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Did you know that as a resident of Los Angeles, you have an attorney? The City Attorney is elected to represent and fight for the people of Los Angeles and to serve as the City's lawyer. Deputy Attorney General Marissa Roy recently announced her campaign for Los Angeles City Attorney, campaigning to protect workers from wage theft, renters from illegal evictions, and consumers from fraud. Marissa is running against our current City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto. In stark contrast, Hydee has opposed affordable housing for Los Angelenos, sued journalists, prosecuted protesters, and surveilled the emails of her employees.Find out more about Marissa and her campaign here. You can also follow along on social media on Instagram and X. Links and Additional ReadingWhat's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin, The Trouble with HydeeCapital & Main, The Landlord Behind Massive Los Angeles Eviction Has Spent More Than $1 Million on City ElectionsWhat's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.

Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles City Attorney's office filed a lawsuit against an Airbnb influencer for illegally listing properties on vacation rental platforms. Also on the show, the latest on the Kroger and Albertsons merger; author Nicola Twilley stops by to talk about her new book ‘Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves;' we rundown what to expect from the upcoming Republican National Convention; our TV critics review the best TV of the year so far; and more. LA City Attorney sues Airbnb influencer for listing rent-controlled units (00:17) Latest on Kroger & Albertsons merger (18:37) New book explores the history of refrigeration (34:04) What to expect from next week's RNC (50:51) How do you solve household battles? (1:08:34) TV-Talk (1:25:26)

In order to fight the sexual exploitation of children the City of Los Angeles has launched a Human Trafficking Task Force in conjunction with multiple law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations. In 2023 they rescued 60 minors and 11 adults from forced sex work. This podcast tells that story. Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney. Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides Deputy Chief and Commanding Officer of the Community Safety Partnership Bureau.

Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney, elected in November 2022 and sworn into office in December 2022. She is the City's general counsel and serves as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and to the hundreds of boards, departments, officers and entities that make up the City of Los Angeles. On this podcast she addresses everything from how to handle the unhoused to prosecutng protesters to her initiative to target human traffickers on the Figueroa corridor. https://cityattorney.lacity.gov/

Sam Underwood got some good news after his felony domestic battery arrest earlier his month. RadarOnline.com has confirmed that the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office has his case and is reviewing it as a possible misdemeanor instead of a felony.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do you handle conflict in order to prevent going to court?Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator and Tennessee Rule 31 Trained Family Mediator, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Her practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health, and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, and personal and organizational Conflict Coaching and Conflict Consulting. Kimberly is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way using mediation, facilitation and collaborative problem solving to find optimal solutions for all parties. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, dispute resolution processes, life transitions, and how to make difficult decisions - including end of life issues. She is also a volunteer mediator with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Dispute Resolution Program and Community/Police Unification Program.She is a working member of the Association of Conflict Resolution Elder Mediation Professional Development Group as well as a working member of Mediators Beyond Borders, International, and a member of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution membership committee. Key Points And Time Stamps:[00:03:29] - how childhood affects how we handle conflict[00:04:51] - family conflict and disagreements during the pandemic[00:05:43] - what exactly boundaries are[00:07:40] - how we feel physically ‘threatened' during a disagreement[00:10:12] - how to communicate different viewpoints without feeling threatened[00:12:37] - how attorney meditators handle conflict during a divorce[00:16:01] - the biology of conflict[)0;18:18] - how mediation prevents potential lawsuits[00:20:19] - mediation work between the LAPD and communities in Los Angeles[00:24:49] - how to get involved in your community and mediate local conflicts[00:26:54] - how storytelling builds bridges and creates understanding[00:29:11] - how to understand and have empathy for those who hurt you[00:31:07] - how to handle workplace conflict[00:33:49] - why ask questions before jumping to conclusionsConnect with Kimberly:Website: https://www.bestconflictsolutions.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybestmediator/Additional Resources:"How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story" by Kimberly Best"Police 2 Peace" work by Kimberly BestJoin local organizations "Effective Conflict Resolution Techniques And Strategies" w/ Kristine ScottConnect with me:roberta4sk@gmail.comKindly subscribe to our podcast.Leave a rating and a review for the Podcast:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mediation-to-prevent-lawsuits-w-kimberly-best/id1614151066?i=1000615151077Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/347DBhfsDxXE9v18O9v0D5YouTube: https://youtu.be/XC3ZSFCufT4

