In the day-to-day of managing a business, it can be easy to lose sight of the big financial picture. In this class, learn to set realistic goals, budget effectively, save and invest properly, and manage financial risks and returns for you and your business. Part of the popular, long-running Business Series.

Class covers:

• Setting realistic financial and personal goals
• Developing a plan to reach your goals
• Learning to adjust your spending and maximize your income
• Planning for risk with insurance
• Minimizing tax liability

Participants are encouraged to join by video as class may involve sharing of visual information and writings, participation via the chat function, and the opportunity to interact with others. Virtual networking reception to follow class.

Presented by: Arna M. Fulcher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arna-fulcher-ab18549/), CEO and President, Alford Consulting Group

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.

Protecting tribal cultural resources, including artifacts and funerary objects, presents a challenge, for tribes and those who wish to help preserve an important legacy, and also for developers, governments, and landowners who must comply with requirements. In this session, you will learn the basics of the federal Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the related California statute, CalNAGPRA. Attendees will learn about these laws, gain an overview of repatriation procedures, and learn how to approach issues of protection and repatriation with cultural sensitivity. This class is intended for private attorneys, government workers, tribal members, and anyone with an interest in this important subject.

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

1.0 hour Elimination of Bias - Implicit Bias MCLE Credit

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

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.

Presented by: Honorable Christine Williams (Yurok), Chief Judge, Wilton Rancheria Tribal Court

Registration for this public interest MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Lavine.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

---ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME---

How do I pay for college? If I take out student loans, when does repayment start?  What are the consequences if I can’t pay back my student loans? What happens if I take out student loans and my college closes?

Whether you already have a student loan or are just considering taking out a student loan, it is important to understand how student loans work and how to use them without creating problems in the future. This class will provide information on how student loans work, what happens if you stop paying your student loans and what to do if you can’t pay.

Class covers:

• Things to consider before taking out student loans
• Federal vs. private student loans
• How to get student loans
• Overview of the repayment process
• Consequences of not paying back student loans
• How to identify student loan scams
• Legal assistance services
• And much more! 

Presented by: Cara McGraw, Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (https://lafla.org/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below.

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.

Friday, September 30, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Friday, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

In California, many special need families struggle to care for adults who are not able to care for themselves. For these families, a court-approved conservatorship may help. A conservatorship petition allows a responsible person or organization to receive legal powers to provide for the care, needs and protection of their loves ones. This session provides general information about the conservatorship process and in requesting appointment as a probate conservator.

Class covers:
• Screening for appropriateness of probate conservatorships or available alternatives
• Referrals for other types of assistance
• Overview of conservatorship law
• Rights of the conservatee and responsibilities of the conservator
• The court forms needed to request a conservatorship
• The petitioning process—what to expect before and after the hearing

No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Participants register on the day of the program and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Call The Conservatorship Center at 310-869-9792 and ask for Bruce Kaufer for additional information.

Presented by: Bruce Kaufer, Founder/Attorney at Law, The Conservatorship Center

Registration fee: FREE

Check-in begins: 9:30 a.m.

Notice: Space is limited. ATTENDEES ADMITTED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.