Free CLE - Consumer Law 101
Volunteer lawyers are needed to help many unrepresented, low-income clients who face a wide assortment of consumer law matters. Attendees will learn the basics of consumer law, including an overview of consumer statutes that allow for recovery of attorneys fees which offers a significant incentive to take on a pro bono case! This CLE offers 8.0 General CLE credits and features a faculty of nationwide consumer litigators. Instruction will cover these topics: * an intro to the Fair Credit Reporting Act * overview of state and federal restraints on debt collection * a primer on automobile fraud * representing the unsecured debtor * mortgage servicer litigation * assisting student loan borrowers * developing a working relationship with legal services organizations Attendees must take one new pro bono case through Legal Aid Center's Pro Bono Project. To register visit: www.lacsnprobono.org/cle or contact Heather "Josie".