Our guest on the podcast today is Micah Hauptman. Micah is the director of investor protection at the Consumer Federation of America, a nonprofit association of nearly 300 national, state, and local pro-consumer organizations. He leads CFA's investor protection work through conducting research and engaging in advocacy on investor protection issues, focusing primarily on the regulation of investment advisors, investment companies, and broker/dealers, particularly as they relate to the provision of retail investment products and services. Prior to rejoining CFA in early 2022 Micah served as counsel to Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, and before that he served as CFA's financial services counsel for nearly seven years. He also worked at Public Citizen on a broad range of banking and tax issues and started his career as a prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorney's office. Micah received his bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA and his JD degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.BackgroundBioKey Challenges for Investors“New Offerings of Crypto in Retirement Plans Underscore Need for DOL Fiduciary,” by Micah Hauptman and Dylan Bruce, consumerfed.org, April 4, 2023.Department of Labor's 2016 Fiduciary Rule: Background and Issues“Improving Investment Advice for Workers & Retirees,” U.S. Department of Labor, dol.gov, June 29, 2020.Regulation Best InterestRegulation Best Interest (Reg BI) Overview“What Regulation Best Interest Means for Brokers and Asset Managers,” by Aron Szapiro, Morningstar.com, Nov. 18, 2019.“Beyond the FINRA Suitability Comfort Zone,” by Matthew Radgowski and Jill Axline, Morningstar.com, March 9, 2020.Cryptocurrency“Crypto: Risks Abound,” by Micah Hauptman, consumerfed.org, Nov. 17, 2022.“With Crypto, Advisors Need to Tread Carefully,” by Jasmin Sethi, Morningstar.com, Aug. 15, 2022.“Bitcoin in Your 401(k)? Not so Fast,” by Madeline Hume, Morningstar.com, April 27, 2022.Social Media“Investors in the United States: The Changing Landscape,” A Report of the FINRA Foundation National Financial Capability Study, finrafoundation.org, December 2022.“Why You Should Stop Taking Investment Advice From Social Media,” by Sunniva Kolostyak, Morningstar.com, June 16, 2021.Environmental, Social, and Governance“CFA Strongly Supports SEC Proposals to Enhance ESG-Related Disclosures and Update Names Rule,” by Micah Hauptman and Dylan Bruce, consumerfed.org, Aug. 16, 2022.“Amid Charges of Greenwashing, Sustainable-Investment Industry Attempts to Reassure Investors,” by Leslie Norton, Morningstar.com, June 8, 2022.Other“Robert Powell: ‘How Do I Generate the Income?'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, March 14, 2023.Morningstar Investment Conference 2023

Host Jodie Sweetin is joined by Amy McCarthy and divorce mediator Judith Weigle, who discuss the importance of consistency in co-parenting  as well as the need for security while co-parenting.  In this episode we will discuss the importance of dealing with your own pain, establishing a consistent message, the role of stepparents and other elements that come into play in co-parenting situations. Oftentimes stress is a trigger for substance use and these are all factors that need to be managed in co-parenting situations.    IN THIS EPISODE: [3:41] Co-Parenting and positive communication  [5:36] How to be able to present kids with tools and how to begin the conversation of divorce with their kids  [7:54] Talking with a therapist helps parents have their own place to process emotions  [10:08] Consistency and communication in co-parenting [18:02] How to talk to kids about dating or the role of a stepparents   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Statistically children of divorced parents are 3 times more likely to suffer from drug and alcohol abuse than children of non divorced parents Consistency is a key component here. Humans are creatures of habit. Having routines and expectations set up are critically important for developing minds and children. It's not really an argument up for debate. There's ways to be honest with your children without having to reveal all of the information or all of the details. Divorce doesn't have to be a recipe for disaster. It can be an opportunity for all people involved to show up, to have honest conversations, and to continue to support their children.   ***DISCLAIMER***The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts, and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster, or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster, or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program. Resources: DEA Takeback Website Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin Team Upstandards with Trevor Donovan Get Smart About Drugs Website Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel     Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series: Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1 Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2 Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3    Bios: Jodie Sweetin is an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital.   Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Social Work for the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP) at Boston Children's Hospital where she provides direct clinical and programmatic support. Additionally, Amy has extensive experience working in community-based settings providing care to young people living with complex mental health needs, and their families. As the former director of the Boston-Suffolk County Family Resource Center, she worked with an abundance of community partners to ensure residents had access to vital resources to meet basic needs and beyond. Amy received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from Siena College and earned a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Wheelock College.   JUDITH M. WEIGLE, Mediator, Podcast Host Judith M. Weigle has been a mediator for 10 years and in private practice family law for nine years.   Her company, Divorce Resource, Inc., provides both mediation and filing services for divorces, legal separations, paternity cases, and post-judgment revisions of settlement agreements as a Legal Document Assistant (a paralegal on steroids).   Judith is one of those rare individuals who can make you laugh while you're going through a painful experience.  Her ability to see through the complexities of emotion in order to help people think through and reach a negotiated settlement is unparalleled in the field of divorce mediation. Weigle's mediation experiences include Divorce and Family Mediation, Community and Personal Mediation with the Dispute Resolution Program at the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, and Mediator and Arbitrator with the Los Angeles County Bar Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Program.   She is also the author of the Internet sensation My Office Is a 3-Ring Circus! Must I Take Orders From Clowns, a business development book; a Toastmaster; and Podcast Host of THE Amicable Divorce Expert now in its third year. Judith's Philosophy:  Be Honest and Authentic, Speak From the Heart, and Take Responsibility for Your Actions Divorce Resource, Inc. www.DivorceResourceInc.com Judy@DivorceResourceInc.com   THE Amicable Divorce Expert podcast www.TheAmicableDivorceExpert.com Judith@TheAmicableDivorceExpert.com   About Elks As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith-based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all-volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!    About DEA The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti-drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.

