Legal Services for the Creative Community


Since 1983, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts has supported artistic expression and creative innovation by serving the legal needs of the Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland arts and cultural communities. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, WALA provides access to education, advocacy, and legal services through workshops and seminars, legal clinics, and pro bono legal referral services.

Roya Bahrami

Roya Bahrami

Featured Artist
Roya Bahrami (Music Director, Composer, Arranger, Lyricist, Santurist, and Vocalist) is a native of Iran who immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager and has spent most of her life in Washington DC, a...

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Angel Nwachukwu

Angel Nwachukwu

Featured Attorney
Angel Nwachukwu is a media and entertainment attorney with a dynamic career spanning several key roles in the industry. Currently, she works at NPR, where she plays a pivotal role in negotiating deals for...

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October 08, 2025
Tickets available for Art in Action Fundraiser - November 7

Join us for an unforgettable evening where creativity comes to life before your eyes. At Art in Action, renowned artists...

August 13, 2025
WALA Teams up with Spotify and Loeb & Loeb LLP for Free Legal Clinic for Artists

Join us for the Free Legal Clinic for Artists!Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 to 3:00 PM easternGet free legal advice for Artists in...

July 18, 2025
Protecting Your Fine Art Series of Best-practice Articles Co-authored by WALA Board Member Janet Fries.

Protecting Your Fine Art Series of Best-practice Articles Co-authored by WALA Board Member Janet Fries. Collecting fine art...