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Upcoming Seminars

Promotional graphic for a free Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled "Intro to Data Privacy." The presentation is led by Weston Dombroski of Lawyers for the Creative Arts and will take place September 15, 12:00–1:30 PM CT, online via Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the upper left. On the right is a close-up illustration of white padlock icons over a green circuit board pattern.

Intro to Data Privacy

Tuesday
September 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for the Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board Third Thursday Mixer. The event will take place Thursday, September 17, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Barrio, 65 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago. Tickets are free and can be reserved at law-arts.org. The background shows a warmly lit restaurant and bar with exposed beams, hanging Edison-style lights, and shelves of bottles. A small group of people gathers around a high-top table, talking and sharing drinks, creating a casual networking and social atmosphere.

Associate Board: Thursday Meetup

Thursday
September 17, 2026
5:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a free Lawyers for the Creative Arts Legal Clinic: Contract Review. The clinic will take place October 20 from 1:00–4:00 PM CT, in person in downtown Chicago. Applications are due October 6, and the clinic is free. More information and applications are available at law-arts.org. The design has the LCA logo in the upper left. The right half features a photograph of a previous legal clinic in a conference room, where attorneys and participants sit around a large table in small groups reviewing documents and speaking with one another.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review

Apply by October 6th
Tuesday
October 20, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts training program titled “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training” with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC. The event takes place December 4 from 1–4 PM CT on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The graphic also notes: “Fulfill your annual legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The design features a blue background with white text and the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the upper left corner. On the lower right is an orange banner with a white exclamation mark icon emphasizing the City of Chicago compliance requirement. Subtle curved line graphics appear in the background on the right side.

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
December 4, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Past Seminars

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
Promotional graphic for the event “Planning for the Unexpected: Powers of Attorney & Living Will Declaration,” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with the Center for Disability and Elder Law. On the left, a solid blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo at the top. Large white text reads: "Planning for the Unexpected: Powers of Attorney & Living Will Declaration" Below, in smaller white text: "with Center for Disability and Elder Law" Event details in white text: "May 15 12–1 PM CT on Zoom" At the bottom, in smaller white text: "Register for FREE at law-arts.org" On the right, a close-up image of a labeled tab in a file folder reading “POWERS OF ATTORNEY – HEALTH / PROPERTY,” with other partially visible legal document headings in the background.

Planning for the Unexpected:

Powers of Attorney & Living Will Declaration
Thursday
May 15, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a "Legal Clinic: Contract Review" hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP. The clinic will take place on May 6 from 1–4 PM CT in-person in downtown Chicago. The graphic includes a bold orange banner with the clinic title in white text. Below, it states "Apply by April 25 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org." The right side of the image features a photograph of a professional setting where lawyers and clients are seated around a long conference table, reviewing documents and having conversations. Laptops, water bottles, and notepads are visible on the table, conveying a collaborative legal environment.

Legal Clinic: Contract Review with Loeb & Loeb

Apply by April 25th
Tuesday
May 6, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for "Music Law 101," presented by the Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board. The design features a glowing purple background with white starburst accents and stylized white text. Event details: Date/Time: April 24, 2025, 5–7 PM Location: Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, 330 N Wabash, Floor 16, Chicago Panelists: Mark McLaughlin, Melody S. Baglione, Odell Mitchell III Activities: Happy Hour · Panel Discussion · CLE Age Restriction: 21+ Text at the bottom right: “Register for FREE” followed by a QR code.

Music Law 101 (CLE)

Thursday
April 24, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Promotional graphic for the event “ADA & Workplace Accommodations,” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. On the left, a solid blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo at the top. Large white text reads: "ADA & Workplace Accommodations" Below, smaller white text says: "with Ashleigh Stochel, Norton Rose Fulbright" Event details in white text: "April 22 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom" At the bottom, in smaller white text: "Register for FREE at law-arts.org" On the right, a photograph of a document with the bold heading “ADA” and the words “Americans with Disabilities Act,” partially visible. A curved blue graphic overlays part of the photo.

ADA and Workplace Accommodations

Tuesday
April 22, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a workshop titled “Creating Your Employee Onboarding Experience,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Barbara Blake from Business Volunteer for the Arts. The event will take place in person in Chicago on April 8 from 9:30 to 11 AM CT. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The design features a bold blue background with white text and a visual of one red wooden figure standing out among a group of white wooden figures, symbolizing individuality or new employee integration.

Creating Your Employee On-Boarding Experience

Tuesday
April 8, 2025
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Promotional image for an online event titled "Social Media & Art Censorship," presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Saper Law and Don’t Delete Art, National Coalition Against Censorship. The event takes place on April 3 from 12–1:30 PM CT and is free to attend by registering at law-arts.org. The left side features text on a solid blue background with the LCA logo. The right side features a classical painting of nude and partially clothed figures, partially covered with gold censor stars to represent censorship. The design emphasizes the tension between artistic expression and social media regulation.

Social Media & Art Censorship

Thursday
April 3, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for an online program titled “Content & Compliance: Legal Basics for Influencers,” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The program features Lisa Wiznitzer of Loeb & Loeb and will take place on March 18 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Central Time via Zoom. On the right side of the image is a 3D digital illustration of a smartphone with a floating speech bubble notification containing two red heart icons, symbolizing social media engagement. Event registration is free at law-arts.org. The background is a split screen with vibrant blue and light blue tones.

Legal Basics for Influencers:

Content & Compliance
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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