Friday, May 1, 2020: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please join us at the Torrance Branch of the LA Law Library where volunteer attorneys will be available for free 20-minute consultations with people who have legal problems to discuss. This program is not a substitute for legal representation. Lawyers may not have experience in all areas of law.

Areas of law that are usually covered include:

• Child Custody & Support
• Civil litigation
• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Debt and bankruptcy
• Divorce-family law
• Employment Law
• Government Benefits
• Immigration
• Landlord/Tenant-Housing
• Personal Injury
• Probate
• Small Business
• Small Claims

Remember to bring all related documents and forms! Come prepared with all questions written down: time is limited.

No advance phone reservation or appointment is necessary. Participants register on the day of the program and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Notice: Registration does not guarantee a consultation. The number of people receiving consultations may be limited due to time constraints.

Location:
Torrance Branch, LA Law Library
Torrance Courthouse
825 Maple Avenue Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503

Presented by:
Volunteer attorneys from the South Bay Bar Association in collaboration with LA Law Library.

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.

Friday, May 1, 2020: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please join us at the North Hollywood Public Library where volunteer attorneys will be available for free 20-minute consultations with people who have legal problems to discuss. This program is not a substitute for legal representation. Lawyers may not have experience in all areas of law.

Areas of law that are usually covered include:

• Child Custody and Support
• Civil Litigation
• Contracts
• Copyrights/Trademarks
• Criminal Law
• Debt & Bankruptcy
• Divorce- Family Law
• Employment Law
• Immigration
• Landlord/Tenant- Housing
• Personal Injury
• Probate

Remember to bring all related documents and forms! Come prepared with all questions written down: time is limited.

No advance phone reservation or appointment is necessary. Participants register on the day of the program and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Notice: Registration does not guarantee a consultation. The number of people receiving consultations may be limited due to time constraints.

Location:
Los Angeles Public Library, North Hollywood Branch
5211 Tujunga Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7195

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, October 25, 2018: 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

The process of discovery in a civil lawsuit allows a party to obtain information and documents relevant to the suit, which helps the parties know ahead of time what evidence might be presented at trial, or to resolve the case prior to trial through settlement or summary judgment. In this class, learn about the discovery process in California state court civil cases as it pertains to written documents and other physical objects.

Class covers:

• When to make inspection demands and what you can ask for
• Responding or objecting to inspection demands
• Motions to compel compliance, responses and further responses
• Obtaining records from non-parties (subpoenas)
• Trial subpoenas and notices to appear at trial

Presented by Katie O'Laughlin:
Katie O'Laughlin is a Reference & Research Librarian. In addition to earning her Masters of Science in Library Science from USC, Katie is a graduate of Loyola Law School. She began her career as a reference librarian and legal research instructor at Southwestern University School of Law and then practiced law for many years before opening an independent bookstore in the Los Angeles area. Returning to her roots in law librarianship at LA Law Library, Katie now provides reference services, is involved with the Members Program, the law school internship program, and teaches several classes.

Registration fee: FREE
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
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 8, 2018: 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

The process of discovery in a civil lawsuit allows a party to obtain information and documents relevant to the suit, which helps the parties know ahead of time what evidence might be presented at trial, or to resolve the case prior to trial through settlement or summary judgment. This class explores when and how to use two important types of discovery requests, interrogatories and requests for admission, in California state court.

Class covers:

• The purpose of interrogatories (questions to another party regarding contentions, facts, witnesses and documents in the case)
• The purpose of requests for admissions (statements another party must deny or admit)
• Common uses for these discovery tools
• How to use form interrogatories and requests for admission, and when to bring motions to compel responses
• How to respond to these discovery requests, including making appropriate objections

Presented by Sandra Levin:
Sandra Levin is the Executive Director of LA Law Library, responsible for the conduct and oversight of its operations, including direction and implementation of programs, activities and policies. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Ms. Levin was a civil litigator for more than 25 years, practicing in administrative, state and federal courts. Ms. Levin was a founding principal of Colantuono & Levin, a law firm specializing in the representation of local government agencies. While at the firm, she served as the City Attorney of several local municipalities and as special and general counsel to other public agencies, including the Law Library. Earlier in her career, Ms. Levin also served as Mayor, Councilmember and Planning Commission Chair for the City of Culver City. Ms. Levin received her J.D. from the University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law in 1987 where she was a member of the California Law Review.

Registration fee: $20
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
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.