The ELLA | project The joy and beauty of New Orleans and Louisiana`s culture is dedicated to Project Ella, providing pro bono legal assistance, artistic services, and advocacy to our cultural community. Phone: 504-250-0429Email: [email protected] If you are an individual or cultural organization seeking legal aid, we can help. Making a request for services is easy and we will show you how. We look forward to learning more about your needs. Volunteer lawyers and accountants for the arts| St. Louis, MOSt. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts provides legal and accounting assistance to artists and arts organizations with legal and accounting issues related to art. Phone: (314) 863-6930Fax: (314) 863-6932Email: [email protected] In partnership with the Connecticut Bureau of the Arts (COA), A&BC now offers the same services to individual artists and arts organizations throughout the state of Connecticut. In addition to supporting Connecticut`s creative sector, this positions Connecticut as a market leader and model for the following states as we continue to expand VLA services in the rest of New England. Our vision is a regional VLA – Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of New England. LegalLink | Program Miami, FLLegalLink is a program that provides artists with affordable, volunteer legal services, scholarships, and educational opportunities.

LegalLink services are available to Locust Projects members at the pARTners level ($60) or higher. Phone: (305) 576-8570Email: [email protected] Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-issues-for-artists-and-creative-businesses-tickets-424624091087 Legal Services Alabama | Montgomery, AL Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to access to justice and free, high-quality civil legal aid and assistance to educate and strengthen Alabama`s low-income community from nine offices in Anniston, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Opelika, Selma and Tuscaloosa. Phone:1-866-456-4995 Telephone En Español: 1-888-835-3505Email: [email protected] Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) assists artists, cultural organizations and creative entrepreneurs through a lawyer referral program, direct representation and educational programs. Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TNThe Arts & Business Council connects artists and arts organizations with the services, skills, and opportunities they need to benefit from their creative endeavors. To this end, the Arts & Business Council provides pro bono legal services to low-income artists from all disciplines, as well as legal and business support to emerging not-for-profit arts organizations through the Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts (VLPA) program. Phone: (615) 460 – 8274Email: [email protected] Join us and learn more about the legal issues you should consider as an artist or small art business. This overview covers topics such as contracts, partnerships, copyright, compensation, expenses, etc. Whether you are a visual artist, a performer or a musician, this workshop is packed with information to take you on your journey as an artist. A&BC`s VLA Massachusetts program has been providing legal services, consulting and educational programs to Massachusetts artists and cultural organizations for more than 30 years.

The VLA program accomplishes its mission through the work of a panel of more than 750 lawyers who volunteer their time and services to provide legal advice, education, and organizational support to Massachusetts` arts community. Maine Lawyer Referral & Information ServiceThe Maine State Bar Association`s Lawyer Referral Service connects people who have legal problems or need legal services with qualified Maine attorneys. Telephone: (207) 622-7523Toll Free: (800) 860-1460Fax: (207) 623-0083 Trans Lifeline MicrograntsThe Trans Lifeline Microgrants program can help you change your legal name and update your government-issued identification documents. If you are not cisgender, you are eligible and encouraged to apply. Email: [email protected] Colorado Attorneys for the Arts | Denver, CO Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) is a pro bono legal referral service that connects limited-income artists and creative institutions with pro bono lawyers. Phone: (720) 428-6720Email: [email protected] Georgia Lawyers for the Arts | Atlanta, GAGLA, through a comprehensive calendar of seminars and educational courses; A resource library and a network of over 500 volunteer lawyers and members provide legal assistance to musicians, songwriters, photographers, filmmakers, painters, poets, graphic designers, actors, theatre groups, dance groups, museums and artists from many other disciplines. Phone: (404) 873-3911Fax: (404) 817-6827 Email: [email protected] The VLA has partnered with the USPTO and the Boston Patent Law Association to provide pro bono legal assistance to eligible inventors in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. New York City Bar Association – Legal Helplines | The City Bar Justice Center`s legal helpline provides legal information, advice, and recommendations to low-income New Yorkers who can`t afford a private lawyer or don`t have access to a lawyer.

The helpline can help you with civil law matters, including matrimonial and family law, housing law, domestic violence, bankruptcy, debt collection and benefits. Phone: (212) 382.6600 If you are a creative artist, art organization, inventor, or someone with a legal problem related to art or innovation, California Lawyers for the Arts wants to help you find qualified legal counsel to help you with your legal matter. Washington Lawyers for the Arts | Seattle, WA Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA) is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to supporting the arts in Washington State by forming alliances and making legal resources available to artists and arts organizations from all disciplines. Phone: (206) 328-7053Email: [email protected] Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA)WALA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides access to educational, advocacy, and legal services to creative and cultural organizations through workshops and seminars, legal clinics, and pro bono referral services. Phone: (202) 289-4440 Email via website form MdVLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the legal rights of artists in Maryland. We believe it is our responsibility to stand up for artists who need legal representation. Their work is valuable. We can help protect them. The economic impact of business closures is taking a heavy toll on the performing arts community.

Lawyers for the Creative Arts is committed to helping the Illinois arts community understand the legal issues that arise from show cancellations. Check out our list of coronavirus resources for a variety of resources tailored to the needs of the arts community. Lawyers for the Creative Arts is the only pro bono legal services provider in Illinois dedicated to individuals and organizations in all areas of the arts. We have helped thousands of artists and arts organizations.