Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018   3:45 p.m. -4:45 p.m.

Many people are unaware of the types of legal services available to the public and how to find a lawyer who has the right expertise and fits their budget. This class covers how to find the right lawyer, what types of fee arrangements are available and how to find legal services when you can't afford to hire a lawyer.

Class covers:

• Is there such a thing as "affordable" legal services?
• Determining what kind of lawyer you need
• Pros and cons of flat fee legal services
• Areas of law for flat fee legal services
• How can a "limited experience" lawyer help
• How to negotiate fees with a lawyer
• How to determine if limited scope services would be the right option
• Getting legal help when you can't afford a lawyer
• Library resources for getting legal help

Presented by:
Seth Chavez, Director, LACBA SmartLaw, & Attorney-Client Mediation & Arbitration Services
Maria Hall,  Attorney at Law
Mark Santa-Anna, Attorney, GMSA Legal

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.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018   3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Mediation is a voluntary process and will only take place if both agree. It is a confidential process where the terms of discussion are not disclosed to any party outside the mediation hearing. Learn how to use mediation to negotiate a landlord-tenant dispute before the case goes to trial. This workshop is for landlords and tenants.

Presented by:
Maritza Gutierrez, Consumer Affairs Supervisor, Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs

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, September 20, 2018   12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn how to tell your story, or assert your defense, in a way that captures the court's attention, establishes its authority and avoids getting dismissed before trial.

Sponsored by the generous support of the Federal Bar Association.

Class covers:

• Drafting a complaint (goals and requirements)
• Telling a compelling story
• Framing the issues
• Asserting defenses

Presented by: Evelina Gentry, Associate, Brown, White & Osborn, LLP
Evelina Gentry is an associate at Brown, White & Osborn, LLP. Ms. Gentry has extensive experience in litigation including the Central District of California and Los Angeles Superior Court. She is also fluent in Polish and conversational in Russian.

Registration fee: FREE
Reduced-rate parking options available during registration

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, November 15, 2018   12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Do you know how to protect your creations – your works of art and your trademarks? Learn all about the rights you have in your creations and names. This class will help you understand your rights and develop a plan for protecting your creations.

Sponsored by the generous support of the Federal Bar Association.

Class covers:

• File for federal and/or state trademark registration for product names, packaging, slogans, and logos.
• Use the "©" symbol only with federally registered marks, and use "™" for unregistered marks or state trademark registrations.
• File for copyright registration for any website, written works, graphics, design, or any other work that might need protection from direct copying.
• Use the "©" symbol, author's name, and date of the work on all original materials, including catalogs, advertisements, websites, unique product designs, graphics, etc.
• Register all company names and popular product names.

Presented by: Dan Cislo, Managing Partner, Cislo & Thomas, LLP
Dan Cislo is a managing partner at Cisco & Thomas, LLP and has vast excerience in intellectual property including IP Litigation and Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB).

Registration fee: FREE
Reduced-rate parking options available during registration

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.