COVID-19: Returning to the Workplace: Practical ConsiderationsFeaturing Kathryn T. McGuigan at Morgan, Lewis, Bockius LLP

by Cynthia Montoya, BA, CP, CEDS

On May 7, 2020, LAPA members enjoyed a webinar entitled, “COVID-19: Returning to the Workplace” presented by Kathryn T. McGuigan of Morgan, Lewis, Bockius LLP. Ms. McGuigan provides counsel and litigation defense to companies in all aspects of employment law. Kate’s counseling includes all areas of human resources management and she speaks regularly on a wide range of employment topics.

Ms. McGuigan provided attendees with an in-depth analysis of the myriad issues confronting both employers and employees when returning to the workplace post-COVID-19.

She discussed jurisdictional differences and best practices for national companies to avoid bias claims, including guidelines and best practices for social distancing and minimizing the spread of infection.

Ms. McGuigan further discussed practical human resources issues for furloughed

LA Representsby Tony Sipp – LAPA President

I’m excited to officially announce that LAPA is partnering with Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer’s new Pro Bono initiative L.A. Represents. L.A. Represents provides free services to L.A. residents facing hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. LAPA’s Pro Bono and

Community Services Committee is committed to bringing information about volunteer and pro bono opportunities like this one, allowing us to contribute our skills to the Los Angeles community. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to volunteer and help those struggling and in need of legal assistance.

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LAPA MCLE Webinar Recap I: COVID-19: Returning to the Workplace: Practical Considerations

President’s Message:LA Represents

CAPA Corner: California Alliance of Paralegal Associations

Paralegal Education: National University Legal Education Courses Entirely Online

LAPA Resilience: pan•dem•ic /pan’demik/ noun: a means to stretch creatively in keeping your organization alive

LAPA MCLE Webinar Recap II: Conducting Remote Deposition

Tech Talk Tuesday Highlight: eDiscovery Q&A

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Currently, LA Represents is focused on addressing the legal needs of the community impacted by the public health pandemic. Specifically, this means helping vulnerable tenants, domestic violence victims, and low-income Angelenos with employment, consumer debt, and bankruptcy matters.

This new coalition includes organizations that LAPA has previously worked with, like Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Inner City Law Center, Public Counsel, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Neighborhood Legal Services, and Bet Tzedek Legal Services. We’ll continue to be a pillar to lift up our community and provide the highest quality of service that LAPA is known for providing.

COVID-19 is having an increasingly disproportionate impact on the poor and communities of color in Los Angeles County. National unemployment claims follow similar trends.

Our work with L.A. Represents will start with assisting with small business loans applications and continue to expand into other areas as the needs of the community expand. This is significant, as “more and more, small business ownership is reflecting the diversity of the United States,” according to an Inc.com article: “ Are Small Businesses Really the Backbone of the Economy?” “As of 2012, 14.6 percent of small business owners were minorities, compared with 11.5 percent in 2007...This diversity is also reflected in the 36 percent women business owners, and the 9 percent of small businesses owned by veterans.” By working with L.A. Represents, we will directly assist those business owners who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 both physically and economically. These are businesses that enrich our community and contribute to LA’s diverse and vibrant culture.

Members of LAPA’s Executive Board recently met with the Chief Equity Officer for the Mayor’s COVD-19 response team, Capri Maddox, Esq., MPA Special Asst. City Attorney to City Attorney Mike Feuer. Ms. Maddox was recently appointed by Mayor Garcetti to serve as Executive Director of the City’s New Civil and Human Rights Department. During our conversation, she described LAPA as the little green leaf on her dying plant that gave her hope that together, we can flourish and grow. We look forward to growing alongside the City of Los Angeles and the coalition as well.

So, if you are the type of person that wants to make a difference; if you are the type of person that wants to help your community during this pandemic and economic recession impacting the most vulnerable in our community; if you are the person that saw what happened to Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd and it crushed your soul, then this is your call to action. Be the change that you want to see in this world. LAPA’s Pro Bono and Community Services Committee wants you. If you are not a member, please consider joining. To our current members, update your profile, email probono@lapa.org, and sign up today. This is your moment. Carpe Diem!Tony is the Paralegal Manager at Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP where he manages paralegals at all 7 nationwide offices. He is also a Councilmember and Treasurer for the Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council. He graduated from Fordham University in New York, New York and served as the Deputy Finance Director for Former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. Tony enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, Krista. His hobbies include cycling, capoeira and travel. G

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California Alliance of Paralegal Associations

by Maria Teresa Bravo, M.S.

CAPA represents California paralegals working in attorney-supervised settings and supports, encourages, and promotes an active relationship among its affiliated member-associations: Fresno Paralegal Association (FPA); Inland Counties Association of Paralegals (IACP), Kern County Paralegal Association (KCPA), Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA), Paralegal Association of Santa Clara (PASCCO), Sacramento Valley Paralegal Association (SVPA), San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA), San Francisco Paralegal Association (SFPA). Sequoia Paralegal Association (SPA), and Ventura County Paralegal Association (VCPA).

CAPA maintains statewide and national communications for the purpose of keeping all of its members current with information relating to the paralegal profession. CAPA also serves as a forum for the pooling and dissemination of varying opinions and professional experiences.

CAPA has developed a state-specific, voluntary certification examination for California Paralegals. To be eligible to sit for the CCP Examination, you must first be in compliance with the provisions of BPC Section 6450 (a), (b), (c) and (d) and have completed the required minimum number of MCLE (Mandatory Continuing Legal Education) credits pursuant to BPC section 6450 (d) prior to presentation of the application; or have obtained a certificate of completion of paralegal studies from an American Board Certified (ABA) program or are a recent graduate (within a year) of an ABA accredited, approved paralegal program prior to presentation of the application; or have obtained a Certificate of Completion in paralegal studies or a degree (Associate or Baccaulearate degree) from a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of

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3 - Virtual MCLE Series – 6PM PDT; Topic: Deposition Officers, Process Servers and Private Investigators: What you need to know to stay out of trouble!; Featuring: Joseph Jones; Go to lapa.org to register & obtain login information.

9 - LAPA Tech Talk – 12PM PDT; Go to lapa.org to register & obtain login information.

10 - LAPA Board Meeting – Contact Tony Sipp at president@lapa.org

16 - LAPA Tech Talk – 12PM PDT; Go to lapa.org to register & obtain login information.

