IN-PERSON: Do's/Don'ts for Mom and Pop Landlords: Building Effective Communication Skills with Tenants

Saturday, September 26, 2026: 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 

Councilmember Adrin Nazarian and the Van Nuys Public Library are hosting LA Law Library's Workshop for Landlords.

  • Learn what communication methods are and are not permissible under the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance
  • Learn the best ways to engage in open dialogue with tenants
  • Learn how to utilize mediation strategies when a tenant needs rental assistance
  • Q&A period after each session to answer your questions

SPECIAL GUEST: Adrin Nazarian, Councilmember, Second District

Location: Van Nuys Public Library, 6250 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Registration fees: FREE

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.

IN-PERSON: Veterans’ Rights Expungement Clinic

Thursday, October 29, 2026: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

In partnership with the LA Law Library, Community Veteran Justice Project and Wilson Elser are offering a free expungement clinic. The clinic is open to all Los Angeles County residents. The information session and attorney consultations are FREE. Attendees will work with volunteer attorneys to fill out their paperwork. 

Attorneys that are interested in volunteering may attend the October 27th MCLE: Volunteer Training: Assisting with Expungements from 12:00 pm-1:15 pm.

The library will close at 6 pm. Once you arrive at the library, let Security know that you are here for the expungement clinic. 

To Register: send an email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you have any issues with registering, contact the library or call the Reference Desk at 213-785-2529. 

The library is near the Metro B Line and D Line as well as near various bus stops. The library does not have parking, but there are various parking lots in the area. If you have questions, you can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In partnership with: 

Wilson Elser (https://www.wilsonelser.com/)

Community Veteran Justice Project (https://www.cvjp.org/)

Registration: FREE

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.

IN PERSON: Employment Protections for LGBTQ+ Workers

Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. 

Join the California Civil Rights Department on a class on employment protections for LGBTQ+ people. Addresses how to identify and respond to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against LGBTQ+ people in the workplace, including California specific protections (name changes and pronouns, clothing/uniforms, bathrooms, and confidentiality during medical transitions).

Presented by: Ana Mendoza, Senior Counsel, Outreach & Education Unit, California Civil Rights Department (https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/)

Registration fees: FREE

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.

LIVE ZOOM: MCLE Volunteer Training: Disaster Legal Services 101

Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. 

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Southern California Disaster Legal Aid Collaborative (DLAC) legal aid organizations will present a one-hour Disaster 101 training webinar, covering key legal issues that arise following a disaster. This training is open to all pro bono partners: attorneys, law students, and paralegals. This is a valuable opportunity to strengthen disaster preparedness and ensure effective legal support during emergencies.

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 general 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: 

Bet Tzedek Legal Services (https://bettzedek.org/)

Community Legal Aid SoCal (https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/)

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (https://lafla.org/)

Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles (NLSLA) (https://nlsla.org/)

Public Counsel (https://publiccounsel.org/)

Registration fees: FREE

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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