Class recorded December 14, 2023

A motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication allows a party to obtain judgment in their favor for an entire case or part of a case. These motions are based entirely on written submissions and avoid the time, expense, and uncertainty of a trial. Learn how to determine whether a summary judgment motion might be appropriate in your case, how to bring one before a California state court, and how to respond when one is brought against you.

Class covers:

• When summary judgment and summary adjudication are appropriate
• Timing and notice requirements
• Requirements for submitting evidence
• How to respond to this type of motion

Registration fee: FREE

Presented by Ryan Metheny:

Ryan Metheny is the Managing Librarian, Legal Education at LA Law Library. After graduating from UCLA School of Law, Ryan practiced First Amendment law at a public interest firm in Berkeley. He then transitioned to librarianship to focus on his passions of research and education, and earned a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Washington. When not on the reference desk, Ryan coordinates the educational programming at the law library, the law student internship program, and the Members Program. He also teaches legal research at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

Video Recordings: We recognize that not everyone can attend in person classes, so even if you can't make it in, please watch any of these recordings and remember that we are still here to help! Call us at (213) 785-2513, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or chat with us online to get help finding information and resources on any legal (or not-quite-legal) question. Access to the video recordings is free.

Dated Material: Please note that the law changes. The original recording date for each class is provided on the display page. To be certain that you receive up-to-date information, please attend the in-person class, or contact us for help researching or updating your specific legal issue.

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.

Class recorded December 1, 2021

Estate planning is the rare area of practice in which almost every person eventually needs, or should seek, legal assistance. It is also a growth area, as the Baby Boomer generation enters retirement and Millennials settle down to form permanent households. Attorneys looking to expand their practice or get more information about an essential topic should attend this introductory course.  

Class covers:

• Advanced Healthcare Directives
• Powers of Attorney (POAs): What they do and why clients need them
• Nominations of Conservator, including differences between conservatorship and POA
• Nominations of Guardian: why these are advisable for many clients
• Living Trusts vs. Wills: pros and cons, and when a client may need both

Earn 1 hour general California participatory MCLE credit: After registration, a staff member will email you the course materials, an evaluation form, and your Certificate of Attendance (usually the next business day). Register first, then watch the recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Presented by: James Holchin

Registration fee: $20

Non-refundable, payment reserves spot

Class recorded December 8, 2021

Law schools generally do not teach you how to run an efficient, streamlined, and profitable business – which is what a law office should be. In this class, get best practices to optimize your solo or small firm, decrease time spent on administrative tasks, and maximize client billable time.

Class covers:

• Effective case management
• Efficient client billing
• Error-free, streamlined calendaring
• Document retention
• Paperless or physical office solutions

Earn 1.0 hour general California participatory MCLE credit: After registration, a staff member will email you the course materials, an evaluation form, and your Certificate of Attendance (usually the next business day). Register first, then watch the recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Presented by Pamela Mims and Allison Gibson:

Pamela Mims is the Chief Efficiency Officer at Mims Business Consulting, which provides law office organizing & systemization services. She has 25+ years of experience in law office management including national firms O'Melveny & Myers, Loeb & Loeb, and Skadden Arps.

Allison Gibson is a Digital Office Specialist with Mims Consulting. Her work is focused on integrating software applications into daily office use for smoother workflows, process improvements and increased productivity.

Registration fee: $20

Non-refundable, payment reserves spot

Mediation – an informal dispute settlement process led by a trained third party, called a mediator – is a voluntary process and will only take place if both parties agree. It is a confidential process where the terms of discussion are not disclosed to any party outside the mediation hearing. Mediation can be used during any stage of a lawsuit or even before a lawsuit has been filed. Learn how the use of mediation to negotiate a legal problem can save you time and money and help you avoid going to court.

Watch this online video if you have a problem with:
• consumer disputes
• contract disputes
• family disputes
• neighborhood disputes

Presented by:
Sara Campos (https://www.lls.edu/thellsdifference/laasaclassroom/clinics/loyolacenterforconflictresolution/associatedirector/), Associate Director, Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).
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.

During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.