Rights: ID Documents and Healthcare Access for Trans and Nonbinary People

Tuesday
July 8, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Square promotional graphic for a legal clinic hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Seyfarth Shaw LLP. The event is titled “Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies.” A subtitle reads “with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.” An orange badge with a white exclamation point reads: “Fulfill your legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” Below the badge, event details are listed: “July 1, 1–4 PM in Downtown Chicago (by approved application only).” At the bottom, it says, “Apply for FREE by June 24 at law-arts.org.” The background is a vibrant blue, and logos for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Seyfarth Shaw LLP appear at the top.

Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies

Apply by June 24th
Tuesday
July 1, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a virtual training session titled “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in collaboration with the Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC. The event is scheduled for June 27, from 1 to 4 PM CT, and will be held on Zoom. The image includes logos of community engagement partners: League of Chicago Theatres, Chicago Dancemakers Forum, Chicago Cultural Alliance, IFA Chicago, and Chicago Artists Coalition. A bold orange banner highlights the message: “Fulfill your annual legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” Registration is free at law-arts.org. The background features a blue and purple gradient with abstract curved lines.

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
June 27, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dark purple promotional graphic for a Perkins Coie online event. White bold text reads: “Essential Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders Navigating Government Inquiries + CLE.” Below, additional details are listed: “June 26, 11 AM – 12 PM CT, Online.” “Register for FREE.” Top center displays the Perkins Coie logo with the tagline “Counsel to Great Companies.”

Essential Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders Navigating Government Inquiries (CLE)

Thursday
June 26, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event graphic with a bright blue background on the left and a diagonal split to the right, revealing a collage of cut-out letters from magazines and newspapers scattered over printed text. At the top left is the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo. Large white and light blue text reads: "Defamation: What Artists Should Know + CLE" Below, smaller white text lists the presenters: "with Lyndsey Wajert, Dentons Megan Meier, Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch" Event details in bold white text: "June 24 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom" At the bottom, white text reads: "Register for FREE at law-arts.org"

Defamation: What Artists Should Know (CLE)

Tuesday
June 24, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a legal clinic hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP titled “Legal Clinic: Bylaws.” The event will take place on June 10 from 11 AM to 3 PM CT, in-person in downtown Chicago. A bright orange banner encourages viewers to “APPLY by June 1 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The left side of the image features event details over a blue background, while the right side shows a photo of people in a modern conference room engaged in small group legal consultations, surrounded by laptops, papers, and coffee cups. Large windows in the background reveal downtown skyscrapers.

Legal Clinic: Bylaws Review with Katten

Apply by June 1st
Tuesday
June 10, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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