Classes
Friday, June 27, 2025: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Have you been served with eviction paperwork (a Summons and a Complaint-Unlawful Detainer)? You may only have five days to respond! At this clinic, attendees seeking assistance with answering an unlawful detainer (eviction) complaint will be guided through the Tenant Power Toolkit (www.tenantpowertoolkit.org) to complete the necessary court forms.
Participants must bring their Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer to the workshop.
This workshop covers:
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit
- How to identify defenses against the eviction and complete responsive pleadings
- How to request a fee waiver
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit to find legal support
The Eviction Answer Tool will work for tenants who live anywhere in California who have been served a Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer. Tenants in LA County (if they qualify for a fee waiver and are within their filing deadline) will get the option to have their documents be filed electronically with the court. All other tenants will have to file the documents the Toolkit creates in person, at the courthouse listed on your Summons and Complaint.
Online registration available at: bit.ly/answerworkshop. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.
You must arrive by 11 a.m. to ensure getting assistance.
If you arrive after 11 a.m., we can’t guarantee you will be seen.
Contact the Tenant Power Toolkit at 323-207-5854 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
Presented by: Tenant Power Toolkit (https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
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.
Presented by: Bryan Hathorn, Attorney, Law Office of Bryan Hathorn
Thursday, June 26, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, if you are facing property rental issues in California without a lawyer, this class will help you get started by teaching you essential information about your rights and responsibilities and what resources are available to help. Learning important fundamentals about landlord-tenant law can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
Class covers:
- Non-discrimination in the rental of property
- Responsibility to make repairs
- Security deposit issues
- Negotiations and settlement
- The eviction process and going to court
- Resources for further information and where to seek help
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
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:
- How to search for bills, codes, regulations, and case law on the open Web
- Sources for Los Angeles City and County law and government
- General legal research sites, including Google Scholar and FindLaw for Legal Professionals
Presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians
Tuesday, June 24, 2025: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
In honor of Pride Month, please join the LALL book discussion group via Zoom on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm when we discuss Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality, by Debbie Cenziper and Jim Obergefell.
Jim Obergefell and John Arthur were a loving, committed couple living together for more than 20 years in Cincinnati Ohio. When John was diagnosed with ALS in 2011, they flew to Maryland where they legally formalized their relationship in marriage. After John’s death in 2013, Jim learned from civil rights attorney Al Gerhardstein that Ohio would not reciprocally recognize the Maryland union and John would be classified as “single” on his death certificate. Gerhardstein and Jim then filed a lawsuit that led, after a long personal and legal journey, to Obergefell v Hodges, the landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that made same-sex marriage the law in all 50 states. Love Wins is an engrossing, deeply moving tale in which love and fairness are the predominant themes. Join us and share your thoughts!
Presented by: Katie O’Laughlin, Managing Librarian, Reference & Collections
