Lawyers for the Creative Arts

Online censorship doesn’t just silence artists—it erases the communities they represent. When systems auto-flag your identity, your truth, your humanity—what then? This isn’t just a training. It’s a shared act of refusal. Join the National Coalition Against Censorship, Don't Delete Art, and Lawyers for the Creative Arts for a free, essential conversation about how to protect your art—and your audience—in digital spaces. You’ll learn: • How captions and hashtags can affect censorship • What to do if your work account is flagged • Where to find ongoing advocacy and support from Don’t Delete Art The internet is both the new studio—and the new border. Learn how to safeguard your digital presence: https://zurl.co/V8xgk #FreeSpeech #ArtistsOnline #DigitalExpression #ArtCensorship #CreativeRights #NCAC #ArtistAdvocacy #CreativeFreedom #ProtectTheWork #DontDeleteArt #CensorshipIsNotCritique #ArtistsInTheOpen #ArtAsResistance #DigitalBorders

Whose Story Is It to Tell? From memoir adaptations to true crime dramas, storytelling is powerful—but navigating the legal rights behind real-life stories is essential. Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts for “Understanding Story Rights”, a free webinar unpacking the legal landscape of adapting real people, real events, and real lives for the screen or stage. https://zurl.co/Im7Ge Topics include: • What rights you need to adapt real people or events • When to get permission (and from whom) • Right of publicity, defamation, and privacy law considerations • Ethical storytelling practices Whether you're a writer, producer, filmmaker, or creative attorney—this session will help you turn powerful stories into responsible, rights-cleared projects. #StoryRights #Screenwriters #TrueStoryLegalities #DefamationLaw #RightOfPublicity #EthicalStorytelling #NarrativePower #LifeRights #ArtAsWitness

Reality TV isn’t just drama—it’s a legal labyrinth. From cast contracts and defamation risks to rights clearances and moral clauses, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Joshua Pagan of Mudd Law for a free online session unpacking the legal frameworks that shape one of the most watched (and most misunderstood) genres in entertainment. November 12 | 12 PM CT Online | Free with RSVP Register: https://zurl.co/QVWhu #EntertainmentLaw #MediaLaw #LegalEducation #FilmmakerResources #TruthIsStranger #KnowYourRights #RealityCheck #RealityTV #RealityAndRight

In every city built by hands and dreams, we are called to tend the spaces between us. This training is not only compliance. It is commitment—to dignity, to voice, to shared workplace joy. Fulfill your City of Chicago training requirement. Register at https://zurl.co/sgmd5 Presented with the Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC Stand for equity. Stand for each other. #LegalCompliance #ArtsAdministration #ChicagoWorkplace #SexualHarassmentPrevention #HRTraining #CreativeCommunity

The things we create speak to who we are—and they deserve protection. Whether you're a visual artist, musician, writer, theatre maker, game designer, or creative of any kind, copyright is your first line of defense. Too many artists generate immense value without securing their rights. Copyright isn’t just paperwork. It’s a declaration. A signal to the world: This exists. I made it. It matters. Join us to ensure your work is protected in the way your spirit deserves. Because no system should be able to claim what your soul has made. At this in-person workshop, you’ll: • Learn what copyright protects (and what it doesn’t) • Get a step-by-step walkthrough of the U.S. Copyright registration process • Work one-on-one with attorneys to register your work in real time Apply by November 7 https://zurl.co/TJRGc Creativity is capital. Let’s make sure it accrues to those who create. #Copyright #CreativeProtection #RegisterYourRights #CopyrightMatters #LegacyInTheMaking #WitnessYourself #ProtectYourVoice #ArtAndLaw

Our arts spaces are sites of civic belonging—and civic vulnerability. On Oct 21, join ICIRR’s Fred Tsao and LCA for a free session that equips artists, staff, and venue managers to: Respond to ICE with dignity and legality Protect all who gather to create Build safer futures through informed action Register free at https://zurl.co/XlJ6i This is about care. About readiness. About responsibility. #KnowYourRights #ArtsVenues #ArtsSpaces #CivicMemory #LegalLiteracy #CommunitySafety #PowerAndPossibility #CrisisResponse #LegalTraining #ImmigrationRights #PerformanceAndProtection #ArtAndCrisis #ArtsAsCivicDuty