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CPCS Training Calendar

MAY 2010
Date
Program
Location
Credit-
Hours
Details
Cf
Cr
D
I
M
S
A
Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, Webcasts are NOT approved for CLE credits.
             
3
"Trauma, PTSD & Traumatic Grief”
Burlington, VT
4
"Trauma, PTSD and Traumatic Grief.”
             
4
"Trauma, PTSD & Traumatic Grief”
Manchester, NH
4
"Trauma, PTSD & Traumatic Grief”
             
5
"Trauma, PTSD & Traumatic Grief”
Portland,
ME
4
"Trauma, PTSD & Traumatic Grief”
             
4
“Opening Statements”
Worcester
2
“Opening Statements”
             
5
Juvenile Delinquency & Child Welfare Law Conference
Boston
8
Juvenile Delinquency & Child Welfare Law Conference
             
6
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
Boston
3
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
             
6

"Back to the Basics on Representing Children"

Springfield
4
Back to the Basics on Representing Children
             
6
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Plymouth
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
7
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Pittsfield
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
7
School Law Conference
Boston
7
School Law Conference
             
11
“New MGL c. 258E: Harassment Prevention Orders”
Springfield
1
“New MGL c. 258E: Harassment Prevention Orders.”
             
11
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Framingham
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
11
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
Tewksbury
3
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
             
13
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
Taunton
3
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
             
12
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Lowell
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
12
“Child Custody & Support”
Bedford
4
“Child Custody & Support”.
             
12
“How to be a Better Advocate in Mediation”
Boston
3
“How to be a Better Advocate in Mediation”.
             
12
"Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct"
Boston
-
"Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct"
             
13-14
“Taking Depositions Workshop”
Boston
8
“Taking Depositions Workshop”
             
17
"Representing the Medicated Child”
Greenfield
2
"Representing the Medicated Child.”
             
18
“Administrative Agency Advocacy Workshop”
Boston
6.5
“Administrative Agency Advocacy Workshop”.
             
18
14th Annual "View from the Bench: Case Law Update”
Framingham
3
"14th Annual View from the Bench: Case Law Update.”
             
18
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
Bedford
3
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
             
19

"Single Justice Appeals" &
"Child and Sibling Representation"

Quincy
3
Single Justice Appeals
             
20
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Boston
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
20
CPCS Annual Training Conference
Worcester
6
[CRIM, MH & CAFL]
CPCS Annual Training Conference
             
20
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
Worcester
3
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
             
20
“Impaired Parenting: Mental Illness & Substance Abuse”
Worcester
1.5
“Impaired Parenting: Mental Illness & Substance Abuse.”
             
20
“Impaired Parenting: Mental Illness & Substance Abuse”
Northampton
1.5
“Impaired Parenting: Mental Illness & Substance Abuse.”
             
20
“Impaired Parenting: Mental Illness & Substance Abuse”
Canton
1.5
“Impaired Parenting: Mental Illness & Substance Abuse.”
             
20
"Immigration Issues in Care & Protection Cases"
Barnstable
3
"Immigration Issues in Care & Protection Cases"
             
21
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Brockton
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
24
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Rescheduled to June 15th
Barnstable
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
24
“Using Electronic Evidence Strategically in Depositions, Motions & Trials”
Boston
3
“Using Electronic Evidence Strategically in Depositions, Motions & Trials”
             
24
"ROSIE D: Eligibility requirements and accessing services for eligible children"
Brockton
2
ROSIE D: Eligibility requirements and accessing services for eligible children
             
24
"You are not alone: an empowering guide for parents whose children are in foster care"
Worcester
1
You are not alone
             
25
"Innovative Trial Techniques"
Boston
2
Innovative Trial Techniques
             
25
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
Springfield
3
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
             
26
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Taunton
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
26
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Lawrence
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
26
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
Hadley
1
DCF: “Integrated Casework Practice Model”
             
27
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
Pittsfield
3
"Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship"
             
27
“Steve Stark on Public Speaking for Lawyers”
Boston
6
“Steve Stark on Public Speaking for Lawyers”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Practice Areas
Cf
  Children and Family Law
Cr
  Criminal
D
  Delinquency/Youthful Offender
I
  Immigration
M
  Mental Health
S
  SORB & SDP
A
  Criminal Appeals
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

"Immigration Issues in Care & Protection Cases"

 May 20, 2010

Barnstable District Court
Assembly of Delegates Conference Room

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

3 CAFL/CLE Credits

Please RSVP to Deborah Cassell

(508) 833-4812 by May 7, 2010

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

May 20, 2010 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm – Worcester Probate & Family Court (Court Room 1) – Worcester

