Wednesday, June 18th
12:15 – 1:15pm

With the broader goal of ensuring access to justice for all clients, this training is designed to offer practical guidance to public interest and pro bono attorneys and law students in how to effectively work with clients with challenging behaviors or other difficulties that potentially create barriers to effective advocacy. The training will include discussion of “people-first” language, client-centered interviewing strategies and techniques for setting reasonable parameters and providing appropriate accommodations.

1-hour MCLE training for elimination of bias available for attorneys

Wednesday, June 11th
12:15 – 1:15 pm

Law clerks and associates often seek to combine their desire to serve indigent clients with their need to develop strong legal skills. This training provides insights into the types of pro bono opportunities that help law clerks and new attorneys develop strong advocacy skills, foster development of litigation skills and develop negotiation skills.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

As part of the LA Law Library's MCLE lunch hour speaker series, this class will discuss the issue of workplace violence, a topic that employers and employees must grapple with on an all-too-regular basis. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that in 2009 alone, approximately 572,000 nonfatal violent crimes occurred against persons while they were at work or on duty, and 521 people were killed in the workplace. This presentation will provide a step-by-step guide to at least one tool – the Workplace Violence Safety Act – that employers and their counsel can utilize on behalf of their employees when the employees are faced with a threatening situation.

Topic includes:

• The forms that need to be filled out to secure a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction
• Gathering evidence and working with law enforcement
• Whether an employer has a legal duty to file a legal action
• Other legal options available to employers and counsel

Fees: $20 for the class (nonrefundable, payment reserves spot)

1.0 hours general MCLE credit

Presenter David King, an attorney with the law firm of Jenkins & Hogin, has extensive experience seeking this judicial relief on behalf of his clients and is prepared to answer any questions that you may have on the process. Mr. King is a frequent speaker for local public agencies business groups.

Friday, April 20, 2018: 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Friday, May 18, 2018: 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Friday, June 15, 2018: 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

This unique, hands-on 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.

Topic 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

No 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 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.

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. For information about future workshops on these and other topics, sign up for email notices here.

Registration fees: $10 for the class (nonrefundable, payment reserves spot)

Given the nature of the workshop, space is limited to 12. Register now!