Class recorded October 25, 2023

This training will provide substantive knowledge for attorneys and law students interested in volunteering to assist tenants fighting evictions. Attendees will learn to identify defenses and complete responsive pleadings in an unlawful detainer/eviction lawsuit, plus learn about volunteer opportunities at the L.A. County Bar’s monthly clinic for disabled veteran and HIV-positive tenants held at LA Law Library.

Class Covers: 

• How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit
• How to review eviction documents in order to identify defenses
• How to complete responsive pleadings
• Trauma-informed practices and volunteer opportunities

Earn 1.5 hours 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.

 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 the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features. 

 Presented by:

Alexandra Hong, Project Attorney, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Veterans Legal Services Project (https://lacba.org/?pg=veterans-legal-services-project)

Rene Moya, Tenant Power Organizer with the Debt Collective (https://debtcollective.org/)