Wednesday, January 11, 2023: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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When you think of fashion, law may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the fashion industry presents specific and unusual legal scenarios that require attorneys to know how to traverse contract negotiations, protect their client’s intellectual property, and comply with obscure regulations. In this class, learn how to navigate these obstacles – and more – to better represent an established client or a new one.

Class covers:

• Business formation
• Sales-related legal issues
• Employment in the fashion industry and
• Production and manufacturing issues

Earn 1.0 hour General participatory MCLE Credit

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. 

Presented by Rebecca Henry:

Rebecca L. Henry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccahenry/) is a 1993 graduate from the UCLA School of Law who serves as the director of legal and business affairs for the fashion brand House of Aama (https://houseofaama.com/). She is an attorney by day and a craftswoman by night. As an attorney, she is the Director of legal and business affairs for the brand. She also oversees manufacturing and production. 

Registration Fee: $20

Wednesday: January 18, 2023: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Here in L.A., the idea of signing a prenuptial agreement may seem commonplace, but the actual process of drafting the document can be rather challenging – and the details can be of utmost importance to your client. In this class, attorneys will explore the ins-and-outs of drafting the agreement, negotiating with the recipient-spouse’s attorney, and how to execute the document.

Class covers:

• Whether a prenuptial agreement is right for your client;
• What property and assets should be included;
• When disclosures must be made; and
• How to work with a spouse’s counsel once they receive the agreement.

Earn 1.0 hour general participatory MCLE Credit

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. 

Presented by Wendy E. Hartmann & Diane M. Goodman:

Wendy E. Hartmann (https://www.wehlaw.com/) received her BS in business, JD and Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation. Ms. Hartmann is certified by the State Bar of California as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. As an attorney, Ms. Hartmann specializes in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation and family formation matters. A significant portion of her practice is devoted to advising same-sex couples and the LGBTQ community. 

Diane M. Goodman (http://www.goodmanmediation.com/) is the owner of the Law and Mediation Office of Diane M. Goodman in Encino. She received her JD from the University of La Verne in 1984. She received her MA (2014) and PhD (2018) in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Dr. Goodman mediates dissolutions of marriage and domestic partner relationships, as well as pre-nuptial agreements. She has taught classes on various family law issues including child custody and same sex marriage.

Registration Fee: $20

Wednesday, January 25, 2023: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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A revocable living (or inter vivos) trust can benefit most Californians, and yet most fail to plan their estate appropriately using this important legal technique. Among other benefits, a revocable trust can avoid probate:  a complicated process that can cost your client’s family and heirs a lot of time and money. In this class, attorneys will learn how to draft an effective living trust.

Class covers:

• The differences between a living trust and a testamentary trust; 
• What protections trust assets have against creditors;
• How to amend or revoke a trust document; and
• Tax considerations.

Earn 1.0 hour general participatory MCLE Credit

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. 

Presented by Mina Sirkin:

Mina Sirkin (http://probatelawlosangeles.com/) is a certified Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law. Her practice involves trust and conservatorship litigation, as well as special needs trust planning. She holds a JD from Whittier Law School and an LLM in Taxation from Golden Gate University. Mina has served as a conservatorships and estates media expert to multiple media outlets. She also serves as a court appointed counsel for conservatees.

Registration Fee: $20

Thursday, January 26, 2023: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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For the last several years, the American West has been experiencing a mega-drought. As reservoirs, lakes, and rivers reach historic lows, governments have been passing new laws and regulations to mitigate a further loss of water. In this class, you will learn what specific laws California businesses and residents must comply with in these unprecedented times, and how the law may continue to adapt as climate change continues.

Class covers:

• Introduction to basic water rights concepts in California law
• Riparian and appropriative water rights, and how the two interact
• “Reasonable and beneficial” water use requirements under the California constitution 
• Federal and state environmental laws that impact water rights
• The future of water law in California and the West amid continuing drought

Earn 1.0 hour general participatory MCLE Credit

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. 

Presented by Patrick D. Skahan:

Patrick D. Skahan (https://www.bbklaw.com/our-team/patrick-d-skahan) is an associate with Best Best & Krieger. He represents public and private clients on water law matters. He also advises clients on, and has extensive experience in, matters regarding conflicts of interest, election law, inverse condemnation, franchise agreements, public nuisance, and utility users taxes. Patrick received his BA from Berkeley and his JD from the University of Minnesota.

Registration Fee: $30