PARLGL-160 - Workers' Compensation in CA. - Nikki Mehrpoo (formerly Jacobson)

Introduction

Nikki Mehrpoo

In this module,  you will learn about me, your instructor for this class. 

Nikki Mehrpoo
Email:  nikki@mehrpoo.com 

Nikki Mehrpoo graduated Cum Laude from California State University, Northridge, California in 1994 with a B.S. in Political Science. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, CA in 1997 and was admitted to The State Bar of California that same year. She is the first and only dual-certified legal specialist in Workers’ Compensation and Immigration Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.  

On September 1, 2020, Judge Mehrpoo was appointed as a Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge.   Ms. Mehrpoo has served the workers' compensation community as an Applicant Attorney, Defense Attorney and Judge.  She is now serving as a Workers' Compensation Arbitrator for the Division of Workers' Compensation.  

Ms. Mehrpoo is also a full-time Professor of Law at West Los Angeles College and a nationally and internationally recognized distinguished speaker/lecturer in immigration and workers' compensation law.  She has shared her valuable insight in Japan for Weekly Toyo Keizai Magazine, in France on France 5, for Iranian Radio on KIRN 670 AM, and in Denmark on Ekstra Bladet, as well as Business Insurance and WCAuthority.com analyzing high-profile cases, court decisions and legal issues. She has served as an editor and contributing author of several legal publications for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, including Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law (2016–17 Ed.) and Immigration Practice Toolbox, Third and Fourth Editions.  

Ms. Mehrpoo is a past President of the Iranian American Lawyers Association, former Commissioner of the California State Bar Workers’ Compensation Law Advisory Commission, former member of the Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association Small Firm and Sole Practitioner Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA).  

Course Description

Workers' Compensation in CA.  Explores the laws and procedures unique to the California Workers’ Compensation system from the occurrence of a work-related injury or illness to the final resolution of the claim.

What to Expect in this Course

At the very least, you will need:

Computer

Access to the internet

Access to Sullivan on Comp

As a legal professional, you should meet all deadlines on time and make sure you ask any necessary question in time.

Please carefully review Canvas for all requirements.

Types of Assessments

Practical Assignments

Video Summaries

Legal Document Production

Textbook Information

Textbook: This class is a ZTC (zero-cost digital textbook) course:   “Sullivan On Comp” www.sullivanoncomp.com  YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE PUBLISHER DIRECTLY 

Additional Resources

Canvas

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• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

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Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

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Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

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Online Counseling

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Management of Stress and Mental Health

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Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

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Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

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