About
I’m a professional classical musician and fiber artist
Patty Zurlo holds a JD from Mitchell Hamline College of Law, where she has taught as an adjunct professor of Art Law. She speaks locally and nationally on the subjects of copyrights, trademarks, and business and nonprofit law. She also holds a Bachelor of Music and, as a professional classical musician has a deep understanding of the creative process and the commitment to fulfill a creative vision.
Following a successful career as a professional musician, there was a call to help creative people in the role of attorney.
More about me
I enjoy working with individuals on their personal legal issues as well as with small businesses and nonprofits. I am personally invested in the success of the people with whom I work and am frequently involved in strategic planning and business counseling, as well as technical legal representation.
Teaching/Public Speaking
I enjoy teaching, and was an adjunct professor at Hamline William Mitchell College of Law in Art and Cultural Heritage Law and, until recently, also taught at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in the Cultural Leadership Masters Program. I have been invited by numerous educational and business organizations locally and nationally to speak on the subject of copyrights, trademarks, and business and nonprofit law.
Community Work
Building sustainable community around art and culture are of high value to me, and I choose to donate time and services in support of that value. I currently sit on the Legal Advisory Board for Springboard for the Arts, and also serve as a volunteer attorney through Springboard’s lawyer referral program. Currently I serve as a board member of an amazing organization, The International Cello Institute. https://www.internationalcelloinstitute.com
Following is a listing of some of my past community involvement:
Minnesota State Arts Board, Statewide, Operational Support Grants Panelist
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Operational Support Grants Panelist
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, St. Paul, MN, Editor of Legal Chapter in Handbook for Minnesota Nonprofits
The Musical Offering, St. Paul, MN, Board Member
The Schubert Club, St. Paul, MN, Board Member and Volunteer
Three Legged Race Theater, Minneapolis, MN, Board Member
Zorongo Flamenco, Minneapolis, MN, Board Member
Minnesota Textile Center, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota State Bar Association, Art, Entertainment and Sports Law Section, President and Officer
St. Paul Academy and Summit School Parents Association, President and Volunteer
Education
William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, Juris Doctor
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, Bachelor of Music in Bassoon Performance
Hochschüle für Musik and Darstellende Künst, Vienna, Austria
Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, Graduate Study in Music and Bassoon Performance
American Symphony Orchestra League, Essentials of Orchestra Management