23 - LAPA Tech Talk – 12PM PDT; Go to lapa.org to register & obtain login information.

27 - CAPA 32nd Annual Educational VIRTUAL Conf. – 8:30AM - 1:15PM PDT; Together Towards Tomorrow; Go to www.caparalegal.org to register & obtain login information.

30 - LAPA Tech Talk – 12PM PDT; Go to lapa.org to register & obtain login information.

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employees, including benefits, workers comp claims, compensable time, expense reimbursement for PPE, and complaint procedures.

Employers and employees will have to balance their risk tolerance and communication will be of vital importance as they work together to comply with best practices. While the world slowly adjusts to the “new normal,” those who are most flexible in adjusting to the changes will show the most resilience.

LAPA would like to extend their appreciation to Katherine T. McGuigan of Morgan, Lewis, Bockius LLP for presenting this information to the paralegal community and providing information, insight, and comfort in the wake of COVID-19.Cynthia Montoya is a paralegal with Michael L. Cohen, A Professional Law Corporation in Westwood. She began her career in the legal field in 2006 at Stroock & Stroock & Lavanin Century City, assisting the law library with research and acquisitions firmwide. Having found her passion for the law, she earned her paralegal certificate and went on to work as a paralegal and independent contractor. Desiring to return to civil litigation, she joined the Special Investigations Unit of an insurance defense firm where she followed her interest in fraudinvestigations. Ms. Montoya currently fights on behalf ofplaintiffs where her experience in defense informs her work. She has experience in business, real estate, tax, immigration,probate, personal injury, insurance, and legal malpractice litigation. Cynthia’s idiosyncrasies as a technophile lend well to her work in e-discovery and her motto is, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Cynthia graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Psychology. She was a founding member and webmaster of the UCLA Psychology Society. Ms. Montoyaearned her paralegal certification with Honors Extraordinary from Pasadena City College where she served as webmaster and Vice-President of the PCC Paralegal Association. Having earned the CP and CEDS credentials in 2015, she looks forward to obtaining the ACP credential later this year. Cynthia credits her success to hard work, determination, and an amazing group of teachers and mentors who have provided support and encouragement. G

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The Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA) reflects the diverse nature of Southern California, and we strive to be as inclusive as possible. As an organization of legal professionals, we hold the ideals of equality and justice in the highest regard. The injustices experienced by the communities of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are a stark reminder that equality and justice are ideas that have yet to reach fruition in this country. We, as a nation, must do better. LAPA stands in solidarity with the families and friends of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. It is our sincerest desire to see justice is done as the law requires for their tragic deaths.

Diversity and inclusion are LAPA’s initiative for 2020. We hold firm in striving to be more inclusive and diverse to reflect the community that we serve and represent. Moreover, LAPA will continue to steadfastly advocate and create initiatives to prepare and support our paralegals.

a minimum of twenty-four semesters or equivalent units in law-related courses that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization and approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, or have received a Baccaulearate degree or an advanced degree in any discipline from an accredited educational institution that includes four years of substantive paralegal experience and has completed the required minimum number of MCLE credits pursuant to BPC section 6450 (d) prior to presentation of the application

The members of CAPA are charged $30.00 to take the CCP Examination. The test is comprised of multiple choice and true/false questions and covers the areas of Communications; American Government; Legal Systems; California Judicial Council; California Code of Civil Procedure; Civil Litigation -including Pleadings, Discovery, Ethics, Legal Research, Probate and Trusts, Family Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law and Real Estate Law.

If you are interested in taking this examination, please download or refer to the CCP Examination FAQ and examination information in the CAPA website www.caparalegal.org. CAPA does not require that you have any national certification prior to submitting your online Application and Registration form to sit for the CCP Examination. You must submit the CCP application to CAPA within forty-five days prior to the CCP examination. After you receive the acceptance notification, the examination fee is due no later than fifteen days. CAPA has a Study Guide for Paralegals to prepare for the examination. The cost is $15.00 and is available at the CAPA website. In order to help you with details about the CCP examination, CAPA holds a CCP Insider Webinar every month on the second Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. wherein study tips and study resources are discussed. Register, listen and learn all about the process and the CCP Examination Certification Tab. CCP Insider. The next CCP Insider Webinar, will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2020.

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National University Legal Education Courses Entirely Online

by Dr. Nancy Golden, Associate Faculty/Assistant Professor, College of Professional Studies, Department of Paralegal Studies, National University

National University is a Veteran funded, non-profit university with over 30 locations in California, one location in VA and one location in NV, that focuses on providing education to adult learners in a convenient and flexible one course per-month format. The University’s Paralegal Studies program prides itself in keeping abreast of technology and catering to the needs of the legal community. Until revised ABA Guidelines permitted paralegal programs to offer all of their classes online, National University’s students and instructors needed to meet at a physical classroom. However, beginning this year, the university began teaching classes in a hybrid format. Instructors were trained to teach online and to be sensitive to the individual student’s needs, while following the ABA Guidelines.

In light of the COVID-19 quarantine, National University will be adding a new entirely online element to its ABA-approved paralegal certificate curriculum beginning with the July 2020 classes. Classes are offered at substantially reduced rates. National University offers paralegal specialty certificates in litigation, corporations, and criminal law. If a student has earned their Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, they may earn their certificate in as little as eight months.

Students will hear lectures and interact with faculty and each other using Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate. The lectures will be recorded to permit time-shifting or additional review. Students will still receive the same individual attention provided to their onsite peers because class sizes are smaller than most other programs and instructors will have enhanced availability via e-mail or online conference.

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pan·dem·ic/pan ’demik/nouna means to stretch creatively in keeping your organization alive

by Doug Kuhn, ACP – LAPA Secretary

Here at the Los Angeles Paralegal Association we had several upcoming MCLE’s that were temporarily derailed by the COVID outbreak. Our most recent charitable event, “Run for Justice” (a 5K held at Dodger Stadium in conjunction with the Orange County Paralegal Association on Sunday, March 8) netted over $7,000 to benefit Public Counsel, the largest pro bono public interest law firm in the world. We were on track for a fully loaded calendar of events.

We were flying high and the year was definitely off to a great start. Sadly, just days later the roof caved in. Grocery stores were being cleaned out as panic buying gripped our city. It wasn’t “just the flu” as many thought; this was much more ominous than anyone had anticipated. As a non-profit, we became genuinely concerned about how we were going to survive this.

