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Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Lobbying & Political Activity as a Nonprofit.” Subheading reads, “with Arts Alliance of Illinois, Forefront & Steptoe LLP.” Event details: February 23, 12–1:30 PM CT, online. Bottom text states, “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The right side of the image features a photograph of the U.S. Capitol building under a clear blue sky.

Lobbying and Political Activity as a Nonprofit

Monday
February 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 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
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic in partnership with Loeb & Loeb LLP titled “Legal Clinic: Contract Review.” Event details: March 19, 1–4 PM CT, in-person in Downtown Chicago. Text also reads: “Apply by March 11 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The image includes the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP logos at the top. On the right side, a photo shows a diverse group of adults seated around a long conference table in a modern meeting room, working on laptops and reviewing documents. Water bottles, notebooks, and canned beverages are visible on the table, suggesting an active workshop or consultation setting.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review

Apply by March 11th
Thursday
March 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Past Seminars

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
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
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