Class recorded October 24, 2023

Two of the most important public benefits for elderly and disabled individuals are Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In this training, learn about various ways that benefit recipients can appeal changes to their benefits and how legal aid can assist in this process.

Class covers:

• A basic overview of these two programs, such as who is eligible and what each benefit provides;
• Examine some of the most common non-disability reasons why SSDI and SSI benefits are changed or stopped;
• Learn the procedure of how to appeal benefits reductions, terminations, and overpayments;
• Potential volunteer opportunities at a Social Security Overpayment clinic

 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:

Lily Choi, Staff Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services (NLSLA) (https://nlsla.org/)

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.

Class recorded October 24, 2023

Effectively communicating the value of your product or service is essential to your business success. Learn how to attract and retain your customer base through creative branding, channel marketing, and smart promotion.

 Class covers:

• Defining and protecting your brand
• The different marketing channels available, and the strengths and weaknesses of each
• How to integrate branding and marketing across multiple channels and platforms
• Basing your marketing initiatives on research and data
• Approach to marketing on a budget

Participants are encouraged to join the Zoom session using video as this 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: Erin Kapczynski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erink)

Erin Kapczynski has built her career as a marketing executive for technology, media and advertising companies. 

Erin’s passion for marketing centers on looking at how a business can transform and grow, leveraging data and user experience, while building customer trust. Currently serving as consultant and advisor to leading startups and mid-stage businesses, Erin helps clients plan and execute customer acquisition, content creation, and branding – tying these pieces together to generate growth.

She has helped B2B (Business to Business) SaaS (Software as a Service) companies such MomentFeed and Greenfly; media companies such as Ranker and Demand Media (now LeafGroup); and AdTech giants such as System1 tell their stories and acquire new customers. Erin has also worked with DTC (Direct to Consumer) companies such as Wrench and OneRep, accelerating their marketing efforts.

 Coming into the role via acquisition, Erin was formerly VP of Marketing for the media and technology platform Purch (Space.com and TomsGuide.com), where she oversaw all global consumer and corporate marketing that grew audiences and accelerated ad sales and lead-gen deals for partners to well over $100M in annual revenue. At Purch, Erin was also part of the executive team, seeing through multiple acquisitions, app launches, and a $135M equity round of financing. 

Prior to Purch, Erin served as VP of Marketing at Panache, an early mover and market-leading digital video ad tech business (B2B SaaS) that was acquired by WPP.  She also held senior-level marketing positions at Herbalife's HQ and Move.

Erin currently serves as an advisor at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce's tech incubator Bixel Exchange, part of SBA’s SBDC (Small Business Development Centers) program, where she helps local startups establish product-market-fit and position them for capital infusion.

 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.

Class recorded October 24, 2023

Even if you think you might not need to plan ahead, preparing proper legal documentation now, while you are still able, can protect your loved ones financially and emotionally in case of your death or incapacity. Advance planning brings peace of mind and protects your choices about your assets, your healthcare and guardianship of your loved ones. Learn in this class the basics of a legal plan that includes a will, nomination of guardian, power of attorney for health care, and a living trust.

Class covers:

• What is estate planning?

• The value of an Advance Health Care Directive
• When and how to use a power of attorney
• The importance of writing a will and/or creating a trust
• Pros and cons of trusts vs. wills, and why you might need both
• Do-it-yourself estate planning vs. hiring a lawyer

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:

Leslie Devlin, Attorney, (https://www.laincubatorconsortium.com/)

Leona Kiwan, Founding Attorney, Kiwan Law (https://kiwanlaw.com/our-team)

 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.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 Come create or update your resume to make you a compelling candidate.  We will review the basic components of a resume, appropriate formatting and length, how to identify transferable skills from past experiences and how to tailor your resume for a specific job opportunity. 

 Class Covers:

• How to build a resume that employers are looking for
• Basic resume formats
• How to best present previous work experiences
• Drawing on your non-employment background to build a compelling resume
• Using tools, such as template and online resources to build a better resume
• Resources for employment assistance

For this class, participants will be using the public computers at LA Law Library. In order to do so, participants must have a LA Law Library card. If you are not currently a card holder, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time slot to get signed up. Please bring a photo ID with you. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Resource Specialist at (213) 785-2585 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Presented by:
Chloe Casey, Community Resource Specialist, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

 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.