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Events and Workshops

Upcoming events

  • Non-Profit Formation!

    • Thursday, January 23, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    • Zoom - Webinar
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    These workshops are made possible, in part, from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture; The City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs; and the California Community Foundation.  Additional support provided by the California Arts Council.  

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  • 25 Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training

    • Friday, January 24, 2025
    • Friday, February 07, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90025
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    25 Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training

    Learn the Art of Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    This training is open to those who are new to mediation, as well as those who wish to refresh their skills. Topics include the mediation process, communication and listening skills, confidentiality, neutrality, ethics and much more. The training is in-person at our LA office, uses solo and co-mediation roleplays, and is DRPA compliant.

    Whether you are in law, human resources, social services, education, or business management, wish to develop your interpersonal skills, or are starting out on a new career path, you will find the Basic Mediation Skills Training indispensable. For those interested in applying to volunteer on our community or court mediator panels, this training and certificate are essential.

    You must attend all 25 hours to receive a mediation certificate.

    18 MCLE credits are available for attorneys. To purchase MCLE, please check the MCLE box when registering for the event. You must attend all 25 hours of the training to receive MCLE credit. 

    Students, Seniors, Active Military/Veterans, and Public Interest Employees: Please email alexandra.bloedorn@calawyersforthearts.org to receive the discount code. You will also need to send in I.D.


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  • Copyright for Authors: IN PERSON EVENT

    • Saturday, January 25, 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Sierra 2 Center - 2791 24th Street Sacramento, CA 95818
    • 40
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    These workshops are made possible, in part, from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture; The City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs; and the California Community Foundation.  Additional support provided by the California Arts Council.  

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  • AAMS Orientation Training

    • Friday, February 07, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90025
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    AAMS Orientation Training

    Would you like to become a mediator on our AAMS panel? Join AAMS for our one-day orientation training!

    This 8-hour orientation provides an overview of CLA's Arbitration and Mediation Services program and panel. You will learn about arts and entertainment issues and clients, discuss documents and protocols, and engage in arts and entertainment-specific role plays with coaches.

    To attend this training, you must have completed a minimum of 25 hours of basic mediation training in advance. Upon completion of this orientation, attendees are eligible to join the AAMS panel of volunteer mediators.

    6 hours of MCLE credit are available for an additional fee. To purchase MCLE, please be sure to check the MCLE box when registering.

    A 20% registration discount is available for CLA Members, Full-Time Students, Seniors, Active Military/Veterans, and Public Interest Employees. Please email alexandra.bloedorn@calawyersforthearts.org to provide appropriate documentation and to receive the discount code. 


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  • From Contracts to Cash Flow: Legal Essentials for Creator Success

    • Wednesday, February 12, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    • Zoom
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    These workshops are made possible, in part, from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture; The City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs; and the California Community Foundation.  Additional support provided by the California Arts Council.  

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  • Relax With Tax for Creative Freelancers!

    • Tuesday, March 11, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Zoom
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    These workshops are made possible, in part, from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture; The City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs; and the California Community Foundation.  Additional support provided by the California Arts Council.  


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  • AI Essentials for Creatives and Startups: Legal Insights, Best Practices, and Industry Pitfalls (MCLE AVAILABLE)

    • Tuesday, March 25, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    • ZOOM-Virtual Event
    • 499
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Past events

