Until further notice, this workshop has been suspended until its safe to resume in the law library. For assistance, please see information below.

For assistance from the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) by phone, please call 1-800-399-4529 for access to services. Regular call center hours are 9am – 12 pm, Mon-Fri. If you are unable to call during that time, you may temporarily apply for help between 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. by dialing extension 8099. Click here for more information. You can also apply for LAFLA services online.

You can also get legal advice on many common questions by requesting a telephonic consultation with a lawyer in LA Law Library’s Lawyers in the Library. To schedule a free consultation with a lawyer, click here.

Wednesday, May 2 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Housing / Landlord-Tenant
Wednesday, May 9 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Family Law proceedings relating to victims of domestic violence
Wednesday, May 16 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Housing / Landlord-Tenant
Wednesday, May 23 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Family Law proceedings relating to victims of domestic violence
Wednesday, May 30 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Housing / Landlord-Tenant

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) now offers a teleconferencing center right here at the Main branch of LA Law Library, where you can speak to a lawyer live, send them documents and get answers to important questions. They offer legal advice and guidance to eligible individuals housing / landlord- tenant matters and victims of domestic violence who are going through a family law proceeding. They can also provide referrals to private attorneys, other legal services, and other resources as needed.

Descriptions of family law and housing / landlord tenant matters covered provided below.

Schedule and topics covered:

Family law and housing/landlord-tenant are covered every other week based on the following schedule:

• 1st Wednesday: Housing / Landlord-Tenant
• 2nd Wednesday: Family Law proceedings relating to victims of domestic violence
• 3rd Wednesday: Housing / Landlord-Tenant
• 4th Wednesday: Family Law proceedings relating to victims of domestic violence
• 5th Wednesday: Housing / Landlord-Tenant

Appointment required. Please call: 213-785-2516 or ask at the Circulation Desk of LA Law Library for assistance.

Registration fees: FREE

Classes fill up fast, register today to reserve your seat! All registrants must check-in 10 minutes prior to class time to ensure your seat is not reassigned to waiting-list and walk-in attendees when classes are full.

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.

Wednesday, July 18  12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

While sexual harassment cases in the entertainment industry have been fueling headlines, sexual harassment can occur in any workplace and it is important to know your rights. Learn about employee rights and employer responsibilities from employment law experts.

Please join us at West Covina Public Library and watch a live-stream of this popular program.

Class covers:

• State and federal laws that protect employees from sexual harassment at work
• Identifying workplace sexual harassment
• Where and how to file a claim
• Time limits
• Employer responsibilities

Class location:
West Covina Public Library
1601 W. West Covina Pkwy
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)962-3541

Presented by:

Courtney Abrams, ESQ., Law Offices of Courtney Abrams
Demery Ryan, Partner, Littler Mendelson

Courtney Abrams is a native of Los Angeles who is proud to serve the community in which she was raised. Courtney litigated for nearly ten years before starting her own practice offering estate planning services and representing individuals who have experienced unlawful employment practices.

Demery Ryan is an experienced litigator and trial attorney, defending management clients in employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims as well as wage and hour claims in state and federal courts and in arbitration.

Registration fees: FREE
Classes fill up fast, register today to reserve your seat! All registrants must check-in 10 minutes prior to class time to ensure your seat is not reassigned to waiting-list and walk-in attendees when classes are full.

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.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019:  1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

One way California protects your free speech and petition rights is through the anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) statute, Code of Civil Procedure § 425.16. This law protects against meritless lawsuits brought to intimidate and coerce those who exercise their First Amendment rights. Learn how the anti-SLAPP statute works and about some of the controversies surrounding the law.

Class covers:

• What is a SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation)?
• How the anti-SLAPP law protects free speech and petition rights under the First Amendment
• The two-step analysis applied by courts in an anti-SLAPP motion
• Why the law provides for attorney's fees to successful defendants, and other features of the law
• Controversies surrounding the anti-SLAPP statute

Presented by: Ryan Metheny, Managing Librarian, Legal Education, LA Law Library

Registration Fee: FREE

Classes fill up fast. Register today to reserve your seat! You must check-in 10 minutes prior to class time to ensure your seat is not reassigned to waiting list and walk-in attendees.

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.