Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Is it worth registering a copyright for that manuscript? How can you protect your intellectual property in the age of AI? Do you have any recourse if a large retailer unexpectedly closes your account? Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) answers these questions and more, explains about their amazing organization, and how you can access their services.

If you have generalized questions, please send them to programs@marylandromancewriters.com by 3/4/26, and the presenting attorney will answer them as they are able. Questions about specific situations and circumstances will not be answered at this meeting, but you can reach out to MDVLA at any time with a lawyer request.

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Organizational Info

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and empowering Maryland artists and arts organizations through pro bono legal services and education. We are guided by the belief that culture-shaping creatives deserve to be seen, valued, and legally protected as contributors to their communities and economies. https://mdvla.org/