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Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Legal Risk Assessment for Nonprofit Leaders.” Hosted by Forefront, tagline “Engaging for impact.” Event is scheduled for September 18, 12–1 PM CT, Virtual. The left side has a blue background with green and teal circles. The right side has a yellow background with a magnifying glass over a bar graph icon, next to the word RISK in bold black letters.

Legal Risk Assessment for Nonprofit Leaders

Thursday
September 18, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional flyer for Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ Associate Board event titled Third Thursday Mixer. The background shows a group of young professionals gathered at a bar, laughing and holding drinks around a high table. The text reads: Third Thursday Mixer Thursday, September 18 6:00–8:00 PM The Graystone Tavern 3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 21+ Reserve free tickets at: law-arts.org Tickets close on 9/17

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Thursday
September 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Digital graphic promoting an online event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The left side of the image has a bright blue background with white text that reads: ICE Actions at Arts Venues Best practices in preserving your rights and safety with Fred Tsao, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) September 18, 2025 3 PM CT On-line Register for FREE at law-arts.org starting Monday 9/15 The top left corner displays both organizations’ logos. The right side features a close-up photo of a U.S. visa page from a passport, symbolizing immigration topics.

Ice Actions at Arts Venues

Thursday
September 18, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Square promotional graphic for an online event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. On the left side, against a bright periwinkle blue background, the LCA logo appears at the top, followed by large white text reading “How to Unionize.” Beneath, in smaller light blue text: “with Natalie Robin, United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE.” Event details appear in white: “September 23, 12–1:30 PM CT, on Zoom.” At the bottom, smaller white text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” On the right side, a diagonal split reveals a close-up photo of multiple hands of different skin tones stacked together in solidarity, some with brightly painted nails.

How to Unionize

Tuesday
September 23, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional flyer for a workshop titled “Compliance and Good Standing Assessment for Nonprofit Leaders” with Forefront. The event takes place on September 25 from 12–1 PM CT, virtually. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features the Forefront logo with the tagline “Engaging for impact” at the top. The left side has a blue background with white event text, and the right side shows a digital graphic of a glowing globe with icons connected in a network. The largest circle in the center contains the word “COMPLIANCE” in blue. Icons around the globe represent organizational elements such as leadership, settings/operations, data, and growth metrics. Green curved lines accent the border between text and imagery.

Compliance and Good Standing Assessment for Nonprofit Leaders

Thursday
September 25, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A square promotional image for an upcoming virtual legal event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The design is divided diagonally. The left half features a solid blue background with white and light blue text, while the right half shows a black background with white chalk outlines of puzzle pieces. Inside one puzzle piece, the word “RESOLUTION” is written in yellow chalk. Text on the left side reads: Creative Conflicts: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Artists with Weston Dombroski, Lawyers for the Creative Arts September 30 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom At the bottom: Register for FREE at law-arts.org The LCA logo is in the upper-left corner. The image conveys a sense of problem-solving and creative conflict resolution.

Creative Conflicts: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Artists

Tuesday
September 30, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Event flyer for “Drag Law: Werk the Law,” presented by LCA’s Associate Board. The flyer has a colorful rainbow-gradient background. At the top, it reads: Drag Law: Werk the Law, Hosted by Coco Sho-Nell and Lúc Ami. Their photos appear in circular frames—Coco Sho-Nell with long neon green hair and Lúc Ami in a vibrant blue costume. Between them is an illustration of the scales of justice decorated with rainbow feathers. Event details: Date/Time: September 30, 6–8 PM Location: Charlie’s Chicago (3726 N. Broadway St) Admission: Free (registration required) Lawyers CLE Credit: $40 Extras: Pizza provided, $4 drinks (4–8 PM) Logos of Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Charlie’s are shown at the bottom.

Drag Law: Werk the Law

Presented by the Associate Board
Tuesday
September 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Graphic for a workshop hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The left side features a solid blue background with the LCA logo at the top. White text reads: “The Importance of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits with Cris Beilstein of Elevation Collaborative LLC” Below, event details are listed: October 8 12 PM CT Online At the bottom: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org”. The right side of the image shows a photograph of a wall covered with yellow sticky notes filled with handwritten notes, ideas, and reminders, emphasizing brainstorming and planning.

The Importance of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

Wednesday
October 8, 2025
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

Thursday
October 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Digital flyer for an event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Illinois Financial Wellness Hub, Golden Egg, the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, and Chicago Public Library. The left side has a blue background with white text that reads: “Financial Wellness for Musicians with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, Golden Egg & Lawyers for the Creative Arts October 14 6–7 PM CT In-Person & Online Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” Logos of the presenting organizations appear at the top left. The right side shows a photo of scattered U.S. dollar bills, a spiral notebook, and a black pen on a desk.

