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IN-PERSON: Eviction Defense Bootcamp Training

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Thursday, May 28, 2026: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

A Softer Introduction to Fighting an Eviction Case

Eviction court can feel confusing, cold, and overwhelming. This class was created for tenants who need a slower pace, a welcoming environment, and support understanding the basics before jumping into full Eviction Defense Bootcamp training. The class will also include a Stanley Mosk Courthouse Walking Tour, bring comfy shoes.

Location: LA Law Library

301 W. 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90012

Arrive no later than 9:30 AM.

For more information, visit: www.edn.la

LIVE ZOOM: Ask a Lawyer: Family Law

Details

Thursday, June 04, 2026: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

--- No pre-registration required. To join the live-Zoom on the date/time of event, go to the registration page at www.lalawlibrary.org. ---

Join a live question and answer session via Zoom with a family law lawyer who has significant experience in handling various family law disputes. Get a better understanding of what factors the judge considers in creating and modifying orders for custody and visitation or learn about the divorce/spousal support/domestic violence restraining orders (DVRO) process. The attorney will also address how child support is calculated and how various guidelines are applied.

Ask your questions about:

Establishing child custody and visitation rights
Establishing spousal support
The difference between annulment, separation, and divorce
How to find the other party to serve them paperwork
How to request a DVRO/respond to a DVRO

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 Zoom to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Presented in partnership with the L.A. Incubator Consortium (Los Angeles Attorney Incubator Consortium (laincubatorconsortium.com)

Registration fee: FREE

ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88999192157

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: Housing Rights of Tenants With Disabilities

Details

Monday, May 18, 2026: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

This training will focus on the rights granted by fair housing laws to tenants with disabilities, including mental health disabilities. Topics covered will include how tenants can use the protections under fair housing laws to advocate for a reasonable accommodation, request an accommodation and negotiate with landlords through an interactive process to reach agreement. Situations like the need for emotional support animals, accommodations during threatened eviction and third party payments will be discussed.

Presented by:
Daniel Johnson, Staff Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) ( Mental Health Advocacy 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.

LIVE ZOOM: Reentry/Post Judgment Panel

Details

Wednesday, May 20, 2026: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

--- No pre-registration required. To join the live-Zoom on the date/time of event, scroll down and click the Zoom link provided. ---

Join us for a panel discussion from team members from Project RAFT (Reentry Advocacy for a Fresh Tomorrow) and the Central Public Library on reentry and post-judgment issues with formerly incarcerated individuals.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88552765800.

Presented by:

Presented in collaboration with Mental Health Advocacy Services ( Mental Health Advocacy Services) and Central Library-Los Angeles Public Library (Central Library | Los Angeles Public Library)

LIVE ZOOM: Post-graduate Fellowship Opportunities

Details

Wednesday, June 24, 2026: 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

---ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---

Mental Health Advocacy Services, in collaboration with LA Law Library, invite law students, summer clerks, associates and new attorneys to attend free brown bag trainings and networking opportunities.

This panel discussion will provide information regarding a variety of postgraduate fellowship opportunities, including the Equal Justice Works, and Skadden Fellowships. Topics covered will include how to find a sponsor organization, how to ensure quality recommendations, how to develop a project proposal, how to shop it to sponsor agencies, and more.

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: Eviction Defense Bootcamp Training

LIVE ZOOM: Ask a Lawyer: Family Law

IN PERSON: Housing Rights of Tenants With Disabilities

LIVE ZOOM: Reentry/Post Judgment Panel

LIVE ZOOM: Post-graduate Fellowship Opportunities

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