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About California Lawyers for the Arts Serving the creative arts and innovation community since 1974! California Lawyers for the Arts [CLA] is a non-profit organization founded in 1974 to provide legal services to artists and members of the creative arts community. In 1987, Bay Area Lawyers for the Arts [BALA] joined forces with Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts-Los Angeles [VLA] to form California Lawyers for the Arts as a statewide organization. CLA is part of an informal network of “Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts” programs that serve artists through state-based organizations throughout the United States. Our Mission California Lawyers for the Arts empowers the creative community by providing education, representation and dispute resolution. Our Vision Artists and arts organizations serve as agents of democratic involvement, innovation, and positive social change, and the growth of an empowered arts sector is essential to healthy communities. CLA’s leadership and services strengthen the arts for the benefit of communities throughout California. Staff & Board | "Thank you for being there for all us artists! The attorney was simply an amazing person and lawyer. She helped me every step of the way, and responded right away to my correspondence." — Lawyer Referral Service Client |
