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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 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 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 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
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
Promotional graphic for the “Legal Clinic: Contract Review” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP. The left side of the image has a solid blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb logos at the top. Below, in large white text over an orange banner, it reads: "LEGAL CLINIC: CONTRACT REVIEW" Additional white text states: "with Loeb & Loeb LLP September 11 12–4 PM CT In-Person, Downtown Chicago" An orange banner at the bottom reads: "APPLY by Sept 3" in bold white text, followed by: "for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org" in smaller white text. The right side shows a photograph of a large conference room table where diverse participants are engaged in discussion, with laptops, notebooks, drinks, and food in front of them. The setting is well-lit with overhead lighting, and there’s a large black-and-white cityscape photo on the wall.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review with Loeb & Loeb

Apply by Sept 3rd
Thursday
September 11, 2025
12:00 pm - 4:00 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
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
Promotional graphic for a "Copyright Registration Workshop" hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts, featuring a split design. The left half of the image has a blue background with white and orange text and the LCA logo at the top. It reads: COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION WORKSHOP with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson November 13 10AM – 3PM CT In-Person, Downtown Chicago At the bottom in an orange rounded box: Apply for Free at law-arts.org Applications due on Nov 7th! The right half of the image shows a photo of a diverse group of people seated around a long wooden conference table. They appear to be participating in a workshop or discussion. Laptops, notepads, LaCroix cans, water bottles, and papers are visible on the table. The setting is a modern conference room with bright overhead lighting.

Legal Clinic: Copyright Registration Workshop

Apply by Nov 7th
Thursday
November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 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

Split graphic promoting a free in-person legal clinic on bylaws. Left side has a blue background with white and orange text and logos. At the top are the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo and the Katten law firm logo. Large white and orange text reads: "LEGAL CLINIC: BYLAWS with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP June 5, 11 AM–3 PM CT In-Person, Downtown Chicago." An orange banner at the bottom reads: "APPLY by May 24 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org." Right side shows a photo of a bright, modern conference room with large windows and multiple small groups of people in discussion at tables. Participants appear engaged, with laptops, papers, and coffee cups on the tables.

Legal Clinic: Bylaws

Wednesday
June 5, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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

Earned Revenue & Unrelated Business Income for Arts Nonprofits
Tuesday
June 4, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Blue rectangular promotional graphic for an online event. Top left displays the white logo for Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Large white text reads: "Navigating Sales Tax as an Artist with Mary Kay McCalla Martire, McDermott Will & Emery" Below, smaller white text states: "May 30, 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom" and "Register for FREE at law-arts.org." On the right, a triangular cutout photo features a colorful display of decorative ceramic plates stacked vertically, including bright reds, blues, yellows, and intricate patterns.

Navigating Sales Tax as an Artist

Thursday
May 30, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Blue rectangular promotional graphic for an online event. Top left displays the white logo for Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Large white text reads: "Insurance for Visual Arts Organizations & Galleries with Johnsonese Brokerage" Below, smaller white text states: "May 15, 12–1:00 PM CT on Zoom" and "Register for FREE at law-arts.org." On the right, a triangular cutout photo shows a person’s hand holding a pen over a notebook, with a laptop screen in the background displaying a page labeled "Insurance Plans" alongside a coffee cup.

Insurance for Visual Arts Organizations & Galleries

Wednesday
May 15, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Blue rectangular promotional graphic for a publishing event. Top left shows the white logo for Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Large white text reads: "Framing Success: Navigating Graphic Novel Publishing at Challengers Comics 1845 N Western Ave, Chicago" Below, smaller white text states: "May 8, 6–7:30 PM" and "Register for FREE at law-arts.org." On the right side, a diagonal panel features colorful comic book–style artwork of a person with spiky hair and green sunglasses, wearing a black leather jacket over a white shirt. They sit casually with one leg up, surrounded by illustrated papers, pages, and graphic novel elements in red, yellow, and beige tones.

Framing Success: Navigating Graphic Novel Publishing

Wednesday
May 8, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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

Nonprofit Reporting Requirements
Tuesday
May 7, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Blue rectangular promotional graphic for a training event. Top left features two logos: Lawyers for the Creative Arts (stylized “LCA” in white) and Chicago Music Scene. Large white text reads: "Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC" Below, smaller white text reads: "May 3, 1–4 PM CT, on Zoom" and "Register for FREE at law-arts.org." On the right side, there is an orange banner with a white exclamation point inside a circle, followed by white italic text: "Fulfill your annual legal requirement for the City of Chicago!" Thin curved navy lines decorate the background.

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
May 3, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a live webinar hosted by Copyright Alliance titled “Sustaining & Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright,” scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT. The event is cohosted by community partners. The top left shows the Copyright Alliance logo with the tagline “create | innovate | protect.” The top right has a green box with the date and time details in white text. Below are headshots of the moderator, opening remarks speakers, and panelists: Moderator: Maribel Quezada Smith, BIPOC Podcast Creators (smiling woman with curly hair wearing a striped shirt, hands outstretched, yellow background). Opening Remarks: Keith Kupferschmid, Copyright Alliance (man in suit and tie, seated at a desk) and Miriam Lord, U.S. Copyright Office (smiling woman with long light-brown hair in a dark blazer). Panelists: Bijou Mgbojikwe, Entertainment Software Association (smiling woman with long dark hair in black top), Eric Schwartz, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, LLP and National Film Preservation Foundation (smiling man with short gray hair and glasses), Mary Rasenberger, Authors Guild (smiling woman with blonde hair in a blue top), and Taura Stinson, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, and Author (woman with long braids wearing a colorful patterned outfit).

Sustaining and Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright

Tuesday
April 23, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Square promotional graphic with a pastel gradient background (yellow, green, blue, and pink). Large black text at the top reads: "PAY EQUITY FOR ARTISTS CLE (TAYLOR’S VERSION)" Below, smaller text says: "A discussion regarding Taylor Swift, legal battles by marginalized artists, and pay equity with Taylor Swift inspired performances." A black horizontal line separates the next section, which reads: "Saturday, April 13 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM Instituto Cervantes, 31 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654 1 hour MCLE (Pending) $45 Members | $65 Non-Members | $35 Law Students & LCA Artist Community" At the bottom are two logos: Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) with a gold feather quill forming the letter W. Lawyers for the Creative Arts (LCA) in blue with stylized “LCA” letters.

CLE – WBAI x LCA Pay Equity for Artists

Saturday
April 13, 2024
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Nonprofit Sales Tax Exemption

Tuesday
April 9, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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