Wednesday, December 7, 2022 l 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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People in other countries sometimes have to be given notice before a legal step here can proceed, but serving legal documents on someone living in a foreign country can be complicated. This class covers the requirements of serving papers abroad using the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters, also known as the Hague Service Convention, plus tips on how to find information on proper service for jurisdictions not covered by Hague.

Class covers:

• What is the Hague Service Convention?
• When does the Hague Service Convention apply?
• Procedures for service of papers outside the U.S. under the Hague Service Convention
• How to find out the proper method of service if the Hague Service Convention does not apply

Earn 1.0 hour general 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.

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 Austin Stoub:

Austin Stoub (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/) is a Librarian, Reference & Research, at LA Law Library. After earning a BA in Political Science from Calvin College in 2001, Austin worked in government before entering UCLA School of Information Science in 2008. He received his MLIS from UCLA in June of 2010. Since then, he has overseen collection development for multiple states, developed and taught a number of classes, and has taken a role in operations at Circulation and Copy Center.

Registration Fee: $20

Non-refundable, payment reserves spot

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 l 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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During this entertaining and valuable class, you will learn a collection of science-based techniques for enhancing your mental strength and peak performance while under stress. Each technique arises from cutting-edge findings of neuroscience and will help you reduce your brain's “amygdala hijack” during those high-stress moments, and will help you activate your prefrontal cortex and higher brain regions. Importantly, each technique has been scientifically-proven to take only two minutes or less! There will also be short experiential exercises (with no pressure to participate) that will catalyze laughter and learning. So be prepared to have fun and to walk away with a collection of tangible tools that you can apply the very next day in order to build a stronger mind, grow your resiliency, and perform even better in your legal career!  

Earn 1.0 hour Competency California 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 Rebecca Simon Green:

Professor Rebecca Simon Green (www.Jarrett-Green.com) was a law professor who now helps legal professionals experience less stress and overall success. Rebecca has degrees from UC Berkeley and Southwestern Law School. She is the co-creator of the nationally-recognized “Mindfulness, Stress Management, and Peak Performance Program.” She currently teaches at UCI Law and has a forthcoming book, co-authored with her partner Jarrett Green, Happiness and Peak Performance in the Law.

Registration Fee: $30

Wednesday, December 21, 2022: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Whether you operate a boutique firm or a solo practice, managing a firm’s accounts can be challenging. It is also a frequent source of attorney discipline. In this class, attorneys will learn the basics of law firm accounting.

Class covers:

• How to start banking as a law firm
• Cash flows and operating costs
• Managing clients’ and associated accounts
• Compliance with other relevant professional duties

Earn .5 hour General California participatory MCLE Credit, .5 hour Legal Ethics California 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 Mackenzie Chambers:

Mackenzie Chambers, CPA, is the CEO of Square Root Financial (https://www.squarerootfinancial.com/), a firm founded in 2014 which provides finance and accounting services for high growth companies. Square Root Financial currently manages financials and budgets in excess of $2B. As a CPA-turned-entrepreneur, Mackenzie understands first hand the needs of emerging high growth companies. She is a mentor for TechStars and 2018 finalist for top CFO by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Registration Fee: $20

Wednesday, January 4, 2023: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Citators do not always come to mind when attorneys think of their ethical obligations to the court. However, presenting good law and conducting thorough research are the cornerstones of ethical lawyering. In this class, attorneys will learn how to use legal citators to validate and expand their research.

Class covers:

• How to use Westlaw’s KeyCite
• How to use Lexis’ Shepard’s
• How using citators can help attorneys fulfill their duty of competency to their clients
• How using citators can help attorneys fulfill their duty of candor to the court

Earn .5 hour General participatory MCLE Credit, .5 hour Legal Ethics 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 John Miller:

John Miller (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/) is the Legal Education Librarian at LA Law Library. John attended UC Davis for his BA and JD. After graduating, John helped launch the UCD’s Tribal Justice Project. He then attended the University of Washington for his MLIS. John joins LA Law Library after serving as UC Hastings’ student services librarian. John also teaches as an adjunct lecturer of law at USC Gould School of Law and works with Native American tribes to promote access to justice.

Registration Fee: $20