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Upcoming Seminars

Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts “LLC Formation Cohort,” presented in partnership with SCORE and DLA Piper. Text reads: “LLC Formation Cohort. Apply by April 20. Learn more about this FREE 7-part series at law-arts.org.” The design features a blue background with white text and partner logos at the top. On the right side are three images: a fashion designer adjusting a garment on a dress form in a studio, an artist seated at a desk painting or sketching, and a small film crew filming a subject in a studio with lighting equipment.

LLC Formation Cohort

Applications must be received by April 20th
Monday
April 20, 2026
11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Black promotional flyer for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board event. At the top is the LCA logo with the text “Associate Board presents.” Large bold text reads “Thursday Meetup at Kingston Mines,” with “21+” displayed prominently on the right. Centered is the Kingston Mines logo featuring a stylized yellow face with musical elements and red lettering. Below, text reads: “Featuring the Mississippi Heat Blues Band and the Joanna Connor Blues Band.” Event details follow: “Thursday, April 30. Doors at 6:00 PM.” Location listed as “Kingston Mines – Chicago Blues Center, 2548 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL.” At the bottom, ticket information reads “Purchase tickets at kingstonmines.com” and “More info at law-arts.org.”

Associate Board: Thursday Meetup

Mississippi Heat Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band
Thursday
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts training titled “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training,” presented with the Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC. Supporting organizations listed at the top include the League of Chicago Theatres, Chicago Independent Venue League, and Arts Alliance Illinois. Event details: May 15, 1–4 PM CT, on Zoom. Text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” A highlighted note states: “Fulfill your annual legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The design features a blue background with white text and a circular orange icon with an exclamation mark emphasizing the compliance requirement.

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
May 15, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic titled “Legal Clinic: Bylaws,” presented with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Event details: June 2, 11 AM–3 PM CT, in-person in Downtown Chicago. Text also reads: “Apply by May 22 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org.” The graphic includes the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Katten logos at the top. On the right side, a photograph shows multiple small groups of adults seated around tables in a bright conference room with large windows, discussing documents and working on laptops

Legal Clinic: Bylaws Review with Katten

Apply by May 22
Tuesday
June 2, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Power and Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage,” featuring Spencer Weber Waller, Loyola University Chicago School of Law professor and author. Event details: June 9, 12–1:15 PM CT, on Zoom. Text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The design features a blue background with white text on the left and an image of a book cover on the right. The book cover depicts a stylized theater façade with vertical neon-style signs reading “POWER” and “GREED,” referencing the book’s title and themes.

Power & Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage

Tuesday
June 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
A group of people seated around a long white conference table in a sunlit room with large windows. One person is standing and presenting to the group, while others listen or take notes. The scene suggests a professional meeting, workshop, or team collaboration session.

Bill and Gale Rattner Nonprofit Start-up Workshop

Wednesday
July 15, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts legal clinic titled “Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies,” presented with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Event details: August 25, 12–3 PM, in Downtown Chicago (by approved application only). Text reads: “Apply for FREE by August 14 at law-arts.org.” A highlighted note states: “Fulfill your legal requirement for the City of Chicago!” The design features a blue background with white text, the Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Seyfarth logos at the top, and an orange callout with an exclamation icon emphasizing compliance.

Legal Clinic: Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026
Tuesday
August 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Past Seminars

Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts event titled “Music & Band Law Conference.” Text reads: “March 27, 4–7 PM. For artists & attorneys. + CLE pending.” The event takes place at 2121 / Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, 4245 N Knox Ave., Chicago. Registration details: Standard registration $50; artists, students, and those with financial hardship attend free. More information at law-arts.org/seminars. The background image shows a stage setup with musical instruments under colorful purple and blue lighting, including a drum kit, an electric bass guitar leaning against an amplifier, and other stage equipment.

Music & Band Law Conference

Friday
March 27, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:30 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
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts webinar titled “Home Energy Savings” with Citizens Utility Board. Event details: March 4 at 12 PM CT, online. Text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The design features the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo on a blue background. On the right side, a photo shows U.S. dollar bills partially covering a metal sink drain, symbolizing money going down the drain.

Home Energy Savings with Citizens Utility Board

Wednesday
March 4, 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 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 webinar titled “What Writers Need to Know About AI,” presented by Steven L. Baron of Baron Harris Healey. The design features a blue background with the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in the top left and an abstract image of glowing nodes and connecting lines on the right, suggesting artificial intelligence or networks. Event details read: February 19, 12 PM CT, online. Text at the bottom states: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.”

What Writers Need to Know About AI

Thursday
February 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Promotional poster for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts Associate Board event titled “3rd Thursday at Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till,” presented in collaboration with Collaboration for Social Change. The background image shows the silhouette of a person seated in the foreground, facing a staged courtroom scene with people seated at tables under dramatic lighting. Text on the image reads: “3rd Thursday at Trial in the Delta — The Murder of Emmett Till.” Noted as “3x Emmy Award Winning.” Event details: Thursday, February 19. Doors at 6:00 PM, reception at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PM. Location: Kimball Art Center, 1757 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago. Ticket information: Purchase tickets at collaboration.org. More info at law-arts.org.

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till
Thursday
February 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Promotional graphic for a Lawyers for the Creative Arts program titled “ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Train the Trainer.” Subtitle reads, “Best practices in preserving your rights and safety,” with presenter Fred Tsao of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Partner logos appear across the top, including Lawyers for the Creative Arts, ICIRR, Chicago Independent Venue League, Arts Alliance Illinois, League of Chicago Theatres, 2112, and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship. The right side shows a close-up of a U.S. visa page from a passport. Event details: February 9; doors at 6 PM, program 6:30–8 PM CT; hybrid format (online or in person) at 4245 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago. Bottom text reads: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.”

ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Train the Trainer Event

Monday
February 9, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts program titled “PRINCE: The Legal Legacy Behind the Music,” with “CLE pending.” The design features a purple-to-pink textured gradient background with large, stylized lettering spelling “PRINCE” and handwritten-style text beneath it. Event details read: Wednesday, January 28, 12–1:30 PM CT, on Zoom. The Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo appears at the top, and registration information at the bottom states: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.”

Prince: The Legal Legacy Behind the Music

Wednesday
January 28, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Graphic promoting a Lawyers for the Creative Arts online program titled “Legal Protections Addressing Gender-Based Violence & Sexual Harassment.” The left side features a blue background with the LCA logo and white text listing the presenter, Whitney Barr of Caffarelli & Associates Ltd., and event details: January 22, 12 PM CT, online, with free registration at law-arts.org. The right side shows a black-and-white image of silhouetted figures in a workplace setting, emphasizing themes of safety, power, and accountability.

Legal Protections Addressing Gender-Based Violence & Sexual Harassment

Thursday
January 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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