On this week's episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by Marina Torres, an experienced litigator and federal prosecutor with over 30 trials in federal and state courts, as well as a recent candidate for the post of Los Angeles City Attorney. As the daughter of undocumented Mexican immigrants, Marina discusses her journey into the practice of law, from attending Stanford Law School, to working as an associate at Munger in Los Angeles and WilmerHale in Washington, D.C. She chronicles her political appointment with the Department of Homeland Security under President Obama, where she served as part of the policy team leading the design and implementation of the President's executive actions on immigration. Finally, Marina speaks about the daily call to administer justice as a federal prosecutor, as well her decisions to run for office in an attempt to serve on an even greater scale. Finally, we have a candid conversation about diversity, as our guest offers her insight into ways to better include the Latino community and other underrepresented groups in legal practice. For their moves of the week, David and Zach highlight significant additions by Latham and Covington. As always, be sure to rate, review & subscribe.  

MAJOR DAUGHTER IN CONVERSATION WITH LISSA ZANVILLE Lissa Mozur Zanville has more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit, public, and private sectors, including government affairs, media relations, crisis management, community relations, strategic planning, spokesperson training and stakeholder management. A graduate of UCLA, Zanville worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., the California Democratic Party, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, the California State Assembly, and Pacific Bell (now AT&T) where she was Director of Media Relations and primary spokesperson. She started LMZ Communications in 1990. The company provided spokesperson training to corporate, sports, entertainment, and political clients such as Toyota, Microsoft, City of Los Angeles, Knott's Berry Farm, IBM, Claritin, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the United States Equestrian Federation. Immediately before joining Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities in 2016, Zanville was with the Phase One Foundation, a non-profit that supports early cancer research and clinical trials. For nine years she has served as sole staff and Executive Director of this $16 million foundation. Zanville lives in Los Angeles with her husband Stuart. https://www.latlc.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/major-daughter/message

Karen Brako grew up in the Harbor area of Los Angeles and graduated from San Pedro High School. After high school, Karen went to San Diego State University, graduating with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. After graduating from San Diego State, Karen attended law school at Southwestern University School of Law. After passing the bar, Karen began her career working in the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office prosecuting driving under the influence cases. In 1996, Karen joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Karen has tried more than 100 felony cases before a jury, including over 30 homicide trials.

They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won't hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by oneFrom 2002 through 2018, Sherri “Onica” Valle Cole, was a career criminal prosecutor with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, specializing in Consumer Fraud and Workplace Protection. Born in San Diego, California to an interracial couple, Sherri Onica is sensitive to the needs of the diverse population of Los Angeles county. Sherri Onica is one of four children from the marital union of a Mexican mother and African American father. Sherri Onica is married to Brent Honore', a thirty-three-year retired veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and together they have two young children Merit (11) and Leonicio (8). In December of 2016 Leonicio was diagnosed with Autism. Onica has become a strong advocate for special needs children and the larger differently abled community.

Faisal Gill is an immigrant, civil rights attorney, husband, and father who is running for Los Angeles City Attorney. Throughout his career as a civil rights attorney, Faisal has been determined to help those who face discrimination from our government, within our immigration systems, and from their employers. He hopes to bring his perspective as an immigrant and civil rights attorney to the office of LA City Attorney and restore trust and transparency in local government.

On Episode 59 of Real Dad Talk, Chris B. and Rob K. discuss fatherhood and protecting our children with our Guest Faisal Gill, Civil Rights attorney, and candidate for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.

With a mission to elevate civic discourse, foster community connections, and promote civic knowledge and engagement, CivitasLA is proud to offer this series of conversations with Los Angeles Mayoral candidates seeking to lead this diverse and dynamic city. Join our conversation with Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, the city's chief lawyer and prosecutor since 2013, as we discuss the importance of civic engagement, his journey as a community builder and leader, and as he shares thoughts on how would hope to lead this community. To learn more, please visit www.mikeforla.com. And for more information about CivitasLA, please visit www.CivitasLA.com and we hope you'll rate and review our show; and connect with us on Facebook (@CivitasLA), Instagram (@Civitas_LA) and Twitter (@Civitas_LA).

Over the weekend, Alan Gurvey and guest host Leeanne Tweeden interviewed Los Angeles City Attorney and mayoral candidate Mike Feuer about his life, values, election campaign and his plans for LA. Listen to the episode, which originally aired on Sunday, March 20th on KABC-AM 790 Talkradio,  at gurveyslaw.com, Audioboom and Apple Podcasts!

