Over 350 volunteer attorneys and about 30 major law firms are currently on call to take our cases. We have received very positive feedback from volunteer attorneys who have worked with artist clients and arts organizations. WALA offers one of the few opportunities for transactional lawyers to perform pro bono work in their area of expertise. A monthly Volunteer Attorney Orientation is offered to provide new volunteers with the tools they need to effectively serve our clients. Artists come to the clinic for a 30 minute appointment with a WALA Volunteer Attorney to discuss their legal needs.
Individual attorneys sign up for a three hour session.
Law firms are also invited to staff an entire evening. Participating in WALA's new legal clinic allows attorneys to advise artist clients without the need to make major commitments of time. Attorneys are not required to represent the clients that they see at the clinic. Attorneys may also share their expertise as teachers of these highly popular workshops. In addition, Attorneys attending WALA's Legal Workshops are eligible to receive CLE credit from Virginia and Pennsylvania.