Get Involved
Helping artists, performers, and arts organization in your community not only provides a much needed service, it also sharpens your skills and helps train the next generation of lawyers. Sign up to volunteer for OVLA’s pro bono clinic and other programs.
Current Needs
Attorney volunteers for our legal clinic
Attorney volunteers for our workshops
Attorney volunteers for creating educational material for OVLA
Law student volunteers
New applications are reviewed during OVLA’s monthly board meeting. OVLA will contact you after the review, which may be several weeks after submission. Thank you for your understanding!
“I’m happy to have the opportunity to help artists and musicians etc. protect their work. Most of these clients’ issues are things my firm couldn’t handle for economic reasons.”
– Local Attorney
Partner With Us
OVLA works with arts organizations throughout the state of Oregon to provide legal workshops on a variety of topics. We are happy to coordinate with you to have an OVLA attorney participate in a workshop for your community.
Example Topics:
Business Basics
Contracts for Creatives
Copyright Fundamentals
Estate Planning for Artists
Legal Pitfalls of AI
Legal Issues in Music
Publishing Agreements
Negotiation Skills and Strategies
Film Clearance
Film Production Contracts
Support Our Work
However small or large, we appreciate your support of OVLA's work. Make a one-time or recurring gift to ensure that Oregon's creative community has access to legal support and education.
OVLA is a 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. OVLA’s FIN: 93-0977573. Contact us with any questions.
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