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People impacted by disaster often face waves of legal issues. This session will provide an overview of emergency response and the role of legal assistance, with an emphasis on pro bono legal assistance, and practical tips for preparedness and recovery.

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by:

• Jacob Zarefsky, Fellow, Equal Justice Works, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (NLSLA)
• Drew Tapia, Attorney,Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles

MCLE Disclaimer:MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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As the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families are burdened with medical debt, whether as a direct result of COVID-19 infection or because of loss of income and inability to pay medical bills. In this class, learn your legal rights regarding medical debt, and receive tips and best practices for paying, settling, or otherwise addressing debt owed to medical providers.

Class covers:

• How to prioritize medical bills vs. other types of bills you owe
• What collectors of medical debt can and cannot do, including limits on credit reporting
• When and how to try to settle your medical debt
Correcting medical billing errors, and protections against “surprise” medical bills
• Is bankruptcy a good option?

Presented by:

• Shelly Tsai, Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services
• Michael Massmann, Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Learn how to evaluate and use free sources of legal information online. This class also introduces select low cost websites for researching California and federal law.

Class covers:

• Recognizing reliable sources for legal information
• How to search for bills, codes, regulations, and case law
• Sources for Los Angeles City and County law and government
• General legal research sites, including Google Scholar and FindLaw for Legal Professionals
• Legal research tips
• Hands-on exercises

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• John Miller, Librarian, Legal Education, LA Law Library

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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This training provides an overview of how to answer an unlawful detainer complaint and preserve issues for trial. It covers defenses related to notices, service of process, habitability, FEHA, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, and more. After completing this training attorney volunteers can sign up to participate at Community Legal Aid SoCal’s legal aid clinics as well as those at other local organizations.

Earn 1.0 hour General MCLE credit

Presented by:

• Efrain Partida, Attorney, Community Legal Aid SoCal

MCLE Disclaimer:MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

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Unfortunately, many caregivers do not know how to obtain the legal guardianship necessary to adequately provide for children in their care so they can make decisions about their education, medical needs and living arrangements. If a legal guardianship is not established, these children are at significant risk of becoming part of the foster care system because there may be no other way to ensure that their basic needs are met.

Would you like to be part of the solution? This class will teach you how to help establish probate guardianships for minors whose parents can’t or won’t care for them and how to participate as a volunteer in a pro bono clinic helping complete the necessary court forms.

Earn 1.0 hour general participatory MCLE credit

Presented by:

• Ylianna Perez-Guerrero, Supervising Attorney, Public Counsel

MCLE Disclaimer:MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Learn the definition of civil harassment, how to identify harassment, and what tools and resources might be available. If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, violence or threats of violence outside of a dating or close personal relationship, that might be civil harassment. Learn what is and what isn’t – and what you can do about it.

This class covers:

• Types of restraining orders;
• Who qualifies for a civil harassment (CH) restraining order
• How the CHRO process works
• What a CHRO can do; and
• Where those in need can seek help

Presented by:

• Marija Cvetanoksa, Principal Attorney, Cvetanoska Law

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Learn about trauma, how to identify abuse, and tools and resources that are available to abuse survivors.

This class covers:

• Types of restraining orders;
• Who qualifies for a domestic violence (DV) restraining order
• How the DVRO process works
• What a DVRO can do; and
• Where those in need can seek help

Presented by:

• Elsa Garcia, Community Advocacy Coordinator, Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ)
• Rachelle Neshkes, Senior Attorney, Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ)

MCLE Disclaimer:MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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In the day-to-day of managing a business, it can be easy to lose sight of the big financial picture. In this class, learn to set realistic goals, budget effectively, save and invest properly, and manage financial risks and returns for you and your business. Part of the popular, long-running Business Series.

Class covers:

• Setting realistic financial and personal goals
• Developing a plan to reach your goals
• Learning to adjust your spending and maximize your income
• Planning for risk with insurance
• Minimizing tax liability

Participants are encouraged to join by video as class may involve sharing of visual information and writings, participation via the chat function, and the opportunity to interact with others. Virtual networking reception to follow class.

Presented by:

• Tracey MerrellArna M. Fulcher , CEO and President, Alford Consulting Group

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Protecting tribal cultural resources, including artifacts and funerary objects, presents a challenge, for tribes and those who wish to help preserve an important legacy, and also for developers, governments, and landowners who must comply with requirements. In this session, you will learn the basics of the federal Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the related California statute, CalNAGPRA. Attendees will learn about these laws, gain an overview of repatriation procedures, and learn how to approach issues of protection and repatriation with cultural sensitivity. This class is intended for private attorneys, government workers, tribal members, and anyone with an interest in this important subject.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias MCLE Credit

Presented by:

• Honorable Christine Williams (Yurok), Chief Judge, Wilton Rancheria Tribal Court

MCLE Disclaimer:MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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What kinds of student loans do I have? What rights, responsibilities, and risks come with them? What options might be available for working toward cancellation of my federal student loans, and what actions do I need to take NOW to take advantage of them?

