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
Angel Nwachukwu
Featured Attorney
Angel Nwachukwu is a media and entertainment attorney with a dynamic career spanning several key roles in the industry. Currently, she works at NPR, where she plays a pivotal role in negotiating deals for...Read More
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Free Law Clinic for Visual Artists
Protect Your Body of WorkJoin us to learn how the creative community can protect the work of tattoo artists and...
WALA Member Benefit: Discounted tickets to STABLE Arts’ fifth-anniversary party
WALA Volunteers and Artist Members receive 25% off tickets to Revival: Stable's Fifth Anniversary Party on Thursday, October 3, 8:00 – 11:00 pm EDT....
WALA joins Copyright Alliance and National Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts affiliates for Photographers’ Rights Workshop
In today's fast-paced world, capturing stunning images is just one part of a photographer’s creative process and business. When...