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 AAMS Volunteer Mediator Panel Orientation
Thursday, December 05, 2024 Filmmakers Legal Clinic
Thursday, November 14, 2024 Copyright Infringement and Idea Theft: Protecting your Work in the Digital Age
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Intellectual Property Legal Clinic
Saturday, October 19, 2024 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 11, 2024 DCF Mediation Workshop
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 Oh My! The Truth Behind Selling for the Screen: Shopping, Attachment, and Option Agreements
Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Arts & The Environment: Climate Justice and Habitat Loss
Thursday, September 26, 2024 Copyright for Visual Artists: IN PERSON EVENT
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Professional Development Workshop Series
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Music Legal Clinic
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Navigating the Music Industry – Essential Tips for Emerging Creatives
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 40 Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training
Thursday, August 22, 2024 Entertainment Legal Clinic
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Intellectual Property Legal Clinic
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 World IP Day Patent Legal Clinic
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Patent 101 for Creatives!
Saturday, June 29, 2024 INTERSECTIONS: Art and Law at the Border 2024
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Copyright and Trademark Basics for Creatives
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Copyright and Trademark Legal Clinic
Thursday, May 16, 2024 Free MCLE Event: Copyright Claims Board (CCB) Information Session
Sunday, May 05, 2024 16th Annual Artistic License Awards
Thursday, April 25, 2024 IN PERSON: Copyright Registration for Artists of all Disciplines: A Hands-On Tutorial
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 World IP Day Trademark Legal Clinic
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 World IP Day Copyright Legal Clinic
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 In the Eye of the Beholder: Art, Law, and the Restitution of Cultural Heritage (MCLE Available)
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Relax With Tax for Creative Freelancers!
Friday, February 09, 2024 AAMS Orientation Training
Wednesday, February 07, 2024 ACTORS! Get Proactive! Tips, Tricks & Tools to elevate your Acting Career with or without Representation!
Friday, January 26, 2024 25 Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Protect Your Artistic Creations: Legal 101 with California Lawyers for the Arts (FREE)
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 CONTRACTS, CLEARANCE, AND COPYRIGHT FOR FILM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 All About Patents for Inventors
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Filmmakers Legal Clinic
Monday, August 21, 2023 25 Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training
Thursday, August 03, 2023 All About Patents for Inventors - Virtual Patent Clinic
Saturday, July 22, 2023 AAMS Volunteer Panel Orientation & Training
Thursday, June 29, 2023 INTERSECTIONS: Art and Law at the Border
Saturday, June 10, 2023 15th Annual Artistic License Awards
Wednesday, June 07, 2023 The Business of Art: A Legal Guide for the Visual Artist Part 3
Thursday, May 25, 2023 RESCHEDULED for MAY 25, 2023 - WORLD IP DAY - Privacy Workshop (MCLE available)
Thursday, May 11, 2023 Relax With Tax for Creative Freelancers!
Friday, April 28, 2023 World IP Day - Trademark Workshop (MCLE available)
Thursday, April 27, 2023 World IP Day - Copyright Workshop (MCLE available)
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 World IP Day - Patent Workshop
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Protect your Artistic Creations: A Practical Legal Workshop for Artists with California Lawyers for the Arts (Dia de La Mujer at The FRONT Gallery)
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 2023 Employment Law Updates for the Non-Profit and Private Sector (MCLE)
Wednesday, April 05, 2023 The Business of Art: A Legal Guide for the Visual Artist Part 2
Thursday, February 09, 2023 The Business of Art: A Legal Guide for the Visual Artist Part 1
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Copyright and Social Media Law
Wednesday, January 04, 2023 25 Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training for Young Adults
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 NFT's Explained Part 2
Wednesday, December 07, 2022 NFT's Explained Part 1
Thursday, November 03, 2022 The Musicians Guide to Copyright: Everything You Need To Know About Protecting Your Work!
Thursday, October 27, 2022 Contracts, Collaborations, Credit, Compensation: What To Do When It All Falls Apart
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 CIAP 10th Anniversary Patent Panel (MCLE available)
Thursday, October 13, 2022 Contemporary Legal Issues in Screenwriting - MCLE Available
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Navigating Contract Redflags
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Estate Planning for Artists
Thursday, September 15, 2022 5 Things You Should Know About Investing
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 How to Secure Your Financial Future – 5 Simple Steps
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Intellectual Property and Music: Navigating Compensation, Protection, & Disputes
Thursday, June 02, 2022 INTERSECTIONS: Art and Law at the Border
Thursday, May 12, 2022 AAMS Volunteer Panel Orientation & Training
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Non-Profit Formation 101
Saturday, April 30, 2022 14th Annual Artistic License Awards
Thursday, April 28, 2022 World IP Day Patent Workshop (MCLE available)
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Corporate Entity Formation
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Navigating Contracts
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Arts and The Environment: Wildfires, Water & Environmental Justice
Thursday, March 24, 2022 AAMS Volunteer Panel Orientation & Training
Wednesday, March 09, 2022 Relax With Tax for Creative Freelancers!
Thursday, March 03, 2022 Copyright Fundamentals
Thursday, February 24, 2022 Copyright and Trademark Legal Clinic
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Trademark 101
Wednesday, February 09, 2022 NFTs: How Do They Work?
Wednesday, December 08, 2021 5 Things Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Finance
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Making Content About Real People: What Writers (and their Lawyers) Need to Know - MCLE Available!
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Equitable Contract Considerations for Contractors and Artists
Wednesday, November 03, 2021 Agreements for Filmmakers - MCLE Available!
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Legal Issues for Photographers
Monday, October 18, 2021 TV Deals For Creatives & Non-Creatives
Thursday, September 30, 2021 Cross Border Migration, Family Law and Mediation
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Let's Make a Podcast!
Thursday, September 09, 2021 Indisputable Defense: Preparing for Small Claims Court
Thursday, August 26, 2021 An Introduction to Non-Profit Formation
Thursday, August 12, 2021 Hello Copyright: What Every Visual Artist Needs to Know About Copyright Law
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: From the Top Down
Thursday, July 15, 2021 American Rescue Plan Grants: Funding for Arts Organizations Working in the Justice and Corrections System
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 How to Obtain Rights to a Film or TV Project (MCLE Available!)
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Licensing Your Art and Earning Royalties: A Workshop for Artists
Wednesday, June 09, 2021 Holistic Budgeting 101
Thursday, June 03, 2021 All About NFTs (MCLE Available!)
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 INTERSECTIONS: Art and Law at the Border
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Film and Intellectual Property
Thursday, April 29, 2021 So You Want to Unionize?
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Impactful Grant Writing for Artists and Small Arts Organizations.
Monday, April 26, 2021 World IP Day Patent Workshop and Clinic (MCLE Offered)
Thursday, April 22, 2021 25-Hour Mediation Skills Training - Series of 6 Required Sessions (please see schedule for full details)
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Legal 101 For Creative Freelancers and Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 The Art of Negotiation
Thursday, March 11, 2021 Music Business Legal Clinic
Wednesday, March 03, 2021 Relax With Tax for Creative Freelancers!
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2021 Music Business Seminar Series (FEB 10- MARCH 11)
Tuesday, February 09, 2021 PERSONAL FINANCES AND TAXES – DECONSTRUCTED & CONSTRUCTED
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Know & Grow Your Audience & Donors!
Thursday, December 17, 2020 13th Annual Artistic License Awards
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 The Art of Deduction for Freelancers and Small Business
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 A Roundtable Conversation on AB5: Will Recent Changes to the Independent Contractor Law Affect You?
