Staying out of Trouble: Common Legal Issues for Creative Nonprofits

This event is about arts and culture organizations—especially nonprofits—seeking clarity and confidence in navigating legal and compliance responsibilities. Recognizing the growing need for accessible, practical legal guidance, attorneys from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts & Connecticut are offering this workshop to share common compliance best practices tailored specifically for nonprofit arts organizations.

Luke Blackadar, Deputy Director, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston, Inc.

• Gain a clearer understanding of federal reporting obligations and ongoing compliance requirements for nonprofit arts organizations.
• Identify key considerations and legal risks.
• Understand the differences between employees and independent contractors and how proper classification.

VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS (VLA):

VLA supports artists, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs by providing access to legal services through a lawyer referral program, direct representation, and educational workshops. Through its referral program, VLA connects applicants with volunteer attorneys who offer pro bono services and reduced-fee attorneys; its staff attorneys also provide in-house legal assistance for specific matters.

Luke’s an arts and entertainment attorney and the manager of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts & Connecticut. He counsels artists, creative small businesses and nonprofits on contracts, intellectual property, legal entities, and nonprofit governance. In addition to his work at the Arts & Business Council, Luke teaches at BU Metropolitan College and Northeastern University School of Law.

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