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CLA

I am here for Networking

About Me

California Lawyers for the Arts is a non- profit service organization which provides lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, educational programs, publications and a resource library to people in the creative arts and arts organizations. Founded in 1974 by lawyers and artists, C.L.A.'s programs and services are designed to help artists understand and apply legal concepts.

Please note: We do not give out free legal advice and we cannot help you through myspace. If you want our services, please contact us properly by calling (310) 998-5590.

For more info, please take the time to visit

My Interests

Empowering the arts community by conducting workshops and informing creatives of their legal rights.

I'd like to meet:

All musicians, filmmakers, artists, screenwriters, actors, dancers, writers, directors, choreographers, producers, poets....

Music:

ALL MUSIC

Movies:

ALL MOVIES

Television:

ALL TELEVISION

Books:

ALL BOOKS

Heroes:

All artists striving to expand their creativity and share it with the world.

My Blog

Attention Musicians and Bands!!! This workshop is for you!

California Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to present:"Copyright and Trademark Basic for Musicians" The influx of iTunes, MySpace pages and YouTubeclips have left bands and musicians with many unansw...
Posted by CLA on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:36:00 PST

Any Actors or Actresses with Talent out there???

California Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to present:"Talent Agents and Talent Managers: Everything the Talent Needs to Know" Learn the essentials of dealing with talent agents and managers, includi...
Posted by CLA on Thu, 08 May 2008 03:15:00 PST

Attention Musicians!!! Register for "Turning Music into Money" Workshop!

California Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to present:"Turning Music into Money" A presentation focusing on how musicians can actually make a living at doing what they love. The many avenues available...
Posted by CLA on Thu, 01 May 2008 02:16:00 PST

How to Deal with Debt Collectors and Make Sure that They Play Fair!

California Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to present:"How to Deal with Debt Collectors and Make Sure that They Play Fair!" Financing your film or latest CD by credit card? Still waiting for that lucr...
Posted by CLA on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:12:00 PST

Call to Sign up for April 9th "Immigration Issues for Artists..."

California Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to invite you to   "Immigration Issues for Artists and Those in the Entertainment Industry"   This workshop is a wonderful opportunity for artists...
Posted by CLA on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:16:00 PST

"The Business of Art" Workshop! Sign up today!!!

California Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to present ... "The Business of Art"  workshop this Wednesday March 12th!!! Sign up today....Seating is Limited! Finding "success" in any artistic or cr...
Posted by CLA on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:30:00 PST

FILM & MEDIA BUSINESS SEMINAR: New Developments!

Hosted By: California Lawyers for the Arts CLAWhen: Saturday Nov 03, 2007 at 9:00 AMWhere: Loyola Law School919 Albany StreetLos Angeles, CA 90015United StatesDescription:California Lawyers for the Ar...
Posted by CLA on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:49:00 PST

Upcoming Workshops

Register Today!OCTOBER 24: ALTERNATIVES TO FORMING A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: WE'RE IN THE MONEYNot-for-Profit not for you? Wondering if you should incorporate of form an LLC? Attorney Alon Darvish w...
Posted by CLA on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:37:00 PST

October Workshops: Non-Profits and Alternatives

OCTOBER 10: HOW TO START A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION:This workshop will serve as a guide to organizing a non-profit entity. Topics include articles of incorporation, by-laws, state and federal tax exempt...
Posted by CLA on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:20:00 PST

Film & Media Business Seminar at Loyola Law School

New Developments: Free Admission for Students with valid I.D.!  Registered attendees can register a guest for free!*  Call us today at (310) 998-5590 to reserve your space!..:namespace prefi...
Posted by CLA on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:59:00 PST