VLA Staff

James F. Grace, Esq., Executive Director
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts, Inc.

249 A Street, Studio 14
Boston, MA 02210

Tel: 617.350.7600
TTY: 617.350.7600
Fax: 617.350.7610
jgrace@vlama.org

James Grace has been the Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts, Inc. (VLA) since 1998. The VLA provides free and reduced fee legal services and educational programs to Massachusetts artists and cultural organizations. Jim has experience working with artists and arts organizations in the areas of publishing law, copyright, nonprofit incorporation, budget matters, conflict resolution, artist live/work and nonprofit board issues. Jim is an adjunct professor for Boston University's Masters in Arts Administration Program where he co-teaches a course on Legal Issues in Arts Administration. In addition, Jim is a working author and book editor. He is the best selling co-author of The Worst Case Scenario Handbook: Golf. To date he has been involved in the publication of over eight books. Jim's previous work experience includes in-house counsel for a large low-income housing non-profit organization where he practiced in the areas of landlord/tenant, real estate and alternative dispute resolution. Jim graduated with honors from Suffolk University Law School and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Sheri S. Mason, Esq., Director of Legal Services
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts, Inc.

249 A Street, Studio 14
Boston, MA 02210

Tel: 617.350.7600
TTY: 617.350.7600
Fax: 617.350.7610
smason@vlama.org

Sheri Mason joined the VLA as Director of Legal Services in September 2007. Prior to joining the VLA, Sheri worked as a Project Manager at a pharmaceutical training company where she managed the development of training curriculums and materials for pharmaceutical companies. As Director of Legal Services, Sheri administers the legal referral programs, conducts legal research, and assists clients with their cases. Sheri graduated from Suffolk Law School in 2007 with a Concentration in Intellectual Property, with distinction. She received her B.A., with high distinction, from the University of Rhode Island. She is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

The VLA is also supported by a Board of Trustees who are dedicated to preserving arts in Massachusetts.

The VLA offers a number of volunteer Internship Opportunities to students enrolled in undergraduate, post graduate and legal educational programs.