After the initial “what are we going to do” panic subsided, the most logical step was to take our services online. Barely one month after the 5K run our first topic was held over the internet, titled fittingly

“Employment Law Changes Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic”. In short order, we were on a roll. The following week we presented “Understanding the CARES Act and Determining What is Right for You and Your Business”. Other MCLEs that followed were “AI and the Law”, “Social Media Ethical Evidence Collection & Use”, and “Finding Assets and People”.

For these events registration was better than expected and we realized we could expand our services despite the enormous setback we were looking at.

In addition to the MCLEs being presented, we are conducting a virtual “happy hour” via Zoom. (Insert line about kicking myself for not having bought stock in them). These are held every Friday evening at 5:00 and are designed as a way for members to connect with each other. We recently had several individuals from the San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento paralegal associations join us where we were able to compare notes about how things were going in their region.

As we struggle to cope with this pandemic, we are consistently amazed at the resiliency of our members. Things will get back to normal eventually and the Los Angeles Paralegal Association will continue to provide innovative techniques to keep our members connected and educated. Please visit our website at www.lapa.org for additional information.Doug Kuhn is a Los Angeles based paralegal at Rose, Klein & Marias, a personal injury/workers compensation firm based in downtown Los Angeles, with offices throughout Southern California.He has been on the LAPA board of directors since 2018 and a member for the last seven years. G

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Students also enjoy free access to Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and the university’s vast online library. Please join us for an information session via Zoom on either June 10 @ 1:00 PM or June 25 @ 5:00 PM. RSVP to nnguyen2@nu.edu (626) 372-3048.Nancy Golden is a native of Los Angeles, California. She currently resides in Santa Monica, with her husband and daughter. Ms. Golden’s son is scheduled to graduate from San Diego State University in the fall of 2019. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at UCLA and her Juris Doctor at Whittier College, School of Law. Ms. Golden practiced law from 1988-1997. Additionally, she started teaching paralegal students at the University of La Verne in 1991. Ms. Golden began teaching at National University in 2007 as an adjunct professor. She is currently Associate Faculty/Assistant Professor of Paralegal Studies at National University and an Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies at Mount San Antonio College in Walnut, California (east of Los Angeles). Nancy’s Memberships in the American Association for Paralegal Education and the Los Angeles Paralegal Association. G

The benefits of certification cannot be underestimated, look around at the leaders of our community, in CAPA, NALA, NFPA, and the like. Certification is where it is at.Maria T. Bravo is from Lima, Peru. Since 1980 she has been working for Neil C. Newson & Associates, a small law firm in Beverly Hills that specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, family law and criminal law. She received a Spanish-English Translator and Interpreter Certificate from UCLA in August, 1991, a Paralegal Certificate from UCLA in October, 2002, a Bachelor Degree in Paralegal Studies from National University in April, 2009 and a Master of Science in Business Administration in Paralegal Studies in June, 2016. Maria is LAPA’s Parliamentarian, and has previously served as Co-Chair of the Pro Bono/Community Services Committee, as Litigation Section Leader, and is LAPA’s 2020-2021 CAPA representative. She is a member of the Beverly Hills-Century City Legal Secretaries (BH CC LSA), the California Certifies Interpreters Association (CCIA) and the California Chi Eta Phi Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP). G

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Conducting Remote DepositionFeaturing Leatt Gilboaby Francisco D. Gutierrez

The MCLE webinar, Conducting Remote Deposition, with Leatt Gilboa on May 21, 2020 was very informative and clarified the field of remote depositions during these unprecedented times. Ms. Gilboa explained to us the immense backlog and massive rise in litigation costs due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic which has many attorneys and paralegals running for the hills. The reason why many legal professionals are getting frustrated during these times is because of the uncharted waters we are all facing in our respective fields of law. Legal professionals that deal with depositions need to learn how to effectively use technology to their advantage while also learning about the ethical and legal implications technology will have us face. Ms. Gilboa, in the webinar, chatted with us on some ways to better manage cases during deposition meetings with opposing counsel and the judge.

She explicitly stated that the best virtual conferencing software company is Zoom. It is very easy to navigate, user friendly, and provides a variety of perks. Zoom offers a sharable link to the remote session in which the deposition will take place, making it easily accessible to all parties. The videographer, the person in charge of recording and monitoring the deposition from start to finish, will help set up the virtual deposition which is a service that Ms. Gilboa’s company, First Legal Depositions, offers.

Ms. Gilboa also shared with us other tools that First Legal offers attorneys and their support staff that will make remote depositions much easier for everyone, while keeping a record of everything going on. She explained that the Remote Videographers oversee the deposition recording both on and off record and sync transcripts to the video. They also provide a Remote Exhibit Management of all exhibits presented during the deposition. This includes either sharing your screen while on the Zoom conference or the reporter can print out the exhibits to mark or digitally physically mark them as they are conducted in in

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person depositions. All these and more services like interpreting and Realtime Streaming can be offered by First Legal Depositions.

Some tips that Ms. Gilboa offered us were to share participants’ emails and electronic exhibits with the agency conducting the remote depositions early to assure that they are ready before the meeting and to arrange a pre-deposition testing with clients and witnesses before the actual meeting as well. The main concerns while conducting a deposition would be to speak clearly, do not cross talk, and refrain from side conversations that are not on the record. Ms. Gilboa was amazing in providing us with all this knowledge of conducting remote depositions efficiently and ethically. Thank you to her and to First Legal Depositions for their webinar and hope that you all join LAPA in other webinars to come! Francisco D. Gutierrez works as an Immigration Paralegal for the Law Office of Patricia Gittelson in the City of Van Nuys. Francisco has experience in removal defense litigation for asylum seekers, cancellation of removal, withholding of removal, U visas, Citizenship, and adjustment of status. He is also a commissioned notary public, a LAPA member, a paralegal member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and member of the National Association of Legal Assistant (NALA). Francisco is also a paralegal student, working toward his Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies and an Associates degree in Sociology from Mt. San Antonio College (Mt.SAC). Francisco is certified from the National Society of Legal Technology and is also studying to earn his E-Discovery and Litigation Support certification from Mt.SAC. He plans on continuing his education in sociology and his career in law. G

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eDiscovery Q&AGuest speaker Allison Keane joined us for a “fireside chat” during our Tech Talk Tuesday program last month. Didn’t get a chance to attend? Don’t worry, we’ve recapped the conversation

below, including Allison’s insights on industry challenges, current trends and some tips for the audience on vendor selection!

