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Upcoming Seminars

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 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
Promotional graphic for the online workshop “Basics of Fiscal Sponsorship” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Chapman and Cutler LLP. Presented by Paul D. Carman and Rebecca Wallenfelsz of Chapman and Cutler LLP. Scheduled for August 19 at 2 PM CT. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The right side of the image features colorful overlapping cards with large black question marks.

Basics of Fiscal Sponsorship

Monday
August 19, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for the event “Photographers’ Rights: Navigating Copyright Realities,” hosted by Copyright Alliance. The event is scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET. The moderator is Rachel Kim, VP of Legal Policy & Copyright Counsel at Copyright Alliance. Panelists include Thomas Maddrey, Chief Legal Officer at the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP); Alicia Calzada, Deputy General Counsel at the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA); and David Trust, Chief Executive Officer at the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The left side of the image features vertical photo strips with images of photographers and camera lenses.

Photographers’ Rights: Navigating Copyright Realities

Thursday
August 8, 2024
1:00 pm - 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

Nonprofit Governance - Boards & Staff
Tuesday
August 6, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 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

Fundraising Options and Donation Acknowledgement
Tuesday
July 2, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Promotional graphic for “LCA After Dark,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Background shows a dramatic cabaret stage with deep red curtains, spotlights, and a dark wood floor. Large pink-and-white text in the center reads: “LCA After Dark” with a red “21+” badge overlapping the word “Dark.” Quotes in playful fonts appear around the text: Top left: “A diversity of voices, perspectives, and attitudes” Top right: “Wilder than Oscar Wilde” Bottom left: “Fun-loving, eccentrically talented” Bottom right: “A whimsical multi-media journey” Below the title: “An evening of cabaret in a swanky Near North location.” Event details: Thursday, June 6, 2024 Doors @ 6:30 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM // Untitled Supper Club 111 W Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654 Small text at bottom: “Tickets and sponsorships – Contact Daryl Ritchie, 312-837-3519, dritchie@law-arts.org for further information.”

LCA After Dark!

Shindy 2024
Thursday
June 6, 2024
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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
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