It is important to understand how student loans work so you can avoid problems in the future and work toward repayment or cancellation. This class will provide information on how to identify what kind of student loans you have and how to assess your repayment and cancellation options. It will also provide an overview of several time-limited initiatives the federal government has announced for federal student loan borrowers including cancellation, Fresh Start, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver, and the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) account adjustment.

Class covers:

• Federal vs. private student loans
• Types of federal student loans
• The repayment process and federal student loan repayment plans
• Consequences of not paying back student loans
• New rights for federal student loan borrowers and actions to take NOW to benefit from them
• How to identify student loan scams
• Legal assistance services
• And much more!

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• Cara McGraw, Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Learn to counsel our community members about options for dealing with their debts, including bankruptcy. Following the volunteer training, there will be an opportunity to observe a clinic conducting intakes on debt, bankruptcy and financial literacy issues.

Earn 1.0 hour general participatory MCLE credit

Presented by:

• Public Counsel

MCLE Disclaimer:MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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This unique, Zoom workshop will walk you through all the court forms necessary for an adult to petition the Los Angeles Superior Court for a name change. This workshop is intended for motivated adults who would like to change their names and are willing to fill out the paperwork themselves without legal representation. This workshop is open to Los Angeles County residents who are 18 years or older.

Workshop includes:

• The court forms needed to file for an adult name change
• How to accurately complete the forms
• How to ask the court to waive court fees based on your low income
• Where to file your completed court forms
• How to publish a name change in a local newspaper
• How to prepare for your court hearing

What to bring:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Driver's license or California identification number
• Proof of your income if you will be applying for a fee waiver. This includes: Pay stubs, disability or unemployment statements, or any other proof of income.

Not Covered:This workshop does not cover name changes for minor children, persons seeking to change their gender or those seeking a confidential name change.

Registration Fee:FREE

Presented by:

• Michelle Hopkins, Attorney at Law, Hopkins Family Law

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Pro bono clients are like any other clients in many ways. But some pro bono clients present ethical issues for attorneys that often differ from those presented by fee-paying or contingent fee clients. Lawyers sometimes face difficult questions about defining who the client is, communication with clients, clients with diminished capacity, conflicts with fee-paying clients, and many others. Representation of nonprofit organizations also can present difficult ethical issues not faced with most for profit organizations.

Among the topics to be addressed are:

• What is pro bono work and how does it differ from other legal representation?
• What ethical issues can arise in representation of pro bono clients?
• How can you make sure your representation is conducted within the Rules of Professional Conduct?
• What ethical issues are presented by practicing remotely?

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics California participatory MCLE credit

Presented by:

• Toby Rothschild, Of Counsel to OneJustice and retired general counsel of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

MCLE Disclaimer:MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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This training is designed to provide substantive knowledge for attorneys and law students interested in volunteering to assist veterans with clearing outstanding traffic tickets, quality of life citations and cleaning criminal records. It includes a discussion of conviction expungement and offense reduction.

Training covers:

• How to address outstanding traffic tickets, quality of life citations and warrants
• What types of criminal convictions can be expunged, as well as benefits and limitations
• The court forms needed to file for an expungement or clear outstanding tickets and warrants
• How to accurately complete the forms
• Opportunities to volunteer to assist veterans

Earn 1.5 hours general participatory MCLE credit

Presented by:

• Tara Hunter, Directing Attorney, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Veterans Legal Services Project

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Under California law, back rent accrued during the pandemic may now be collected in a faster and simpler legal process in small claims court, where parties cannot be represented by an attorney. Landlords and tenants affected by COVID-19 are invited to attend this class to learn more about how and when such rental debt recovery claims can be filed, how small claims court compares to normal civil superior court, and what to expect when going through the small claims process.

