Contracts, Copyrights, & LLCs: A Freelancers' Roundtable

Tue Mar 24 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

300 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-4110, United States | Portland

AIGA Maine
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Contracts, Copyrights, & LLCs: A Freelancers' Roundtable
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Freelancing comes with freedom, flexibility, and a long list of legal questions that rarely get answered in design school. This Freelancers’ Roundtable is focused on the legal fundamentals every independent creative should understand, whether you are just getting started or have been freelancing for years.
We’ll kick off the evening with short presentations from legal professionals, followed by guided roundtable discussions where you can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from peers facing similar challenges.
What to Expect:
-A relaxed, informal discussion with fellow freelancers
-Real-world guidance on contracts, copyrights, trademarks, and business structure
-Small-group roundtable discussions to ask questions and share experiences
-Light refreshments and plenty of networking

Who Should Attend?
-Established freelancers looking to protect their work and business
-New freelancers seeking clarity around legal basics
-Freelance-curious creatives who want to understand the legal side before jumping in
-Small business owners who hire or collaborate with freelancers
-Free for AIGA Maine members!

Presenters:
-Andrew Kraus, Attorney, OptiCliff Law
-Erin Cusenbary, Professor of Practice, Legal Director of the Business & Law Clinic at University of Maine School of Law

Format:
-30 minutes of short presentations
-60 minutes of facilitated roundtable discussion and Q&A
This event is designed to be approachable, practical, and conversational. You do not need prior legal knowledge to attend, just real-world questions and curiosity.
Come ready to chat, learn, and connect! Space is limited, so RSVP soon.
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