“Impaired Parenting: Mental Illness & Substance Abuse.” For further information, contact Jessica Griffin at Jessica.grifffin@umassmemorial.org. [Approved for 1.5 CAFL/CLE credits] [NOTE: THIS IS A ROUNDTABLE FOLLOW-UP TO THE COMPROMISED PARENT SEMINAR ON 4/30/10]

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“Opening Statements”

Speaker: Attorney Keith T. Higgins

May 4, 2010
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Worcester Trial Court – Room 15

2 hours CLE

*Please call Christina at the Bar Advocates of Worcester County, 508-753-9069 as seating in the courtroom is limited*

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

May 3, 2010 – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – Hilton Burlington – Burlington, VT

"Trauma, PTSD and Traumatic Grief.” For further information and registration, visit the CMI Education Institute website: http://www.cmieducation.org/brochures/5450/inside.pdf/.  [Approved for 4 CAFL/CLE credits]

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Department of Children and Families will present its new “Integrated Casework Practice Model” at a series of Brown Bag Lunches, hosted by the Administrative Office of the Juvenile Court, at the following locations and dates.  [NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED] [Approved for 1 CAFL/CLE credit]

May 6, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Barnstable/Town of Plymouth Juvenile Court - Plymouth Session

May 7, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Berkshire Juvenile Court – Pittsfield

May 11, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Middlesex County Juvenile Court – Framingham

May 12, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Middlesex County Juvenile Court – Lowell

May 20, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Suffolk County Juvenile Court (BJC) – Boston

May 21, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Plymouth County Juvenile Court – Brockton

May 26, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Bristol County Juvenile Court - Taunton

May 26, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm Essex County Juvenile Court - Lawrence

May 26, 2010: 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Franklin/Hampshire County Juvenile Court – Hadley

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

May 11, 2010: 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Springfield Juvenile Court (Old Commissioner’s Rm. – 2nd flr) – Springfield

“New MGL c. 258E: Harassment Prevention Orders.” For further information contact Hampden County Lawyers for Justice at (413) 732-7110; or Attorney Erica Cushna (413) 747-9313. [Approved for 1 CAFL/CLE credit] [NOTE: PIZZA WILL BE SERVED, PLEASE RSVP SO THAT WE HAVE ENOUGH PIZZA FOR ALL]

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

May 17, 2010: 1:00 – 3:00 pm – Greenfield Juvenile Court – Greenfield

"Representing the Medicated Child.” For further information, contact, Regional Coordinator, Sarah Schooley by e-mail (sarahschooley@verizon.net). [Approved for 2 CAFL/CLE credits]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

May 18, 2010: 4:00 -- 7:15 pm – Middlesex Juvenile Court – Framingham
14th Annual "View from the Bench: Case Law Update.” [WALK IN’S WELCOME; COST $50 INCLUDES DINNER) [Approved for 3 CAFL/CLE credits]

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES
CHILDREN & FAMILY LAW PROGRAM

TRAINING SEMINAR:

ROSIE D.
Eligibility requirements and accessing
services for eligible children

Pat Rae, Esquire
Center for Public Representation
And
Melissa Craig, Esquire
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.

Monday, May 24, 2010
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Third Floor Rotunda
Brockton Juvenile Court

This Seminar is approved for Two (2) CAFL CLE Credits

Please R.S.V.P. to Lisa M. Sheehan, Esquire, CAFL Regional Coordinator for Plymouth County, by phone (508-747-7333) or by email (lsheehan@capecod.net).

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

You are not alone:
an empowering guide for parents whose children are in foster care

Brown Bag

May 24, 2010
1:00 p.m.

Worcester Juvenile Court

Approved for 1 CAFL CLE

For more information contact Attorney Christopher DiSesa @ 978-537-4841

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES
CHILDREN & FAMILY LAW PROGRAM

SINGLE JUSTICE APPEALS
Andrew Cohen, Esquire, CPCS, Director of Appeals
&
CHILD AND SIBLING REPRESENTATION
James Ianiri, Esquire, Norwell, MA
Brian Frane, Esquire, Braintree, MA

 

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Large Meeting Room
Thomas Crane Public Library
40 Washington St, Quincy, MA 02169

This Seminar is approved for Three (3) CAFL CLE Credits

To register, please contact Brian Frane, Esquire, CAFL Regional Coordinator for Norfolk County, by phone (781-535-6776) or by email (brianfrane@hotmail.com).