Live Programs in New Locations
In PLI's effort to help the community, these new convenient locations will make it easier to attend a Live Program and receive CLE credits!
On-Demand
Tech Sector Employment Law Hot Topics for the California Lawyer
This program addresses current California employment law issues, with the added focus of how the latest, state-specific legal developments impact the tech sector, in particular.
California employment law is notoriously complex, but the employment environment in tech can present novel legal challenges that may further complicate that practice.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Pay Equity – Identifying pay equity issues, employer obligations, California law update
- Sexual Harassment – Investigating harassment claims, employer duties, accusations made on social media
- Bias – Recognizing bias, distinguishing bias from discrimination, employer obligations when learning of potential bias matter
- Patricia K. Gillette, JAMS
CHAIR
On-Demand
Sexual Harassment and Entertainment:
Sexual Harassment and Entertainment:
How Attorneys Can Help Navigate a Way Forward for Survivors and the Industry
For the past several months, allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry perpetrated by high level male executives, producers and actors have flooded the media, with new accounts announced each week.
This program will provide a framework for understanding the current state and federal law on sexual harassment as well as discuss ways that attorneys, advocates and industry leaders can craft positive solutions.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Framework of Sexual Harassment – What Roles Do Gender Diversity, Bias and Discrimination Play?
- Common Sexual Harassment Claims Issues – Reporting, Investigation, Settlements and Liability
- Where Does Hollywood Go From Here? Creative Solutions to Combat Sexual Harassment
- Frances E. Olsen, Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
CHAIR
On-Demand
Preparing the Case: Litigation on Behalf of Low-Income Clients
A new free program designed to enhance your pro bono advocacy skills! Watch expert faculty discuss best practices and real world guidance for approaching affirmative
and defense cases on behalf of low income clients and the importance of culturally competent advocacy.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- How preparing and developing an affirmative lawsuit differs from defending a lawsuit
- How early procedural considerations related to filing an affirmative lawsuit can affect the course of the litigation
- How to prepare your clients for what can often be stressful and invasive questioning at a deposition
- Lorraine A. López, Supervising Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles
- Shayla R. Myers, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles