Art & Copyright Law Clinic
Copyright protection extends to a broad spectrum of artistic expressions — from paintings and photographs to sculptures, as well as other fixed and tangible creative forms. Once protection attaches, copyright owners have exclusive economic rights that allow them to control how their work is reproduced, modified and distributed, among other uses.
Albeit theoretically simple, in practice copyright law is complex and nuanced: what works acquire such protection? How can creatives better protect their assets or, if they wish, exploit them for their monetary benefit?
The Art & Copyright Law Clinic is designed to help artists navigate these complexities by connecting them with legal professionals who can clarify their rights, explain relevant protections, and keep them informed of emerging issues in copyright law, especially as new technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) reshape the legal landscape.
If you have any questions about the the Center for Art Law’s clinics, please contact us by emailing clinic@itsartlaw.org.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering for the Art & Copyright Law Clinic, please complete the short form below.
Upcoming Clinic Events
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Past Programming
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Volunteer Attorneys and Professionals
Irina Tarsis
Center for Art Law (NY)
Carol Steinberg
Founding Attorney at Law Firm of Carol J. Steinberg
Giselle Ayala
Founder & Principal Attorney at GAM Law Office PC
Olivia Taylor
Attorney at Pryor Cashman
Morgan Theodore
Founder & Principal Attorney at Morgan P. Theodore Law, PLLC
Lindsay Korotkin
Partner at ArentFox Schiff
Nate Kleinman
Partner at McCulloch Kleinman Law
Juyoun Han
Partner at Eisenberg & Baum, LLP
FAQs
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- The 1:1 consultations that occur at the Clinic are suitable to any artist or dealer interested in learning more contracts and consignment agreements to build artist-dealer relations. Additionally, all are welcome to attend and listen to the Keynote Address.
- The Clinic best serves those artists who have no attorneys and are seeking a first-time legal consultation.
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- Pre-registration is mandatory for a $10 fee.
- Registration takes place through Eventbrite, where you will need to fill out a confidential intake form. This form enables us to find you the assistance you need.
- Dial-in details and other instructions will be emailed once registration has been confirmed; be sure to check your emails in the days leading up to the Clinic.
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- While filling out the registration form, you can mention any specific questions or topics you would like to discuss during your 1:1 consultation.
- You can prepare a list of questions and concerns you have to discuss during the consultation.
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- The Center for Art Law will provide an artist-dealer relations handout as a guide and the contact information of the Volunteer Attorneys and Professionals participating in each session.
- If you wish to pursue the conversation with the Volunteer Attorneys or Professionals participating in the session, you should reach out to them directly.
- The Center is not responsible for facilitating conversations between the participants and the volunteers after the session.
Attending the Center for Art Law’s legal clinics does not create an attorney-client relationship. The information provided during the individual consultation session does not constitute legal advice. All information shared during the clinic will be kept confidential.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at clinic@itsartlaw.org.
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