Clinique Juridique des Artistes de Montréal - Montreal Artists Legal Clinic

The Montreal Artists Legal Clinic (CJAM) and the Conseil des arts de Montreal (CAM) would like to invite Montreal artists to CJAM’s monthly legal information night on Monday, June 7, 2010 from 7:30-9:30 pm at the offices of CAM (1210 Sherbrooke Est). 

CJAM’s legal information nights give artists the opportunity to discuss their legal issues with a trained volunteer for approximately 30 minutes. The volunteer will then research the artist’s issue and get back to the artist with relevant legal information (usually within 10 business days).  

If you’re interested in an appointment, or if you have any questions, please send an email with your name, contact information and preferred language of consultation to rsvp@cjam.info. Please note that space is limited so register early!

The Montreal Gazette ran a full-feature piece on CJAM. Check it out:

http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/Artists+find+outlet+avoid+pitfalls/3025405/story.html 

ElectriCJAM was a big success and we wish to thank all those who came out to support the Clinic. Through the silent auction and donations at the door, we were able to raise over $2500 which will fund Clinic activities moving forward.

A special thank you to our volunteers, the artists who donated their work and the bands (David Drury, Crazy Diamond, Technical Kidman, Zeroes, the Guerrilla Campaign and musicfirm) without whom the event would not have been possible.

On May 3rd, in collaboration with McGill Career Planning Service, CJAM hosted an information session for freelance musicians for McGill students.

Lawyer Kerry Williams and jazz musician Jim Bland discussed a few basics for emerging freelance musicians.

Kerry Williams is a bilingual new media and entertainment lawyer. A lawyer with a deep appreciation of creativity and the business of producing creative work, Kerry provides legal advice on a wide range of legal issues facing artists and new and emerging media and entertainment companies.

Kerry’s experience ranges from the protection of intellectual property rights to the negotiation and drafting of commercial transaction agreements. Kerry advises on the protection of intellectual property, including copyright and trademark, and drafts agreements designed to protect intellectual property including license, confidentiality and non-competition agreements. He also provides legal advice on personality rights including image, reputation and privacy rights.