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Create a Year End Giving Campaign
Thursday, November 05, 2020 (ONLINE) Patent Workshop and Clinic
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: The Question of Ownership at the Intersection of Race and Law
Monday, October 26, 2020 FREE! A Guide to Enrolling in Covered California
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Facilitating Negotiations Through Active Listening
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 ALMA’S 40th ANNIVERSARY PARTY and CLA FOREVER! LAUNCH
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Contracts for Artists and Creatives
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Creative Expression Online & the First Amendment
Wednesday, September 09, 2020 Focus on Legal Issues for Photographers - MCLE available
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Understanding PPP Loan Forgiveness
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Fundraising in Unprecedented Times
Thursday, July 02, 2020 Employment Workshop and Clinic
Thursday, June 25, 2020 INTERSECTIONS: Art and Law at the Border (5-7PM PST, JUNE 25TH-JULY 30TH)
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Trademark Law for Artists and Attorneys - MCLE available
Wednesday, June 03, 2020 [Online] A Guide to Unemployment and PUA Claims
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Video Games Part II: Anatomy of a Developer/Publisher Relationship & Agreement (MCLE Available)
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Video Games Part I: Intellectual Property Licensing (MCLE Available)
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Murals and the Law - Discussing the legal aspects of mural making. MCLE Available
Sunday, May 17, 2020 (Postponed new date TBD) 13th Annual Artistic License Awards
Friday, May 08, 2020 [ONLINE] Copyright Law for the Entertainment Industry - MCLE Credit Eligible
Wednesday, May 06, 2020 [ONLINE] Negotiating Contracts for Intellectual Property
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 [ONLINE] Crossing Borders: A Legal Training for Reporters and Artists
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 [ONLINE] Fighting for Freelancer Rights in the COVID-19 Era
Thursday, April 23, 2020 [ONLINE] INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND AB5 (ONLINE)
Thursday, April 23, 2020 [ONLINE] Virtual Patent Workshop & Clinic
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 [ONLINE] The Impact of AB-5 on the Arts Community
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 [ONLINE] March Affordable Copyright Clinic
Monday, March 30, 2020 [ONLINE] How to Start a 501(c)(3) Arts Organization
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self – Employed
Thursday, March 05, 2020 Relax with Tax for Artists and Creatives [Bay Area]
Wednesday, March 04, 2020 Contracts for Creatives
Thursday, February 27, 2020 Relax With Tax for Creative Freelancers [Los Angeles]
Thursday, February 20, 2020 Relax with Tax for Artists and Creatives [Bay Area]
Thursday, February 06, 2020 Copyright Law for Creatives
Thursday, February 06, 2020 FilmHouse Talk: What You Need to Know About AB-5
Thursday, February 06, 2020 25 hour BASIC MEDIATION SKILLS TRAINING
Tuesday, February 04, 2020 Taxes for Artists and Creatives [San Diego]
Thursday, January 23, 2020 Estate Planning 101
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 The Impact of AB 5 on the Arts Community
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Affordable Non-Profit and Business Formation Clinic
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 December Affordable Copyright Clinic
Friday, December 06, 2019 AB-5, Overtime Rules, CROWN Act, Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ... confusion is in the air.
Friday, December 06, 2019 CLA collaborates with Teaching Artists Guild on a FREE Webinar!
Thursday, December 05, 2019 An Introduction to Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Licensing for Freelancers and Creatives
Thursday, December 05, 2019 What You Need to Know About AB-5 (LA)
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Can I Say That? A Screenplay Workshop
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Best Practices for an ARTREPRENEUR
Saturday, November 02, 2019 One Day Volunteer Mediation Orientation and Refresher Training
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 October Copyright Clinic
Saturday, October 05, 2019 POSTPONED - AAMS Volunteer Orientation Training
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Immigration & Visas for Creative Professionals
Monday, September 16, 2019 Copyright Licensing in the Music Industry
Thursday, September 12, 2019 A Legal Guide to Starting an Art Business [San Diego]
Thursday, August 29, 2019 New Business Formation and Contractual Agreements
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Game Design: Licensing, Ownership, and Creative Control
Saturday, July 27, 2019 Introduction to Mediation
Saturday, July 13, 2019 Independent Contractor or Employee? How to Understand Your Employment Status
Thursday, July 11, 2019 Mickey's Latest Adventure: A Journey into the Public Domain
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 AAMS Volunteer Orientation Training
Monday, June 24, 2019 Basic Mediation Skills Training
Monday, June 24, 2019 Arts in Corrections: Reframing the Landscape of Justice
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Independent Contractor or Employee: What You Should Know About Current Law
Thursday, June 06, 2019 Basic Mediation Skills Training
Tuesday, June 04, 2019 Independent Contractor or Employee?
Saturday, June 01, 2019 Holistic Budget 101
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Introduction to the Immigration Visa Process for Artists and Arts Organizations
Friday, May 17, 2019 12th ANNUAL ARTISTIC LICENSE AWARDS - Sacramento
Thursday, May 09, 2019 Dealing with Difficult Parties and Addressing Future Issues
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Lunchtime Mediators Circle: Framing Conflict to Mediate Volatile Situations
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 Independent Contractor or Employee: What You Should Know About Current Law (San Francisco)
Saturday, April 06, 2019 Intersections: Art and Law at the Border Symposium [San Diego]
Monday, April 01, 2019 How Does the New Mediation Confidentiality Law Affect You?
Thursday, March 28, 2019 What You Need to Know About the Music Modernization Act
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 TRADEMARK LAW – An Overview
Thursday, March 14, 2019 The Music Modernization Act: The Future of Music and What You Should Know
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self – Employed
Thursday, March 07, 2019 A Legal Guide to Starting an Art Business [San Diego]
Thursday, February 28, 2019 Legal Pathways for Managing Art Grants [San Diego]
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self – Employed
Monday, February 25, 2019 Relax with Tax for Artists & Creatives (San Francisco)
Monday, February 25, 2019 THE FORUM: Taxes for Artists and Creatives [San Diego]
Friday, February 22, 2019 AAMS Arbitration Training
Saturday, February 16, 2019 Relax with Tax for Artists & the Self-Employed [Los Angeles]
Thursday, February 07, 2019 Licensing in the Digital Age
Saturday, January 12, 2019 The Business of Writing
Saturday, January 12, 2019 AAMS Volunteer Orientation Training
Wednesday, December 05, 2018 Music and Music Memorabilia-Overlooked Assets in Plain Sight
Monday, December 03, 2018 THE FORUM: Trademarks and Branding for Artists
Friday, November 30, 2018 Lunchtime Legal Roundtable on Non-profit Chorus Management
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 3 Ss of Creativity and Productivity: Skills, Strategies and Synergies
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 The Lifecycle of a Public Art Project: Where Public Art and Government Intersect
Thursday, November 08, 2018 How to Turn Your Blog into a Book Production Machine
Thursday, November 08, 2018 BASIC MEDIATION SKILLS TRAINING
Wednesday, November 07, 2018 Copyright and Right of Publicity for Visual Artists
Monday, November 05, 2018 Immigration and US Visas for Creative Artists
Thursday, October 18, 2018 Mediator's Circle: Emotional Intelligence for Higher Level Mediation
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 California Art for Justice Forum (FREE)
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Legal Clinic for Creative Artists and Inventors (FREE)
Tuesday, October 09, 2018 Fundraising for Nonprofits: Linking the Mission of the Organization to an Annual Fund Development Plan
Sunday, October 07, 2018 Patents 101 at San Diego Maker Faire
Wednesday, October 03, 2018 What To Do in the Wake of #MeToo? (FREE)
Tuesday, October 02, 2018 Year-End Giving – Creating Your “Ask” Package
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Copyright Law for Artists, Creatives and Entrepreneurs
Thursday, September 13, 2018 Patent Pro Bono Assistance for California Independent Inventors (FREE)
Thursday, July 14, 2016 Copyright Violation vs. Free Expression
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Focus on Legal Issues for Photographers
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Dispute Resolution Techniques for People in Arts and Entertainment
Monday, June 27, 2016 Trademarks for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs
Monday, June 27, 2016 POSTPONED: Reading In and Between the Lines of a Publishing Agreement
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 LA Stage Alliance and CLA Present : Our Theatres and the Law
Monday, June 20, 2016 Copyright 101 for Songwriters and Musicians
Monday, June 20, 2016 7th Annual Literary Workshop: PART-2: Understanding Self-Publishing
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Launching Your Pod: Legal Issues for Podcasters
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Art World 2016: Bankruptcy, Art Consignment, and Resale Royalty 1.5 credits MCLE
Monday, June 13, 2016 7th Annual Literary Workshop: PART-1: A Legal Guide to Book Publishing
Wednesday, June 08, 2016 How to Form a California Corporation for Your Creative Business
Tuesday, June 07, 2016 SOLD OUT: The Business of Making and Distributing a Film
Friday, June 03, 2016 White Rabbit, Red Rabbit: In a benefit for California Lawyers for the Arts
Thursday, June 02, 2016 The FAQs of Film Distribution: What you Need to Know, What You Should Know, and What You Should Avoid
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Negotiation: A Basic Introduction
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 How to Form a California Corporation for Your Creative Arts Business
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Showing Content Creators the Pathways to the Money: The Economics of Music in the Digital Era
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 9th ANNUAL ARTISTIC LICENSE AWARDS [2016] - Sacramento
Monday, May 16, 2016 Social Media Issues for Creative Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Legal Basics for Creative Businesses
Thursday, May 05, 2016 Music Publishing 101: An introduction to the Intricate and Important World of Music Publishing
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Copyright Infringement in Movie Characters MCLE
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 On Your Terms: Managing Your Rights to Keep Your Work Available
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Focus on Legal Issues for Photographers
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 How To Prepare & Present Your Small Claims Case
Thursday, April 14, 2016 The Merch Table: Licensing & Merchandising for Creative Artists
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 What to Look for When Signing a Contract
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 Reading Between the Lines of a Publishing Agreement
Thursday, March 31, 2016 From Tragedy to Triumph: Altmann Benningson and their Progeny-Restitution of Art Looted by the Nazis, Esq. 1.5 MCLE credit
Thursday, March 31, 2016 Business Law for Creative Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 How to Work Successfully With Your Book Publisher
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Contract Basics for Creative Artists
Thursday, March 10, 2016 POSTPONED - Dirty Words and Filthy Pictures: Film and the First Amendment - A books signing event and workshop
Thursday, March 10, 2016 Relax with Tax: The Essentials of Income Tax for Individual Artists of All Disciplines [Sacramento]
Tuesday, March 08, 2016 Artist Gallery Agreements
Wednesday, March 02, 2016 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed [Berkeley]
Saturday, February 27, 2016 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed [Los Angeles Area]
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 International IP Protection for Your Art and Technology - 1.5-Hr. MCLE Available
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed [San Francisco]
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Drone Use for Filmmaking
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Copyright Fundamentals in the Music Industry
Friday, February 12, 2016 18th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon®
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 The Art of Storytelling for Mediators and Lawyers - 1.5 Hours CA MCLE Available
Friday, February 05, 2016 Inspired Strategic Planning [FREE: Registration Required]
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Video Games and The Law 1.5 MCLE credit available
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Crowdfunding for Artists and Filmmakers
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Legal Guide to Indie Game Development
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Financial Management for Creatives: Money and Investment Strategies for Financial Peace of Mind
Saturday, January 16, 2016 33rd Annual Music Business Seminar
Thursday, January 07, 2016 Rights of Publicity
Wednesday, December 09, 2015 Fashion Law: Protecting the Intellectual Property Rights of Apparel Brands (1.5 Hours CA MCLE Available)
Wednesday, December 02, 2015 How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Entertainment Employment Contracts
Tuesday, December 01, 2015 Jerome Carlin Paintings: Book Launch & Art Exhibition
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Drone Law for Photographers & Videographers
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Copyright Law: An Overview
Wednesday, November 04, 2015 Music Royalties 101: Monetizing Your Music
Wednesday, November 04, 2015 Fashion Law Primer: Protecting Your Designs
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Film Financing and Distribution
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Understanding the Artist-Gallery Agreement
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Reading Between the Lines of a Publishing Agreement
Thursday, October 15, 2015 Arts Entrepreneurship: How to Invent an Arts Organization
Thursday, October 15, 2015 SOLD OUT: Basic Mediation Skills Training
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Fair Use & Friction: Fan Art, Remix, Appropriation & the Law
Saturday, October 03, 2015 Mediating Film Related Disputes: AAMS Panel Orientation & Advanced Skills Training
Thursday, October 01, 2015 How to Start a Non-Profit or other Social Purpose Organization
Thursday, October 01, 2015 Your Law Firm's Web Presence, Online Content Creation & Related Ethical Issues [2.0 Hrs. MCLE Credit with 1 Hr. Ethics]
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Collaboration Agreements for Creative People
Thursday, September 24, 2015 Trademarks: An Overview of Trademark Protection
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Create Your Art, Create Your Brand: Trademarks and Other IP Issues for Creative Artists
Friday, September 18, 2015 How to Blog a Book or Book a Blog
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Copyright Mechanics for Writers, Filmmakers, and Artists
Wednesday, September 09, 2015 Navigating Gallery Representation and Consignment Agreements
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Non-Profits and Fiscal Sponsorships
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of Social Media for Clients in Creative Fields [*1.5 California MCLE credits available]
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Before You Sign: Evaluating Your Publishing Agreement
Monday, August 10, 2015 Dispute Resolution Techniques for People in Arts and Entertainment
Tuesday, August 04, 2015 How to Form a California Corporation for Your Creative Arts Business
Monday, August 03, 2015 POSTPONED: IP Is Everywhere: Common Intellectual Property Law Issues Every Client Faces [1.5 Hrs. MCLE Available]
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Understanding the Artist-Gallery Agreement
Saturday, July 25, 2015 ARTISTIC LICENSE AWARDS - 2015 - San Francisco
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Collaboration Agreements & Copyright Basics
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Employment Issues in Arts and Entertainment
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Introduction to Copyright Law
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Dispute Resolution Techniques for People in Arts and Entertainment
Wednesday, July 08, 2015 Crowdfunding: Advising Creative Clients on Underlying Legal and Business Issues [*1.5 hrs California MCLE credit available]
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 LIVE WEBINAR: Licensing: A Basic Introduction
Thursday, June 25, 2015 LIVE WEBINAR: Lawyer Referral & Information Service [LRIS] Orientation and Information Webinar
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 SOLD OUT! The Business of Making and Distributing a Film
Monday, June 22, 2015 What's New in Copyright & Entertainment Law: A Review of Recent Cases [*1.5 Cal. MCLE credits available]
Saturday, June 20, 2015 LAW + ART + WATER: Sustainability Issues for Creative People in Los Angeles
Thursday, June 18, 2015 LIVE WEBINAR: Trademarks: A Basic Introduction
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Arts in Corrections: Opportunities for Justice and Rehabilitation
Tuesday, June 09, 2015 The Top Ten Legal Things Every Filmmaker Needs to Know to Avoid Getting Ripped Off (or Sued)
Tuesday, June 09, 2015 6TH ANNUAL LITERARY WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 04, 2015 LIVE WEBINAR: Copyright: A Basic Introduction
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Music Publishing in Plain English
Thursday, May 21, 2015 Havana Biennial Excursion - Visit CUBA with California Lawyers for the Arts!
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Contract Basics for Creative Artists
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Branding for Creative Businesses