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Judith M. Weigle. She has been a mediator for 11 years, a Legal Document Assistant for 10 years, and in private practice family law for 10 years.      Her company, Divorce Resource, Inc., provides both mediation and filing services for divorces, legal separations, paternity cases, and post-judgment revisions of settlement agreements.       Ms. Weigle's mediation experiences include Divorce and Family Mediation, Community and Personal Mediation with the Dispute Resolution Program at the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, and Mediator and Arbitrator with the Los Angeles County Bar Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Program.  When she was with the Dispute Resolution Program in 2010, Judith M. Weigle won a coveted Community Mediation Award for a police community dialogue facilitation as a result of an unfortunate shooting in a specific community.      Judith M. Weigle is Host of THE Amicable Divorce Expert podcast (formerly Constructive Uncoupling), Judith promotes amicable divorces through her work as a divorce mediator, and through the guests on her show from Judges, Lawyers, Therapists, Mediators, Authors, and people who have been through their own divorce and can share their experiences for the best divorce possible.       Judith's Philosophy:  Be Honest and Authentic, Speak from the Heart, and Take Responsibility for Your Actions. Divorce Resource, Inc.www.DivorceResourceInc.comJudy@DivorceResourceInc.com THE Amicable Divorce Expert podcastwww.TheAmicableDivorceExpert.comJudith@TheAmicableDivorceExpert.com IG:          @theamicbaledivorceexpertTwitter: @amicableexpertLinkedIn: Judith M. WeigleFacebook: Judith M. WeigleYou Tube: THE Amicable Divorce Expert Support the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass  USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSEFor 2022 PA Retreat: For more information, contact co-organizers:Maryann Petri at maryannpetri3@gmail.com Ann O'Keeffe Rodgers at okeefferodgers@gmail.com http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)

Slam the Gavel welcomes Judith M. Weigle. She has been a mediator for 11 years, a Legal Document Assistant for 10 years, and in private practice family law for 10 years. Her company, Divorce Resource, Inc., provides both mediation and filing services for divorces, legal separations, paternity cases, and post-judgment revisions of settlement agreements. Ms. Weigle's mediation experiences include Divorce and Family Mediation, Community and Personal Mediation with the Dispute Resolution Program at the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, and Mediator and Arbitrator with the Los Angeles County Bar Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Program. When she was with the Dispute Resolution Program in 2010, Judith M. Weigle won a coveted Community Mediation Award for a police community dialogue facilitation as a result of an unfortunate shooting in a specific community. Judith M. Weigle is Host of THE Amicable Divorce Expert podcast (formerly Constructive Uncoupling), Judith promotes amicable divorces through her work as a divorce mediator, and through the guests on her show from Judges, Lawyers, Therapists, Mediators, Authors, and people who have been through their own divorce and can share their experiences for the best divorce possible. Judith's Philosophy: Be Honest and Authentic, Speak from the Heart, and Take Responsibility for Your Actions. Divorce Resource, Inc.www.DivorceResourceInc.comJudy@DivorceResourceInc.com THE Amicable Divorce Expert podcastwww.TheAmicableDivorceExpert.comJudith@TheAmicableDivorceExpert.com IG: @theamicbaledivorceexpertTwitter: @amicableexpertLinkedIn: Judith M. WeigleFacebook: Judith M. WeigleYou Tube: THE Amicable Divorce Expert Support the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://beentheregotout.com/ https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSE For 2022 PA Retreat: For more information, contact co-organizers: Maryann Petri at maryannpetri3@gmail.com Ann O'Keeffe Rodgers at okeefferodgers@gmail.com http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com

