Services
California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to serving artists and creative communities across California. Since 1974, CLA has provided legal support, dispute resolution, education, and advocacy to strengthen the arts and promote justice reform.
Arts Advocacy
CLA empowers artists and arts organizations to drive innovation, social change, and community engagement. Our services strengthen the arts sector for thriving communities across California.
Dispute Resolution Services
Need help resolving a dispute? (CLA), has provided alternative dispute resolution to artists and entertainers since 1980.
Education
CLA’s Educational Program offers workshops, seminars and special events throughout the state on a variety of legal and business topics that affect the creative community.
Lawyer Referral & Information Services
If you are a creative artist, an arts organization, an inventor, or anyone with an arts or innovation-related legal question, California Lawyers for the Arts would like to help you find qualified legal counsel to assist with your legal matter.
Career Development Programs
Our career development programs focus on providing individuals with opportunities to build careers in the creative sector.