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Legal Basics for Creative Businesses
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Trending Legal Issues in 3D Printing in the Creative Arts (especially the fashion industry) [1.5 hrs. MCLE Credit Available]
Tuesday, May 05, 2015 Music in the New Millennium: The Legal Landscape for Compensating Content Creators [*1.5 Cal. MCLE credits available]
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 How to Blog A Book
Thursday, April 23, 2015 Licensing in the Digital Age
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Art and Merchandising
Thursday, April 16, 2015 The Merch Table: Licensing & Merchandising for Creative Artists
Wednesday, April 08, 2015 Film Financing Basics
Thursday, March 26, 2015 Basic Mediation Skills Training
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Trademarks for Brands and Bands
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Introduction to Copyright Law: Legal Protection of Creative Works
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Legal Issues for the Sale and Use of Photography
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 How To Prepare & Present Your Small Claims Case
Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Legal Issues for the Sale and Use of Photography
Monday, March 02, 2015 Litigating Screenplay Infringement Cases [1.0 hour Cal. MCLE credit available*]
Saturday, February 28, 2015 Los Angeles: Relax with Tax for Artists & the Self-Employed
Thursday, February 26, 2015 Protecting Little Guys' Big Ideas: The California Inventors Assistance Program
Thursday, February 26, 2015 Employment and Fundraising Laws for Non-Profits
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 San Francisco Bay Area #2: Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Protections for Visual Artists: An Overview of Moral Rights Laws in California
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Sacramento Area: Relax with Tax: The Essentials of Income Tax for Individual Artists of All Disciplines
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Design Patents: How to Protect Your Art
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Protecting Creativity: Collaboration Agreements
Wednesday, February 04, 2015 San Francisco Bay Area #1: Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Saturday, January 31, 2015 "Crossing the Digital Divide" 32nd Annual Music Business Seminar [4-Hrs. MCLE Credit Available]
Thursday, January 29, 2015 Introduction to the Immigration Visa Process for Artists and Arts Organizations
Monday, January 26, 2015 Art Law: Education and Conference in Collaboration with Sotheby's Institute of Art [Cal. MCLE Credit Available]
Thursday, January 22, 2015 Small Business Loans for Small Start Ups - An Overview
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Financial Management for Creatives: Money and Investment Strategies for Financial Peace of Mind
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Rights of Publicity for Creative Artists
Tuesday, January 06, 2015 Los Angeles: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Music Royalties 101: Monetizing Your Music
Tuesday, December 09, 2014 How to Form a Non Profit Corporation for Creative Artists
Wednesday, December 03, 2014 How to Evaluate Yourself & Your Book Idea for Success
Wednesday, December 03, 2014 Recent Developments in the Right of Publicity in Video Games [*1.5 Cal. MCLE credits available]
Friday, November 21, 2014 Finding Affordable Health Insurance Through Covered California
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Fashion Law Primer: Protecting Your Designs
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Legal Protections for Fashion Brands & Designs
Thursday, November 13, 2014 Trademarks: An Overview of Trademark Protection
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Every Artist Insured: Finding Affordable Health Insurance through Covered California [FREE Workshop]
Tuesday, November 04, 2014 Fair Use in Filmmaking: Counseling Clients About Using Footage, Music or Art in Film Projects [*1.5 Cal. MCLE credits available]
Monday, November 03, 2014 MOVIE SCREENING & RECEPTION: She Sings to the Stars
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Fakes, Forgeries & Other Legal Issues in Art Authentication [1.0 Cal. MCLE credits available*]
Monday, October 27, 2014 An Overview of Copyright Law for Creative Artists
Thursday, October 16, 2014 Patents -- How to Protect Your Valuable Inventions
Thursday, October 16, 2014 Basic Mediation Skills Training
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Immigration and U.S. Visas for Creative Artists and the Innovation Community
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 The Business of Being a Professional Artist: TOP 10 Things All Professional Artists Should Consider When Starting And Operating Their Businesses
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Conflict in the Arts and Entertainment World: An ABA Mediation Week Event
Wednesday, October 08, 2014 Estate Planning for Creative Artists & Collectors
Wednesday, October 01, 2014 Getting it Right with Your Live Performance Project: Agreements & Copyright Law
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 IP Law for Video Game Developers
Monday, September 22, 2014 Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Licensing
Saturday, September 20, 2014 Politically Charged! [Free Art Gallery Reception!]
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Artist-Gallery Consignment & Public Art Contracts
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Crowdfunding: Legal & Business Issues for the Creative Arts Community
Friday, September 05, 2014 Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines
Thursday, September 04, 2014 Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Contract Basics for Creative Artists
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Exposing Backend Money: T.V. and Film Profit Participation from All Angles [1.5 hours Cal. MCLE credit available*]
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 How to Form a California Corporation for Your Creative Arts Business
Monday, August 11, 2014 Bookkeeping Basics for Creatives
Saturday, August 09, 2014 Writing Courtrooms: How to Write Courtroom Scenes for Novels, Movies & T.V. Without Making Your Characters Sounds as if They Never Set Foot in Law School
Tuesday, August 05, 2014 Understanding the Artist-Gallery Agreement
Monday, July 28, 2014 The Real Deal in Reality T.V. [1.0 Cal. MCLE credits available*]
Friday, July 25, 2014 Business Formation & Fashion Law 101 for The Fashion Student
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Photography and the Law
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Negotiation Skills & Strategies for Artists and Entertainers
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Collaboration Agreements & Copyright Basics
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Explore Peace and Conflict Resolution In South Africa Summer 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 The Other Kind of Film Coverage: Taking the Mystery out of Film Production Insurance
Sunday, July 13, 2014 ARTISTIC LICENSE AWARDS - 2014 - Los Angeles
Monday, June 30, 2014 Information for the Dance Professional: An Overview of Intellectual Property Law and Career Management Strategies
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 !SOLD OUT! Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in a Work-Made-for-Hire Economy: Important considerations for artists, creative freelancers, employees and employers
Friday, June 20, 2014 LIVE WEBINAR! How to Represent the Low Power FM Station License Applicant: Module 2 [1-HR MCLE Included]
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 LIVE WEBINAR! How to Represent the Low Power FM Station License Applicant: Module 1 [1-HR MCLE Included]
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 An Overview of Mural Laws in Los Angeles
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 5th Annual Literary Workshop: Part 2 -- The Nuts & Bolts of Getting Your Book Published
Friday, June 13, 2014 "The Great Museum" Film Screening: LA Film Festival
Thursday, June 12, 2014 LIVE WEBINAR! Using ADR to Resolve Disputes in the Arts and Entertainment World
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 5th Annual Literary Workshop: Part 1 -- A Book Publishing Overview
Wednesday, June 04, 2014 Rights Clearance Issues in Film and Television
Tuesday, June 03, 2014 Mean Streets of Hollywood: The Truth About Conflict in Entertainment [FREE MCLE: 2.0 hrs.]
Tuesday, June 03, 2014 How to Avoid the Common Legal Mistakes Made by Content Creators
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Intellectual Property Law Survey for Creative Artists
Saturday, May 24, 2014 Singer Songwriter Workshop & Acoustic Concert (3-Parts): Music Elements
Thursday, May 22, 2014 Life Cycle of a Public Art Project
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Music Law Essentials Series: Contract Fundamentals in the Music Industry
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Business Entity Basics for Creative Businesses
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines: Part 2
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Introduction to Copyright Law: Legal Protection of Creative Works
Saturday, May 10, 2014 Singer Songwriter Workshop & Acoustic Concert (3-Parts): Lead Vocals