“It is important to listen as well as give your opinion on things because it's important both ways.” Lisa Zanville Effective community work requires bringing together the expertise and skills of different people to focus towards common goals. This collaboration is important for community outreach and engagement. Our guest today, Lisa Zanville has been working with various organizations that focus on community service and says that much more is achieved when there are organized efforts towards helping the community. Lissa Mozur Zanville has more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit, public, and private sectors, including government affairs, media relations, crisis management, community relations, strategic planning, spokesperson training, and stakeholder management. A graduate of UCLA, Zanville worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., the California Democratic Party, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, the California State Assembly, and Pacific Bell (now AT&T) where she was Director of Media Relations and primary spokesperson. Lissa started LMZ Communications in 1990. The company provided spokesperson training to corporate, sports, entertainment, and political clients such as Toyota, Microsoft, City of Los Angeles, Knott's Berry Farm, IBM, Claritin, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the United States Equestrian Federation. Immediately before joining Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities in 2016, Zanville was with the PHASE ONE Foundation, a non-profit that supports early cancer research and clinical trials. For nine years she has served as the sole staff and Executive Director of this $16 million foundation. Zanville lives in Los Angeles with her husband Stuart. In today's episode, Lissa will be telling us about Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities and the different ways in which they give back to the community. Listen in! Contacts: Website: https://www.latlc.org  We started about 15 years ago and it was started by a small group of plaintiff attorneys who felt together they could do so much more than they were as individuals. [3:22] We supported organizations that were in Los Angeles, and there were a few volunteer projects and over the years, it has developed into a large group, making a difference. [4:25] We believe in helping the community in five areas which are children, education, survivors of abuse, persons with disabilities, and homelessness. [4:43] The first way we help is that we raise money, and over the years, we've given over $5 million in both grants, goods, and gifts to the community. [4:59] We also do it in volunteer projects where we've done over 6000 volunteer hours working in projects that make a difference. [5:58] We also have signature events where we give out all kinds of things to make individual families a little better by making a difference for them. [6:31] We also have the great trike giveaway where we give out adaptive tricycles to children with disabilities. [7:21] We also started something called the day of dignity for the homeless where we provide them services that they want to feel the kind of love and dignity that we want them to feel. [8:05] Some of our favourite volunteer projects are the ones where we talk to and deal with people. [10:24] During the pandemic, we decided to do a St. Patrick's Day zoom event where we had interaction and felt face to face with people. [10:33] In every community, some organizations try to make a change. [14:42] Commercial Break. [16:05] Our event has evolved because we try to identify the individual needs by listening as well as projecting what we think people want so that we could make things happen. [18:15] It is important to listen as well as give your opinion on things because it's important both ways. [22:08] We want to help other plaintiffs, attorneys and local organizations mixed where they'll be able to help their local charities. [23:09] We've learned in the last year and a half that we all have to pivot, think outside the box and do what needs to be done to help the [25:03] …………………..….. TopDog Learning Group, LLC is a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, FL, USA but with “TopDoggers” (aka consultants) throughout North America and beyond. They focus on training programs (both virtual and face-to-face), keynotes and “lunch and learns,” group and 1:1 coaching, and off-the-shelf solutions. One such solution is their Masterclass on The Top 3 Strategies to be Resilient in Times of Change. This thoughtful self-paced online training will guide you through three tactics you can immediately use to—not just survive—but thrive when change comes at you. Use the code RESIL50OFF for 50% off the program! Just go to https://bit.ly/3a5mIS6 and enter the code RESIL50OFF, in all capitals, to redeem your 50% off coupon. The link and code will be available in our show notes for easy access.  

In Part 90, Judge Mader explains the role of a court commissioner and what happens when these court officers make a misstep. She then details the boundaries she sets for herself when friends and family ask for legal advice.

The Los Angeles City Attorney's office houses the unique “Intellectual Property Prosecution Section.” This section is responsible for prosecuting IP crimes both civilly and criminally for the second most populous city in the U.S. Deputy City Attorney Sasha Lazarevich handles all criminal prosecutions for this section. In this episode she walks us through two cases involving the L.A. toy district, in which sellers sold dangerous and hazardous counterfeit toys ultimately intended for children. Sasha explains the complexities of bringing these cases and her office's dedication to keep its citizens safe through unique approaches in IP enforcement and prosecution.

Lissa talks about: *The upcoming Summer Soiree- what it is about, what the night will be like and why it is so important * Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (LATLC)- what they do, their mission * How Lissa became involved with LATLC and what her role is in the organization * The role LATLC has played in bringing about change in the greater Los Angeles community * How LATLC was able to keep supporting their partner charities throughout 2020, even with the absence of in-person volunteer events ABOUT LISSA Lissa Mozur Zanville has more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit, public,and private sectors, including government affairs, media relations, crisis management, community relations, strategic planning, spokesperson training and stakeholder management. A graduate of UCLA, Zanville worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., the California Democratic Party, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, the California State Assembly, and Pacific Bell (now AT&T) where she was Director of Media Relations and primary spokesperson. She started LMZ Communications in 1990. The company provided spokesperson training to corporate, sports, entertainment, and political clients such as Toyota, Microsoft, City of Los Angeles, Knott's Berry Farm, IBM, Claritin, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the United States Equestrian Federation. Immediately before joining Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities in 2016, Zanville was with the PHASE ONE Foundation, a non-profit that supports early cancer research and clinical trials. For nine years she has served as the sole staff and Executive Director of this $16 million foundation.

