Education
CLA’s Educational program offers workshops, seminar and special events throughout the state on a variety of legal and business topics that affect the creative community.
Upcoming Workshops and Events
June 25
Patent Legal Clinic
California Lawyers for the Arts is proud to present the eighth annual bi-national symposium, INTERSECTIONS: Art and Law at the Border. With a focus on the geo-political context of the Tijuana-San Diego region, the intention of this gathering is to highlight artists, activists, lawyers, scholars, and researchers whose work navigates the intersection of art, praxis and legal issues. questions or others related to copyright and/or trademark, then this clinic is for you!
Fashion Law Essentials for Creatives, Attorneys, and Students
Relax With Tax for Creative Freelancers
Zoom Recording
Learn how to efficiently track income and expenses throughout the year, and don’t miss the deductions you can make as a self-employed creative. Topics include record keeping, form 1040, form 1099, Schedule C, the self-employment schedule, deductions, hobby losses, home offices, and more.
A comprehensive e-book, “The Art of Deduction,” is included with purchase.
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Past Education Workshops Include
- Copyright: A Basic Introduction
- Trademarks: A Basic Introduction
- Licensing: A Basic Introduction
- The Artist-Gallery Agreement
- Public Art Contracts: What every artist needs to know about public art commissions, from RFQ to Moral Rights
- How to Protect Your Art with Design Patents
- Copyright “Fair Use:” What Creative Artists Need to Know
- Using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to Resolve Disputes in the Arts and Entertainment World
- Intellectual Property Law Survey for the Creative Arts
- Copyright for Educators and Librarians
- Collaboration Agreements for Creative Artists
- Patents: A Basic Introduction
- Trade Secrets: A Basic Introduction
- Negotiation: A Basic Introduction
- Termination of Copyrights: What You Need to Know
- How to Register Your Music With the Copyright Office
- Social Entrepreneurship: The California B-Corporation
- How to Represent the Low Power FM Station License Applicant: Module #1
- How to Represent the Low Power FM Station License Applicant: Module #2
California Lawyers for the Arts is licensed by the State Bar of California as a Multiple Activity MCLE Provider (#1248). Non-attorneys should register as “non-MCLE” when setting-up their account to view these materials. There is no fee to setup your free account. |

