Saturday, July 12, 2014
10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

This class introduces tools and resources available on the California Courts official website www.courts.ca.gov.

Class Covers:

• Finding court forms
• Free sample pleadings
• “How-to” videos
• Searching for case information
• Looking up California Court opinions
• Free resources for going to court without an attorney

Fee: $20 for the class (nonrefundable, payment reserves spot)

Wednesday, August 13, 2014
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

As part of the LA Law Library’s MCLE lunch hour speaker series, this class will teach participants how to define alcoholism and addiction to other drugs, the effects that alcohol and illicit and prescription drugs have on brain chemistry, how to recognize use and abuse of these substances and what should be done to bring about change and protect professional careers as well as the integrity of the legal profession. The presenter will rely upon his own personal journey and experience to highlight the role that The Other Bar can play in the recovery process.

Class Covers:

• How to define alcoholism and addiction
• How to recognize use and abuse of alcohol or drugs
• Treatment of alcoholism and addiction
• What should be done to bring about chance and protect careers and the legal profession

Presented by Greg Dorst
Greg Dorst earned his J.D. from the University of La Verne College of Law and began practice in 1983. Greg worked as a trial lawyer for the San Bernardino County Office of the District Attorney and as a private practitioner specializing in criminal defense and real estate litigation. In July of 1997, he stopped practicing law and began a new chapter in his life, becoming a Certified Addiction Specialist with a career in the field of mental health and addiction. In 2004, Greg was selected to consult for The Other Bar, working with attorneys, judges and law students in need of help with substance abuse issues and mental health needs. In 2009, Greg became the CEO of Cedar House Life Change Center and presided over its expansion on the way to becoming southern California’s premier Co-Occurring Treatment Facility. Greg currently works as the Spiritual Director and Sr. Pastor of the Claremont Center for Spiritual Living, a non-denominational church and educational center.

One hour Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Substance Abuse or Mental Illness MCLE credit

Fee: $35 for the class (nonrefundable, payment reserves spot)

Wednesday, July 23, 2014
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

As part of the LA Law Library’s MCLE lunch hour speaker series, this class will focus on the loss of attorney-client privilege when administrative and other filings are made to the government. Many attorney-client communications can lose their privileged status upon filing related documents with government agencies, including bankruptcy petitions and schedules, and tax returns. Learn about the ramifications of this loss of privilege, including how attorneys should inform their clients to control the information flow to various professionals; consider a worst case scenario in which an attorney may be called upon to testify, and turn over documents; and, explore the dangers of inadvertent transition from counselor to co-conspirator.

Class Covers:

• Waiver of privilege as to tax matters upon filing of a return
• Waiver of privilege upon filing of bankruptcy petition & schedules
• Control of privilege by a bankruptcy trustee
• Other privilege waiver upon government administrative filings
• Warning clients of non-protection and greater danger regarding loss of privilege

Presented by Curt Harrington
Curt Harrington is a high-tech patent attorney and a California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Tax Specialist. In addition to his J.D., Curt holds an LL.M. in tax and masters degrees in chemical and electrical engineering. He has prepared and prosecuted more than 100 patents, and has published and spoken widely on IP and tax issues. He is currently Vice-Chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization, and is knowledgeable in the area of intellectual property taxation.

One hour Legal Ethics MCLE credit

Fee: $35 for the class (nonrefundable, payment reserves spot)

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

As part of the LA Law Library’s MCLE lunch hour speaker series, this class will provide litigators with the tools needed to make the most of the mediation process. Learn best practices for preparing yourself and your client for mediation, negotiating effectively, and reaching settlement.

Class Covers:

• Choosing a mediator
• Writing the mediation brief
• Negotiation strategies
• Breaking impasses
• The mediator’s proposal

Presented by Penny St. John
Penny St. John is the founder of Conflict Resolution Management, and is both an experienced family lawyer and a certified mediator. A graduate of Stanford University and Boston University School of Law, Penny began practicing law at O'Melveny and Myers in Los Angeles before joining Trope and Trope, the largest and one of the most prestigious family law firms in California. She has worked successfully as a mediator since 1997.

Earn 1 Hour general MCLE Credit
Fee: $35 for the class (nonrefundable, payment reserves spot)