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Digital flyer for an event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Illinois Financial Wellness Hub, Golden Egg, the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, and Chicago Public Library. The left side has a blue background with white text that reads: “Financial Wellness for Musicians with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, Golden Egg & Lawyers for the Creative Arts October 14 6–7 PM CT In-Person & Online Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” Logos of the presenting organizations appear at the top left. The right side shows a photo of scattered U.S. dollar bills, a spiral notebook, and a black pen on a desk.

Financial Wellness for Musicians

Tuesday
October 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Thriving Under Pressure: Shifting from Survival to Success” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Subtitle reads, “with Cris Beilstein of Elevation Collaborative LLC.” Event details: October 15, 12 PM CT, online. Registration link: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The left half of the image has a bright blue background with white text. On the right, there is a close-up photo of a small plant with bright pink flowers growing out of a crack in gray pavement, symbolizing resilience and growth under pressure.

Thriving Under Pressure: Shifting from Survival to Success

Wednesday
October 15, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional flyer for Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ Associate Board event titled Third Thursday Mixer. The background shows a group of young professionals gathered at a bar, laughing and holding drinks around a high table. The text reads: Third Thursday Mixer Thursday, October 16th 6:00–8:00 PM O’Callaghan’s, 29 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 21+ Reserve free tickets at: law-arts.org Tickets close on 10/15

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Thursday
October 16, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Promotional graphic for an online webinar titled “ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Best practices in preserving your rights and safety,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The text lists the speaker as Fred Tsao from ICIRR. The event is scheduled for October 21 at 1 PM CT and will be held online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The background includes a close-up image of a U.S. visa page from a passport.

Ice Actions at Arts Venues

Tuesday
October 21, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Promotional graphic for “Copyright Registration Workshop” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson. The left side of the image has a blue background with white and orange text. The top left features the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in white. Large orange banner text reads: “COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION WORKSHOP.” Below, white text reads: “with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson.” Event details are listed: “November 13, 10AM – 3PM CT, In-Person, Downtown Chicago.” An orange banner at the bottom reads: “Apply for Free at law-arts.org, Applications due on Nov 7th!” On the right side of the image is a photograph of a group of adults seated at a long conference table, using laptops and reviewing papers. A man in a suit stands in the background in front of a large screen displaying the words “Copyright Registration Clinic.” The room has a modern design with large windows and a high ceiling.

Legal Clinic: Copyright Registration Workshop

Apply by Nov 7th
Thursday
November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Flyer for an online program hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in collaboration with Don’t Delete Art and the National Coalition Against Censorship. The left side of the image features the text: "Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online" with Don’t Delete Art & National Coalition Against Censorship Date: November 20 Time: 12–1:30 PM CT Location: Online "Register for FREE at law-arts.org" appears along the bottom. The right side of the image shows a wooden artist mannequin holding one end of a yellow ethernet cable with an oversized connector. The background is a bright blue, and a cut cable is visible in the lower left corner, suggesting disruption or censorship of connectivity.

Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online

Thursday
November 20, 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

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

A promotional graphic for a program titled "Licensing in Music" presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The event features Odell Mitchell III of Thirdinline Legal. It is scheduled for March 12, from 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom. The text notes that participants can register for free at law-arts.org. The background is a bold blue with curved abstract lines. On the right-hand side, a photograph shows a row of colorful acoustic guitars leaning against a wall. The guitars are in shades of red, black, blue, turquoise, and white, emphasizing the theme of music.

Licensing in Music

Tuesday
March 12, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 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 Compliance Overview
Tuesday
March 5, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Promotional flyer for a legal clinic hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Loeb & Loeb LLP. The title reads: “Legal Clinic: Copyright, Commissions & Contracts.” The event is scheduled for February 28, 11 AM–3 PM CT, in-person in downtown Chicago. Text at the bottom reads: “Apply by February 20 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The left side has a blue background with orange text boxes highlighting the event title and application details. On the right, there is a photo of a large conference room filled with people seated at tables, engaged in discussion and working on laptops, suggesting an interactive legal clinic setting.

Legal Clinic: Copyright, Commissions, and Contracts

in partnership with Loeb & Loeb LLP (Apply by Feb 20)
Wednesday
February 28, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event banner for LawSmarts 101. The left side of the image has a blue background with white text. The Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo appears at the top, alongside the logos for Mayfair Arts Center and Chicago Human Rhythm Project. Text reads: LawSmarts 101 Learn about arts business structures, contract red flags, intellectual property protection, and more! February 22 3–4 PM CT Mayfair Arts Center 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago Register for FREE at law-arts.org On the right side, there is a colorful watercolor illustration of the scales of justice. The balance pans are uneven, filled with splashes of vibrant paint in blue, purple, green, yellow, and orange tones.

LawSmarts 101

at Mayfair Arts Center
Thursday
February 22, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Demystifying Contracts for Independent Creatives

Tuesday
January 30, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional poster with an orange textured background for “The Tax Preparation Sessions.” At the top, logos read “Chicago Music Scene” (top left) and “Empty Bottle” (top right). The date and time, “01/20/24, 1PM–3PM,” is centered at the top. Large black text reads: “Empty Bottle & Chicago Music Scene Presents: The Tax Preparation Sessions.” Below, a black silhouette of a cat wearing a tie and collared shirt is centered. Beneath the cat, bold text says: “Tax Prep 101 for Creatives – So April Doesn’t Suck.” At the bottom are logos for CIVL (Chicago Independent Venue League), Lawyers for the Creative Arts, and Revel.

Tax Preparation 101 for Creatives

Saturday
January 20, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

LLC Formation & Business Plan Series

Applications must be received by Jan 4th
Tuesday
January 16, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Administrative Partnership Models for Arts Nonprofits

Shared Staff, Co-Location, Program Transfers, and Mergers/Acquisitions
Thursday
January 11, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a training program hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts, the League of Chicago Theatres, and Chicago Music Scene. The background is blue with curved accent lines. Text reads: “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC. December 8, 1–4 PM CT, on Zoom. Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” At the bottom is an orange banner with a white exclamation point inside a circle and text: “Fulfill your annual legal requirement in the City of Chicago!” Top includes the logos of Lawyers for the Creative Arts, League of Chicago Theatres, and Chicago Music Scene.

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
December 8, 2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Immigration Law for Artists

Tuesday
December 5, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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