On Saturday, March 21, community members are invited to participate in the 32nd Annual People’s Law School, hosted by the St. Mary’s University School of Law and the San Antonio Bar Foundation.

The People’s Law School will feature presenters on a variety of common legal topics, such as wills, financial scams and tenant rights, from St. Mary’s Law and attorneys from private practice.

“People’s Law School connects the legal profession to the community,” said Gregory Zlotnick, J.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Law. “This event educates and empowers area residents and is an expression of the School of Law’s Marianist identity.”

Community members attend a People’s Law School on the campus of the St. Mary’s University School of Law.

The event is free and open to the public. The seminars will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Law Classrooms Building at the St. Mary’s University School of Law. Those traveling to campus are asked to park in Lot D, near the N.W. 36th Street entrance. For directions, visit the campus map.

Phil Davies, J.D., St. Mary’s Law Director of Pro Bono Programs, said program organizers are excited to bring a carefully curated group of speakers to address some of the most important and timely legal issues affecting the San Antonio community.

Zlotnick, who is co-presenting a session on landlord and tenant rights with Jacqueline “Jackie” Calvert (J.D. ’20), said he enjoys the opportunity to connect directly with members of the community. Calvert is the Staff Attorney for the Housing Rights Project housed in the Center for Legal and Social Justice at St. Mary’s Law.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with qualified local attorneys who will share their expertise on various topics. Each topic is presented during a 45-minute session, enabling community members to attend four different sessions. After each session, participants are invited to ask questions and speak personally with the instructors.

Session topics include:

  • Wills and powers of attorney
  • Financial crimes
  • Landlord and tenant rights and obligations
  • Auto accidents and injury lawsuits
  • Guardianship and trusts
  • Immigration updates
  • Divorce, protective orders and Child Protective Services cases
  • Basic legal issues for small businesses
VIEW THE SCHEDULE FOR PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL
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