Events at this location

We’ll explore the evolving legal landscape around artificial intelligence for businesses and nonprofits.

AI is moving fast, and the law is trying to keep up. We’ll explore the evolving legal landscape around artificial intelligence, including new federal and state laws, agency regulation and enforcement, current court cases, copyright and intellectual property, deepfakes, privacy, liability, and what businesses, nonprofits, and creatives should be watching next.

PLEASE NOTE This is an in-person event with an option to attend virtually. If you choose to attend virtually, we will send you the Zoom link one hour prior to the event.

Locations: Online via Zoom, or attend at our office: Narwhal Law and Business Strategy, 5338 Southeast Foster Road, Portland, OR 97206

Hosts: Narwhal Law & Business Strategy

Presenter: Tarn Faith, Law Clerk at Narwhal Law & Business Strategy

See all Narwhal events: https://www.narwhallawandbusinessstrategy.com/events

Networking Educational Seminar for Artists, Makers, and Creative Entrepreneurs

Join fellow artists, makers, performers, content creators, designers, writers, and creative entrepreneurs for an evening of connection, learning, and community.

This event combines networking with a practical one-hour educational seminar focused on the legal and business realities of creative work. Whether you’re selling artwork, performing, creating content, teaching workshops, running a creative business, or simply exploring how to turn your creativity into something more sustainable, this event is designed to help you build both your network and your knowledge.

The evening will begin with community networking and introductions, followed by a one-hour presentation:

Your Art Is Your Business
A practical seminar for artists, creatives, makers, performers, content creators, and creative entrepreneurs who want to better understand the legal and business side of their work.

Topics include:

Business formation and liability protection
Essential contracts and agreements
Collaboration and partnership considerations
Licensing and revenue opportunities
Copyrights, trademarks, and patents
Work-for-hire rules and intellectual property ownership
Payment protection and client relationships
Brand protection and online considerations
Common legal and operational mistakes creatives make
Practical strategies for building a sustainable creative venture
The presentation is designed to make legal and business concepts approachable, practical, and relevant to the realities of creative work.

Following the seminar, attendees will have additional time to network, share projects, exchange ideas, and connect with other members of Portland’s creative community.

Snacks, alcoholic and NA beverages will be provided.

Presented by Michael Jonas, JD, MBA

Michael Jonas is an attorney, educator, and business strategist based in Portland, Oregon. He is the owner of Narwhal Law and Business Strategy, a Certified Benefit Company focused on supporting nonprofits, small businesses, creatives, and mission-driven organizations. Michael has spent nearly a decade helping organizations navigate legal, operational, and strategic challenges while making complex topics accessible, practical, and community-centered.

Location Narwhal Law and Business Strategy / Kaleidoscope Penguin Collective 5338 SE Foster Road Portland, Oregon

Who Should Attend? Artists • Makers • Crafters • Designers • Musicians • Writers • Performers • Creative Entrepreneurs • Small Business Owners • Community Builders • Curious Humans