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SUMMARY:Is it Fair? A Guide to Fair Use in Art (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nOverview: \nAre you an artist wondering if and when you can incorporate copyrighted material into your artwork? There are certain circumstances where the limited\, “fair use” of copyrighted material may be permitted. Is it Fair? is designed to enable non-lawyers\, as well as lawyers who have limited experience in the subject\, to understand how copyright law – with a particular focus on fair use – affects visual art. \nContinuing Legal Education: This program provides 1.5 CLE credits to attorneys\, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys. \nInstructor: \nKatie Wagner\, Esq.\, VLA Executive Director \n\n\n\nMembership Discount Code: For members\, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code\, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket. \nFees: \nFor members\, please email registrations@vlany.org to receive your special discount code\, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket. \n\n$25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$25 Artists Over Sixty\n$35 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$55 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$125 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$175 Legal Professional Non-Member\n$100 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)\n\nPlease note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member). \nFor attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. To view our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines and for more information on how to apply\, click here. \nZoom Access: Please note that this session is hosted live and no recording will be available\, so please be sure to arrive on time to ensure you can view the entire class. No materials will be distributed for this course. \nRefund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/is-it-fair-a-guide-to-fair-use-in-art-cle/
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nThursday\, August 4\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nClick on the dates to RSVP！\n\nThis workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! \nIn addition to learning about what a non-profit is\, learn how and why to form one\, as well as the legal\, ethical\, and financial obligations associated with this type of organization. This program is for artists\, attorneys\, arts professionals and whoever would like to start or learn more about running a non-profit organization. This workshop is also helpful for those trying to figure out whether this type of organization is right for them. \nTopics Covered:\nState issues to be covered include articles of incorporation\, bylaws\, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations\, application for employer identification number\, IRS disclosure rules\, unrelated business taxable income\, charitable contributions\, and restrictions on lobbying. \nThis workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to non-profit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization. \nVLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend one of these workshops before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them. \nInstructor:\nThis class will be taught by Amy A. Lehman\, Esq.\, VLA Director of Legal Services. \nContinuing Legal Education Credits: 2 Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys: 2 Professional Practice (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys). Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Fees:\n$75 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$75 Artists Over Sixty\n$100 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$150 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$225 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$275 Legal Professional Non-Member\n(Additional individuals from the same start-up organization may register for an additional $50 each) \nFor attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. For more information and how to apply\, please review our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines here. \nAll registration fees are non-refundable. Please note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nWebinar Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here. \nNewly Admitted Attorneys must complete their CLE requirement in the following formats: \n\nLaw Practice Management\, Areas of Professional Practice\, and Cybersecurity\, Privacy and Data Protection-General credit: may be completed in any approved format\, including non-participatory formats such as on-demand audio or video\, or live broadcast.\nEthics and Professionalism\, and Cybersecurity Privacy and Data Protection-Ethics credit: may be completed in the traditional live classroom setting; by fully interactive videoconference; or by simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity\, such as web conference or teleconference\, where questions are allowed during the program.\nSkills credit: must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference.\n\nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/forming-a-non-profit-monthly-workshop-cle-2/2026-08-18/
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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SUMMARY:A Guide to Trademark Law for Artists
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\nOVERVIEW\nLearn to establish\, maintain\, and protect your trademark rights. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, the instructor will provide you with an overview of trademark law and how it may impact an artist’s business and creative process. Topics to be covered include: \n\nWhat a trademark is and how to know if a trademark is strong;\nThe rights a trademark owner has and the trademark registration process;\nWhat to do if you are accused of trademark infringement or if someone infringes your trademark; and\nExamples of common trademark issues that different types of artists encounter.\n\nInstructor:\nLauren Woods | Legal Fellow @ VLA \nLauren is a Legal Fellow at VLA. Prior to her legal career\, Lauren received her Bachelors of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University in 2019. At Cornell\, Lauren was a sprinter and mid-distance runner for the Varsity Track and Field Team and served as a Staff Editor for the school newspaper\, The Cornell Daily Sun. \nAfter graduating from Cornell\, Lauren worked in compliance at an employee benefits consulting firm and then as a corporate paralegal for LVMH Moët Hennessy. It was during her time at LVMH where she developed an interest in brand protection and how it relates to the law. \nLauren obtained her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2025. During her time at Cardozo\, Lauren worked at the Filmmakers Legal Clinic and served as the Online Editor for the Arts and Entertainment Law Journal. While at Cardozo she also interned at boutique trademark law firms and the digital media company Ziff Davis. \nLauren is passionate about creative writing\, theatre and pop culture\, and has channeled those interests into a legal career advocating for creative individuals and companies. \nOutside of work\, Lauren enjoys reading\, being active\, and lying on the couch watching her favorite comfort shows. \nFees:\nFor members\, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your special discount code\, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket. \n$25 Full-Time Student (students must present proof of status after registering)\n$25 Artists Over Sixty\n$35 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$55 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$85 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$110 Legal Professional Non-Member\n$55 YAM’s Current Members and Associate Board \nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org. \nRefund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. \nWebinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. Please note that this is a live webinar and a recording will not be available for those who cannot attend. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/a-guide-to-trademark-law-for-artists/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T004039
CREATED:20260609T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T205700Z
