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SUMMARY:Licensing 101 (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\nThis hour long\, introductory class explains the basics of intellectual property (IP) licensing using music synchronization (“sync”) licenses as a practical example. A sync license is the agreement that allows directors and producers to use a musical work in films\, TV shows\, commercials\, or online videos. \nThe class is designed for musicians\, songwriters\, filmmakers\, and other creatives who may either license their work to others or obtain licenses to use music in their projects. The class will also be a helpful introduction for lawyers interested in learning the basics of this field. Using a sample synchronization license agreement\, we will walk through the key sections commonly found in IP licensing contracts\, including the license grant\, scope of rights\, term\, territory\, payment terms\, credits\, and risk-allocation provisions and touch upon practical tips for a smooth licensing process. \nAlong the way\, we will discuss how these provisions affect both sides of the deal and which terms typically favor licensors and licensees. \nThe goal is to give participants a practical understanding of how licensing agreements are structured so they can better understand\, negotiate\, and enter into sync licenses and other IP licensing arrangements to further their creative goals. \n\nContinuing Legal Education: This program provides 1.0 Professional Practice CLE credit\, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys. \n\n\n\nJared Kagan \nCounsel | Debevoise & Plimpton\, LLP \nJared Kagan is a counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property group. His practice includes litigation and counselling on trademark\, false advertising\, copyright\, and defamation matters\, and has litigated cases in both state and federal court\, before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and before the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau. The Legal 500 US (2025)\, which has described him as one of the “best trademark litigators\, hands-down” and “outstanding\,” recognizes Mr. Kagan for his trademark litigation work and recognizes him as a leader for advertising litigation. He is also ranked as an “Up and Coming” attorney in Chambers USA (2025). The World Trademark Review 1000 (2026) ranks him in the bronze band noting Mr. Kagan’s “excellent legal abilities and knack for market surveys and experts.” \nMr. Kagan’s recent representations have included a victory before the U.S. Supreme Court in USPTO v. Booking.com B.V.\, the first ever case argued by telephone in the Supreme Court. In an 8-1 decision\, the Court held that Booking.com B.V.’s eponymous domain name is not generic and could register as a trademark. Mr. Kagan also represented Costco in a 3-0 win before the Second Circuit\, which overturned a summary judgment decision that Costco counterfeited and willfully infringed Tiffany & Company’s TIFFANY trademark. The Second Circuit also vacated the trial damages award of over $25 million. Other recent representations have included defeating a motion for a preliminary injunction on behalf of Bank of America concerning its virtual financial assistant Erica and subsequently securing summary judgment for Bank of America\, reducing a $5.6 million jury verdict against New York & Co. by nearly 70 percent\, and on behalf of WeWork halting a competing coworking company from opening under the confusingly similar WE+ mark. \nMr. Kagan was a member of the Trademarks and Unfair Competition Committee of the New York City Bar Association from 2012 to 2019. He currently is the co-chair of that committee. Mr. Kagan has co-authored Supreme Court amicus briefs on behalf of the International Trademark Association in Mission Product Holdings v. Tempnology LLC and VIP Products v. Jack Daniel’s Properties\, Inc. Mr. Kagan has been recognized by clients for his “wise counsel and guidance” on trademark issues and for being “unflappable” in court\, and has been rated as a 2025 “Rising Star” by Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars. \nMr. Kagan joined the firm in the fall of 2010. He received a J.D. summa cum laude from New York Law School in 2010\, where he was a Dean’s Scholar and a John Marshall Harlan Scholar and served as an articles editor for the New York Law School Law Review. While in law school\, Mr. Kagan served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Denny Chin\, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He received a B.S. from Cornell University in 2007. \nMr. Kagan is admitted to the Bar in New York and is admitted to appear in the U.S. Supreme Court\, the Court of Appeals for the Second\, Third\, and Tenth Circuits\, and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. \n\nWill Friend \nAssociate | Debevoise & Plimpton\, LLP \nWilliam J. Friend is a corporate associate and a member of the firm’s Investment Management Group. Mr. Friend joined Debevoise in 2025. Mr. Friend received his J.D./M.B.A from New York University School of Law and Stern School of Business in 2025\, where he was a recipient of the Dean’s Award\, a Cyber Scholar and a Jacobson Law & Business Scholar. Mr. Friend received a B.A. from Brown University in 2020. \n\n\n\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$150 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$200 Legal Professional Non-Member\n$100 Young Associate Members (YAMs)\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. \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: 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. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/licensing-101/
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SUMMARY:Estate Planning for Artists and Collectors (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nLearn how art and creative assets intersect with trusts & estate planning with attorneys Sasha Herzig and Samuel Dangremond. \n\n\n\n\nThis CLE program explores the unique estate planning challenges and opportunities faced by artists and art collectors. The course will provide an overview of key estate planning documents and how they provide protection and guidance for issues such as valuation\, charitable planning involving art\, and strategies for transferring art during life or at death. Attendees will learn planning techniques that help preserve artistic legacies while minimizing tax exposure and administrative complications. This program is designed for estate planning practitioners\, art market professionals\, and artists seeking a clearer understanding of how art and creative assets intersect with estate planning. A brief Q&A session will follow the presentation to address participant questions. \nCLE materials to be provided. \nContinuing Legal Education: \nThis program provides 1.0 Professional Practice CLE credit\, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys. \nInstructor: \nSasha Herzig\, Director in Trusts & Estates @ Bonhams \nSasha Herzig is a Director in the Trusts & Estates department at Bonham’s New York office. Having over 13 years of experience in estate planning\, fiduciary strategy\, and wealth management\, she is a licenced attorney and member of the New York State Bar Association. Sasha began her career as a trusts and estates attorney advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate\, trust\, and charitable planning strategies. She later transitioned into wealth management\, first serving as a Fiduciary Strategist\, where she aligned clients’ estate plans with their long-term objectives. Most recently\, she held the role of Consulting Director\, working on complex transactions and identifying tailored opportunities to preserve and grow wealth. \nSasha holds a Juris Doctorate from the City University of New York School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Women’s Studies from the University at Albany\, SUNY. