Legal Services for the Creative Community
Since 1983, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts has supported artistic expression and creative innovation by serving the legal needs of the Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland arts and cultural communities. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, WALA provides access to education, advocacy, and legal services through workshops and seminars, legal clinics, and pro bono legal referral services.
Roya Bahrami
Featured Artist
Roya Bahrami (Music Director, Composer, Arranger, Lyricist, Santurist, and Vocalist) is a native of Iran who immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager and has spent most of her life in Washington DC, a...Read More
Mary Ann McGrail
Featured Attorney
WALA volunteer Mary Ann McGrail (Principal, Law Office of M.A. McGrail) is the recipient of the 2020 G. Hamilton Loeb Award, Sole Practitioner Category.Mary Ann’s legal practice specializes in intellectual property, international law,...Read More
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AI and Artists Now: What To Do While Waiting for Congress And The Courts
Join Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA), the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), and the George Mason Arts...
Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: The Next Frontier
Join Copyright Alliance and WALA for a webinar titled, Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: The Next Frontier, on ...
Navigating the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board Appeals Process Webinar
USPTO invites practitioners to the upcoming livestream event, Navigating the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board appeals process, on Tuesday, June 27,...