Class covers:

• Which partial or unpaid monthly rent payments due during COVID-19 may be collected in small claims court
• How small claims court compares to civil (limited or unlimited) superior court, and possible advantages and disadvantages for tenants and landlords
• How the smalls claims process works
• How collection of COVID-19 back rent is affected by California COVID-19 Rent Relief program funds and local emergency protections in place in Los Angeles

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• Kelsey Atkinson, Attorney,Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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With COVID-19 related eviction protections changing and other recent changes to landlord-tenant law, it can be difficult to know which eviction protections are currently in force, and if they apply to you. In this class, learn about the current status of federal, state, and Los Angeles County legal protections against eviction and related laws that affect whether an eviction (unlawful detainer lawsuit) can move forward.

Class covers:

• The current status of federal, state, and local Los Angeles COVID-19 eviction protections, including for past due rent
• Eviction protections under local rent control laws
• “Just cause” eviction protections under California’s anti-rent gouging law (Tenant Protection Act)
• Other eviction protections and requirements
• How to assert your rights, whether you are a tenant or a landlord

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• Joshua Johnson, Eviction Defense Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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In California, a landlord may be able to evict a tenant for not paying rent on time or violating the lease or rental agreement. This training will go over the rules and procedures in the evictions and collection process. The training will be followed by a live question and answer session with the presenter. Whether a landlord or a tenant, you are welcome to attend.

Class covers:

• Valid reasons for terminating a tenancy
• Termination notices
• The eviction process
• Problems with security deposit refund
• Collecting past due rent

Presented by:

• Tracey Merrell, Managing Attorney of Education, Law Offices of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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This class focuses on how to resolve custody and visitation conflicts with minimal or no conflict, even where there are allegations of abuse or neglect, the Dependency Court or Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is involved or tensions are high.

Get your questions related to DCFS and Dependency Court answered, including how to contact the court-appointed attorney and what to expect during the hearings.

Class covers:

• Establishing/modifying a child custody order
• Connecting with a court-appointed attorney
• Information on parental rights
• How to request an ex parte (emergency) hearing
• How to mediate conflicts and break cycles of violence and abuse

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• L Randy Drew, Executive Director, Southern California Family Mediation Inc.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Want to look up an old friend or former colleague or research an organization before a job interview or court hearing? Learn about OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), how it’s being utilized, what’s available and other popular resources from LA County Library and beyond to get background information on people and organizations.

Class covers:

• What is OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)?
• How is OSINT utilized? And by whom?
• Types and sources of OSINT
• Business/personal lookup database through LA County Library
      
• Further learning through LA County Library resources
            
• Generally available resources and tools

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• Lawrence Mak, Librarian, Adult & Digital Services,Los Angeles County Public Library

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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As we say at LA Law Library, “Access to information is access to justice.” However, that justice can be impeded by a number of barriers, chief among them language and cultural differences. This class will explore the ways attorneys can effectively represent clients to help ensure access to justice despite language and cultural barriers. This class will be taught by attorneys with extensive experience serving Spanish-speaking and Mandarin-speaking clients.

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias MCLE Credit

Presented by:

• Miao Jin, Law Offices of Miao Jin
• John Kim,Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Southern California

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Having an eviction on your record can make it very difficult to get new housing. Join attorneys from Public Counsel to learn about how to look up what is on your record, and how to petition the court to seal your old eviction cases (i.e., make the records private).

Class covers:

• How to look up past eviction records
• Which records are eligible to be sealed (removed from the public record)
• What the process is to ask to have records sealed
• How to petition a court to seal the records
• How sealing the records can help with obtaining housing

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• Sarah RogozenSarah Rogozen, Staff Attorney, Public Counsel
• Amy TannenbaumAmy Tannenbaum, Staff Attorney, Public Counsel

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Join the LA Law Library book discussion group via Zoom as we continue to explore income inequality in America by reading Janesville: An American Story, by Amy Goldstein. Janesville, Wisconsin was the home of General Motors oldest operating assembly plant until GM closed the plant two days before Christmas 2008. Goldstein paints an intimate picture of blue-collar workers and their families who are faced with uncertainty, doubt, depression and the inability to care for their loved ones after closure of the plant and shows why it is so hard in the 21st century to recreate a healthy, prosperous working class.

About the book and author:

• Goldstein is a Pulitzer Prize winning Washington Post reporter
• Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year (2017)
• Winner of J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize for Narrative Nonfiction (2018)
• An NPR, Wall Street Journal, Economist and Business Insider Best Book of 2017
• New York Times and Washington Post Notable Book of 2017

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• Katie O’Laughlin, Managing Librarian, Reference & Research, LA Law Library

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Panelists discuss the First Amendment rights and ethical obligations of licensed attorneys who participate in lawful protests and other civic gatherings. Whether advocating for their clients or acting as private citizens, attorneys engage in a variety of First Amendment activities, including protest. So what are an attorney’s rights when they attend a protest? What are the professional and ethical considerations of an attorney when they do so? What duties does an attorney have as an observer? Can an attorney attend a protest in order to find potential clients? This class will explore these questions and more, bringing together the experience of activist attorneys and law enforcement.