About the Speaker

Allison Keane is an Enterprise Success Lead at Onna. She acts as a trusted advisor to her clients, helping plan and implement Onna’s software for eDiscovery, Compliance and more. Prior to Onna, Allison was leading a client onboarding team at software company Updater. Allison holds a BA in Communications from Fordham University.

What is your career background and experience?

I started with Onna a little over a year ago, but have worked in tech in different capacities since I graduated college. I started as a marketing intern-turned product assistant-turned onboarding manager and now, Enterprise Success Lead. In all of these roles, I’ve maintained a strong client focus.

Would you say that your experience with client-focused roles is a strength in the legal field?

Absolutely. Coming into the legal industry sounded like a scary thing (I admit I was nervous)—but experience with client challenges and needs can apply in any industry. Of course, I studied the eDiscovery process in depth, including the roles and responsibilities of counsel, paralegals, compliance officers and IT professionals. Being able to listen to a use case, knowing how your product can help the users, and then advising them on best practices is really important.

What are some common challenges you face working in legal tech?

I think we are at a point where there are constantly new forms of communication, workplace applications and unstructured data. Oftentimes, clients find themselves to be reactive rather than proactive, not only when it comes to immediate litigation, but also on the larger scale of data and information governance. This adds a sense of urgency and stress on those responsible for eDiscovery.

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What are some other trends that have made an impact on eDiscovery?

The modern workspace is digitizing. Teams across the globe are relying heavily on communication and collaboration tools, which means that there are growing amounts of data to govern. As data growth accelerates, this will have an impact on eDiscovery as legal teams have to search across increasingly large amounts of data. To make matters more complicated, we are also seeing new formats of data. Nontraditional ESI—such as videos, documents, gifs, message threads, shared files—is disrupting traditional workflows. Different applications also makes the data more scattered and unorganized. Long gone are the days of solely searching through an email inbox.

What kind of impact have you seen as a result of our current environment?

COVID-19 has further digitized our world. Not only are more people using communication & collaboration applications, they are also using them more frequently and consistently. Remote work has definitely caused enterprise data to grow and we’re seeing that the rapid adoption of workplace applications often means that company policies and retention plans aren’t necessarily defined in advance. This is posing new problems for legal teams in the eDiscovery field.

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What are some things we, as gatekeepers, should look for when sourcing an eDiscovery vendor?

•Flexible&fastdeployment

•Easy-to-useuserexperience

•Minimaltraining

•Powerfulsecurity

•Defensiblecollection

•Datagranularity

•Advancedsearch

•Customworkflows

•Workspacecollaboration

How does Onna fit into the eDiscovery space?

Onna is a data integration platform that integrates with cloud based applications like Slack, G-Suite, Jira, and Office 365. We centralize data from all of these different applications in one single repository - making scattered and unorganized data accessible, searchable. Onna’s open-ended Application Programming Interface (API) allows users to integrate their applications directly with the platform so they can preserve, discover, and control their data. From an eDiscovery standpoint, Onna saves legal teams major time and money by simultaneously extracting and processing information from multiple applications at once. In the case of non-traditional ESI, Onna’s processing engine is intelligent enough that it can cull it in its most defensible form and also recognize it and index it.

It sounds like integration might be a key piece. Could you elaborate on this further?

The ability to integrate with popular applications is key to solving modern enterprise problems. By centralizing different data sources into one single place, organizations are able to have more visibility and control of their data. In eDiscovery, gathering, organizing and analyzing the data is not an easy process. Every platform has its own unique challenges. Dealing with these one at a time can cost a paralegal or other legal professional weeks and months of tedious work. Successful integration platforms, like Onna, provide a solution to search across scattered data in one place and find the information relevant to litigation in a pinch.

How are you able to stay ahead of curve when it comes to new and evolving software and apps?

Staying on top of new technologies has a lot to do with embracing the velocity of change in technology. We know new technology will emerge faster with every piece of software built, so in addition to building direct APIs with these applications, we have built our own open API. This means that other companies can integrate with us. It can be a workplace application looking to build an integration directly into Onna or even our client looking to build a customized workflow. Our goal is to be a source of knowledge, truth, and insight, and that comes with a lot of diverse data management needs. So flexibility, customizability, and powerful technology is the way to serve enterprises both today and tomorrow.

What advice would you have for a paralegal who might be interested in legal tech?

Go for it! Explore your learning options in legal tech and how you can use it in your day to day activities. The legal field, just like any other industry, is in the direction of leveraging technology. Becoming familiar with the available technology will keep you ahead of the curve, whether you work in legal tech or not. In my opinion, this is really a subject matter adding to your arsenal. Plus, it’s an evolving, rapidly-changing topic, so it’s never “too late” to jump in!

Interested in learning more? Check out The Ultimate Guide to eDiscovery provided by Onna.

About LAPA’s Tech Talk Tuesday SeriesWe are audience driven and member focused. Join us every Tuesday as we crowd-source answers to your questions, solutions for your hurdles and listeners to your ideas. We will kickoff every call with our audience “hotline” before moving into a topic of the week. Curious? Tune in to see what you’ve been missing! Register for our June series here.

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Hello LAPA Members and Volunteers!by Jonathan Dang – V.P. of Membership & Policy, Volunteer Committee Chair

Thank you for expressing your interest in volunteering with LAPA and taking the first step in our mission to advance the paralegal profession!

LAPA has partnered up with LA Represents in collaboration with the Los Angeles City Mayors Office, Office of the City Attorney, and a coalition of law firms. This pro bono opportunity is committed to enhanceing legal aid organizations and providing COVID-19 related legal services. Some of the vulnerable areas include tenant, domestic violence victims, low income individuals, consumer debt, and bankruptcy matters.

See the Link for detailed information: LA REPRESENTS

Please contact, Jonathan Dang, LAPA’s VP of Membership and Policy, if you know LA Represents is something you might be interested in. We are currently looking for volunteers who have experience in landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, and domestic violence.

Please also indicate your years or legal experience and any additional specialty areas that you might have. We want to ensure that our volunteers be placed in areas they are familiar with and will succeed in.

