NEW YORK – N.Y.- ArtWorks.™ is set to relaunch its ABA-approved Legal Incubator & Residency Program. This program is designed to propel attorneys into the fascinating practice area of intellectual property law to protect and serve creative businesses. The company was founded by attorneys specializing in business law and communications with the mission to aid attorneys in their pursuit to safeguard entrepreneurs’ intellectual property.
America’s economy thrives on creating businesses, which makes it essential to have adequate legal support when protecting intellectual property. During Covid, “more than 4.4 million new businesses were created in the U.S. during 2020 — the highest total on record,” according to the Census Bureau. This influx of creative entrepreneurs has caused an increase in demand for attorneys in the intellectual property practice area. The White House proclamation on World Intellectual Property Day in 2021 explained, “Investing in and strengthening our digital infrastructure promotes innovation that helps small businesses and protects the rights of our citizens.” As of May 2023, the U.S. Census reported 436,048 newly established businesses in the United States.
This surge of entrepreneurs has increased the demand for trained lawyers to protect the business interests of businesses that are being registered. According to the American Bar Association, 36,078 law students graduated in 2022. Let’s do the math; in analyzing the numbers, there are not enough trained lawyers to help growing businesses. The NYC Bar Association highlighted that “new lawyer preparation does not end on graduation day. Curriculum-based continuing legal education programs and mentoring are essential to help new lawyers transition successfully to practice.”
In response, ArtWorks.™ has implemented its newest and quickest residency program available and developed explicitly for attorneys looking to break into arts, fashion, and entertainment law—the goal of ArtWorks.™ Legal Incubator and Residency program is to work with new and transitioning attorneys interested in entertainment law and protecting the intellectual property of creatives.
The Residency Program is an accelerated 12-week tri-module program that focuses on personalized mentorship and guidance in both professional and personal aspects. This program is the vital connection between academia and real-world practice, ensuring a smooth transition toward success.
Qualified applicants will gain access to seasoned and committed mentors who will share their extensive experiences, receive dynamic professional business development, and engage in case simulations that enhance their expertise in copyright, trademark, and patents. have immersive, hands-on opportunities working with real creative clients who need your skills.
“This program is creating job security in the face of severe upheaval in the economic space. It’s helping attorneys with future income security and protecting the rights of creatives worldwide. This is my invitation to all those ambitious, courageous lawyers ready to help write the next chapter in legal history,” said Nzengha Waseme, program director. “In a time when so much is unstable, this residency program is a new, innovative path to success, Waseme adds.”
Virtual Open House sessions for the upcoming semester will be hosted through September 14, 2023, for fall enrollment in the program. Interested candidates can call 646-859-3914 or email apply@artworksincubator.com. Registration is open at www.artworksincubator.com.
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