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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

Event graphic with a bright blue background and colorful paper squares on the bottom right corner, each with a large black copyright symbol. At the top left is the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in white. Large white and light blue text reads: "Protecting Your Creativity: Intellectual Property for Artists" With smaller white text below: "with John T.D. Bathke, Phillips & Bathke, P.C." Event details: "June 4 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom" At the bottom, white text reads: "Register for FREE at law-arts.org"

Protecting Your Creativity: Intellectual Property for Artists

Wednesday
June 4, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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
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