Additionally, LAPA has immediate volunteer opportunities in:

•2020SpringCareerConference

•LAPATech

•2020ParalegalDay

•LAPAMonthlyNewsletter

•BoardofDirectors

Please let us know if you are interested in any of our volunteering opportunities and welcome aboard! Jonathan Dang is currently the V.P. of Membership and Policy and a Paralegal with Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, and Trester. G

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Six Things All Social Media Influencer Contracts Should Contain

by Kathryn Marshburn

I’m sitting here reviewing an influencer contract for a music artist in regard to a brand sponsorship and thinking “why do influencer contracts vary so much from company to company and what are the key terms that should be in the contract?”

One of the most cringeworthy moments when reviewing an influencer contract is discovering a lack of concrete terms and the deliverables are not clearly defined. After 10 years of working with social media influencers, I’ve learned that creating a balance between the influencer and agency or brand, as it relates to clients’ marketing expectations is crucial, including reducing risk from a legal perspective.

I also decided to do some research on what some of the current trends and best practices in the social media influencer industry are in the case that you are involved in negotiating an influencer agreement.

6. Requirements Of The Influencer In Regard To FTC Guidelines

This of course is the most important portion of the contract, where the influencer aligns with and understands FTC requirements for brand deals. In particular, where to prominently place the #AD or #Sponsored hashtags. Nothing makes me more crazy when an influencer tries to convince a brand, marketing department or an agency into not using the FTC visual hashtag requirement. By adding the FTC link in the contract for influencer review and signature, it provides no error in the comprehension of what’s required.

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5. Acknowledgment Of Brand Ethics

From research online, the industry also covets agreements that outline obligations such as refraining from and not allowing content links or references that promote race or gender discrimination, age, sexual notation, religious or other types of discrimination. Additionally, some companies will require no gambling, betting, excessive violence, no use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, firearms, ammunition, weapons or require no promotion of sexual pedophile sites, pornography or vanity dating products. I have also seen contracts where there are no allowances for drugs or controlled substances, pharmaceutical products or services of the like in promotional posts and the list can go on depending on the brand.

4. Payment Terms That Reflect Industry Standards

Part of the job responsibility as a contract administrator for social media influencer contracts is to educate the brand on industry standard practices, policies and the effectiveness of campaigns when influencers create their own version of requested content. In exchange for payment, brands are able to capture an influencer’s fans.

One of the most prevalent errors in the contract terms includes payment terms where brands are trying to negotiate payment terms of 60 to 90 day payments after upload of content which is not Industry standard. 30 days after upload of content, on the primary platform, is industry-standard and we are starting to see companies that will procure payments 15 days after upload of content. However, more than 30 days is not acceptable as social media influencers are often contracted late in the marketing campaign process and are required to provide a very quick turnaround. The goal is to strive for a balance between expectations of the brand and expectations of the influencer.

3. Quality Content In A Timely Manner

The social media influencer should agree that the deliverable items shall meet specifications provided by the brand and should be agreed upon by both parties. Delivery of the items may be emailed, shared through dropbox, etc., and should be clearly defined including upload date of content that specifies which platforms are engaged for the primary content distribution. continued on page 17

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2. Brand Should Have First Right Of Refusal On The Deliverable Item

Most influencers understand this policy as industry standard, but it’s always important to address this deal point clearly in the contract. The deliverable item that is mutually agreed upon for content and a time deadline that complies with the contract will be delivered in a timely manner. And under no circumstances will the social influencer modify the work in anyway without the express written approval of the brand.

1. Social Media Posting Schedules With Fines for Late Posts

I had the privilege of working for the largest beverage company in the world on a brand deal in the music industry. I was extremely impressed and have never seen anything like it since in regard to the posting schedule. The detailed schedule and care taken to outline the work to be done, must have taken extreme study sessions to understand the influencer’s nuances in posting style. For example, if the influencer was hired for a YouTube video upload, there was also a posting schedule for other platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to enhance the YouTube video upload’s effect and complement the marketing campaign.

This beverage company provided a schedule that was so well thought out and so personal for the influencer, that they added the emojis that the influencer uses on their personal platforms in the script, as well as suggested language that was very similar to the influencer’s form of speech and paid attention to the influencer’s posting schedule dates and times to align their script to reflect the same. The brand added the schedule as part of the contract in an Exhibit A.

They also added fines for missing the scheduled posting dates on non-primary platforms, as the entire deal was very lucrative for the influencer. I am not suggesting that every deal requires fines for not posting on time, but I do cringe when I hear an influencer complain about having to post or adding the proper hashtag when the influencer is getting paid. When it comes to larger monetary deals, it is possible to place fines to make sure that the campaign marketing and activation is maximized and aligns with the brand’s goals. The campaign I referenced above did go viral with 10 million plus views on YouTube and was exceptional for the brand and the influencer.

In conclusion, when influencer contracts are clear and easy to read with necessary FTC guidelines, the payment terms, and the posting schedule is detailed, which encourages the influencer to post more organically, it equals a very happy brand and successful campaign.

Part of the “Entertainment Insider” series of entertainment related articles by Kathryn Marshburn. Kathryn Marshburn has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Florida and is seeking her Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies at Los Angeles City College. She has worked as a Contract Administrator for over 10 years in the music industry. Kathryn has two children, Mark Marshburn Jr., who is a 1L at Barry Law School in Orlando and Macy Marshburn, a recording artist with Empire Records, Los Angeles. G

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www.lacourt.org @LASuperiorCourt

Media Relations publicinfo@lacourt.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2020

PRESIDING JUDGE KEVIN C. BRAZILE ORDERS MANDATORY USE OF A FACE COVERING/MASK IN ALL LOS ANGELES

COUNTY COURTHOUSES AND COURTROOMS

ANYONE REFUSING TO WEAR A MASK/FACE COVERING MAY BE DENIED SERVICES, ASKED TO LEAVE OR ESCORTED OUT BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES

Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile today signed a General Order mandating facial coverings and social distancing requirements in all 38 Superior Court of Los Angeles County courthouses and courtrooms. “The Court must fulfill its statutory duties while safeguarding the well-being of the public it serves,” Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile said. “The Court has taken extensive measures to reduce the number of persons coming to its courthouses, including limiting the matters to be heard on any given day, spreading out the scheduling of cases, directing prospective jurors to courtrooms instead of jury assembly rooms, facilitating remote telephonic/video court transactions with the virtual Clerk’s Office, online and remote Self-Help services, remote mediations, teleworking employees, encouraging counsel and litigants to appear remotely, and implementing scheduled appointments for in-person transactions at the courthouse.” The Order allows individuals whose disabilities preclude them from wearing a mask to seek an exemption as a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Rule 1.100 of the California Rules of Court. Requests for an exemption to the Order may be directed to the ADA liaison at each courthouse. A list of liaisons is available at www.lacourt.org/ada/adahome.aspx. Under the Order:

