Tuesday, December 12, 2023: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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This one-hour training given by the Family Violence Appellate Project will help practitioners better represent survivors of gender-based violence facing eviction. Although this training covers multiple eviction defenses, it will focus on the Survivors’ Eviction Defense.  Expanded in 2023 and codified in Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1161.3 and 1174, the Survivors’ Eviction Defense protects tenants from being evicted because they experienced gender-based violence or another type of violent crime.

Class covers:

• The dynamics of domestic violence
• Eviction defenses
• How the dynamics of domestic violence can impact representation.
• Defenses for people getting evicted because they experienced abuse or violence
• The expanded Survivors’ Eviction Defense (CA Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1161.3 and 1174)

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias participatory MCLE Credit

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.

Presented by Taylor Campion: Taylor Campion is the Senior Managing Attorney of the Family Violence Appellate Project’s (FVAP’s) Housing and Employment Justice Program and has been advocating for marginalized communities’ housing and economic rights since 2012. At FVAP, Taylor provides attorneys and advocates technical assistance and trainings on legal issues facing gender-based violence survivors, represents survivors in housing appeals and creates written legal tools that help survivors’ assert their housing rights. Taylor joined FVAP after working as a direct services attorney at Bay Area Legal Aid and Law Foundation of Silicon Valley. As a direct services attorney, she represented clients facing eviction, housing subsidy termination, housing discrimination and habitability issues and clients with SSDI and SSI claims. Taylor received her J.D. from the University of Utah and B.A. from Haverford College.

Registration Fee: Registration for this public interest MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Lavine.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Technology has provided so many ways for attorneys to locate the best and most on point statutes, cases, secondary sources and other relevant materials that it can be a little overwhelming. The goal of this course is to assist attorneys in navigating the world of online legal research, so they can competently – and confidently – research the subjects important to their work. During this session we will review recent enhancements to the Lexis platform, the power of Shepards, as well as highlight research best practices for navigating Lexis.com.

Class covers:

• Discover various methods for conducting research and when to use each.
• Gain an understanding of how online platforms have been enhanced to predict what you’re looking for.
• Ascertain the multiple ways to filter searches before and after inputting your search.
• Discover different search term approaches: natural language and terms and connectors.
• Understand the role technology plays in validating primary authority.

Earn 1.0 hour general participatory MCLE Credit

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.

Presented by Hillary Lee:

Hillary Lee is a LexisNexis Solutions Consultant. Since 2010, she has conducted basic, advanced, and specialty training sessions to groups and individuals on all LexisNexis products and services. Prior to LexisNexis Hillary worked in the juvenile probation field in Jackson County, Oregon and Santa Clara County, California. Hillary’s accolades include: award from Western Regional Sales Manager for Teaming/Collaboration on Up-Sells, National Team Player of The Year award, multiple Solutions Consultant of the Quarter awards, and was a 2020 Circle of Excellence recipient. Hillary may be reached by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Registration Fee: $10

Tuesday, January 23, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Implicit bias – a form of bias that occurs automatically and unintentionally – has an impact on people across the legal field, including judges, juries, clients, and attorneys. Everyday decision-making is unavoidably affected by implicit biases, stereotypes, and other types of cognitive biases. As attorneys, it is imperative that we understand these biases and take steps to ensure they do not have unfair or harmful consequences. The training will tackle intersectionality around implicit bias, and how attorneys can address implicit bias issues within themselves and the courtroom setting.

Class covers:

• The attitudes and stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner
• Recognizing implicit bias in ourselves, our workplaces, and the courtroom
• The concept of intersectionality, and why it is important to keep intersectionality in mind when addressing implicit bias issues
• Specific techniques that can interrupt implicit bias in courtroom settings

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias – Implicit Bias participatory MCLE Credit

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.

Co-Presented by Professor Christine Goodman and Vida Thomas:

Professor Christine Goodman joined the Pepperdine faculty in 2001. She teaches Evidence, Constitutional Law, Racial Justice, Trial Practice and Comparative Anti-Discrimination Law. Professor Goodman writes on equal protection topics, including implicit bias, algorithmic bias, affirmative action, preferences, diversity and racial privacy, as well as evidentiary and criminal law issues.

Vida Thomas is Managing Partner and Co-Owner of Oppenheimer Investigations Group.  Vida has conducted hundreds of workplace investigations, and teaches human resources professionals how to conduct effective workplace investigations. She also conducts inherent bias and diversity and inclusion training for private and public sector employers.

Registration Fee: $30

Wednesday, January 17, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
Wednesday, January 24, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.*

*Both trainings are exactly the same.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Los Angeles is facing a homelessness crisis and pro bono attorneys are needed to help prevent unjust evictions of low-income tenants. This training will provide an overview of the eviction process and outline current housing laws that protect tenants against eviction. After completing this training, attorney volunteers can join the We Are LA Pro Bono Project and partner with legal services organizations to provide free legal assistance to tenants facing eviction through clinics and full scope cases. Pro bono projects will provide volunteers the opportunity to practice landlord-tenant law and learn litigation skills while helping tenants navigate the eviction process.

Class covers:

• We Are LA Pro Bono project overview
• The current state of housing
• Eviction process and laws
• How to get involved as a volunteer

Earn 1.0 hour general California participatory MCLE credit: After registration, you will be provided course materials, an evaluation form and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Attendance will be verified for the State Bar based on your screen name or phone number provided.

Presented by: We Are LA Pro Bono Partners (LAFLA, NLS, ICLC, and Bet Tzedek)

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.