"James Grace has been the Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts (VLA) since 1998, which provides free and reduced fee legal services and educational programs to Massachusetts artists and cultural organizations. Jim has experience working with artists and arts organizations in the areas of publishing law, copyright, nonprofit incorporation, budget matters, conflict resolution, artist live/work and nonprofit board issues. Jim is an adjunct professor for Boston University's Masters in Arts Administration Program where he co-teaches a course on Legal Issues in Arts Administration. He is a working author, book editor and best selling co-author of The Worst Case Scenario Handbook: Golf. Jim's previous work experience includes in-house counsel for a large low-income housing non-profit organization where he practiced in the areas of landlord/tenant, real estate and alternative dispute resolution. Jim graduated with honors from Suffolk University Law School and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst."