Financial Wellness for Musicians

Tuesday
October 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Thriving Under Pressure: Shifting from Survival to Success” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Subtitle reads, “with Cris Beilstein of Elevation Collaborative LLC.” Event details: October 15, 12 PM CT, online. Registration link: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The left half of the image has a bright blue background with white text. On the right, there is a close-up photo of a small plant with bright pink flowers growing out of a crack in gray pavement, symbolizing resilience and growth under pressure.

Thriving Under Pressure: Shifting from Survival to Success

Wednesday
October 15, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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
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 graphic for the Lawyers for the Creative Arts 2024 Benefit Luncheon, themed “Celebrating the Literary Arts in Illinois.” The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Palmer House, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago. The design features elegant teal script and bold white and orange text over a dark background with warm bokeh lights. At the bottom center is an open book with pages fanned, glowing with golden light. Contact information for tickets, sponsorships, table reservations, and program book advertisements is provided for Daryl Ritchie at 312-837-3519 or dritchie@law-arts.org.

2024 Annual Benefit Luncheon

Celebrating the Literary Arts
Thursday
December 5, 2024
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Promotional image for a "Copyright Registration Workshop" hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Irwin IP. The event takes place November 25 from 10 AM to 3 PM CT, in-person in Downtown Chicago. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The left side features bold white and orange text on a blue background. The right side shows a photo of a diverse group of people seated around a long conference table, actively participating in a workshop, with laptops, documents, and drinks in front of them. The room has modern lighting and neutral walls with black-and-white artwork.

Legal Clinic: Copyright Registration Workshop

Monday
November 25, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a “Legal Clinic: Media Releases” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Event details in white and orange text on a blue background read: "Legal Clinic: Media Releases with Kirkland & Ellis LLP. October 17, 9:30 AM – 1 PM CT, In-Person, Downtown Chicago. Apply by October 10 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org." On the right side of the image is a photo of a bright conference room with large windows overlooking downtown Chicago. Multiple groups of people sit at tables engaged in discussions, some with laptops open and papers spread out. In the foreground, a woman in a pink blazer, a man in a patterned shirt, and another person are talking around a table.

Legal Clinic: Media Releases for Arts Nonprofits

Application Deadline: October 10, 2024 at 11:59PM CT
Thursday
October 17, 2024
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Promotional graphic for an online event titled “The Fundamentals of Copyright for Photographers” with the Copyright Claims Board, presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and VLAA (Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts). Event details in white text on a blue background read: “October 15, 12–1:30 PM CT, Online. Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the image features a diagonal section with three vintage film cameras arranged on an orange background, partially cropped in the frame.

The Fundamentals of Copyright for Photographers

Tuesday
October 15, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for an online event titled “Financial Wellness for Artists” with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Arts Alliance Illinois. Event details in white text on a blue background read: “October 8, 12 PM CT, Online. Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the image features a diagonal section showing a black pen resting on a blank spiral-bound notebook, surrounded by several U.S. one-dollar bills scattered on a white surface.

Financial Wellness for Artists

Tuesday
October 8, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a virtual program titled "What is the new Corporate Transparency Act?" hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with DLA Piper. The event will be held online on September 24 at 12 PM CT. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The background is bright blue with the LCA logo at the top left. The right corner of the image features a diagonal cut-out of a workspace with graph paper notebooks, a paper chart with a line graph, blue and pink paperclips, and a pink background.

What is the new Corporate Transparency Act?

Tuesday
September 24, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for an online event titled “The Importance of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits” with Cris Beilstein of Elevation Collaborative LLC, presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Event details in white text on a blue background read: “September 17, 12 PM CT, Online. Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the image features a diagonal section showing a wall covered with colorful sticky notes, many containing handwritten notes and diagrams, representing planning and brainstorming.

The Importance of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

Tuesday
September 17, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a virtual workshop titled “Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business — Day 3: What AI Means for the Creative Sector,” presented by Arts Alliance Illinois. The event takes place on September 12 from 10–11:30 AM. The background has a light gradient from teal to off-white. The Arts Alliance Illinois logo appears in the lower left, and a small circular illustration of a person holding a pencil with the letters “AI” above them is in the lower right.

Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business

Working with AI
Thursday
September 12, 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Promotional graphic for a virtual workshop titled “Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business — Day 2: Copyright and Legacy Planning for Artists,” presented by Arts Alliance Illinois. The event takes place on September 11 from 10–11:30 AM. The background has a light gradient from teal to off-white. The Arts Alliance Illinois logo appears in the lower left, and a small circular illustration of a person holding a pencil with the letters “AI” above them is in the lower right.

Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business

Copyright and Legacy Planning for Artists
Wednesday
September 11, 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Promotional graphic for the “Nonprofit Compliance Series,” a monthly educational program and networking space focused on navigating compliance requirements for arts nonprofits, hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Takes place the first Tuesday of every month from March to September, 9:30–11 AM CT. Offered in a hybrid format—in Chicago and on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The right side of the image shows a close-up of stacked, colorful file folders with papers, next to a pink and gold pen.

Nonprofit Compliance Series

Political Activity & Lobbying as a Nonprofit
Tuesday
September 10, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
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