GLA sends out a bi-weekly newsletter with available arts cases. The case list is also available above. If you see a case that interests you, just send us an email at cases@glarts.org with the ID number and title of the case.

Additionally, we may reach out to you directly by email when we have a case we feel is a good fit for your practice area. In these instances, the cases will appear the same way they do in the newsletter. If you are able to assist, you can accept the case simply by replying to the email. GLA will only contact you for the areas of practice you indicated on the Attorney Volunteer Form.

If you agree to take a pro bono case, GLA will first forward you both the client’s and adverse parties’ names and contact information so you can run a conflicts check.

We ask that you complete the conflicts check and let GLA know the outcome of the check within 10 business days. If it will take longer, please notify GLA of the delay. Otherwise we will place the client back on the case list and reach out to other attorneys.

Should the client pass conflicts, we will forward your contact information to the client who will contact you directly within three business days.

You will also receive an email officially assigning you the case that contains the client’s contact information and several documents outlining our program and processes.

If you do not hear from the client within three business days of our email, please contact GLA via email to notify us, and we will attempt to contact the client to have him or her contact you.

Once the client contacts you, GLA steps out of the picture. All services and communications are strictly between you and the client. GLA does not have an attorney-client relationship with the artist. GLA’s only involvement will be monthly update emails (quarterly for trademark and copyright registrations) which we use to keep track of how cases are progressing generally. This ensures that cases do not get forgotten and keeps our database current. Since GLA does not have a confidential relationship with the artists, we do not retain copies of client materials, including financial documents, contracts, etc..

No, cases are assigned on an issue-by-issue basis. You are not required to assist the client with new legal issues.

While you are welcome to assist clients with new issues that arise, related or not, we explain to the clients that you will work solely on the issue(s) assigned and are not acting as general counsel.

Clients should contact GLA for any new issues that arise.

At the completion of your representation, we ask that you complete the online Pro Bono Report. The link to this report is included in your initial assignment email and we will also include it in our monthly update emails.

The completion of this form is necessary for several reasons: GLA uses this information to track the hours and value of the services GLA provides, which helps us obtain grants to continue our work and discover ways to improve our services. Also, the link will close out the case in our CRM and we will stop sending monthly update requests.

Please reach out to us at gla@glarts.org.