Wednesday, May 18, 2016
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Starting with a general overview of trusts and fundamental concepts and issues, this presentation will gradually advance to topics like sophisticated gift and estate tax planning and special needs planning. The discussion will also cover various types of trusts, including living trusts, life insurance trusts, foreign trusts and dynasty trusts.

Class covers:

• Overview of trusts
• Practical drafting and structuring pointers
• Sophisticated uses of trusts

Registration includes electronic copy of comprehensive “Everything You Need to Know About Trusts” guide by Jacob Stein.

Earn 1 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by Jacob Stein:
Jacob Stein (J.D.; LL.M.) is a Certified Tax Law Specialist. He is the author of numerous books, including A Lawyer’s Guide to Asset Protection Planning in California (2011), and his most recent, International Joint Ventures: A Concise Guide for Attorneys & Business Owners (2014). In addition, his manuals on Advanced Tax Planning and Asset Protection Planning have been used by the California CPA Education Foundation for over 10 years. Mr. Stein is a leading tax practitioner and speaker, an adjunct professor of taxation at the CSU Northridge Graduate Tax Program, and an instructor with the California CPA Education Foundation.

Registration fees: $35 
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot.
Lunch option no longer available

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 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.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020:  12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Offering practical guidance for creating polished points and authorities, memoranda, demand letters and other legal documents, this training will provide tips and information designed to present law students and new attorneys with best practices for effective advocacy writing and avoidance of common mistakes in legal writing.

Presented by: Judge Bruce Iwasaki

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

What to Bring: Yourself and your lunch!

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, June 15, 2016 
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Law clerks and associates often seek to combine their desire to serve indigent clients with their need to develop strong legal skills. This training provides insights into the types of pro bono opportunities that help law clerks and new attorneys develop strong advocacy skills, particularly litigation and negotiation skills.

Presented by:
Stacy Horth-Neubert, Skadden Arps
Diego Cartagena, Bet Tzedek

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 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.

Class recorded May 21, 2024

Many successful businesses develop important assets that are "intangible," including trademarks identifying your products (or services) in the flow of commerce, and patents to protect scientific inventions. Learn how to protect such assets and ensure your company's continued success.

Class covers:

• Protecting an original invention through the patent process
• What patent protection can provide your business, and what it can't
• How to develop and protect a valuable trademark

Registration fees: FREE - sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library through the generous support of Pacific Western Bank.

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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.

Registration fees: FREE - sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library through the generous support of Pacific Western Bank.

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 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.