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A promotional graphic for Lawyers for the Creative Arts' “Legal Clinic: Evaluating Your Dispute” with Greenberg Traurig. The left two-thirds of the image has a bright blue background with white text. At the top are the LCA logo and the Greenberg Traurig logo. The event title reads: “Legal Clinic: Evaluating Your Dispute with Greenberg Traurig.” Event details below state: “January 13, 1–4 PM, in Downtown Chicago, by approved application only.” At the bottom: “Apply for FREE by January 5 at law-arts.org.” The right third of the image features a diagonal photograph of a modern downtown Chicago office interior. Several small groups of people sit at tables discussing legal matters, with laptops open. Large windows reveal city buildings outside.

Legal Clinic: Evaluating Your Dispute 

with Greenberg Traurig LLP (Apply by Jan 5th)
Tuesday
January 13, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online program titled “DEI: Legal Information for Arts Organizations.” The left side of the image has a bright blue background with white text and the LCA logo at the top. Text reads: “DEI: Legal Information for Arts Organizations,” with presenters Brandon L. Dixon and Ridhima Bhalla of Seyfarth. Event details list: “January 14, 1 PM CT, Online,” and “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the image shows a diagonal collage of layered paper silhouettes of human profiles in varied skin tones, symbolizing diversity and inclusion. A textured globe appears in the upper right, reinforcing a global and inclusive theme.

DEI: Legal Information for Arts Organizations

Wednesday
January 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online program titled “Legal Issues for Editors.” The left side is a solid blue background with the LCA logo and white text reading: “Legal Issues for Editors,” with Steven L. Baron of Baron Harris Healey listed as the presenter. Event details read: January 20, 12 PM CT, online, with “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side shows a close-up photo of a hand holding a red pen, marking or editing a printed document, emphasizing editing and review work.

Legal Issues for Editors

Tuesday
January 20, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A group of people seated around a long white conference table in a sunlit room with large windows. One person is standing and presenting to the group, while others listen or take notes. The scene suggests a professional meeting, workshop, or team collaboration session.

Bill and Gale Rattner Nonprofit Start-up Workshop

Wednesday
February 4, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online event titled “LLC Start-Up Workshop.” The left side features a blue background with the LCA logo and white text reading: “LLC Start-Up Workshop,” with Matt Klomparens of Perkins Coie LLP listed as the presenter. Event details include: February 24, 12 PM CT, online, and “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side shows a stylized light bulb composed of colorful, interlocking puzzle pieces on a teal background, symbolizing ideas and business formation.

LLC Start-Up Workshop

Tuesday
February 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Past Seminars

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
Promotional graphic for an online legal program titled “Lobbying & Political Activity as a Nonprofit,” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with Arts Alliance of Illinois, Forefront, and Steptoe LLP. The event will take place on March 11 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Central Time via Zoom. The left half of the graphic features text over a bright blue background, while the bottom right shows a photograph of the U.S. Capitol building under a clear sky. Registration is free at law-arts.org.

Lobbying and Political Activity as a Nonprofit

Tuesday
March 11, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a legal rights webinar co-hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Legal Council for Health Justice. Title reads: “Know Your Rights: ID Documents & Healthcare Access for Trans & Nonbinary People.” The event takes place March 4, from 12–1 PM CT, and is online. A note at the bottom reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the graphic shows layered torn paper in pastel blue, pink, and white—colors of the transgender pride flag—along with a transgender symbol. Logos for both partner organizations appear at the top.

Know Your Rights:

ID Documents and Healthcare Access for Trans and Nonbinary People
Tuesday
March 4, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Purple promotional graphic for a nonprofit webinar presented by Perkins Coie. The title reads: “Non-Profits in the Crosshairs: Essential Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders Navigating a New Era of Scrutiny.” The event is scheduled for February 27, from 12–1 PM CT, and will be held online. The image also includes the Perkins Coie logo and tagline, “Counsel to Great Companies.” Text at the bottom reads: “Register for FREE.”

Non-Profits in the Crosshairs:

Essential Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders Navigating a New Era of Scrutiny
Thursday
February 27, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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