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Upcoming Seminars

Promotional banner for a free online event titled “Legal Basics for Promotions, Contests, and Games of Chance,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The event features Lisa Wiznitzer of Loeb & Loeb and takes place December 2 at 12 PM CT, online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The left side of the graphic has a bright blue background with white text and the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo at the top. The right side shows a close-up of a colorful pile of red, blue, and purple raffle tickets, symbolizing contests and games of chance.

Legal Basics for Promotions, Contests, and Games of Chance: What to know about Sweepstakes, Raffles, Instant Win Games, and more!

with Lisa Wiznitzer, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Tuesday
December 2, 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

with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC
Friday
December 5, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a free online workshop titled “ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Best Practices in Preserving Your Rights and Safety.” Presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and Arts Alliance Illinois. The event features Fred Tsao from ICIRR and takes place December 9, 12:30–2 PM CT, online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The left side of the image has a blue background with white text and the logos of the three presenting organizations at the top. The right side features a close-up photograph of a U.S. visa page.

Ice Actions at Arts Venues

Tuesday
December 9, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 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 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
Promotional graphic for a virtual workshop titled “Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business — Day 1: Planning for the Future,” presented by Arts Alliance Illinois. The event takes place on September 10 from 10–11:30 AM. The background features a soft gradient from teal to off-white. The Arts Alliance Illinois logo is in the lower left corner, and a small circular illustration of a person holding a pencil with the letters “AI” above them appears in the lower right corner.

Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business

Planning for the Future
Tuesday
September 10, 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Promotional graphic for an online event titled “Affordable Housing for Artists in Chicago,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund). The left side has a bright blue background with white and purple text: “Affordable Housing for Artists in Chicago with the Entertainment Community Fund. Aug 28, 2 PM CT, Online. Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” At the top are the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo and the Entertainment Community Fund logo. The right side features a diagonal cutout photo of Chicago’s lakefront skyline with tall residential buildings and a clear blue sky.

Affordable Housing for Artists in Chicago

Wednesday
August 28, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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