Benefactor Members: $550 (by September 14, 2018) $600 (after September 14, 2018)
Non-Members: $700 (by September 14, 2018) $750 (after September 14, 2018)
Schools and Non-Profits: $350 (by September 14, 2018) (Only accredited schools and government recognized non-profit organizations are eligible for this discounted rate)
October Conference Exhibitors will have a 3'x6' table and two chairs. Additional items that may be purchased: lunch, syllabus advertising, electrical, WiFi.
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Attend various legal seminars, meet with GREAT legal service providers, network, and much more!
Schedule of events:
08:00-08:30
Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibitors / Resume Tune-up
08:30-08:45
Welcoming Remarks
08:45-09:45
General Session -- Ethics MCLE
10:00-11:00
Breakout Sessions #1 (choose one AM session)
11:00-11:40
Visit with Exhibitors
11:40-01:10
Lunch, Keynote Address & Awards presentation
01:15-02:15
Breakout Sessions #2 (choose one PM session)
02:30-03:30
Morning Breakout Session Descriptions:
Corporate Law (UCC Filings) Helena Ledic, Esq.
“Best Practices for Corporate Transactions” Corporate transactions can come with a host of complex compliance and filing requirements that are often necessary to complete under tight time schedules. Therefore, it is critical that practitioners know best practices for these transactions. In this program, we will highlight some meaningful points to consider when working on corporate transactions and discuss relevant recent case law.
Criminal Law Holly Halpern, Esq.
“You don’t have to say, ‘No’ for it to be a crime…The nuts and bolts of Prosecuting Sex Crimes.”
Employment Law Elsa Banuelos, Esq.
“Conducting Internal Workplace Investigations” The seminar will cover the basics or conducting internal workplace harassment investigations, including interviewing techniques, report writing and attorney-client privilege issues.
Immigration Law Nikki Jacobson, Esq.
“Introduction to Immigration Law” Detailed descriptions of the most common visa and immigration classifications. You will also learn proven strategies for working with the many government agencies and regulatory bodies that oversee, interpret, and enforce immigration law, regulations, and policy.
Legal Research/Citations Ryan Methany
“Dos and Don’ts of Legal Citation” The technical rules of how to cite cases and statutes can confuse even the most seasoned legal professional. Law firms must follow these rules in every document filed with a court – and so the legal professional with a firm grasp on Bluebook and Style Manual methods of citation can prove extremely valuable. In this class, students will learn to master the fundamentals of citing common types of legal authority.
Litigation Basics Jamie Norman, Esq.
“Litigation Basics: Key Case-Handling Activities to Obtain a Favorable Settlement or Prepare for Trial” This Litigation MCLE will focus on the key activities that the litigation support team should be performing regarding Depositions, Retention of Expert Consultants, Dispositive Motions, Mediation, and Trial Preparation.
Workers’ Compensation Law Shepard Jacobson, Esq.
“Workers’ Compensation Law”
Afternoon Breakout Session Descriptions:
Appellate Law Rick Berger, Esq.
“Appellate Filings: Fundamentals for Ensuring that Your Briefs and Related Documents are Professional, Compliant and Timely Filed with the Court” Counsel Press will present the fundamentals for filing briefs, appendices and related documents in the California Courts of Appeal. We will also touch on the CA Supreme Court as well as the 9th and 10th Circuits. Focus will be on timing, formatting guidelines and both electronic and hard copy requirements associated with filing and serving these documents.
Body Camera Law David Bozaninch, Esq. Sean Tyler, ACP
“Body Worn Technology: The Present & Future State of Criminal Prosecution” Body worn technology is the largest change to criminal evidence since the advent of DNA testing. We will aim to present the future and increasingly the present state of electronic discovery in criminal cases. Body worn cameras, cloud-based storage, and other means of ESI are changing the way in which our office and other prosecuting agencies gather evidence, review evidence, share evidence, and use evidence. From receiving evidence electronically, to redacting video and audio evidence, to sharing discovery electronically, to presenting such evidence in court along with its transcription, the present and future of discovery and evidence in criminal cases is evolving.
