Law, Advocacy & the Arts
The Creative Trust
“Where law and advocacy meet the arts.”
2006
Carrying forward a founding mission
30,000+
Performances archived
Pro bono
Legal & advisory network
Our Mission
Where law and advocacy meet the arts.
The Creative Trust stands at the intersection of legal protection, creative advocacy, and career empowerment. We provide pro bono legal counsel to emerging artists and creatives, from contract review and intellectual property protection to business formation, while championing the rights and safety of women navigating the fashion and entertainment industries. Through mentorship, education, and direct support, we help the next generation of talent protect their work, build sustainable careers, and shape industries on their own terms.
“Protecting the work and the person behind it.”
— The promise of The Creative Trust
Two Ways In
Whether you make the work
or help protect it
The Creative Trust serves the artists who need protection and the professionals who provide it.
What We Do
Protection that meets artists where they are
Pro bono contract review, IP protection, and business formation
Advocacy and safety resources for women in fashion & entertainment
Career development, branding, and industry education workshops
Mentorship from attorneys, executives, and creative professionals
How It Works
From first call to lasting protection
01
Tell us what you need
Share your project, contract, or concern through a confidential intake. No legalese required — just tell us your story.
02
We match you with counsel
We connect you with a vetted attorney or advisor from our pro-bono network whose expertise fits your situation.
03
Get real protection
Contract review, IP and trademark guidance, business formation, or advocacy support — at no cost to you.
04
Build on solid ground
Leave with your work protected and the knowledge to keep protecting it as your career grows.