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Lawyers for the Arts (LFA) recruits and places attorneys to work on volunteer legal projects with nonprofit arts organizations. The LFA program is the only one of its kind in San Diego, and is the region's most effective way to establish direct, hands-on professional relationships between San Diego's arts and legal communities.

The Lawyer Referral Program matches attorneys willing to donate their time and expertise to those arts and cultural organizations needing specific legal assistance that is outside their budget. LFAs work on a project-by-project basis, rather than being assigned to a particular client for an indefinite period of time to address many needs. LFAs have provided expertise in areas including: contracts, copyright, patent and trademark, employee law, facilities leases, nonprofit incorporation, immigration, labor relations, insurance, and tax matters.

LFAs are invited to periodic Member Mixers - networking and cultural events enabling attorneys to meet like-minded peers and learn more about involvement with San Diego's cultural sector.

Attorneys admitted to the California State Bar who are also members of the LFA program are eligible to participate. There is a nominal LFA membership fee.

Click here for information and an application for an individual volunteer.

Click here for information and an application for corporate membership.

Arts organizations - need a lawyer? Arts clients seeking LFA assistance must submit an application for each legal need. The LFA program is designed to provide legal assistance through volunteer attorneys on specific client requests. LFA does not guarantee that all legal matters of the organization will be settled.

Click here for an application for arts organizations.