Art Law Clinic

Christia Ravenell (she/her) is the Staff Attorney at Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. As Staff Attorney, Christia provides legal assistance to MdVLA clients, develops legal resource guides and professional development workshops, supports volunteer attorneys, and participates in advocacy and stakeholder initiatives on behalf of MdVLA and its constituents. A Baltimore native, Christia holds degrees from Howard University (Journalism – Public Relations, BA), New York University (Music Business, MA), and Georgetown University (JD). After a series of detours, including a clerkship, a law firm, and a career in corporate law, Christia has returned to her passion – supporting artists. When she’s not at an Art Law Clinic, you can catch her dancing, reading, or digging through crates at your local record store.

Adam Holofcener, Esq. (He/They) is the Executive Director of Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, a non-profit organization that provides pro bono legal services and education to Maryland based artists and arts organizations. In his legal practice, Adam counsels artists and musicians on matters of copyright, trademark, contract, business entity formation, constitutional law, and other issues. He taught a seminar on Art and Media Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law from 2017-2023. Adam is also a practicing musician and sound artist. He is a dad who lives in Baltimore City.

Wednesday, June 18th

Lunch and Learn Series: 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Room: CPA 113