Class recorded October 23, 2024

Many people do not realize that before suing a California public entity—such as law enforcement, public transit, or a school district—you must first file a government tort claim directly to the public entity within six months of the event triggering liability. This is a mandatory requirement; failure to do so may fully foreclose on your ability to file a lawsuit. This class will cover the process and timing to meet requirements of the California Tort Claims Act. The Act’s statutes can be confusing, but navigating them is possible, and you can protect your right to sue with a few simple steps.

Presented by: Kathleen Beckett, Civil Rights & Appellate Attorney, Law Office of Kathleen Becket

Registration fee: 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.

Class recorded October 23, 2024

Finding legal help can be difficult. In this class, learn about where to start your search for an attorney and what questions to ask before you choose one. The class will cover how to talk to a lawyer, what a lawyer looks for in a client, how to tell your story, and the importance of gathering facts and documents in your case. Learn how to make your legal journey more successful by finding and creating a strong attorney-client relationship.

Presented by: Member attorneys of the Los Angeles Attorney Incubator Consortium

Registration fee: 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.

Class recorded October 23, 2024

Angelenos often need an advocate to help protect their rights. As of 2020, you can file a complaint of discrimination directly with the City of Los Angeles. LA Civil Rights is charged with investigating allegations of discrimination in the private sector related to commerce, education, employment, and housing. Learn what kinds of discrimination LA Civil Rights can protect you from, how to file a complaint, and what kinds of cases have been handled so far.

Presented by:

Kim Kasreliovich (Kim Kasreliovich | Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (lacity.gov)), Assistant General Manager, LA Civil Rights Department

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 August 26, 2026

This unique, Zoom 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.

Workshop 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.

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.

Registration fee: FREE

Presented by: Michelle Hopkins, Attorney at Law, Law Office of Michelle C. Hopkins (https://hopkinsfamilylaw.com/attorney-profile/)

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