Individual Artist Membership Benefits

• Access to VLA in-house and clinic consultations for eligible matters
• Referral for pro bono legal assistance for qualifying members on eligible matters
• Discounts on VLA classes, workshops, publications, and MediateArt services
• Discounts/Invitations to Member Events
• Free access to the outside attorney referral list ($15 value)

Non-profit or For-profit Arts Organization Membership Benefits

• Access to VLA in-house and clinic consultations for eligible matters
• Referral for pro bono legal assistance for qualifying members on eligible matters
• Discounts on VLA classes, workshops, publications, and MediateArt services
• Invitations to all Member Events
• Free access to the outside attorney referral list ($15 value)

• Reduced Speaker’s Fees for private classes
• Employees and members of Organizations who are VLA Members may join VLA individually at a discounted rate of $100 per year

Join VLA and save up to 50% on workshops and CLE classes. Becoming a member also supports VLA’s efforts on behalf the arts community.

• Opportunities to volunteer for in-house consultations with artists (for attorneys with more than three years of experience, or in conjunction with a more senior attorney)
• Discounted VLA Educational and CLE programs
• Invitations to opening and cocktail receptions for select art events
• Member discount for tickets to VLA’s summer benefit
• Access to career counseling services
• Opportunities to be a speaker for in-person classes in your area of expertise

YOUNG ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (YAM)

VLA’s membership category exclusively for young lawyers and professionals generally in their 1st – 4th years of practice enjoy all the benefits of individual members, as well as a discounted membership fee and discounted rate for career counseling services.

PERSONAL CAREER COUNSELING

A private one-hour session in which we will review your resume as well as discuss your career goals and broader interests. During the session, we will also talk about an overall strategy for achieving your goals and identify specific steps you can take toward pursuing a legal career in art, entertainment, and intellectual property.

1 year of VLA Membership benefits includes:

• Private Volunteer Attorney Orientation at a Member’s firm or company
• Option, based on availability and member level, to arrange for Member-hosted VLA Clinic(s)
• Opportunities for Member’s attorneys to volunteer for in-house consultations with artists (for attorneys with more than three years of experience, or in conjunction with a more senior attorney)
• Attorney member rate on VLA Educational and CLE programs for Member’s attorneys
• CLE class(es) conducted at Member’s firm upon request
• Exclusive “Members Only” preview of VLA Pro Bono Caselist
• Invitations to opening and cocktail receptions for select art events
• Member discount for VLA’s Summer Benefit
• Public Acknowledgement as VLA member based on investment level

Additional contributions at other increments can be arranged.