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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

Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online event titled “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training,” presented with the Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC. The image features the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo and community engagement support logos from Chicago Music Scene, Chicago DanceMakers Forum, Chicago Artists Coalition, and League of Chicago Theatres. Event details: December 13, 1–4 PM CT, on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. On the bottom, there is an orange banner with a white exclamation mark icon that reads, “Fulfill your annual legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The background is bright blue with abstract curved line designs.

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
December 13, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Applying for Affordable Housing in Chicago,” presented with the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund). Event details: December 10, 1 PM CT, online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The background is primarily bright blue with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Entertainment Community Fund logos at the top. The bottom right corner features a photograph of Chicago’s lakefront skyline with high-rise buildings and Lake Michigan in the foreground.

Applying for Affordable Housing in Chicago

Tuesday
December 10, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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
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