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SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSES TO REOPEN TUESDAY, JUNE 2

Most of the Court’s 38 courthouses will reopen on Tuesday, June 2, to resume providing essential services. On Sunday, Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile ordered the courthouses closed today due to public safety concerns after the issuance of a countywide curfew which took effect at 6 p.m. on May 31, 2020. All courthouses will reopen to handle time-sensitive and essential functions except the following which have been closed for some time due to COVID-19-related service reductions: Beverly Hills, Bellflower, Catalina, Central Civil West, East Los Angeles, Santa Clarita and Spring Street. The Court plans to reopen its Clerk’s Office operations on June 15 with a revised service model that prioritizes telephonic and online services, and appointments to meet in person with court personnel, in order to achieve social distancing protocols. Hearings will resume gradually beginning June 22. Face masks and/or facial coverings will be mandatory and required for entry into any courthouse or courtroom by the general public or authorized persons. Since Presiding Judge Brazile released his March 17 General Order to scale back operations in the largest trial court in the country in alignment with State and County COVID-19 public health directives, the Court has implemented drastic changes to court operations. During this time, 473 of the Court’s 600 courtrooms, approximately 80 percent, have been closed. Check for updates on the Court’s website (www.lacourt.org) and Twitter page (@LASuperiorCourt).

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Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Media Relations 111 N. Hill Street, Room 107, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 830-0801 publicinfo@lacourt.org www.lacourt.org @LASuperiorCourt

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Have you lost your job or had your

work hours reduced?File and manage your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim using UI OnlineSM!

Access UI Online to:• File or reopen a claim.• Certify for benefits and get paid faster.• Get your latest claim and payment information.• Receive important notifications such as reminders to certify for benefits.• View in-person and phone appointments.• Submit questions.• And more!

UI Online MobileSM is available for smartphone and tablet users.

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You can file a new claim using UI Online during the times listed below:

Monday 4 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday - Friday 2 a.m. - 10 p.m.  Saturday 2 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 5 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Once you’ve filed your claim, you can access UI Online any time to view and manage your claim.

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Create a Benefit Programs Online LoginIf you already have a Benefit Programs Online login, you may skip this step.• Visit www.edd.ca.gov/BPO and select Register.• Accept the terms and conditions to continue.• Provide a personal email address used only by you and

create a password.• Choose a personal image and caption. Select and answer four

security questions.• Check your email. Select the unique link within 48 hours of receiving the email to complete

the process or you’ll need to start over.

Important: Check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see this message in your inbox.

File your UI ClaimLog in to Benefit Programs Online and select UI Online to get started.• Select File a Claim.• Read the UI Claim Filing Instructions. Select Next to continue.• Provide your general information, last employer information,

and employment history.• Review the information you provided on the Summary Page and then select Submit.Note: After submitting your claim, a confirmation page will display. You may keep your confirmation number for your records.

Register for UI Online to Certify for BenefitsLog in to Benefit Programs Online and select UI Online to begin registration. You’ll need to provide the following information:• First and last name as it appears on your claim.• Date of birth.• Social Security number.• EDD Customer Account Number.*

*If you’re a new UI customer, allow 10 business days after filing a claim to receive your EDD Customer Account Number by mail.

The EDD is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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EMPLOYEE RIGHTSPAID SICK LEAVE AND EXPANDED FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

WAGE AND HOUR DIVISIONUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

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For additional information or to file a complaint:1-866-487-9243

TTY: 1-877-889-5627dol.gov/agencies/whd

1. is subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19;

2. has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19;

3. is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis;

4. is caring for an individual subject to an order described in (1) or self-quarantine as described in (2);

► ENFORCEMENTThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has the authority to investigate and enforce compliance with the FFCRA. Employers may not discharge, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against any employee who lawfully takes paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave under the FFCRA, files a complaint, or institutes a proceeding under or related to this Act. Employers in violation of the provisions of the FFCRA will be subject to penalties and enforcement by WHD.

5. is caring for his or her child whose school or place of care is closed (or child care provider is unavailable) due to COVID-19 related reasons; or

6. is experiencing any other substantially-similar condition specified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

► PAID LEAVE ENTITLEMENTSGenerally, employers covered under the Act must provide employees: Up to two weeks (80 hours, or a part-time employee’s two-week equivalent) of paid sick leave based on the higher of their regular rate of pay, or the applicable state or Federal minimum wage, paid at:

• 100% for qualifying reasons #1-3 below, up to $511 daily and $5,110 total; • 2/3 for qualifying reasons #4 and 6 below, up to $200 daily and $2,000 total; and• Up to 10 weeks more of paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave paid at 2/3 for qualifying reason #5 below for up to $200 daily and $12,000 total.

A part-time employee is eligible for leave for the number of hours that the employee is normally scheduled to work over that period.

► ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEESIn general, employees of private sector employers with fewer than 500 employees, and certain public sector employers, are eligible for up to two weeks of fully or partially paid sick leave for COVID-19 related reasons (see below). Employees who have been employed for at least 30 days prior to their leave request may be eligible for up to an additional 10 weeks of partially paid expanded family and medical leave for reason #5 below.

► QUALIFYING REASONS FOR LEAVE RELATED TO COVID-19 An employee is entitled to take leave related to COVID-19 if the employee is unable to work, including unable to telework, because the employee:

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Members Only Benefits

Regional and Networking Sections LAPA has many opportunities for meeting and connecting with your paralegal colleagues and other legal industry professionals. Such opportunities include seminar and networking events based on geographical locations such as Downtown (Los Angeles), South Bay, West L.A., the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, and more. LAPA also provides educational seminars in various legal specialties, including, but not limited to, Litigation, Probate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law, Immigration Law, and Ethics. Additionally, with the support of our legal industry partners, LAPA also hosts other networking and charitable events and mixers. Your participation in LAPA is encouraged, so be sure to reach out to a LAPA Section or Committee Chair, develop your leadership and networking skills, and make LAPA an even better association.

