Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

--- CLASSES WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---

This class introduces legal researchers to cases, statutes, and regulations, and the roles they play in your research. Learn fundamental legal research concepts by focusing on the features of legal research materials and the tools by which to locate them.

Class covers:

• Introduction to primary and secondary authority
• Characteristics of legal research materials
• Legal research tips

Presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE
Registration reserves spot

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Friday, December 20, 2024: 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m

In 2021, the Los Angeles City Council adopted the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO), establishing legal rights for tenants facing harassment from their landlord. Tenant harassment is when a landlord knowingly takes actions that cause harm to a tenant. Actions such as refusing to do repairs, taking away services provided in the lease, attempting to coerce a tenant to move-out or intentionally disturbing a tenant’s peace and quiet. Through outreach and education programs, Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE) works with tenants to educate them on their rights and what to do when facing landlord harassment. Join this class and learn about tenants’ legal rights to protection against landlord harassment.

• What is Harassment
• Harassment under the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO)
• What you can do if your landlord is harassing you
• How to assert your rights and report harassment
• Where to get support

Friday, December 20, 2024: 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m

In 2021, the Los Angeles City Council adopted the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO), establishing legal rights for tenants facing harassment from their landlord. Tenant harassment is when a landlord knowingly takes actions that cause harm to a tenant. Actions such as refusing to do repairs, taking away services provided in the lease, attempting to coerce a tenant to move-out or intentionally disturbing a tenant’s peace and quiet. Through outreach and education programs, Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE) works with tenants to educate them on their rights and what to do when facing landlord harassment. Join this class and learn about tenants’ legal rights to protection against landlord harassment.

• What is Harassment
• Harassment under the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO)
• What you can do if your landlord is harassing you
• How to assert your rights and report harassment
• Where to get support

--- CLASSES WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM ---

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

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

Presented by: Michelle Hopkins, Attorney, Law Office of Michelle C. Hopkins

Registration fee: 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.