Lawyers that love helping their community. That's the LATLC. Lizza Zanville of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities and has more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit, public and private sectors, including government affairs, media relations, crisis management, community relations, strategic planning, spokesperson training and stakeholder management.A graduate of UCLA, Zanville worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., the California Democratic Party, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, the California State Assembly, and Pacific Bell (now AT&T) where she was Director of Media Relations and primary spokesperson.She started LMZ Communications in 1990. The company provided spokesperson training to corporate, sports, entertainment, and political clients such as Toyota, Microsoft, City of Los Angeles, Knott's Berry Farm, IBM, Claritin, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the United States Equestrian Federation.Immediately before joining Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities in 2016, Zanville was with the PHASE ONE Foundation, a non-profit that supports early cancer research and clinical trials. For nine years she has served as the sole staff and Executive Director of this $16 million foundation.Zanville lives in Los Angeles with her husband Stuart.More About the LATLC: https://www.latlc.org/ More About/Contact Lissa: https://www.latlc.org/blog/staff/Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetterAbout The Official Do Good Better Podcast:Each episode features (fundraising expert, speaker, event creator and author) Patrick Kirby interviewing leaders and champions of small & medium nonprofits to share their successes, their impact, and what makes them a unicorn in a field of horses. Patrick answers fundraising questions and (most importantly) showcases how you can support these small nonprofits doing great big things!iTunes: https://apple.co/3a3XenfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXsYouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYanTunein: http://tun.in/pjIVtStitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDRFollow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate #dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdadAbout Host Patrick Kirby:Email: Patrick@dogoodbetterconsulting.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more great advice? Buy Patrick's book! Now also available as an e-book!Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing GoodAvailable through Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072070359

Katherine Mader spent two decades as a judge in Los Angeles Criminal Court, before retiring early in 2020. Before that she was the LAPD's first Inspector General, prosecuted two murder-for-hire trials and served as a defense attorney who convinced a jury to spare the life of the Hillside Strangler. In August of this year, Judge Mader published Inside the Robe: A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America, which best selling author Michael Connelly called: “a perfect book: engrossing and telling at the same time.” The Judge has granted Crime Story permission to excerpt the entirety of her book over the coming months. You can find previous installments of Inside the Robe here. This is Part 44.

Katherine Mader spent two decades as a judge in Los Angeles Criminal Court, before retiring early in 2020. Before that she was the LAPD's first Inspector General, prosecuted two murder-for-hire trials and served as a defense attorney who convinced a jury to spare the life of the Hillside Strangler. In August of this year, Judge Mader published Inside the Robe: A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America, which best selling author Michael Connelly called: “a perfect book: engrossing and telling at the same time.” The Judge has granted Crime Story permission to excerpt the entirety of her book over the coming months. You can find previous installments of Inside the Robe here. This is Part 43.

Katherine Mader spent two decades as a judge in Los Angeles Criminal Court, before retiring early in 2020. Before that she was the LAPD's first Inspector General, prosecuted two murder-for-hire trials and served as a defense attorney who convinced a jury to spare the life of the Hillside Strangler. In August of this year, Judge Mader published Inside the Robe: A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America, which best selling author Michael Connelly called: “a perfect book: engrossing and telling at the same time.” The Judge has granted Crime Story permission to excerpt the entirety of her book over the coming months. You can find previous installments of Inside the Robe here. This is Part 42.

Guest Bio Amy Alkon is the author, most recently, of the "science-help" "Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” She’s also a mediator and volunteers weekly in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office, providing free dispute resolution for LA residents. She has been on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR, CNN, MTV, podcasts including Adam Carolla's and Joe Rogan’s, and has given a TED talk.    Description Many of us have areas of our life where we shrink a little, we let ourselves be a little smaller. You might even say, where we sell ourselves out. To me, part of living life my fully and really thriving is learning to navigate my perceived shortcomings, my fears and my stumbling blocks. Part of that is simply identifying what those are and the other part, as you will soon hear, is taking action in spite of them.   Mentioned in this Episode http://www.advicegoddess.com   Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence https://www.amazon.com/Unf-ckology-Field-Living-Confidence/dp/125008086X/   Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: @kristenmanieri_   

This past week, Wolters Kluwer's CCH tax software division suffered a malware attack. In response, the company took offline a number of CCH products for 3 to 4 days, causing significant disruption to accounting firms, especially midsize and large ones. In other news, a Firm of the Future finalist firm loses a client to QuickBooks Live, the Vermont House voted for a new "cloud tax" that would tax Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), the Los Angeles City Attorney dues Intuit and H&R Block, and more.

Today on Sojourner Truth: An update on the continued U.S.-backed coup attempt against the elected government of Venezuela, as well as the economic and political situation on the ground. Our guests are author and professor Miguel Tinker Salas, an expert on political issues facing Mexico and Latin America, and Paul Dobson, a journalist who is on the ground in Venezuela. For our Black History Month coverage, our guest is Dr. Charles Davis III, Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) and Director of USCs Race and Equity Center. We discuss Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, who is embroiled in controversy over his appearance and complicity appearing in blackface alongside someone dressed in a KKK costume. He has flip-flopped on what really happened and there are calls from his own party for him to step down. Also, a press conference is being held in Los Angeles this morning in support of Dr. Melina Abdullah, a founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, who was wrongfully arrested by LAPD and charged by Los Angeles City Attorney. Finally, Ayuko Babu, who founded the Pan African Film Festival in 1992, joins us to discuss this years line-up.