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Art Market Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is an Associate Board Member with Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts\, a Member of the Advisory Council with the American Heart Association\, and a Member of both the Trusts & Estates and Entertainment\, Arts & Sports Law Committees with the New York State Bar Association. \nSamuel Dangremond\, Attorney @ Curtis\, Mallet-Prevost\, Colt & Mosle LLP \nSamuel Dangremond is an Associate at Curtis\, Mallet-Prevost\, Colt & Mosle LLP in New York and a member of the firm’s Trusts and Estates and Private Client groups. His practice focuses on trust and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families\, as well as trust and estate administration. He advises clients on wealth transfer strategies\, multigenerational planning\, and charitable planning. \nSam is active in the American Bar Association’s Real Property\, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE) Section\, where he serves as a Fellow and has published articles on estate planning topics. He also maintains an active pro bono practice and serves as a member of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Associate Board. He received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law\, his M.B.A. from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business\, and his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice in New York\, Connecticut\, and Florida. \n\n\n\n\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: 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. \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.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/estate-planning-for-artists-and-collectors-cle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000
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SUMMARY:Freedom of Speech\, the First Amendment\, and the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 · 5:00 PM\nInstructor: Matthew A. Windman\, Associate at McCarter & English\, LLP\nDescription: \nThis CLE program examines freedom of speech under the First Amendment and how it applies — and sometimes does not apply — to artists\, arts organizations\, and entertainment professionals. The session will cover key legal doctrines affecting creative expression\, including content-based restrictions\, prior restraints\, public forum analysis\, government funding conditions\, and situations where speech disputes involve private employers\, private venues\, or contractual agreements rather than government action. \nBeyond the arts context\, the program will review foundational Supreme Court precedent shaping modern free speech law and discuss recent national events that raise significant First Amendment questions. \n\n\n\n\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$150 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$200 Legal Professional Non-Member\n$120 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)\n\nFor 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. \nZoom 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
URL:https://vlany.org/event/freedom-of-speech-the-first-amendment-and-the-arts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000
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SUMMARY:Legal Essentials for Comedians
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n\nProtect your punchlines and take control of your creative career. \n\n\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of comedy law in this informative webinar designed for comedians\, comedy writers\, improvisers\, and anyone creating humor professionally. This class will provide an overview of how to protect your creative work in the world of comedy\, including issues related to AI and social media. Topics will include creation and ownership\, theft and infringement\, and the legal considerations involved in pitching and selling comedic content. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs \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: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \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.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-essentials-for-comedians/
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Music
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\nUnderstand the legal framework that supports and safeguards your music career. \n\n\n\n\nMaking music with AI? Before you hit upload\, make sure you fully understand the legal risks and how to protect your songs. This session will break down copyright and licensing basics\, best practices for AI songwriting and what to do if someone uses your voice or song without your permission. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs \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: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \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.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-music-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Film & TV
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\nNavigate the legal landscape behind the screen with confidence. \n\n\n\n\nThis class will explore major legal issues in film and television. Topics include key contract provisions to watch for\, music licensing for film and TV\, copyright and derivative works\, and festival and distribution considerations. Time permitting\, we will also discuss labor considerations\, union issues\, and gig-economy realities affecting filmmakers and actors today. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs \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: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \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.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-film-tv-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
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SUMMARY:Right of Publicity