Wednesday, May 07, 2014 Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines: Part 1
Saturday, April 26, 2014 Singer Songwriter Workshop & Acoustic Concert (3-Parts): Lyrics
Saturday, April 26, 2014 Publishing Contracts and Overview of Intellectual Property Issues in Publishing [5.0 hrs. California MCLE Credit Available]
Friday, April 25, 2014 Trending Legal Issues in 3D Printing [1.5 hrs. MCLE Credit Available]
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Intellectual Property Law Overview for the Visual Artist
Thursday, April 17, 2014 Music Law Essentials Series: Trademark Fundamentals in the Music Industry
Thursday, April 10, 2014 Music Contracts: Negotiating & Drafting '360' Deals [1.5 hrs. California MCLE credit available]
Thursday, April 10, 2014 Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations: A Two Part Series -- Linking the Mission of the Organization to an Annual Fund Development Plan
Thursday, April 03, 2014 Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations: A Two Part Series -- The Building Blocks of Fundraising–Back to Basics
Sunday, March 30, 2014 Lights on Paris: Intellectual Property and Cultural Policies in the Digital Age
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Introduction to Copyright Law: Legal Protection of Creative Works
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Music Law Essentials Series: Copyright Fundamentals in the Music Industry
Thursday, March 20, 2014 Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 How To Prepare And Present Your Small Claims Case
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Insurance Basics for Art Galleries, Dealers and Artists
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Artwork Image Rights & Licensing
Monday, March 03, 2014 Tax Credits and Incentives for Film [1.5 hrs. California MCLE credit available]
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Focus on Legal Issues for Photographers
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 San Diego: Artist-Gallery Agreements and Copyright Law
Saturday, February 22, 2014 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed - Los Angeles
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Fair Use in Filmmaking - Using Footage, Music or Art in Film Projects [1.5 cr. California MCLE available]
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Oakland: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Relax with Tax
Saturday, February 08, 2014 21st Century Musician: Making A Living Making Music - MUSIC BUSINESS SEMINAR 2014
Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Film Distribution Deals - From Wide-Release to Instant Streaming [1.5 cr. California MCLE available]
Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Saturday, February 01, 2014 Publishing Agreements and Literary Contracts
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 Fair Use for Creative Artists
Saturday, January 25, 2014 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Thursday, January 23, 2014 Sacramento: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Thursday, January 23, 2014 Cookbook Writing: Protecting Culinary Intellectual Property for Authors, Lawyers, Foodies and Chefs
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 San Francisco: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Santa Monica: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Fashion Law: IP Protection of Designs and Licensing Agreements Basics
Monday, January 13, 2014 Financial Management for Creative Professionals: The Art and Science of Your Money
Thursday, December 12, 2013 Basic Bookkeeping for Creative Artists
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Trademarks 101 for Creative Artists
Saturday, December 07, 2013 Visual Arts Agreements: A Hands-on Training for Consignment Deals & Private Commissions [2 hrs California MCLE available]
Thursday, December 05, 2013 Sacramento: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Wednesday, December 04, 2013 Basic Bookkeeping for Creative Artists
Wednesday, December 04, 2013 Copyright Law Today: An Intro to Online IP for Artists & Creative Professionals
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 LIVE WEBINAR! How to Protect Your Art With Design Patents
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Rock Your Contracts: Hands-on with Musician and Band Agreements
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Social Media for the Creative Arts Community
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 How to Self-Publish Your Book in the Age of iPads, Kindles, & Nooks
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Music Workshop: Licensing, Contracts and Band Agreements
Thursday, November 07, 2013 SOLD OUT - Basic Mediation Skills Training
Tuesday, November 05, 2013 Trademarks for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 LIVE WEBINAR! Copyright & Fair Use: What Creative Artists Need to Know
Monday, October 28, 2013 The Business of Independent Film
Monday, October 21, 2013 Sacramento: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Saturday, October 19, 2013 Mediation Panel Orientation & Training
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Design Patents: How to Protect Your Art
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Financing and Distributing "Lee Daniels' The Butler"
Thursday, October 10, 2013 Establishing a Nonprofit Organization
Wednesday, October 09, 2013 Oakland: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Monday, October 07, 2013 Fashion Law 101: Legal Issues in the Fashion Industry
Saturday, October 05, 2013 Los Angeles: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 San Francisco: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Santa Monica: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Sacramento: Understanding the New Health Care Law for the Creative Arts Community [FREE Workshop]
Thursday, September 19, 2013 Trademarks: An Overview of Trademark Protection
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Protecting Fashion Designs: Fashion Law Basics for Designers and Lawyers [1 hr CLE available]
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 The Law of Performing Arts: Business, Legal, and Practical Deals for the Stage
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Non-Profits and Fiscal Sponsorships
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Immigration and U.S. Visas for Creative Artists
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Fashion Law 101: Legal Issues in the Fashion Industry
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 The Business of Being a Visual Artist: Contracts & Law as an Asset
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Family Law for Creative Artists
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Contract Basics for Creative Artists
Saturday, August 10, 2013 Grantwriting 101 for Individual Artists
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Legal & Business Issues for Musicians and Bands
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 LIVE WEBINAR! Collaboration Agreements for Creative Artists
Thursday, July 25, 2013 Rights Clearance for Filmmakers
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Reading In and Between the Lines of a Book Publishing Agreement
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Film Finance: Building a Basis for Independent Film (1.5 credits of MCLE available)
Saturday, July 13, 2013 Copyright & Publishing Agreements for Writers
Sunday, June 30, 2013 ARTISTIC LICENSE AWARDS - 2013 - Los Angeles
Thursday, June 27, 2013 LIVE WEBINAR! Intellectual Property Survey for Creative Artists
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Music Law Basics for the Social Media and Digital Age
Saturday, June 22, 2013 Public Art: Contracts and Fabrication
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Photography & the Law
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Immigration and U.S. Visas for Creative Artists and the Innovation Community
Monday, June 03, 2013 5th Annual Literary Workshop
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Copyright and Publishing Agreements for Musicians
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 The Business of Making and Distributing a Film
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Intellectual Property Law Survey for Creative Artists
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The Nuts and Bolts of Screenwriter Agreements
Monday, May 20, 2013 Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines
Saturday, May 18, 2013 !SOLD OUT! Mediation Panel Orientation & Training
Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Licensing Visual Art for Film and TV: A Conversation with Film Art LA's Jennifer Long
Thursday, April 25, 2013 LIVE WEBINAR - How to Select the Right Corporate Form for Your Creative Arts Business [Postponed]
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Understanding the Artist-Gallery Agreement
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 The Law of Fashion and Design: Contracts, Business Planning, & Intellectual Property
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 A Primer for Emerging Artists
Thursday, April 11, 2013 Contract and Copyright Basics for Artists
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Create Your Art, Create Your Brand: Trademarks and Other IP Issues for Creative Artists
Thursday, March 28, 2013 CANCELLED - LIVE WEBINAR - Defamation: A Basic Introduction
