Thursday, March 5, 2020:  12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

What happens if a party refuses to, or can't, pay a civil judgment? In this class, learn about the procedures and methods involved in getting paid on a money judgment in California, and the legal protections available to those who have had a judgment entered against them.

Class covers:

• Typical steps to enforcing a judgment (getting paid)
• Characteristics of different enforcement tools, including liens, levies and more
• When different methods of enforcement may be appropriate
• Exemptions and other legal protections for judgment debtors who can't afford to pay

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Presented by Anahit Petrosyan:
Anahit Petrosyan joined LA Law library's Patron Services Department as a Reference Librarian in February of 2018. She participates in the delivery of Platinum program and other LA Law library Members Program services, and provides reference assistance in-person, and via phone, e-mail and chat at LA Law library's main and branch locations, including Van Nuys/North Hollywood and Pasadena public libraries. Anahit also teaches introductory legal research classes, such as Finding Forms, Types and Sources of Law, and Legal Research on the Internet, among others. She previously worked in various library paraprofessional capacities, for over fifteen years, at the University of Southern California libraries, including USC Gould School of Law (Asa V. Call) library. Anahit received her Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Southern California and earned her Master's in Library and Information Science degree from San Jose State University.

Registration fee: $20
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Parking options available during registration

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, Oct. 24, 2018   12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Attorneys from Disability Rights California will discuss the state and federal requirements for accessible voting and California's recent election reforms. The presentation will explain why it is important for voters with disabilities to be able to vote privately and independently.

Class covers:

• Requirements such as accessible voting systems for in-person voting
• New technology that will allow for accessible vote by mail
• Rules for voting if under a conservatorship
• Steps California has taken to improve voter registration rates
• LA County's development of innovative new accessible voting equipment
• Shift to vote centers in 2020 under the Voter's Choice Act
• Opportunities to join local committees to help improve election accessibility

Presented by:
Andrew Berk, Attorney, Disability Rights CA (https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/)
Paul Spencer, Attorney, Disability Rights CA (https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/)

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 Oct. 24, 2018   1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Whether you are ready to launch a new business or expand an existing one, you'll likely need extra cash to make the move. And, depending on how long you have been in business, the state of your business credit and your ability to come up with collateral, getting a traditional business loan simply may not be in the cards. So, what now? Well, if the loan you're seeking is less than $50,000, you may want to consider a microloan.

Class covers:

• Introduction to the Entrepreneur Fund: lending and services
• Microloan overview and benefits
• Preparing for business borrowing: assessing needs and best practices
• Open Q&A for workshop participants
• Opportunity for one-on-one questions with a PACE business advisor

Presented by:
Bo Sivanunsakul, Loan Manager, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE Business) (http://pacela.org/)

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, Oct. 24, 2018   1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sometimes state or local government agencies make mistakes. In this class, learn about the process for challenging administrative decisions in superior court through what is called a "writ of mandate." Writs are different from other kinds of civil lawsuits and the procedures and terminology can be complicated. This class will cover the basic process, timelines and terminology and give some tips on how to prepare a persuasive case.

Presented by:
Matt Summers (https://chwlaw.us/attorneys/matthew-t-summers/), Associate, Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC

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.