Today on Sojourner Truth: An update on the continued U.S.-backed coup attempt against the elected government of Venezuela, as well as the economic and political situation on the ground. Our guests are author and professor Miguel Tinker Salas, an expert on political issues facing Mexico and Latin America, and Paul Dobson, a journalist who is on the ground in Venezuela. For our Black History Month coverage, our guest is Dr. Charles Davis III, Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) and Director of USCs Race and Equity Center. We discuss Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, who is embroiled in controversy over his appearance and complicity appearing in blackface alongside someone dressed in a KKK costume. He has flip-flopped on what really happened and there are calls from his own party for him to step down. Also, a press conference is being held in Los Angeles this morning in support of Dr. Melina Abdullah, a founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, who was wrongfully arrested by LAPD and charged by Los Angeles City Attorney. Finally, Ayuko Babu, who founded the Pan African Film Festival in 1992, joins us to discuss this years line-up.

Today on Sojourner Truth: An update on the continued U.S.-backed coup attempt against the elected government of Venezuela, as well as the economic and political situation on the ground. Our guests are author and professor Miguel Tinker Salas, an expert on political issues facing Mexico and Latin America, and Paul Dobson, a journalist who is on the ground in Venezuela. For our Black History Month coverage, our guest is Dr. Charles Davis III, Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) and Director of USCs Race and Equity Center. We discuss Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, who is embroiled in controversy over his appearance and complicity appearing in blackface alongside someone dressed in a KKK costume. He has flip-flopped on what really happened and there are calls from his own party for him to step down. Also, a press conference is being held in Los Angeles this morning in support of Dr. Melina Abdullah, a founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, who was wrongfully arrested by LAPD and charged by Los Angeles City Attorney. Finally, Ayuko Babu, who founded the Pan African Film Festival in 1992, joins us to discuss this years line-up.

Today on Sojourner Truth: An update on the continued U.S.-backed coup attempt against the elected government of Venezuela, as well as the economic and political situation on the ground. Our guests are author and professor Miguel Tinker Salas, an expert on political issues facing Mexico and Latin America, and Paul Dobson, a journalist who is on the ground in Venezuela. For our Black History Month coverage, our guest is Dr. Charles Davis III, Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) and Director of USCs Race and Equity Center. We discuss Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, who is embroiled in controversy over his appearance and complicity appearing in blackface alongside someone dressed in a KKK costume. He has flip-flopped on what really happened and there are calls from his own party for him to step down. Also, a press conference is being held in Los Angeles this morning in support of Dr. Melina Abdullah, a founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, who was wrongfully arrested by LAPD and charged by Los Angeles City Attorney. Finally, Ayuko Babu, who founded the Pan African Film Festival in 1992, joins us to discuss this years line-up.

Today on Sojourner Truth: An update on the continued U.S.-backed coup attempt against the elected government of Venezuela, as well as the economic and political situation on the ground. Our guests are author and professor Miguel Tinker Salas, an expert on political issues facing Mexico and Latin America, and Paul Dobson, a journalist who is on the ground in Venezuela. For our Black History Month coverage, our guest is Dr. Charles Davis III, Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) and Director of USCs Race and Equity Center. We discuss Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, who is embroiled in controversy over his appearance and complicity appearing in blackface alongside someone dressed in a KKK costume. He has flip-flopped on what really happened and there are calls from his own party for him to step down. Also, a press conference is being held in Los Angeles this morning in support of Dr. Melina Abdullah, a founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, who was wrongfully arrested by LAPD and charged by Los Angeles City Attorney. Finally, Ayuko Babu, who founded the Pan African Film Festival in 1992, joins us to discuss this years line-up.

Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak are joined by Rena Shahandeh and Anh Truong to shed light on the most infrequently discussed topic in human trafficking, labor trafficking. Rena is the Deputy City Attorney assigned to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office’s Anti-Sex and Labor Trafficking Program.  She has over 20 years with the City Attorney’s…

Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak are joined by Rena Shahandeh and Anh Truong to shed light on the most infrequently discussed topic in human trafficking, labor trafficking. Rena is the Deputy City Attorney assigned to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office’s Anti-Sex and Labor Trafficking Program.  She has over 20 years with the City Attorney’s…

In this New Thinking podcast, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer discusses his plans for community-based solutions to problems like truancy, gun violence, and prison overcrowding. (July 2014)   MIKE FEUER: For leaders and for elected officials, speaking skills are highly overvalued relative to listening skills, which are frequently under-valued. ROBERT V. WOLF: Hi, I’m Rob … Continue reading Los Angeles City Attorney Says Listening is Key to Developing Effective Community-Based Programming →

