Class recorded August 1, 2021

Do you know the warning signs of identity theft? Recovering from identity theft – when someone uses your personal information to open new accounts, make purchases or get a tax refund – is a process. Learn the steps you can take to better protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft and what to do if you believe you or a loved one have been the victim of identity theft.

Class Covers:
• What is identity theft?
• The various types of identity theft
• Warning signs of identity theft and what to look for
• Steps individuals can take to better protect themselves and loved ones
• How to find out if you are a victim of identity theft
• What to do if you are a victim of identity theft
• Resources available to help

Presented by:
Marissa Khetan, Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Services (https://www.mhas-la.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. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

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.

During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.

Class recorded August 1, 2021

Bias because of someone’s race, color, gender, or disability can occur anywhere in American society, including in public schools, and especially in the special education context. This class will educate attendees on different types of bias (implicit and explicit), and how the law protects against bias in special education. Attendees will also learn about what they can do to combat and address bias both preemptively and after the fact.

Class covers:
• Different types of bias (implicit and explicit)
• How the law protects against bias in education
• How bias can occur in special education testing and placement, and in discipline
• Options for addressing bias preemptively and after the fact (including litigation)

Presented By:
Kyra Clipper, Director, Advocacy for Children With Autism Program, Learning Rights Law Center (https://www.learningrights.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. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

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.

During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.

Class recorded February 17, 2023

Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating. You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else's. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:
• Which claims can be filed in small claims court
• Gathering evidence and deciding who to sue
• Writing (or responding to) the claim
• Serving papers
• Going to Court
• Getting paid if you win
• Resources for further information and where to seek help
Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Presented by:
Austin Stoub, Senior Librarian, Reference & Research, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.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. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

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.

During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.

If you or a loved one has been seriously affected by the COVID-19 crisis, including job loss or illness, California and federal law provide for important benefits to help you and your family. Take this class to learn about unemployment insurance, including new legislation passed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as disability insurance, disability leave and sick leave under both new and established law.

Class covers:
• Unemployment insurance benefits: who is eligible, how much you get, and how long it takes to get it
• Expanded unemployment benefits for ‘gig’ workers, independent contractors, and others
• Disability insurance for illness or injury unrelated to your work
• Paid family leave under California law
• Paid sick leave for COVID-19 under federal law, and under the City of Los Angeles Supplemental Paid Sick Leave ordinance

Presented By:
Nathalie Meza Contreras, Abogada, Nathalie Meza Contreras Law, A.P.C. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-meza-contreras-0406aa71/)

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. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

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.

During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.