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\nThis class provides an overview of the right of publicity in New York\, focusing on how individuals can control the commercial use of their name\, image\, and likeness. We will examine the state’s statutory framework\, recent updates\, and practical applications in media\, advertising\, sponsorship\, and other areas of entertainment. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs \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: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \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.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/right-of-publicity-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Photography
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\nSafeguard your images in an era of digital sharing and rapid distribution. \n\n\n\n\nPhotography presents unique challenges under copyright law. This course will provide photographers with a foundational understanding of copyright protection in photographs\, including scope and limitations. We will also address work-for-hire issues\, derivative works\, consent considerations\, and the impact of social media on photographers’ rights. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs \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: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \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.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-photography-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
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SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE!” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”black” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fforming-a-non-profit-workshop-cle-tickets-1976909638947%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nTuesday\, April 29\, 2026⋅2:00 – 4:00pm \nTuesday\, May 26\, 2026⋅2:00 – 4:00pm \nTuesday\, June 23\, 2026⋅2:00 – 4:00pm\n\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]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. \nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Dance
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nProtect your choreography and move forward with legal confidence.\n\n\n\nThis course provides dancers and choreographers with foundational knowledge of intellectual property and contract formation. Participants will learn the requirements for registering a copyright in creative works\, including choreography\, and gain practical tools to protect their artistic work. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs \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: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \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.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-dance-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175638
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of NFTs for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nIn this presentation for artists and attorneys\, learn about the legal fundamentals of NFTs for the arts!\n\n\n\nIn this session\, Perkins Coie attorneys will provide you with a primer on NFTs; topics to be covered include: \n\nWhat are NFTs and how are they created (we’ll even show how one is minted!)\nHow NFTs may transform the Arts industry\nAn overview of the current NFT eco-system\nKey legal and regulatory issues surrounding NFTs\nIntellectual property considerations raised by NFTs\n\nDaniel Stabile \nPartner | Chair\, Digital Assets at Winston & Strawn LLP \nDaniel is one of the pioneering attorneys in the blockchain and digital assets sector\, advising many of the leading digital asset businesses regarding a broad spectrum of controversy and regulatory matters. Clients have described Daniel as a “top attorney in the field” and “on the cutting edge.” He is a founder and chair of the firm’s Chambers-rated Digital Assets Group. \n\n\n\n\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$150 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$200 Legal Professional Non-Member\n$120 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)\n\nFor 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. \nZoom 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
URL:https://vlany.org/event/fundamentals-of-nfts-for-the-arts/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000
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SUMMARY:2026 Awards and Gala
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_single_image image=”26089″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nFor information about sponsorship opportunities\, tickets\, and other ways to support the event\, click the button below. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_btn title=”Sponsorship” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tfaforms.com%2F5208492″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nWant to learn more about last year’s GALA? \nClick here \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text] \nHONORING\nLEGAL CHAMPIONS of the ARTS \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nWaleed Diab \nGlobal Head of Recorded Music Business Development \nYouTube \nMakan Delrahim \nChief Legal Officer \nParamount \nAntonious Porch \nGeneral Counsel \nCondé Nast \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”26083″ alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] \nPast Honorees: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nChrista D’Alimonte\nViacom Inc.\nCiti\nClara Kim\nAmerican Society of Composers\, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)\nClifford S. Harris\nCharter Communications\nDana Rosen\nTIME\nDavid Pitofsky\nNews Corp\nEddie Lazarus\nSonos\nEric Dodson Greenberg\nCox Media Group\nHenry Hoberman\nA+E Global Media\nHome Box Office\, Inc.\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nJeffrey Harleston\nUniversal Music Group\nJordan Fasbender\niHeartMedia\nJulie Swidler\nSony Music Entertainment\nKimberley Harris\nNBCUniversal\nLauren Ezrol Klein\nLincoln Center for the Performing Arts\nLesley Freeman\nMGM\nLesley Rosenthal\nLincoln Center for the Performing Arts\nMarc Lawrence-Apfelbaum\nTime Warner Cable Inc. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nMichael D. Fricklas\nAdvance\nPaul Robinson\nWarner Music Group\nPeter Finn\nFinn Partners\nProskauer Rose LLP\nRodney C. Pratt\nLVMH North America\nSarah Finn\nCatskill Mountain Foundation\nSeth Krauss\nEndeavor\nShira Perlmutter \nU.S. Copyright Office\nTerrence McNally\nPlaywright\nVicky Jeudy\nActor \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nSpecial thanks to artist Amy Decker. \nArtwork:“ Undersea Lavender\,” 2023\, Ink\, gouache\, watercolor\, acrylic\, sharpie\, and kraft paper on wood panel\, 20 x 40 in. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/2026-awards-and-gala/
LOCATION:Tribeca360\, 10 Desbrosses St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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