Thursday, July 28, 2022 : 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The process of discovery in a civil lawsuit allows a party to obtain information and documents relevant to the suit. This helps the parties know ahead of time what evidence might be presented at trial, or to resolve the case prior to trial. In this class, learn about subpoenas and requests for production (RFPs) in California state court civil cases, in order to discover written documents and other physical objects you might need to prove your case or defend yourself successfully.

Class covers:

• When to make requests for production (RFPs) and what you can ask for
• Responding or objecting to RFPs
• Motions to compel compliance, responses and further responses
• Subpoenas: obtaining records or testimony from non-parties
• Trial subpoenas and notices to appear at trial

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Presented by Katie O'Laughlin:

Katie O’Laughlin is a Reference & Research Librarian. In addition to earning her Masters of Science in Library Science from USC, Katie is a graduate of Loyola Law School. She began her career as a reference librarian and legal research instructor at Southwestern University School of Law and then practiced law for many years before opening an independent bookstore in the Los Angeles area. Returning to her roots in law librarianship at LA Law Library, Katie now provides reference services, leads the Library’s book discussion group, is in charge of lobby and other library displays, and teaches several classes.

Registration fee: FREE

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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.

Thursday, May 26, 2022 : 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 27, 2022 : 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Trial is the culmination of a civil lawsuit, where evidence is presented and a decision made by either a jury or a judge (i.e., a “bench trial”). In this class, learn basic rules, strategies and tips about how to present evidence and handle your own trial in a California state court.

Class covers:

• Presenting testimony from friendly witnesses
• Cross-examining unfriendly witnesses
• Getting documents admitted into evidence
• How to stop improper evidence by making effective objections
• Making opening and closing arguments

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Presented by: Ifeanyinayo Odenigbo, Esq. and John M. Yenokian, Esq.

Registration fee: FREE

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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.

Saturday, October 30, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Join a live question and answer session with an experienced civil rights attorney. Ask your questions about civil rights law, whether a civil rights violation may have occurred, and where and how to make a civil rights claim.  

Ask your questions about:

• How to determine if there is a civil rights violation
• Types of civil rights cases
• Who can bring a civil rights case
• Requirement to file a government claim before filing a lawsuit in some types of cases
• Choosing between filing in state or federal court
• Where and how to file
• Deadlines and time limits

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

Presented by:

Maria Hall, Attorney at Law (https://mariaehall.co/biographies)

Austin Dove, Criminal Trial Lawyer, Law Offices of Austin Dove (https://www.austindovelaw.com/about-us/)

Christian Contreras, Civil Rights Attorney, Carrazco Law (https://thechristianfirm.com/about-christian-contreras)

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.

Most parents and guardians find the process to get a child support order, collect on that order, or modify it, to be confusing, overwhelming and frustrating, especially with the changes in CSSD’s procedures and in the courts as a result of COVID-19. Learn what to expect when you work with CSSD, whether you need to collect child support you are owed, or if you currently owe child support.

Class covers:
• The basic terms, legal process, and required forms
• How to access free and low-cost legal services available through CSSD
• Common myths about child support and CSSD
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Presented by:
Nalleli Sandoval, Staff Attorney/Community Engagement Coordinator, Levitt & Quinn (https://levittquinn.org/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

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.
During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.