Contract Basics for Artists (CLE)

Contracts can be long, and sometimes daunting, documents to wade through. However, they are essential for protecting your rights and interests when creating your art. This class will go over 10 important things to look out for when entering an agreement, so that you can ensure that both you and your creative work are adequately protected. Topics to be covered include contract formalities, negotiating payment and credit terms, termination, and boilerplate language.
Continuing Legal Education: This program provides 1 Professional Skills CLE credit, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys.

Instructor: Emma E. Frean, Esq.

Associate Director of Legal Services @ Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Emma Frean is the Associate Director of Legal Services at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. In this role, she advises artists and creators on issues related to contracts, intellectual property, and both federal and state court litigation. Emma is a frequent speaker on entertainment-related legal issues and has presented at Columbia University, Tisch School of the Arts, Cornell Law School, Cardozo School of Law, Freelancers Union, Nitehawk Shorts Festival, TIDE Film Festival, and the “Made in New York” Post-Production Training Program run through the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Emma is also the clinical supervisor for the Columbia Law School Arts & Entertainment Law Externship. Prior to joining VLA, Emma worked in a national litigation practice in Sydney, Australia. She received her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honors) from the University of Sydney.

Membership Discount Code: Are you a VLA Member trying to register for this class? E-mail to get your membership discount code: [email protected].

Fees:

• $25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)
• $25 Artists Over Sixty
• $35 Arts Professional VLA Member
• $55 Arts Professional Non-Member
• $150 Legal Professional VLA Member
• $200 Legal Professional Non-Member
• $100 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)

Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).

For attorneys, there are various scholarships available. To view our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines and for more information on how to apply, click here.

Refund 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.

Webinar 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.

Host or Publisher Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts