Past Events

RLS principal Michael L. Rains will be teaching at Third Degree Communication's Internal Affairs Training course between Dec. 4th - 6th, 2023 in Rohnert Park, CA. Please click here to visit the official website for more information and registration. The emphasis is on assuring students understand how to conduct a fair, thorough and complete investigation. This course will include information on investigating misconduct complaints, use of force cases, officer involved shootings, in custody death investigations, officer criminal conduct investigations and…

RLS principal Michael L. Rains will be teaching at Third Degree Communication's Internal Affairs Training course between Feb. 12th - 14th, 2024 in San Mateo, CA. Please <a href="https://www.tdcorg.com/course/ia-feb-2024-san-mateo-pd/click here to visit the official website for more information and registration. The emphasis is on assuring students understand how to conduct a fair, thorough and complete investigation. This course will include information on investigating misconduct complaints, use of force cases, officer involved shootings, in custody death investigations, officer criminal conduct investigations…

RLS principal Timothy K. Talbot is teaching at PORAC's Collective Bargaining course hosted between March 8th - March 9th, 2024 at the Ontario Police Department in Ontario, CA. Please click here to visit the official website for registration and more information.

RLS principal Michael L. Rains will be teaching at Third Degree Communication's Internal Affairs Training course between Mar. 18th - 20th, 2024 in Santa Rosa, CA. Please click here to visit the official website for more information and registration. The emphasis is on assuring students understand how to conduct a fair, thorough and complete investigation. This course will include information on investigating misconduct complaints, use of force cases, officer involved shootings, in custody death investigations, officer criminal conduct investigations and…

Join us for our 9th annual RLS Labor Symposium on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Bud Treece Conference Center (ALADS Office) in Monterey Park. Location: Bud Treece Conference Center (ALADS Office) 2 Cupania Circle Monterey Park, CA 91755 Date and time: Fri, Apr 5, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT Organizer: Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver (925) 609-1699 carrie@rlslawyers.com Registration coming soon Register at the official link by clicking here. Register Here

RLS principal Michael L. Rains is presenting at the 2024 CLA Public Sector Conference This full-day, in-person conference is designed for attendees interested in the latest developments in California public sector labor and employment law. You’ll have the opportunity to attend several concurrent sessions featuring experienced speakers who will provide updates on court decisions, legislation, and administrative decisions from the past year, as well as other information and analysis critical to California public sector labor and employment lawyers. Immerse yourself…

RLS Principal Michael L. Rains is teaching at Third Degree Communication's Internal Affairs Training between May 21st - May 23rd, 2024. This three-day internal affairs training will provide students with comprehensive instruction on conducting administrative investigations. The emphasis is on assuring students understand how to conduct a fair, thorough and complete investigation. This course will include information on investigating misconduct complaints, use of force cases, officer involved shootings, in custody death investigations, officer criminal conduct investigations and department-initiated investigations. Students…