Wednesday, January 15, 2020:  1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Sharing legal fees with lawyers in other firms and referral fee arrangements have many advantages as well as legal and ethical consequences. This one-hour program will cover the requirements for enforceable fee-sharing and referral agreements and the consequences of noncomplying agreements.

Earn 1.0 hour participatory Legal Ethics MCLE credit.

Presented by:
Mark L. Tufft, Cooper, White & Cooper LLP
Ellen R. Peck, Former Judge, State Bar Court

Registration fees: $25 for the class
Register at the discounted rate of $95 for the same video presentations including lunch - Saturday, January 25, 2020. All fees are non-refundable, payment reserves spot. Reduced-rate parking options available during registration.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

Lawyers, artists, art dealers, and other professionals involved (or who wish to be involved) in the art world should attend this class on the fundamentals of art contracts. Explore the best and worst in these types of contracts – for artists, galleries, and others – and how the peculiarities of the art world impact contract negotiation and drafting. Be ready to take on your next art or art-related transaction with confidence!

Class covers:

• Artist/gallery relationships
• Public art commission agreements
• Licensing and loan agreements
• Do’s and don’ts of common art world agreements

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit.

Presented by Sarah Conley Odenkirk:
Sarah Conley Odenkirk has practiced law in the area of fine art for more than 20 years. Sarah advises clients in transactional matters related to the arts in the private and public realms and works with clients to integrate art into public spaces, civic conversations and corporate cultures. Sarah was the Associate Director for the Sotheby’s Institute of Art Los Angeles from 2013-2017, and is co-chair of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Visual Arts, Dramatic Works and Motion Pictures. Her publications include A Surprisingly Interesting Book About Contracts (2014).

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fees: $20 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Parking options available during online registration for an additional fee

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

As the population ages and more elders live alone, attorneys deal increasingly with the problems of capacity and undue influence. Clients in the areas of trusts and estates, probate, family law, and general civil litigation may present serious legal issues arising from a lack of decision-making capacity or the undue influence of a third party. Learn how to assess and resolve these issues.

Class covers:

• How capacity is assessed
• California’s new statutory framework for determining undue influence
• Client interview techniques
• Civil remedies available to victims of undue influence
• When to seek conservatorship, alternatives to conservatorship, and restraining orders

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit.

Presented by Janet R. Morris, Esq.:
Before founding Janet R. Morris, Esq. Elder Care Consulting, Janet worked in elder care for over 30 years at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, a non-profit legal services corporation in Los Angeles. Janet’s passionate advocacy for abused and neglected elders and dependent adults compelled her to establish Bet Tzedek’s Caregiver and Elder Justice units, both of which serve families who are navigating the difficult decisions of elder care. She frequently trains judges, doctors, lawyers, social workers, and other professionals in areas including legal and financial planning, capacity and decision-making, and elder and dependent adult abuse.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fees: $35 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Parking options available during online registration for an additional fee

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

As the population ages and more elders live alone, attorneys deal increasingly with the problems of capacity and undue influence. Clients in the areas of trusts and estates, probate, family law, and general civil litigation may present serious legal issues arising from a lack of decision-making capacity or the undue influence of a third party. Learn how to assess and resolve these issues.

Class covers:

• How capacity is assessed
• California’s new statutory framework for determining undue influence
• Client interview techniques
• Civil remedies available to victims of undue influence
• When to seek conservatorship, alternatives to conservatorship, and restraining orders

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit.

Presented by Janet R. Morris, Esq.:
Before founding Janet R. Morris, Esq. Elder Care Consulting, Janet worked in elder care for over 30 years at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, a non-profit legal services corporation in Los Angeles. Janet’s passionate advocacy for abused and neglected elders and dependent adults compelled her to establish Bet Tzedek’s Caregiver and Elder Justice units, both of which serve families who are navigating the difficult decisions of elder care. She frequently trains judges, doctors, lawyers, social workers, and other professionals in areas including legal and financial planning, capacity and decision-making, and elder and dependent adult abuse.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fees: $35 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Parking options available during online registration for an additional fee