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

• Maria Hall, Attorney
• Christian Contreras, Attorney, The Christian Contreras Firm, PLC

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Join a live question and answer session about tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities. An experienced landlord-tenant attorney will be available to answer questions about eviction protections for nonpayment of rent due to COVID-19, what landlords can and cannot do during (and after) the pandemic, the new process for collecting past-due rent through small claims court, what the outlook might be for renters now that the statewide eviction moratorium has expired and updated eviction protections for tenants in the City of Los Angeles and other parts of Los Angeles County. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you are welcome to attend and get the vital information you need.

Anonymous Posting: During a Pro Bono Week Zoom webinar, you have the option of concealing your identity and posting questions to the speaker anonymously. To learn how, CLICK HERE.

• Tracey Merrell, Managing Attorney of Education, Law Offices of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

Presented by:

• Tracey Merrell, Managing Attorney of Education, Law Offices of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Join a live question and answer session via Zoom with a family law lawyer who has significant experience in handling child custody and support disputes. Get a better understanding of what factors the judge considers in creating and modifying orders for custody and visitation. How child support is calculated and how the guidelines are applied will also be addressed.

Class covers:

• Establishing child custody and visitation rights
• How to change a child custody order
• Calculating the right amount of child support and spousal support
• Asking for or changing child support
• Collecting money due under existing support orders

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through a Zoom account to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Anonymous Posting: During a Pro Bono Week Zoom webinar, you have the option of concealing your identity and posting questions to the speaker anonymously. To learn how, CLICK HERE.

Presented by:

• Michelle Hopkins, Attorney, Law Office of Michelle C. Hopkins

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Join a live question and answer session with an experienced probate (inheritance) and wills & trusts (estate planning) attorney. Subjects covered will include how to ensure that your money and property pass to your heirs the way you want and with as little trouble and expense as possible (wills and trusts, or estate planning), and the legal process of distributing a person’s cash, property, and other assets after they die (probate and inheritance). Attend and ask questions about how to plan ahead for yourself or a family member, or figure out what to do after a loved one’s death.

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through a Zoom account to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Anonymous Posting: During a Pro Bono Week Zoom webinar, you have the option of concealing your identity and posting questions to the speaker anonymously. To learn how, CLICK HERE.

Presented by:

• Bryan Hathorn, Law Office of Bryan Hathorn

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
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Join a live question and answer session to learn about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and other programs that may be available to immigrants not yet in deportation proceedings. Emphasis will be placed on family-based and humanitarian immigration relief, including visa programs for victims of violence in their home country and work permit eligibility.

Class covers:

• Options available to undocumented immigrants seeking to remain in the U.S.
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): How the program works, and its current status after court challenges
• Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for victims of armed conflict and natural disasters
• Other family-based and humanitarian immigration relief
• Resources available in the Los Angeles area to help with immigration issues
• Work permit eligibility and avoiding fraud
• Traveling on Advanced Parole

Si tiene alguna pregunta en español, puede hacerla durante esta sesión de Zoom.

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Presented by:

• Silvia Martinez, Project Director, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) Immigration Legal Assistance Project
• Nicholas Mireles, Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Daniel Sharp, Chief, Office of Immigrant Affairs

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Join a live question and answer session with an experienced business law attorney. Ask questions related to incorporating, financing, complying with laws, and protecting your intellectual property. Whether you are planning to start a business or have questions about an existing one, this session will allow you to consult an attorney for guidance about your small business.

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Anonymous Posting: During a Pro Bono Week Zoom webinar, you have the option of concealing your identity and posting questions to the speaker anonymously. To learn how, CLICK HERE.

Presented by:

• Brenda Chavez, Attorney at Law

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LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Join a live question and answer session with experienced criminal defense attorneys.

Subjects covered will include:

• What prosecutors must prove to convict someone of a crime
• The legal elements of different crimes
• Common defense strategies when one is accused of a crime
• The rights of the accused
• How to support a loved one accused of a crime
• Other information about the criminal court process

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through a Zoom account to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Anonymous Posting: During a Pro Bono Week Zoom webinar, you have the option of concealing your identity and posting questions to the speaker anonymously. To learn how, CLICK HERE.

Presented by:

• David A. Katz, Partner, Katz & Associates
• Zak Fisher, Attorney, The Law Office of Zak Fisher

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.