Environmental Law Mitchell M. Tsai, Esq.
“Tools for Protecting Your Neighborhood” This lecture will discuss key environmental laws and policies in California as well as various elements for building an environmental case.
Litigation David Bobrosky, Esq.
“Beyond the Basics: A Case Study Analysis of Liability Issues in Complicated Cases”. Not every case is a straight forward, rear-end car accident. Attorneys need to look at all angles to find responsible parties, especially when the injuries are significant. David will present actual case studies to look at complicated liability issues in what otherwise may seem like a straight forward case. This will include premises liability cases, dangerous conditions of public property, negligent entrustment, etc. David will also analyze the different types of automobile insurance coverage and identify the coverage that you must have.
Probate Law Kathleen Duke, Esq.
“PROBATE – Fiduciary Accounting for Probates, Trusts and Conservatorships (A Practical How-To Guide)” This presentation will describe the process of preparing a fiduciary accounting that similarly applies to accountings prepared in probate proceedings, trusts litigation, and conservatorships. As paralegals often prepare fiduciary accountings under the supervision of a probate attorney, Kathleen will take the mystery out of the process by taking you through the major steps in preparing a fiduciary accounting from the preparation of the initial inventory of assets, to the Summary of Account and accompanying schedules, as well as the preparation of the report that accompanies a fiduciary account. Kathleen will share insights gained by reviewing and preparing “probate notes” for numerous fiduciary accountings in her capacity as a Probate Attorney for the Probate Department of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Kathleen also served as the instructor of the quarterly Conservatorship Accounting class offered by the Los Angeles Superior Court during her tenure as a Probate Attorney. Her information and advice will help you prepare fiduciary accountings that not only comply with the Probate Code, but are also more easily understood and accepted by the court and less susceptible to challenge by beneficiaries and other interested parties.
Transactional Law (Mergers & Acquisitions) Eric Sloan, Esq. Taylor Hathaway-Zepeda, Esq.
“Anatomy of an M&A Transaction”
Professional Development (CLA/ACP) - Doug Kuhn, ACP (NO MCLE)
(No MCLE Credit) - Learn how you can reach this mark of excellence at this year’s LAPA October Conference with speaker Doug Kuhn, CLA, who will share with you information about this prestigious exam, eligibility requirements, exam subject matter, the new format for this exam effective January 2018, requirements for taking the online exam, study methods and tips for successful completion.
To All Attorneys, Paralegals & Legal ProfessionalsLAPA’s Probate & Estate Planning Section Presents:
Presented byKira S. Masteller, Esq.
Come join this important estate planning seminar, not just for your clients, but for yourself as well. It is important to plan for the administration of your estate during your life if you are ever incapacitated and after your death, to insure your wishes are followed. This presentation will explore estate and gift tax exemptions; property tax reassessment exclusions; how to fund a trust and why it is important to do so, powers of attorney and other miscellaneous planning issues. Learn what you need to know in order to accurately advise clients with respect to the administration of their estate or your own estate.
Presenter Kira S. Masteller, Esq. is a Shareholder in the Trusts and Estate Planning Practice Group of Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan. Ms. Masteller’s practice focuses on Federal estate and gift tax planning, estate planning, business succession planning, trusts, wills, powers of attorney, post-death trust administration and probate. She has over 25 years of dedicated work in these areas and has also experience in defending senior clients from adult children attempting to control family assets and in setting up highly specialized trusts to benefit charities, family pets and other alternative beneficiaries.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan16633 Ventura Blvd, 11th FloorEncino, CA 91436
6:15 to 7:00 pm: Check-in, Networking, and Dinner
7:00 to 8:00 pm: Presentation
$25 registration fee for LAPA members (if registered by November 9, 2018) $20 registration fee for LAPA student members (if registered by November 9, 2018)
LAPA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider and certifies that this seminar is approved for 1.0 hour of credit; No refunds or cancellations.
Building Parking ($3.75/hr) or Metered street
