Events Archive

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts has been hosting educational programming that is free and open to the public since its inception. Below is a list highlighting some events from our archive.

• Understanding the Basics of Obtaining a Patent - May 4, 2021

• World Intellectual Property Day - April 27, 2021

  Presented in Partnership with the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the Austin Bar Association

• The Art of Taxes - February 4, 2021

  Presented by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA and Kathy Ploch, CPA

• Legal Essentials for Livestreaming - October 29, 2020

  Presentation by Gwen Seale, Attorney

• Legal Essentials for Online Sales - October 26, 2020

  • Presented in partnership with Dougherty Arts Center

  • Presentation by Angela Lee, Attorney

• The Benefits of Business Entities for Artists - February 19, 2020

  • Presented in partnership with Rodgers Silvera PLLC

  • Presentation by Erin Rodgets, Attorney

  • Hosted in-person at Midtown Arts & Theater Center of Houston

• The Art of Taxes (Houston) - February 20, 2020

  • Presented in partnership with Fresh Arts

  • Presentation by Kathy Ploch, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at Midtown Arts & Theater Center of Houston

• The Art of Taxes (Dallas) - February 13, 2020

  • Presentation by Michelle Burrell, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at South Dallas Cultural Center

• The Art of Taxes (Austin) - January 28, 2020

  • Presentation by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at Dougherty Arts Center in Austin

• Tax Tips for the Self-Employed - February 11, 2019

  • Presented in partnership with Austin Federation of Musicians

  • Presentation by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at IBEW Local 520 in Austin

• The Art of Taxes (Musicians Edition) - December 12, 2018

  • Presented in partnership with Dougherty Arts Center

  • Presentation by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at Dougherty Arts Center in Austin

• The Art of Taxes (Multidisciplinary Edition) - December 5, 2018

  • Presented in partnership with Dougherty Arts Center

  • Presentation by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at Dougherty Arts Center in Austin

• Art, Business, & Creativity: Business Tips for Artists - October 25, 2018

  • Presented in partnership with the South Dallas Cultural Center

  • Presentation by Sammetria L. Goodson, Attorney and Alissa McCain, Attorney

  • Hosted in-person at the South Dallas Cultural Center

• Artists as Business Operators - October 11, 2018

  • Presented as part of the Greater Austin Black Chamber's Third Annual Business Strategy Week in partnership with Capitol View Arts

  • Presentation by Sharesa Alexander, Attorney and Alissa McCain, Attorney

  • Hosted in-person at the George Washington Carver Museum's Cultural & Genealogy Center in Austin

• World Intellectual Property Day Creativity Forum - April 25, 2018

  • Presented in partnership with the Copyright Alliance

  • Presentation by attorneys Bill Hulsey, Erin Rodgers, Michael Ramos-Lynch, and Adrian Resendez

  • Hosted in-person at Delores Duffie Recreation Center in Austin

• Austin Legal Clinic - March 29, 2018

  • Presented in partnership with University of Texas Law Students for the Arts and DLA Piper

  • Hosted in person at DLA Piper in Austin

• The Art of Taxes (Houston) - February 13, 2018

  • Presentation by Kathy Ploch, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at United Wat Community Resource Center in Houston

• Houston Legal Clinic - February 12, 2018

  • Presented in partnership with Fresh Arts

  • Hosted in-person at The Silos at Sawyer in Houston

• The Art of Taxes (Austin) - February 7, 2018

  • Presentation by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at Austin Public

• Tax Seminar for Musicians - December 13, 2017

  • Presented in partnership with Austin Music Foundation

  • Presentation by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at St. Elmo Soundstage in Austin

• Copyright for Visual Artists - October 25, 2017

  • Presentation by Adrian Resendez, Attorney

  • Hosted in-person at George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center in Austin

• Business Essentials for the Artist Entrepreneur - September 6 & 7, 2017

  • Hosted in-person at Austin School of Film

  • Presentations:

    • Choosing a Business Entity by Trenton Brough, Attorney

    • Copyright Overview by Adam Mandell, Attorney

    • Understanding the Sales Tax by Katie Wolters, Attorney

    • Recordkeeping Tips by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA

• Address Unknown: Are you missing money from your songs? - July 26, 2017

  • Presentation by Chris Castle, Attorney

  • Hosted at Norton Rose Fulbright in Austin

• Austin Legal Clinic - March 30, 2017

  • Presented in partnership with University of Texas Law Students for the Arts and DLA Piper

  • Hosted in person at DLA Piper in Austin

• Houston Legal Clinic - February 15, 2017

  • Presented in partnership with Fresh Arts

  • Hosted in-person at The Silos at Sawyer in Houston

• The Art of Taxes (Austin) - February 6, 2017

  • Presentation by Lisa Sretenovic, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at The Long Center in Austin

• The Art of Taxes (Houston) - February 16, 2017

  • Presentation by Kathy Ploch, CPA

  • Hosted in-person at the United Way Community Resource Center in Houston

• Moviemaker Dialogue: Music Licensing and Fair Use Workshop - December 6, 2016

  • Presented in partnership with Austin Film Society

  • Presentation by Amy E. Mitchell, Attorney

  • Hosted in-person at the Austin Film Society

• Copyright for Musicians and Artists (Austin) - September 20, 2016

  • Presentation by attorneys Amy E. Mitchell and Brooks Rice

  • Hosted in-person at University Hills Library in Austin

• Protecting Your Assets - August 31, 2016

  • Presented in partnership with GettingConnected

  • Presentation by Brooks Rice, attorney

  • Hosted in-person in Austin

• Copyright for Musicians and Artists (Houston) - July 19, 2016

  • Presentation by attorneys Tristan Robinson and Erin Rodgers

  • Hosted in-person at the United Way of Greater Houston Community Resource Center