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Copyright for Videographers and Editors
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Fine Art in Film: Licensing and Fair Use Between Artists and Filmmakers
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Music Copyright: An Introduction
Saturday, March 09, 2013 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Saturday, March 02, 2013 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Thursday, February 28, 2013 Webcast: Understanding Copyrights for Creative Artists
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Legal Aspects of Internet Production
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Tax Time for Artists and the Self-Employed
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Another Way to Do Business: Worker Cooperatives for the Creative Arts
Monday, February 11, 2013 Bankruptcy and Other Solutions for Artists and Arts Organizations
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 FOCUS on Legal Issues for Photographers
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 How To Prepare And Present Your Small Claims Case - SOLD OUT!
Monday, January 28, 2013 Defamation and Rights of Privacy and Publicity for Artists
Saturday, January 26, 2013 MUSIC BUSINESS SEMINAR - 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013 Mediation Training for Intellectual Property Matters
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 State of the Art: The Current Status of the California Resale Royalty Act and Pending Litigation (1 hour MCLE credit available)
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Trademark Law for Artists and Arts Organizations
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Copyright for Code Writers and Game Developers
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Contracts and Taxes for Emerging Artists and Arts Organizations
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Documentary Filmmaking and the Law
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Visit CUBA with California Lawyers for the Arts!
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Financial Analysis for Creative Artists (Part-2 of Financial Series)
Thursday, November 29, 2012 FREE SPECIAL HOLIDAY Attorney Networking Event: Association of Corporate Counsel
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Basic Bookkeeping for Creative Artists: Part-1
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 A Resource Tour of the Sacramento Public Law Library: For Artists and Small Businesses of All Disciplines
Saturday, November 10, 2012 360 Deals and Self-Distribution for Musicians
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! Copyright for Educators and Librarians
Friday, October 26, 2012 Fundamentals of Fundraising for Arts Organizations
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 USPTO California Inventors Assistance Program
Saturday, October 20, 2012 Self Defense for Writers and Filmmakers
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Design Patents: How to Protect Your Art
Thursday, October 11, 2012 Contract Basics for Artists (and Networking Event)
Saturday, October 06, 2012 Merchandising, Commercial Tie-ins, Product Placement & Sponsorships
Thursday, September 27, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! The Artist-Gallery Agreement
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 How to Self-Publish Your Book in the Age of iPads, Kindles, and Nooks
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 How to Gain Media Buzz for Your Music, Fashion Design, Film and Other Creative Arts
Monday, September 24, 2012 Literary Law and Agents
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Photographers: Protect Your Work Online
Saturday, September 15, 2012 Talent Guilds 101: SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 What To Do If You Have An Invention And How To Make The Best Use Of A Patent Lawyer -- SPECIAL AUTHOR EVENT!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Contract Basics for Creative Artists
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! Social Entrepreneurship: The New California B-Corporation
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Intellectual Property and the Internet
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Collaboration Agreements & Copyright Basics
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 Photography and the Law
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Trademarks - An Overview of Trademark Protection
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Reality TV Productions and the Law
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Fashion Law 101: Legal Issues in the Fashion Industry
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! How to Register Your Music With the Copyright Office
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Intellectual Property for Creative Artists
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Copyright and Publishing Agreements for Musicians
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! Termination of Copyrights: What You Need to Know
Saturday, June 23, 2012 Legal Issues for Video Game Developers
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Trends in Television for Writers, Directors, Actors and Producers
Saturday, June 16, 2012 Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Films - (MCLE Available) - SPECIAL BAY AREA PRESENTATION!
Thursday, June 14, 2012 An Evening Reception in Support of CLA’s Arts Education Programs
Saturday, June 09, 2012 Crowd Funding for Independent Filmmakers
Tuesday, June 05, 2012 4th Annual Literary Workshop
Saturday, June 02, 2012 California Lawyers for the Arts - Board Meeting: Open to the Public
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Great Artists Steal: How to Lawfully Copy Third-Party Media Into Your Work
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! Copyright: A Basic Introduction
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Starting a Nonprofit Arts Organization
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Estate Planning for Creative Artists & Collectors
Monday, May 21, 2012 Accounting Management For Artists and Small Arts Businesses
Saturday, May 12, 2012 Copyright and Idea Submission Law for Writers
Saturday, May 12, 2012 One-Day Mediation Refresher Training
Saturday, May 05, 2012 Artistic License Awards- 2012 - Sacramento
Sunday, April 29, 2012 Artistic License Awards - 2012 - Los Angeles
Saturday, April 28, 2012 Music Supervisor Agreements
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! Negotiation: A Basic Introduction
Friday, April 20, 2012 MEDIATION SUCCESS IN GHANA: Resolving Conflict with Concern for the Relationship
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Social Entrepreneurship: The New California B-Corporation
Saturday, April 14, 2012 Employing Minors in Entertainment Projects
Thursday, April 12, 2012 How To Prepare And Present Your Small Claims Case
Wednesday, April 04, 2012 Creative Collaborations and Partnerships
Saturday, March 31, 2012 Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Films
Thursday, March 22, 2012 Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Dispute Resolution for Artists: Choosing Litigation, Mediation, or Arbitration
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Screenwriting: Legal Issues for Writers in Film & Television
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! Trade Secrets: A Basic Introduction
Saturday, March 10, 2012 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Thursday, March 08, 2012 Basic Mediation Skills Training
Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Saturday, February 25, 2012 Artist Gallery Consignment and Public Art Contracts
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Relax with Tax
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! Patents: A Basic Introduction
Saturday, February 18, 2012 Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed
Thursday, February 16, 2012 Visit Cuba with California Lawyers for the Arts
Saturday, February 11, 2012 Producer's Representatives for Independent Filmmakers
Saturday, February 04, 2012 Music Business Seminar 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 LIVE WEBINAR! PUBLIC ART CONTRACTS: What every artist needs to know about public art commissions, from RFQ to Moral Rights.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 Business Entities for Creative Projects and Artists
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Managing Your Creative Work to Prevent Legal Problems
Friday, January 20, 2012 Practical Bookkeeping for Creative Artists
Saturday, January 14, 2012 Artist Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visas
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Legal Rights of Freelance Photojournalists -- Cameras to Images
Wednesday, December 07, 2011 How to Use Visual Thinking to Solve Problems
Tuesday, December 06, 2011 FOCUS on Legal Issues for Photographers
Saturday, December 03, 2011 Women in Entertainment Symposium
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Practical Bookkeeping for Creative Artists
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 LIVE WEBINAR! Trademarks: A Basic Introduction
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Design Patents: How to Protect Your Art
Monday, November 14, 2011 How to Gain Media Buzz for Your Music, Fashion Design, Film and Other Creative Arts
Saturday, November 12, 2011 Your Visual Art as an Asset
