February 2020
On-Demand Recording: Copyright Basics
This is an on-demand recording of VLA's Copyright Basics workshop held on August 8, 2019. When you purchase this item, you'll have the opportunity to listen to the workshop while following along with the slides in a video presentation. Slides will also be available for viewers to download. About Copyright Basics As a creator and artist, your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets, though it's probably also one of the most misunderstood. Through this course, you will
Find out more »Don’t Panic! The Basics of Legal Disputes for Artists (CLE)
Few things are as scary as receiving a notice that you’ve been sued. In a perfect world this wouldn’t happen, but the reality is that just as much as we can sue, we can be sued. Through this program, artists and leaders of nonprofits will be empowered with helpful strategies to lessen the risk of legal disputes, as well as navigate small claims court and collect outstanding payments. You’ll hear from experienced attorneys and former litigators Aaron Kleinmann and Laura
Find out more »Navigating the Labyrinth: US Visa Basics for Performing Artists
The class will cover all US visa basics for performing artists, including musicians, actors, comedians, and other live performers. Attendees will learn about what circumstances require a visa in general, a work visa in specific, and what activities are permissible on visitor status. The class will also cover basic O and P visa classifications and what US Citizenship/Immigration Services (USCIS) requires to prove visa eligibility in terms of both qualifications and US employment. Finally, the class will cover consular processing
Find out more »March 2020
Non-Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop (Continuing Legal Education)
This workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! In 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
Find out more »2020 Awards and Gala
Please join Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts for its: 2020 AWARDS AND GALA Honoring: KIMBERLEY D. HARRIS NBCUniversal Executive Vice President, General Counsel Legal Champion of the Arts DANA J. ROSEN TIME Chief Legal Officer Legal Champion of the Arts TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020 CAPITALE 130 Bowery, New York, NY 6-7 PM • Cocktails 7 PM • Dinner, Special Performance and Awards Presentation Performance by YY Dance Company Cocktail/Business Attire For inquiries, please contact gala@vlany.org. If you cannot attend, please
Find out more »April 2020
Non-Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop (Continuing Legal Education)
This workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! In 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
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