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GEORGE H. CARR, SIKORA LAW LLC, & ANDREA R. LIGUORE,

THE LAW OFFICES OF ANDREA LIGUORE, LLC

eorge Carr and Andrea Andrea came to the VLA as a law Entertainment and Sports Law Association
Liguore represent what student, but immediately upon passing and the Treasurer of the Justinian Forum
makes the Volunteer Lawyers the bar began to accept pro bono matches. before her 2017 graduation. Whether she is
for the Arts (VLA) program As a solo practitioner and owner of there to lead a program or there as support,
Ga success — a combination her own music, Andrea is always willing to cheerfully lend VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
of VLA veterans who have supported the at hand at VLA events.
program for years, and those whose Reflecting on her time with the VLA,
enthusiasm as new volunteers Andrea said, “I love being a part of the VLA
helps keep the program fresh because I believe every artist, no matter
and invigorated. George their situation, should have access to legal
and Andrea will serve as services to protect their work. Volunteering
panelists at a special VLA is also my way of paying it forward to those
presentation Nov. 29 at artists in need for all the help and advice I’ve
SPACES Gallery: “Protest received from others throughout my career.”
Art: Free Speech and At their SPACES presentation Nov. 29,
its Legal Boundaries,” a George and Andrea will share with a crowd
free event open both to of volunteer attorneys and artists
legal professionals and important information regarding
local artists. artistic expression in a variety
George is a real estate George Carr and of media and situations that
litigator at Sikora Law by day, Katie Steiner arise at the intersection of
and a talented trombonist by at a VLA event art and political speech.
night. Like many VLA volunteers, Their discussion
George was drawn to the group due to his on public art will
background in the arts, as a performer and include overviews
patron. His knowledge of musical history, jazz of nonpermanent
in particular, is encyclopedic. He is a regular at media such as light
the VLA’s monthly meetings, often handling projections; obscenity
multiple pro bono cases at a time. He is always Andrea in artistic speech; and
happy to share his extensive expertise with entertainment, Liguore “viral” art online.
newer members, drawing on his decade-long and business law The CMBA deeply
experience with the VLA, which he chaired in practice, she now is appreciates volunteers like
2016-17. In addition to taking on pro bono one of our most prolific George and Andrea, who share their
work, George is a frequent and knowledgeable VLA volunteers, managing time in support of a strong, vibrant arts and
speaker at VLA events, and can always be at least two pro bono cases each month. nonprofit community here in Cleveland.
counted on to make an appearance in support Andrea also finds the time to serve as a
of his fellow Committee members should he speaker for both the VLA and for Reach
happen to not be on the panel. Out: Legal Assistance for Nonprofits,
Beyond volunteering with the VLA, where she served on a panel in October GET ENGAGED!
George has served on the Board for the during Pro Bono Week: “What a Novel For more information about the
Cleveland Public Theatre and Cleveland Jazz Idea! Intellectual Property Overview for Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, visit
Orchestra, and on the Associate Board for Nonprofits.” Andrea’s love of the arts was CleMetroBar.org/VLA. To learn more
the Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland. fine-tuned during her time as a legal intern about Reach Out for Nonprofits, please
When asked what drives him to give back, with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and visit CleMetroBar.org/ReachOut. For
George said, “Volunteering refreshes my Museum, where she assisted the Rock Hall’s general questions about volunteering,
commitment to helping people understand General Counsel with legal research and please contact Jessica Paine at JPaine@
and navigate the law. It’s a genuine pleasure daily transactional tasks. She also served CleMetroBar.org or (216) 539-5982.
to work with the fine lawyers of the VLA.” as the President of Cleveland-Marshall’s
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