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Promotional banner for a free online event titled “Legal Basics for Promotions, Contests, and Games of Chance,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The event features Lisa Wiznitzer of Loeb & Loeb and takes place December 2 at 12 PM CT, online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The left side of the graphic has a bright blue background with white text and the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo at the top. The right side shows a close-up of a colorful pile of red, blue, and purple raffle tickets, symbolizing contests and games of chance.

Legal Basics for Promotions, Contests, and Games of Chance: What to know about Sweepstakes, Raffles, Instant Win Games, and more!

with Lisa Wiznitzer, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Tuesday
December 2, 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

with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC
Friday
December 5, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a free online workshop titled “ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Best Practices in Preserving Your Rights and Safety.” Presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and Arts Alliance Illinois. The event features Fred Tsao from ICIRR and takes place December 9, 12:30–2 PM CT, online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The left side of the image has a blue background with white text and the logos of the three presenting organizations at the top. The right side features a close-up photograph of a U.S. visa page.

Ice Actions at Arts Venues

Tuesday
December 9, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 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

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
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
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 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 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
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