Services
A panel of more than 400 attorneys is available to provide free or fee-based legal assistance for arts related problems. The Legal Referral Program can assist with issues such as specialized contracts, copyright and trademark, First Amendment, tax and non-profit, estate planning, landlord tenant, non-profit incorporation and employment, to name a few.
The VLA Board Bank places VLA Panel Attorneys on the Board of Directors of small to mid-size arts and cultural organizations. The goal of this program is to develop a renewable panel of experienced attorneys interested in becoming pro bono general counsels or Boards Members to interested organizations. The VLA is excited to offer this program because it presents one more opportunity for the creation of long-term collaborative relationships between the vibrant artistic and legal communities within Massachusetts.
The VLA offers a Speakers' Bureau on arts-related legal issues. With over 10 years experience working with Massachusetts artists and attorneys, the VLA offers a menu of educational programs designed to meet the needs of the local arts community. The VLA has a panel of over 400 attorneys with varied expertise within Massachusetts. These attorneys are dedicated to working closely with the VLA to create a seminar to meet your needs.
The VLA offers a number of educational workshops, trainings and programs in a broad range of topics affecting arists and arts organizations.
The VLA also offers in depth seminars and workshops for attorneys interested in representing artists and arts organizations.
