Since 1983, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts has supported artistic expression and creative innovation by serving the legal needs of Washington, Maryland and Virginia's arts and cultural communities.
A 501 (c) 3 not-for profit organization, WALA provides education, advocacy and volunteer legal services through workshops and seminars, legal clinics for artists and arts organizations, and pro-bono referral services.
More than 350 of Washington's top lawyers and law firms participate as volunteers in WALA's legal services program.