Melbourne’s Media Arts Lawyers launches Pro Bono Initiative for sexual harassment cases

Media Arts Lawyers is stepping up its support for survivors of harassment and assault in the creative industries. Reports The Industry Obserever,

The Melbourne-based law firm launches the WXIM Pro Bono Initiative, which provides legal advice to WXIM in the creative industries at no cost on civil matters related to sexual assault, sexual misconduct, harassment or intimidation.

Announced today (12th August), the initiative pledges legal support to female, female identifying, non-binary and gender non-conforming artists and music, film and creative industry professionals.

According to a statement, Media Arts Lawyers’ “powerhouse” female legals are offering free half-hour phone consultations on any legal issues on employment, copyright and other IP issues, defamation, contract law, and related fields.

More at https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/media-arts-lawyers-pro-bono-initiative/