Virtual Speed Networking

Founded in 1969, VLA is the leading legal aid and education organization dedicated to New York artists and its arts and cultural organizations (ACOs). VLA strives to protect the artistic community's livelihoods, businesses, and creative works through access to dedicated legal representation and focused innovative education programs. To achieve this mission, VLA:facilitates pro bono legal representation for low-income artists and ACOs;offers legal counseling, education programs, advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution services to the entire arts community;trains lawyers to better serve the arts community; andadvocates on behalf of artists to ensure their voices are heard.VLA helps artists navigate legal challenges that can arise out of their work, providing crucial legal guidance that allows artists to focus on their creative practices. In doing so, VLA has fostered the careers of talented artists such as Twyla Tharp, Chapman Roberts, and Tony Kushner and advanced impactful New York organizations including BalletNext, the Caribbean Cultural Center, and Nuyorican Poets Café. Each year, VLA offers legal representation, education, and information to more than 10,000 low-income artists and ACOs and facilitates the contribution of more than $20 million in free legal services. The breadth and depth of high-quality services offered by VLA have made it the model for similar organizations across the country and around the world.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Enjoy an evening of virtual speed networking with VLA's Associate Board!

Join the VLA Associate Board for an evening of networking with other early-career attorneys interested in the arts, media, and entertainment. In this virtual event, attendees will be paired off for brief, one-on-one conversations with VLA Associate Board members. Participants will learn about pro bono opportunities with VLA and discuss shared interests and career goals.Fee: $25This program will be lead by VLA Associate Board Members:<a href="https://vlany.org/team/tatsuya-adachi/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tatsuya Adachi, Esq.</a> Senior Associate at Leichtman Law PLLC<a href="https://vlany.org/team/brittney-c-cox/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brittney Cox, Esq.</a> Director of Business and Legal Affairs at Atlantic Records and Elektra Music Group<a href="https://vlany.org/team/stacey-foltz-stark/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stacey Foltz Stark, Esq.</a> Director, Intellectual Property at WeWork<a href="https://vlany.org/team/sherli-m-furst/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sherli Furst, Esq.</a> Senior Associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP<a href="https://vlany.org/team/melissa-goldstein/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Melissa Goldstein, Esq.</a> Counsel at Heineken USA<a href="https://vlany.org/team/carly-kessler/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Carly Kessler, Esq.</a> Associate at Robins Kaplan LLP<a href="https://vlany.org/team/ryan-m-oringer/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ryan Oringer, Esq.</a> Corporate Associate at Gibson, Dunn &amp; Crutcher<a href="https://vlany.org/team/jordan-romanoff/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jordan Romanoff, Esq. </a>Vice President &amp; Counsel at BNY Mellon<a href="https://vlany.org/team/jacklyn-m-siegel/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sarah Segal, Esq</a>. Associate at Gibson, Dunn &amp; Crutcher<a href="https://vlany.org/team/binni-shah/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Binni Shah, Esq.</a> Associate at Stroock &amp; Stroock &amp; Lavan LLP<a href="https://vlany.org/team/jacklyn-m-siegel/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jacklyn Siegel, Esq</a>. Counsel at Davis &amp; Gilbert<a href="https://vlany.org/team/erika-m-stallings/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Erika Stallings, Esq.</a> Associate General Counsel, Music Product at Facebook<a href="https://vlany.org/team/amanda-weingarten/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amanda Weingarten, Esq.</a> Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &amp; Garrison LLPPlease note that ticket sales end at 1 PM on Tuesday, July 27. Event Access: Participants will be given the information to access the virtual event before it begins. Please make sure you have regular access to the email you use to register to ensure you receive the information. If you have any questions, please contact registrations@vlany.org.

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