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Mark Ridley-Thomas has represented the nearly 2.3 million people of the Second District on the Los Angeles County  Board of Supervisors since December 2008. During his first year in office, he shepherded through an agreement with the University of California to provide medical services at the new Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital, scheduled to open in late 2012. He also persuaded the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to fund a light rail system from Crenshaw Boulevard to Los Angeles International Airport and move up the opening from 2029 to as early as 2016. Together, the hospital and rail projects will generate more than $2 billion in spending and create over 16,000 jobs. Ridley-Thomas is the first African American man ever to serve on the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. His district  includes Carson, Compton, Culver City, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood and Lynwood, portions or all of 10 Los Angeles City Council Districts and the unincorporated communities of Alondra Park, Athens, Del Aire, Dominguez, East Compton, El Camino Village, Florence, Ladera Heights, Lennox, View Park, West Athens, West Carson, West Compton, Willowbrook and Wiseburn. Prior to his election to the Board, Supervisor Ridley-Thomas served the 26th District in the California State Senate where he chaired the Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development and its two subcommittees on Professional Sports and Entertainment, and The Economy, Workforce Preparation and Development. In addition to his chairmanship duties, Ridley-Thomas served on the Senate Appropriations, Energy, Utilities and  Communications; and Health and Public Safety committees. In January 2008, he became Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus and led the Caucus in unprecedented levels of cooperation and collaboration with counterparts in the Latino, and Asian-Pacific Islander Legislative Caucuses. His legislative work addressed a broad range of issues with implications for economic and workforce development, health care, public safety, education, budget accountability, consumer protection and civic participation. Mark Ridley-Thomas was first elected to public office in 1991 and served with distinction on the Los Angeles City Council for nearly a dozen years and  departed as Council President pro Tempore. He later served two terms in the California State Assembly, where he chaired the Assembly Democratic Caucus. He is widely regarded as the foremost advocate of neighborhood participation in government decision-making. By virtue of his founding the Empowerment Congress, arguably the region’s most successful experiment in neighborhood-based civic engagement, he is considered the founder of the Neighborhood Council movement. Ridley-Thomas’ political career was preceded by a decade of service as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Los Angeles, which followed a brief but successful five-year stint as a high school teacher. He is a graduate of Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles and earned a baccalaureate degree in Social Relations (minor in Government) and a master’s degree in Religious Studies (concentration in Christian  Ethics) from Immaculate Heart College. Mr. Ridley-Thomas went on to receive his Ph.D. in Social Ethics and Policy Analysis from the University of Southern California. He is married to Avis Ridley-Thomas, director of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Dispute Resolution Center. They are the proud parents of twin sons, Sebastian and Sinclair, who graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta. Contact 866 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 W. Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-2222 (213) 680-3283 Fax Send e-mail to: seconddistrict@bos.

Prior to practicing family law, Ms. Wayne was a criminal prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles. As a prosecutor, she handled over 500 criminal cases and was the lead prosecutor in over 50 criminal and domestic violence jury trials in her capacity as a Deputy City Attorney for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. Her substantial litigation experience and background places her in the top ranks of the family law field. As a result of her unique background, she brings an understanding of matters dealing with family law to her practice. She attributes her past and current successes to persistence, dedication and strong moral and spiritual conviction. Ms. Wayne testified before the House of Representatives for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office on domestic violence bills dealing with domestic violence and family law issues. She has also been a guest speaker and legal analyst on live television shows including CNN-Larry King Live and FOX News. She has also spoken for several reputable professional organizations. Currently, Ms. Wayne is serving on the Auxiliary Board of the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California. Ms. Wayne is also a member of the Congressional Business Advisory Council in Washington D.C. Her publishing credits include the acclaimed Random House Publication book, "John Wayne, My Father," as a personal memoir to her father, the late actor John Wayne. She has also authored several articles including "Celebrity Divorce", recently published in the Orange County Lawyer Magazine. Ms. Wayne attended the University of Southern California as an undergraduate. She was admitted to the California Bar in January 1995. Her memberships include Los Angeles and Orange County Bar Associations and Theta Phi Law Fraternity, International. www.Waynelawgroup.com

This year's Reith lecturer is Professor Patricia Williams, one of the most well known intellectuals in American law. She served as a deputy city attorney from 1976-1978 in the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office and as Staff Attorney for the Western Center on Law and Poverty in Los Angeles. She has been affiliated with Columbia University Law School since 1991, and has also taught at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and at the City University of New York in Queens. Professor Williams has published widely in the areas of race, gender, and law, and on other issues of legal theory and legal writing. Her highly regarded first book, "The Alchemy of Race and Rights: A Diary of a Law Professor" is an autobiographical work that illuminates some of America's most complex problems. In her first lecture, Professor Patricia Williams examines how the issue of colour remains so powerfully determinative of everything from life circumstance to manner of death, in a world that is, by and large, officially 'colour blind'. She considers the tensions between ideological and social measures to eliminate racism and the material conditions experienced by individuals, and argues that the very notion of blindness about colour constitutes an ideological confusion at best and denial at worst.