Thursday, October 27, 2011 LIVE WEBINAR! Copyright: A Basic Introduction
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Negotiating Your Way to Success in the Entertainment Industries
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 A Resource Tour of the Library for Artists of All Disciplines
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Online Marketing Law for Filmmakers
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 FOCUS on Legal Issues for Photographers
Wednesday, October 05, 2011 Independent Film Distribution Strategies
Friday, September 23, 2011 One-Day Mediation Refresher Training
Thursday, September 22, 2011 Licensing in the Digital Age
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Rights Clearance and Insurance for Filmmakers
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Getting Permission: How to License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off -- SPECIAL AUTHOR EVENT!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Book Publishing 101
Wednesday, September 07, 2011 Independent Film Financing Strategies
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Collaboration Agreements
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Grantwriting for Artists and Arts Organizations
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Copyright Basics for Non-Attorneys
Saturday, August 06, 2011 Intellectual Property and Internet Media
Thursday, August 04, 2011 Trademarks
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 How to Gain Media Buzz for Your Music, Fashion Design, Film and Other Creative Arts
Saturday, July 23, 2011 Practical Business Strategies for Visual Artists
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Copyrights
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Non-Profits and Fiscal Sponsorships
Saturday, July 09, 2011 Copyright & Licensing for Visual Artists: Monetizing Your Rights
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Copyright and Licensing in the Digital Age
Saturday, June 25, 2011 Design Patent Law for Visual Artists and Fashion Designers
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Navigating Gallery Representation and Consignment Agreements
Saturday, June 11, 2011 Artist Gallery Consignment and Public Art Contracts
Monday, June 06, 2011 3rd Annual Literary Workshop
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Live Performance Contracts
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Trademark Primer for Creative Artists
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Financial Planning for Creative People During Volatile Times
Saturday, May 14, 2011 Practical Advice For Building an Entertainment Career
Monday, May 09, 2011 Maintaining Your Arts Non-Profit Organization
Saturday, April 30, 2011 Musical Artist Manager and Booking Agent Agreements
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Copyright for Film and Video
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Artist's Thrive: Legal Aid & Contracts
Saturday, April 16, 2011 Composer and Music Licensing Agreements for Film, TV, & New Media
Wednesday, April 06, 2011 The Business of Making and Distributing a Film
Saturday, April 02, 2011 Trademark Law and Branding for Musicians
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 From Networking to Negotiations: Effective Communication Skills & Strategies for Artists and Entertainers
Saturday, March 19, 2011 Independent Music Producer Agreements
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 Copyright 101 - An Introduction to Copyright for Creative Artists
Saturday, March 05, 2011 Tax Time for Artists and the Self-Employed
Friday, February 25, 2011 Your Music Career in 3D
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Literary Publishing Contracts for Writers (Literary Series 4)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Photography: Your Legal Questions Answered
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Visas for Entertainment Industry Workers
Saturday, February 12, 2011 Relax with Tax
Wednesday, February 09, 2011 From Inspiration to Publication (Literary Series 3)
Sunday, February 06, 2011 Tax Time for Artists
Saturday, January 29, 2011 28th Annual MUSIC BUSINESS SEMINAR
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Anatomy of a Screenwriter Deal (Literary Series 2)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Fundamentals of Fundraising for Arts Organizations
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Copyright and Idea Submission Law for Writers (Literary Series 1)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 How to Protect Your Art with Design Patents
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 FOCUS on Legal Issues for Photographers
Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Artist/Gallery Contracts
Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Visas for Entertainment Industry Workers
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Contracts: Do you know what you are signing?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Year-End Tax Planning
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Year-End Tax Planning
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 Understanding Self-Publishing Service Company Agreements
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Film Distribution Series Part 4: Self Distribution - Exploring Alternate Distribution
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Overview of Formation and Management of Non-Profit Corporations
Thursday, October 21, 2010 Estate Planning and Probate for Artists
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Professional Networking Seminar
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Intellectual Property in Artists' Contracts
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Film Finance and Distribution Strategies
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 The Windup, the Pitch, and the Team: Copyright and Idea Submission for Writers
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Film Series: (part 3) Foreign Distribution - Negotiating the Sales Agent Agreement
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 The Insider's Guide to Book Publishing
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Trademarks
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Film Distribution Series Part 2: U.S. Distribution - Negotiating the Producer Agreement
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Film Distribution Series Part 1: U.S. Distribution - Negotiating the Theatrical Agreement
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 How to Negotiate Licensing Agreements
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 The Craft Artist's Legal Guide -- Special Author Event!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 The Art and Science of Your Money
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Intellectual Property on the Internet: An Advanced Seminar for Artists, Writers, and Others Who Create and Use Digital Content
Monday, August 09, 2010 A Resource Tour of the Library for Artists of All Disciplines
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 International Film and Television Financing and Distribution - An Introduction
Thursday, July 22, 2010 Copyrights
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Always Use Protection! Submitting Your Ideas Without Getting Ripped-Off
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Navigating Gallery Representation and Consignment Agreements
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Fair Use in Film and Television
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 How to Get Your Reality TV Show on the Air: From Pitch to Premier
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 How to Form a California Corporation for Creative Arts
Monday, June 21, 2010 Public Art Law: VARA, CAPA, and Artists’ Intellectual Property Rights
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Copyright and Trademark Basics for Artists and Entertainers in the Digital Age
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Music Publishing in Plain English
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Creative Merger II: Justice & Peace
Thursday, May 27, 2010 How to Self-Publish Your Book
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 How to Sell Your Art, Books, Music, etc. Online
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Negotiating the Actor Agreement
Saturday, May 15, 2010 Health Insurance 101 for Artists, Individuals, and Families
Friday, May 14, 2010 Artistic License Awards San Francisco
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Negotiating the Director Agreement
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 How to Self-Publish Your Book
Sunday, May 02, 2010 Artistic License Awards Santa Monica
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Negotiating the Producer Agreement
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Setting-up a Simple Bookkeeping System for Creative Artists
Thursday, April 22, 2010 Music Law 2 in San José: Intermediate With Keith Cooper
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Negotiating the Writer/Option Purchase Agreement
Saturday, April 10, 2010 Flipping the Script: A Women in Entertainment Symposium
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 Resolving Disputes in Small Claims Court and/or Mediation

  

 

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