Free MCLE May 16 – Veterans Law Overview

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 – Noon to 1:00pm

Veterans Law Overview – How to File a VA Disability Claim and How to Change a Bad Paper Discharge

Presented by Cathy Wong

Staff Attorney, Swords to Plowshares

1 Hour Free Participatory MCLE

 

Learn how to put together a winning a claim for VA service-connected benefits. Understand the three elements of service connection and how to develop and present evidence on these elements to the VA to support a veteran’s benefits claim. Additionally, learn how to change a bad paper discharge to make a veteran eligible for VA health care and benefits.

May 16 2018 Veterans Benefits MCLE Flyer

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Free MCLE Advanced Westlaw January 17 Noon-1:00 PM

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, Noon to 1:00pm, Advanced Research on Westlaw
Presented by Amy Dhall, Esq.
Government Account Manager, Thomson Reuters
1 Hour free Participatory MCLE Credit – An Email address is required to receive the MCLE certificate from Thomson.

This program will build on the introductory overview on how to retrieve documents by citation, navigate through the search interface, and use KeyCite. Learn how to search with WestSearch, advanced search functions, Boolean terms and connectors, the West Key Number System, and how to retrieve specific content.

Download this free Westlaw patron access user guide.

 

Special MCLE Event with Jeff Adachi 11/8

Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Noon to 1:30pm, On Public Defense, Immigrant Rights, and Racial Justice

Presented by Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender 

1.5 Hours free Participatory MCLE Credit

Mr. Adachi will discuss the state of public defense in California and the United States, criminal justice reform, including recent efforts to reform bail, sentencing laws and eliminate racial disparities, and his office’s recent efforts to provide public defenders to immigrants facing deportation.

Keep up-to-date with all of our free programs here.

Special MCLE Event with Jeff Adachi 11/8

Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Noon to 1:30pm, On Public Defense, Immigrant Rights, and Racial Justice

Presented by Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender 

1.5 Hours free Participatory MCLE Credit

Mr. Adachi will discuss the state of public defense in California and the United States, criminal justice reform, including recent efforts to reform bail, sentencing laws and eliminate racial disparities, and his office’s recent efforts to provide public defenders to immigrants facing deportation.

Keep up-to-date with all of our free programs here.

Employment Benefits Series Free MCLE 9/14

Thursday, September 14, 2017, Noon to 1:00pm, Health Benefits Under COBRA
Presented by Christine Kerley, J.D.
Benefits Advisor with the U.S. Department of Labor
1 Hour free Participatory MCLE Credit
This presentation, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), will cover basic information about COBRA, including eligibility, qualifying events, notice and disclosure regulations, duration of coverage, and common COBRA administration mistakes.

Employment Benefits Series Free MCLE 8/16

Wednesday, August 16, 2017, Noon to 1:00pm, What to Expect From a Health Plan Investigation

Presented by Christine Kerley, J.D.
Benefits Advisor with the U.S. Department of Labor

1 Hour free Participatory MCLE Credit

This presentation, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), gives a general background about EBSA and its role in regulating employer-sponsored health plans. The presentation also provides information about the type and scope of health plan investigations, along with correction procedures and compliance resources.

This is one in a series of free MCLE programs on employment benefits at the Library. The next program in our Employment Benefits Series will be on Thursday, September 14 on COBRA. Learn more here.

Employment Benefits Free MCLE 8/9

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Noon to 2:00pm, ERISA Fiduciary Responsibilities

Presented by Christine Kerley, J.D.
Benefits Advisor with the U.S. Department of Labor

2 Hours free Participatory MCLE Credit

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), developed this presentation to assist attendees in understanding their role and responsibilities in protecting employees’ retirement benefits and to avoid problems in managing retirement plans. In addition, the presentation provides information on EBSA’s voluntary compliance programs which allow self-correction of certain violations of the law.

This is one in a series of free MCLE programs on employment benefits at the Library. Learn more here.