California Lawyers for the Arts

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. With offices across California, CLA offers a range of services including lawyer referrals, dispute resolution, educational programs, and advocacy to empower artists and arts organizations.

Services Offered:

• Arts Advocacy: Empowering artists and arts organizations to drive innovation, social change, and community engagement.
• Dispute Resolution Services: Providing alternative dispute resolution to artists and entertainers since 1980.
• Education: Offering workshops, seminars, and special events throughout the state on various legal and business topics affecting the creative community.
• Lawyer Referral & Information Services: Assisting creative artists, arts organizations, and inventors in finding qualified legal counsel for arts or innovation-related legal matters.
• Career Development Programs: Focusing on providing individuals with opportunities to build careers in the creative sector.

Berkeley Office:

Wells Fargo Building
2140 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 308
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (888) 775-8995
Fax: (510) 201-9957

Los Angeles Office:

12304 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 304
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 207-0001 or Statewide at (888) 775-8995

San Francisco Office:

Fort Mason Center
2 Marina Boulevard, Building C, Room 265
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 775-7200
Fax: (415) 775-1143

San Diego Office:

2456 Broadway, Suite 203
San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (888) 775-8995

Sacramento Office:

2015 J Street, Suite 204
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 441-7979
Fax: (916) 441-1170

For more information or to request a lawyer referral, visit the official website at www.calawyersforthearts.org.