Vital Savings This benefit provides LAPA members a discount program for dental and vision services, long term care, as well as many pharmaceuticals. LAPA has been able to obtain special pricing of Vital Savings discount cards through Aetna. By using the discount cards and Aetna approved providers, LAPA members can save dramatically on the services provided by these professionals. For more information, please visit LAPA’s website, www.lapa.org. Working Advantage LAPA members may join a program that offers discounts up to 60% on tickets, travel, shopping, and more. LAPA helps you save money on items from clothing to theater tickets to flowers. This benefit is available by logging onto the LAPA website “Members Only” section. United Insurance Partners LAPA has teamed with UIP - United Insurance Partners - to bring LAPA members the opportunity to purchase health, dental, and/or vision insurance. When you access UIP through the link provided on the Benefits webpage, you will find an array of insurance products available for you to purchase with companies such as Blue Cross, Aetna, and many other top insurance companies. Please visit LAPA’s website, www.lapa.org, for more information. NALA Affiliation LAPA is an affiliated member of the National Association of Legal Assistants. NALA is the nation’s leading professional association for paralegals. As a member of an affiliated association, the initiation fee for individual membership in NALA is waived for LAPA members. NALA boasts some of its own benefits. Access its NALA Campus Live for online continuing legal education, self-study courses, and preparation for the CLA/CP Exam. Its annual educational convention in July allows you to expand your network beyond your state’s borders as you network with other paralegals from around the country, attend educational institutes and member related activities. Freelance/Contract Paralegal Listing LAPA provides a “Freelance Paralegals” section on its website to assist LAPA members who are freelance, contract, or independent paralegals, as defined by California Business and Professions Code Section 6450. For a nominal fee of $60, you can post your contact information on LAPA’s website for six months. You can sign up online through the Members Only section of the website. Membership Database Available only to LAPA members, the Membership Database is a valuable tool in locating other paralegals or legal professionals with whom you have worked or networked. The Membership Database also provides up-to-date contact information as well as members’ legal specialties and geographical areas. Credit Union LAPA members are eligible to join Southland Credit Union. Southland Credit Union, with over $435 million in assets, offers an online presence, a new full-service branch in downtown Los Angeles, an upgraded ATM network and five new proprietary ATMs. Southland Credit Union has expanded its product line by introducing a new high-yielding certificate of deposit, a Rewards Plus program and a market-leading high interest yielding checking account. Southland Credit Union prides itself on outstanding service to its members and has recently earned a 95 percent Member Service satisfaction rating. Lorman Education LAPA is dedicated to providing efficient and readily-available continuing education opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. LAPA has partnered with Lorman Education to provide continuing education in a variety of topic areas. LAPA members receive a 20% discount on all orders.

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Bet Tzedek Needs YOUR Help!

Intake Services Volunteers Sought

Bet Tzedek’s Intake Services volunteers conduct pre-screening assessments in order to determine the appropriate course of action for individuals who call seeking legal assistance. Our volunteers are often the first contact our community has with our organization, and we rely on our volunteers to handle a high volume of calls from a diverse population of individuals with a broad range of needs. Gain Issue Spotting and Client Interview Experience

Under attorney supervision, volunteers develop foundational legal skills, including learning to spot legal issues; to conduct telephone interviews with potential clients dealing with challenging, stressful situations; determining what information provided by the caller is relevant; and to begin to develop judgment of potential cases in a wide array of legal areas. Volunteering with Intake Services also provides first-hand knowledge of the landscape of legal services available in Los Angeles County and exposure to and understanding of the issues faced by the communities we serve. Commitment: 40+ hours. During the school year, we ask that volunteers commit to working in the Intake Center for 8-10 hours/week for 8-10 weeks. During certain periods, such as winter break, we may be able to accommodate schedules that include a higher number of hours per week for fewer weeks. Work must be completed during normal business hours (M-F, 9am-5pm). To Apply: Email volunteer@bettzedek.org or call (323) 549-5839 with any questions. Spanish language skills are highly preferred, but not required.

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W E L C O M E N E W & R E N E W I N G L A P A M E M B E R S

The following is a listing of legal professionals and paralegal students who joined or renewed their membership in Los Angeles Paralegal Association within the last 30 days. The employer and work telephone number also are included when available. If any information is incorrect, please fax corrections to 866-460-0506, call LAPA at 866-626-LAPA or e-mail updates to info@lapa.org.

VOTINGKaylee Alvarez alvarez.kaylee@gmail.com Debra Baron Alperstein, Simon, Farkas, Gillin & Scott, LLP db@asfgslaw.comCarly Broderick Law Office of Maximillian Lee c.broderick@maxleelaw.comDavid Clark King & Spalding wdcclark@gmail.comIsaac S Compton Robert Half Legal Calinew01@gmail.comLauren Coyle Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. lauren.p.coyle@gmail.com Anthony Craddock The JLF Firm toncrad@gmail.com Lisa Ellison Law Offices of Jennings & Legaspi casadeellison@gmail.comAlbert Godoy US Govt aemilianogodoy@gmail.comClaudia Renee Immerzeel AIDS Healthcare Foundation claudia.immerzeel@aidshealth.org Mary Jones Lara Law Firm, APC mary@laralawoffices.comAna Lara anaelara@fastmail.com Yonatan Magady The Elder Law Center magadyyonatan@gmail.comJody Meltzer Alperstein, Simon, Farkas, Gillin & Scott LLP jam@asfgslaw.comMakala Reha Klein Denatale Goldner makala.e.reha@gmail.comCindy Rodriguez Crawford and Bangs, LLP cndrod@gmail.comAlison M Schuit Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc. acschuit@yahoo.com Paula Stern Alperstein Simon Farkas Gillin & Scott pms@asfgslaw.com Tanya Tedeschi U.S. Customs & Border Protection ttedeschi76@hotmail.comJessica Watson Brown & Goodkin jessy.m.watson@gmail.comSuzanne Willoughby Valle Makoff LLP swilloughby0802@gmail.comTerry L Wright Dignity Health terry.wright@dignityhealth.org Ivan Zogovic Office of the California ivan.zogovic@alumni.ucla.edu Attorney General

