Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Whether you are ready to launch a new business or expand an existing one, you'll likely need extra cash. However, traditional business loans have collateral and credit requirements many businesses cannot meet. What now? Learn about microloan opportunities from Small Business Administration lenders.

 Class covers:

• Introduction to the Entrepreneur Fund: lending and services
• Microloans: overview and benefits
• Preparing for business borrowing: assessing needs and best practices
• Open Q&A for workshop participants
• Opportunity for one-on-one questions with a PACE business advisor

 Presented by:

Martin Pirgiotis, Loan Manager, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE Business) (http://pacela.org/)

 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, January 23, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 15, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 28, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. This can make it difficult to protect your civil rights, including your right to be free from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and education. In this class, learn about your civil rights under state and federal law, how these rights are protected, and resources available to help. Learning important fundamentals about civil rights can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
           
Class covers:

• The right to be free from unlawful discrimination, and other types of civil rights
• The characteristics generally protected by civil rights laws, including race, ethnicity, gender, religious belief, and age
• How to determine which civil rights statute or claim might apply to your situation
• How and where to make a civil rights complaint, and types of civil rights lawsuits
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Registration fees: FREE

Reservation 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 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.

Class recorded June 12, 2024

This unique, Zoom workshop will walk you through all the court forms necessary for an adult to petition the Los Angeles Superior Court for a name change. This workshop is intended for motivated adults who would like to change their names and are willing to fill out the paperwork themselves without legal representation. This workshop is open to Los Angeles County residents who are 18 years or older.

Presented by:

Michelle Hopkins, Attorney at Law, Hopkins Family Law (https://hopkinsfamilylaw.com/attorney-profile/)

 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

Thursday, January 30, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating.  You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else’s. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
           
Class covers:

• Which claims can be filed in small claims court
• Gathering evidence and deciding who to sue
• Writing (or responding to) the claim
• Serving papers
• Going to court
• Getting paid if you win
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

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

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE - Reservation 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 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.