Our continuing series on the Music Modernization Act and how musicians and songwriters need to be prepared for these legal changes continues via Zoom on Wednesday, December 9th at 2:00 p.m. with an in depth look at the new national Music Licensing Collective. The Collective launches in January 2021 and will issue and administer blanket mechanical … Continue reading Music Licensing Collective zoom workshop for songwriters on 12/09
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Volunteer with The Ella Project
The Ella Project's caseload continues to increase, and we have numerous volunteer opportunities for attorneys seeking to provide pro bono assistance to our clients virtually in matters of copyright, trademark, patent, nonprofit incorporation, forming llcs, and many other issues. Want to use your skills to support the careers of Louisiana musicians? Sign up to volunteer … Continue reading Volunteer with The Ella Project
Cheers to our Spring 2020 law student volunteers!

Well, it wasn't the semester we envisioned back in January, but cheers to our Tulane law school volunteers for working with us as our Friday clinics transitioned from in person to conference call to video conferencing and not missing a beat. These Spring legal clinics provided direct pro bono legal assistance to 63 Louisiana artists … Continue reading Cheers to our Spring 2020 law student volunteers!
Applying for Patent Protection Webinar on May 27th

Do you have an invention that you’d like to protect, but don’t know where to start? Have you always wanted to learn more about the process? Then join patent attorney Mark Melasky of Intellectual Property Consulting on Wednesday, May 27th at 1:00 p.m. for a free webinar as he discusses: What do you need? Patent/Trademark/Copyright?How … Continue reading Applying for Patent Protection Webinar on May 27th
Ella Project receives NEA funding for 2019.

The Acting Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts has approved The Ella Project for a grant in the amount of $30,000 in their latest round of ArtWorks funding. Ella Project is proud to be one of 17 arts organizations in Louisiana to receive this funding. We look forward to working with the Arts Endowment … Continue reading Ella Project receives NEA funding for 2019.
Copyright & Contracts for Filmmakers Workshop on February 5th

Presented by Max Hass and Bri Whetstone Tuesday, February 5th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Launch Pad, 400 Poydras, Suite 900 We're excited to launch our new workshop series on Copyright and Contracts. Supported by a grant from the Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans, this series launches by addressing copyright and contract topics relevant to filmmakers … Continue reading Copyright & Contracts for Filmmakers Workshop on February 5th