Wednesday, March 8, 2017
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

Learn from appellate practitioners how to prepare post-judgment motions that have the best chance of success, and that will best protect your client in the event of an appeal—motions for new trial, to vacate a judgment and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Class covers:

• Issues that must be raised to preserve arguments for an appeal
• Practical tips for achieving success and for curing record gaps
• Jurisdictional motion deadlines
• Motion procedures and potential pitfalls
• Differences between federal and state motions

Earn 1 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by Ted L. Xanders and Gary J. Wax:
Ted Xanders is a partner at the appellate firm Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland, LLP (GMSR), a Los Angeles law firm that specializes in civil appeals and writs in state and federal courts, including an extensive practice in the United States Supreme Court. He has over two decades of appellate expertise and has handled over a hundred appeals and writs that encompass over twenty-five different subject areas.

Gary Wax is an appellate attorney with GMSR, representing a wide range of clients in civil appeals and in writ proceedings, including insurers, property owners, employers, public entities, bankruptcy creditors, and trademark-holders. Gary also regularly advises trial counsel on drafting jury instructions and making and opposing post-trial motions.

Registration fees: $35
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot.

No 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 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.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

This class will afford both newer and experienced advocates the opportunity to be more prepared, composed, and confident at your next oral argument. Learn the ins, outs and nuances of preparing for and presenting oral arguments in both California and federal appellate courts

Class covers:

• The purpose of oral argument
• What to expect at oral argument
• Proper preparation for oral argument
• Day of argument tips

Earn 1 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by Robert A. Olson and Jonathan H. Eisenman
Robert Olson is a partner in Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP (GMSR). Both he and his firm specialize in appellate proceedings in state and federal courts, including appeals, petitions for extraordinary writs, amicus briefs, and petitions for review and certiorari, as well as related law and motion in trial courts. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, past president of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers and certified as an Appellate Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has taught Appellate Advocacy as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School. He has been named to the “Best Lawyers in America” and Southern California “Superlawyers” lists.

Jonathan Eisenman is an associate at GMSR. Prior to joining GMSR, he served as a term law clerk to the Honorable Mary H. Murguia on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as a term law clerk to the Honorable Virginia A. Phillips on the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and as a career law clerk to both Judge Phillips and the Honorable David T. Bristow. Mr. Eisenman previously worked as a litigation and appellate associate at an international law firm.

Registration fees: $35
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot.

No 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 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.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020: 12:00p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Formulating a plan is essential to your business success. In this hands-on workshop, an experienced entrepreneur and business executive will use the business model canvas to help you develop your business idea or work out ways to improve your existing business.

Class covers:

• Why you need a business model
• Identifying and describing your value proposition
• Eessential components of a successful business model: resources, partners, channels, cost structure, and more
• Pitching your business to potential investors and partners

Presented by: Mark Kapczynski with the support of Bixel Exchange:

Mark Kapczynski is a successful serial entrepreneur, chief executive and advertising industry expert. He founded LocationX, a physical location ad network leveraging beacon technology. Mr. Kapczynski also serves as an Executive Director of the UCLA Venture Capital Fund, helping to foster innovation connected to the university. Mr. Kapczynski last served as VP of Corporate Development and Strategy for Experian's consumer businesses which include leading consumer brands: Experian, FreeCreditReport.com, and ProtectMyID. Mr. Kapczynski graduated from UCLA film school and continues to be active in multiple industry associations that span media, mobile telecom, technology, and consumer internet. He has 8 patents to his name and an additional 45 patents pending.

Registration fees: FREE - sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library through the generous support of Pacific Western Bank.
Classes fill up fast, register today to reserve your seat! All registrants must check-in 10 minutes prior to class time to ensure your seat is not reassigned to waiting-list and walk-in attendees when classes are full.

Photography / Videography:
If you register for this class, you may be photographed or recorded. By registering for this class you are giving the LA Law Library your consent to photograph, videotape, record and broadcast your picture, likeness, voice and statements.  

No 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 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.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020: 12:00p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Business entities come in many shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one can avoid serious tax and liability consequences. Learn which business entity is right for you, how to prepare and file incorporation documents, and why supposed "formalities" like corporate by-laws can be so important to your business success.

Class covers:

• Creating legal structures that will protect business start-ups and accommodate the business as it grows
• Common myths and mistakes people make in setting up a business
• The difference between an LLC, C-Corporation and S-Corporation and how to determine which one is right for your business
• Why shouldn't you just operate as a partnership or a sole proprietorship?
• What are the issues that co-owners should address and resolve in a "Shareholders Agreement" before starting a business together?

Presented by: Prof. Michael Chasalow
Professor Chasalow directs the USC Law School Small Business Clinic, where students gain hands-on experience handling transactional legal problems and providing basic corporate legal assistance to small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. Professor Chasalow has worked with start-up companies for over 25 years. His scholarly interests involve the development and structure of business ventures as well as corporate governance issues, fiduciary duty standards and issues relating to the operation and governance of partnerships and LLCs. Professor Chasalow received his B.A. from UC-Berkeley, his J.D. from Berkeley Law and his M.B.A. at UCLA. After law school Professor Chasalow practiced law for several years, initially as a transactional attorney with Latham and Watkins in Los Angeles, where he specialized in such complex corporate transactions as mergers and acquisitions and the issuance of sophisticated debt securities.

Registration fees: FREE - sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library through the generous support of Pacific Western Bank.
Classes fill up fast, register today to reserve your seat! All registrants must check-in 10 minutes prior to class time to ensure your seat is not reassigned to waiting-list and walk-in attendees when classes are full.

Photography / Videography:
If you register for this class, you may be photographed or recorded. By registering for this class you are giving the LA Law Library your consent to photograph, videotape, record and broadcast your picture, likeness, voice and statements.  

No 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 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.