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SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nThursday\, August 4\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nClick on the dates to RSVP！\n\nThis workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! \nIn addition to learning about what a non-profit is\, learn how and why to form one\, as well as the legal\, ethical\, and financial obligations associated with this type of organization. This program is for artists\, attorneys\, arts professionals and whoever would like to start or learn more about running a non-profit organization. This workshop is also helpful for those trying to figure out whether this type of organization is right for them. \nTopics Covered:\nState issues to be covered include articles of incorporation\, bylaws\, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations\, application for employer identification number\, IRS disclosure rules\, unrelated business taxable income\, charitable contributions\, and restrictions on lobbying. \nThis workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to non-profit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization. \nVLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend one of these workshops before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them. \nInstructor:\nThis class will be taught by Amy A. Lehman\, Esq.\, VLA Director of Legal Services. \nContinuing Legal Education Credits: 2 Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys: 2 Professional Practice (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys). Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Fees:\n$75 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$75 Artists Over Sixty\n$100 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$150 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$225 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$275 Legal Professional Non-Member\n(Additional individuals from the same start-up organization may register for an additional $50 each) \nFor attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. For more information and how to apply\, please review our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines here. \nAll registration fees are non-refundable. Please note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nWebinar Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here. \nNewly Admitted Attorneys must complete their CLE requirement in the following formats: \n\nLaw Practice Management\, Areas of Professional Practice\, and Cybersecurity\, Privacy and Data Protection-General credit: may be completed in any approved format\, including non-participatory formats such as on-demand audio or video\, or live broadcast.\nEthics and Professionalism\, and Cybersecurity Privacy and Data Protection-Ethics credit: may be completed in the traditional live classroom setting; by fully interactive videoconference; or by simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity\, such as web conference or teleconference\, where questions are allowed during the program.\nSkills credit: must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference.\n\nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/forming-a-non-profit-monthly-workshop-cle-2/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000
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CREATED:20260730T192042Z
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UID:26394-1790269200-1790272800@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Employment Law for Artists: Updates to the Freelance Isn't Free Act (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\nOVERVIEW\n\n\n\nInterested in employment law? Get the most recent updates to the Freelance Isn’t Free Act! \n\n\n\n\nABOUT: \nThis class will cover the New York City Freelance Isn’t Free Act and the New York State Freelance Isn’t Free Act\, which both protect independent contractors when individuals and companies that hired them fail to pay for the work performed. We will discuss what rights independent contractors are afforded under these laws\, how courts have interpreted these laws since their implementation\, and different ways workers can use these laws to protect themselves. \nContinuing Legal Education Credits: 1.5 Continuing Legal Education Professional Practice credits for attorneys (approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys). \nPlease note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member). \nInstructor: Jenny Brejt\, Attorney at Virginia & Ambinder\, LLP \nJenny Brejt is an Associate at Virginia & Ambinder LLP in New York. Her practice includes a wide variety of labor and employment matters\, including wage and hour litigation\, as well as sexual harassment\, retaliation\, and discrimination based on gender\, age\, race\, national origin\, disability\, sexual orientation and religion. \nShe received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law\, with a Concentration in Intellectual Property and Information Law\, and her B.S. from Brooklyn College\, where she graduated summa cum laude. \nDuring law school\, Jenny served as an extern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition\, Jenny served as a judicial intern for the Hon. Joan A Madden\, Supreme Court of New York\, New York County. \nJenny is admitted to practice in New York State Courts\, New Jersey State Courts\, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York\, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York\, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York\, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Jenny has successfully argued cases before the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division\, including on matters relating to freelancers’ rights. \nMembership Discount Code: Are you a VLA Member trying to register for this class? E-mail registrations@vlany.org to get your membership discount code. \nFees: \n\n$25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$25 Artists Over Sixty\n$35 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$55 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$150 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$200 Legal Professional Non-Member\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. For attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. To view our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines and for more information on how to apply\, click here. \nRefund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor. \nWebinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/26394/
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes,Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
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SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nThursday\, August 4\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nClick on the dates to RSVP！\n\nThis workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! \nIn addition to learning about what a non-profit is\, learn how and why to form one\, as well as the legal\, ethical\, and financial obligations associated with this type of organization. This program is for artists\, attorneys\, arts professionals and whoever would like to start or learn more about running a non-profit organization. This workshop is also helpful for those trying to figure out whether this type of organization is right for them. \nTopics Covered:\nState issues to be covered include articles of incorporation\, bylaws\, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations\, application for employer identification number\, IRS disclosure rules\, unrelated business taxable income\, charitable contributions\, and restrictions on lobbying. \nThis workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to non-profit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization. \nVLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend one of these workshops before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them. \nInstructor:\nThis class will be taught by Amy A. Lehman\, Esq.\, VLA Director of Legal Services. \nContinuing Legal Education Credits: 2 Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys: 2 Professional Practice (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys). Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Fees:\n$75 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$75 Artists Over Sixty\n$100 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$150 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$225 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$275 Legal Professional Non-Member\n(Additional individuals from the same start-up organization may register for an additional $50 each) \nFor attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. For more information and how to apply\, please review our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines here. \nAll registration fees are non-refundable. Please note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nWebinar Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here. \nNewly Admitted Attorneys must complete their CLE requirement in the following formats: \n\nLaw Practice Management\, Areas of Professional Practice\, and Cybersecurity\, Privacy and Data Protection-General credit: may be completed in any approved format\, including non-participatory formats such as on-demand audio or video\, or live broadcast.\nEthics and Professionalism\, and Cybersecurity Privacy and Data Protection-Ethics credit: may be completed in the traditional live classroom setting; by fully interactive videoconference; or by simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity\, such as web conference or teleconference\, where questions are allowed during the program.\nSkills credit: must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference.\n\nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/forming-a-non-profit-monthly-workshop-cle-2/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T004039
CREATED:20260609T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T205702Z
UID:26367-1795096800-1795104000@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nThursday\, August 4\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nClick on the dates to RSVP！\n\nThis workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! \nIn addition to learning about what a non-profit is\, learn how and why to form one\, as well as the legal\, ethical\, and financial obligations associated with this type of organization. This program is for artists\, attorneys\, arts professionals and whoever would like to start or learn more about running a non-profit organization. This workshop is also helpful for those trying to figure out whether this type of organization is right for them. \nTopics Covered:\nState issues to be covered include articles of incorporation\, bylaws\, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations\, application for employer identification number\, IRS disclosure rules\, unrelated business taxable income\, charitable contributions\, and restrictions on lobbying. \nThis workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to non-profit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization. \nVLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend one of these workshops before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them. \nInstructor:\nThis class will be taught by Amy A. Lehman\, Esq.\, VLA Director of Legal Services. \nContinuing Legal Education Credits: 2 Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys: 2 Professional Practice (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys). Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Fees:\n$75 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$75 Artists Over Sixty\n$100 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$150 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$225 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$275 Legal Professional Non-Member\n(Additional individuals from the same start-up organization may register for an additional $50 each) \nFor attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. For more information and how to apply\, please review our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines here. \nAll registration fees are non-refundable. Please note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nWebinar Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here. \nNewly Admitted Attorneys must complete their CLE requirement in the following formats: \n\nLaw Practice Management\, Areas of Professional Practice\, and Cybersecurity\, Privacy and Data Protection-General credit: may be completed in any approved format\, including non-participatory formats such as on-demand audio or video\, or live broadcast.\nEthics and Professionalism\, and Cybersecurity Privacy and Data Protection-Ethics credit: may be completed in the traditional live classroom setting; by fully interactive videoconference; or by simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity\, such as web conference or teleconference\, where questions are allowed during the program.\nSkills credit: must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference.\n\nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/forming-a-non-profit-monthly-workshop-cle-2/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T004039
CREATED:20260609T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T205702Z
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SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nThursday\, August 4\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nClick on the dates to RSVP！\n\nThis workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! \nIn addition to learning about what a non-profit is\, learn how and why to form one\, as well as the legal\, ethical\, and financial obligations associated with this type of organization. This program is for artists\, attorneys\, arts professionals and whoever would like to start or learn more about running a non-profit organization. This workshop is also helpful for those trying to figure out whether this type of organization is right for them. \nTopics Covered:\nState issues to be covered include articles of incorporation\, bylaws\, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations\, application for employer identification number\, IRS disclosure rules\, unrelated business taxable income\, charitable contributions\, and restrictions on lobbying. \nThis workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to non-profit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization. \nVLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend one of these workshops before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them. \nInstructor:\nThis class will be taught by Amy A. Lehman\, Esq.\, VLA Director of Legal Services. \nContinuing Legal Education Credits: 2 Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys: 2 Professional Practice (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys). Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Fees:\n$75 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$75 Artists Over Sixty\n$100 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$150 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$225 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$275 Legal Professional Non-Member\n(Additional individuals from the same start-up organization may register for an additional $50 each) \nFor attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. For more information and how to apply\, please review our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines here. \nAll registration fees are non-refundable. Please note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nWebinar Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here. \nNewly Admitted Attorneys must complete their CLE requirement in the following formats: \n\nLaw Practice Management\, Areas of Professional Practice\, and Cybersecurity\, Privacy and Data Protection-General credit: may be completed in any approved format\, including non-participatory formats such as on-demand audio or video\, or live broadcast.\nEthics and Professionalism\, and Cybersecurity Privacy and Data Protection-Ethics credit: may be completed in the traditional live classroom setting; by fully interactive videoconference; or by simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity\, such as web conference or teleconference\, where questions are allowed during the program.\nSkills credit: must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference.\n\nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/forming-a-non-profit-monthly-workshop-cle-2/2026-12-16/
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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