ASSOCIATEValerie Breuer AT&T kaecal@yahoo.com Samanta Fuentes The Walt Disney Company sammy.fuentes09@gmail.comLorin Leese Hesperia Unified School District llleese14@gmail.com Ariel Martinez Specialized Attorney Services xarielmartinez@live.comIrene Nakamura iDepo Reporters iny@ideporeporters.comMatthew Snyder matthew.snyder01@gmail.comSTUDENTAndrew Avelino Office of the Los Angeles andrewavelino310@gmail.com City Attorney Kevin Chen Pacific Clinics kchen82@gmail.com Samantha Bucio UCLA sbucio33@gmail.comRob Diwa Akerman LLP rob.diwa@akerman.com John Fei Mt. Sac jfei2007@gmail.com Aaron Gaulding akgaulding1@gmail.com Yesli Ramirez Gonzalez Law Offices of Jake D. Finkel, APC yeslimay95@gmail.com Kelly Lee Collins Collins Muir + Stewart LLP kaw1@uci.eduEugina Martinez Child Support Services Department ginnajean@hotmail.com Cynthia McNamee Davita Healthcare Partners c.d.mcnamee@gmail.com April O’Neill College of the Canyons anioneill7@yahoo.com Fatisha Newman Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt msfatisha@gmail.com Darla Palfreyman The Law Offices of Bill J. Thompson tdpalf@msn.comJuyeon Park carrie93@g.ucla.eduAmanda Reitz West Los Angeles College arreitz2009@yahoo.com Cindy Rendon cindyrendon.12@gmail.com Brandon Sharp Taco Bell bsharp1@mail.brandman.eduJudith Wilson judi.anderson2015@gmail.comBENEFACTORJohn Beeman Compliance Discovery Solutions jbeeman@complianceds.comClarissa Cupero Legal Programs, UCLA Extension ccupero@unex.ucla.eduMichael Martinson UCLA Extension mimartin2@unex.ucla.eduLisa Piervencenti UCLA Extension PTP lpierven@uclaextension.edu

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEName Title Employer Office # EddressTony Sipp President Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP 213.624.6900 president@lapa.orgSean Tyler, ACP Executive V.P. Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office 213.978.8100 seancltyler@gmail.comJonathan Dang V.P. Membership & Policy Manning & Kass, LLP 213.624.6900 jonathan.dang@laverne.eduTerri Walters, CCP V.P. Marketing & Planning Nemecek & Cole 818.788.9500 twalters@lapa.orgDoug Kuhn, ACP Secretary Rose, Klein & Marias, LLP 213.626.0571 doug.kuhn@att.netLee A. Paige, CP Board Advisor Department of Justice 323.356.4531 lpaige@mtsac.edu

DIRECTORS AT LARGEName Employer Office # EddressDeena Bowman Forfeiture Support Associates 213.361.3932 deena.bowman@att.netMaria Teresa Bravo, M.S. Neil C. Newson & Associates 310.278.7555 maria.bravo3@gmail.comCheryl D. Garner, CEDS Browne George Ross 323.449.4415 sheriden1212@att.netGina Rosales RMO, LLP 323.793.0593 rosalesg@rmolawyers.comTerry Griffith Wright, ACP Dignity Health 626.744.2395 terry.wright@dignityhealth.orgFay Fay Ye Farmers Group, Inc. 801.918.9121 fayfayye@lapa.org

Administrative Manager Tracey Booth 866.626.LAPAAdvertising Tracey Booth 866.626.LAPALAPA Pro Bono Counsel Bethelwel Wilson, Esq. bethelwel@gmail.comBankruptcy Section info@lapa.orgBoard Advisor Lee A. Paige, CP lpaige@mtsac.eduBudget & Finance Committee 866.626.LAPACAPA Web Site www.caparalegal.orgCAPA Rep Maria Teresa Bravo maria.bravo3@gmail.comCompliance Committee Tony Sipp president@lapa.orgCorporate/Real Estate Section Gina Rosales rosalesg@rmolawyers.comCorporate Sponsors info@lapa.org/866.626.LAPADiversity & Inclusion Section Tony Sipp president@lapa.org Fay Fay Ye fayfayye@lapa.orgDowntown Section Sean Tyler, ACP seancltyler@gmail.com Tony Sipp president@lapa.orgEditor of Reporter editor@lapa.orgEmployment Law Section Terri Walters, CCP twalters@lapa.orgFamily Law Section Terry Wright, ACP terry.wright@dignityhealth.orgGeneral Information www.lapa.org/866.626.LAPAHoliday Benefit Gala Committee Terri Walters, CCP twalters@lapa.org Jonathan Dang jonathan.dang@laverne.edu Fay Fay Ye fayfayye@lapa.orgImmigration Law Section info@lapa.orgIP & Franchise Section 866.626.LAPALegislative Committee Tony Sipp president@lapa.orgLitigation Section Fay Fay Ye fayfayye@lapa.orgMarketing Committee Terri Walters, CCP twalters@lapa.org Fay Fay Ye fayfayye@lapa.orgMCLE Review Committee info@lapa.orgMembership Committee Jonathan Dang jonathan.dang@laverne.eduNALA Liaison Doug Kuhn, ACP doug.kuhn@att.netNewsletter Committee Paula Delp, ACP, CCP lapanewsletter.ped@gmail.com Seann Dougherty seanndougherty@gmail.com Jean Kim jkiin89@gmail.com Terri Walters, CCP twalters@lapa.orgNominations & Elections Committee Andrea Mitchell am@hjth.com Kimberly Bradley, ACP kbradley@aqmd.govOctober Conference Committee Terry Wright, ACP terry.wright@dignityhealth.orgParalegal Certification Committee Michelle Tabb, ACP michelle.tabb@usdoj.gov Terry Wright, ACP terry.wright@dignityhealth.orgParliamentarian Maria Teresa Bravo maria.bravo3@gmail.comProbate & Estate Planning Section Gina Rosales rosalesg@rmolawyers.comPro Bono & Community Services Committee Terry Wright, ACP terry.wright@dignityhealth.org

San Fernando Valley Section Terri Walters, CCP twalters@lapa.orgSanta Clarita Section Terry Wright, ACP terry.wright@dignityhealth.orgScholarship Committee Jonathan Dang jonathan.dang@laverne.eduSchools Liaison Jonathan Dang jonathan.dang@laverne.eduSouth Bay Section Jonathan Dang jonathan.dang@laverne.edu Paula Delp ACP, CCP lapanewsletter.ped@gmail.comSpeakers Bureau Coordinator 866.626.LAPASpring Career Conference Committee Tony Sipp president@lapa.orgStudent Advisory Committee 866.626.LAPAWebsite Committee Tammi Loveland tloveland@hotmail.comWestside Section Doug Kuhn, ACP doug.kuhn@att.net

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