Thursday, March 14, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Join a live question and answer session about accessing public records. An experienced Public Records Act attorney will be available to answer questions about how to request records from California public agencies, how the process works, the types of records subject to disclosure, and your options if the agency refuses or fails to respond. For maximum benefit, be sure to attend the class immediately preceding this Q&A session.

Please note this Q&A will focus on state agencies governed by the California Public Records Act. Federal agencies are generally governed by the federal Freedom of Information Act. For information about FOIA, see https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html, and feel free to contact the Reference desk for more information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (213) 785-2513, or https://calcountylawlib.libanswers.com/ (chat).

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: Kelly Aviles, Law Offices of Kelly Aviles

Registration fee: FREE

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, March 14, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Same instructor will be hosting the Ask a Lawyer: Accessing Public Records, CLICK HERE to register.

This class will explore your right to government information in California, and the processes and procedures for obtaining public records from state and local agencies. Topics include what constitutes a public record, deadlines and timeframes, exemptions for confidential and other materials and how to formulate an effective request.

Class covers:

• Importance of the Public Records Act, and why we need it
• What constitutes a public record
• Deadlines and timeframes
• Exemptions for confidential and other materials
• How to formulate an effective request

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: Kelly Aviles, Law Offices of Kelly Aviles

Registration fee: FREE

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.          

Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

In this introductory workshop, learn the basic steps to starting your business, plus get tools and resources for in-depth training on what you “didn’t know you needed to know” about business.

Class covers:

• Developing a business idea and writing a business plan
• Identifying a market and reaching customers/clients
• Obtaining proper licenses and permits, and complying with tax requirements
• Funding your business – including funding opportunities available for business affected by COVID-19
• Exercising your legal rights and avoiding common legal issues

Participants are encouraged to join the Zoom session using video as this class may involve sharing of visual information and writings, participation via the chat function, and the opportunity to interact with others. Virtual networking reception to follow class.

Presented by Michael Chavez and Luis Luna with the support of West Valley BusinessSource and Harbor BusinessSource:

Michael Chavez works for Managed Career Solutions Inc., a human capital and economic development corporation positioned within both the City and County of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Systems as a provider of workforce and business development. As a Program Specialist for the City of Los Angeles BusinessSource Center West Valley and Hollywood Regions, Michael helped launch numerous businesses in the greater Los Angeles area by teaching educational workshops and providing assistance with tasks such as filing and renewing business permits and licenses. Currently Michael oversees the Cybernaut Program for the Los Angeles Public Library, which aims to spread digital literacy and equity across Los Angeles.

Luis Luna serves as the Director of Economic Development for MCS and Program Director for the West Valley and Harbor BusinessSource Center in Los Angeles. With over a decade of finance experience, he has facilitated over $24.5 million in capital acquisition and assisted in creating and retaining over 860 jobs in the city. Luis is dedicated to inspiring entrepreneurship and leveraging technology to empower the community.

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.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

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

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
• Essential components of a successful business model: resources, partners, channels, cost structure, and more
• Pitching your business to potential investors and partners
• Taking advantage of opportunities and overcoming challenges as the economy emerges from COVID-19

Participants are encouraged to join the Zoom session using video as this class may involve sharing of visual information and writings, participation via the chat function, and the opportunity to interact with others. Virtual networking reception to follow class.

Presented by Mark Kapczynski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkap):

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.

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.