Join Membership OptionsPlease select a membership type:Artist & Arts OrganizationAttorneyInstitutional MembershipArtist & Arts Organization MembershipsMembership TypeIndividual ArtistNon-profit or For-profit Arts OrganizationIndividual Artist Membership BenefitsAccess to free VLA clinic appointments at member law firms for eligible matters or to one free in house legal consultation per issue 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)Individual MembershipArts Professional - $185/yearStudents - $80/year (must present proof of full-time status with registration)Artists Over Sixty - $80/yearDate of Birth MM DD YYYY Non-profit or For-profit Arts Organization Membership BenefitsAccess to free VLA clinic appointments at member law firms for eligible matters or to one free in house legal consultation per issue 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 yearNon-profit Memberships and For-profit MembershipsLevel 1 - Annual budget of $25,000 or less ($365/year)Level 2 - Annual budget $25,000 to $75,000 ($465/year)Level 3 - Annual budget $75,000 to $150,000 ($565/year)Level 4 - Annual budget of $150,000 to $300,000 ($670/year)Level 5 - Annual budget of $300,000 to $500,000 ($870/year)Arts Organization (one-year membership) fees are based on the annual budget (expenses) shown on the organization’s tax returns. If you are interested in legal assistance related to forming an arts organization, or with regard to an existing organization, please submit a request for legal services on our website here. For more information on forming a nonprofit organization, click here to learn about VLA's Non-Profit Assistance Program.* For organizations with an annual budget of $500,000 or above, fees are to be determined by VLA’s Executive Director and Legal Services Director. Please contact us for details.Attorney MembershipJoin 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. Attorney MembershipYoung Associate Members - YAMs (1 - 4 years in legal practice ($150/year)Legal Professionals - Level 1 - 5 - 7 years experience ($200/year)Legal Professionals - Level 2 - 8+ years experience ($250/year)Career Counseling Session FeeYAM Members ($150)Attorneys, VLA-Members ($200)Attorneys, VLA non-members ($250)Institutional Membership1 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.Institutional MembershipPatron - $25,000 contribution ($21,500 charitable contribution)Benefactor - $10,000 contribution ($8,500 charitable contribution)Sustainer - $5,000 contribution ($3,800 charitable contribution)To establish an institutional membership, please contact us at registrations@vlany.org or complete the membership form here. 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