Lucas Blackadar

Lecturer

Lucas Blackadar (AR 778 – Legal Issues) is the Deputy Director for the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston, where he manages the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts and Connecticut.

An arts and entertainment lawyer, Luke advises artists, creative workers, and arts and cultural organizations of all creative disciplines in matters concerning intellectual property, contracts, and business formation and governance. Luke also frequently gives talks on legal and business topics for creative entrepreneurs and startups, and has presented legal workshops to such audiences as MassArt, RISD, Art World Conference, and the Americans for the Arts.

In addition to his role at the Arts & Business Council, Luke is adjunct faculty at Roger Williams University School of Law, where he teaches Entertainment Law and Contract Drafting , and at Northeastern University School of Law, where he teaches Transactional Drafting. Luke also serves on the board of directors of Community Music Center of Boston.

When he isn’t working, Luke loves life drawing, reading, running, and playing video games.

Photo credit is Craig Bailey/Perspective Photo.