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SUMMARY:Department of Developmental Services Training
DESCRIPTION:Department of Developmental Services Training \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 9th\, from 2-4pm for a training Allison Jordan\, Esq.\, Assistant General Counsel and Ashley Boyd Fermin\, LICSW\, Director of Clinical Services\, Regional Risk and Eligibility Manager from the Department of Developmental Services. \nTogether we will learn what supports DDS can offer\, how to navigate applications and appeals\, and how to best engage and advocate for clients served by DDS. \nThis training will be VIRTUAL over Zoom. You must pre-register by following the link here. \n2 CLEs are available for MHLD Trial Attorneys \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/department-of-developmental-services-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T163000
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SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw - Training Series - September
DESCRIPTION:Get Schooled with EdLaw – Training Series \n\n\nSave the date below for part one of a monthly training series with EdLaw on the first Monday of every month (except Labor Day) from 3-4:30pm. We will begin on September 8 with a “back-to-school” session\, where we will discuss what education advocacy can look like for your school-aged clients\, as well as common issues that arise at the start of the school year and how to address them. Registration required. All trainings will be recorded and available for future viewing. \nOver the course of the year\, we will cover a variety of topics\, including: school stability\, discipline overview\, suspension hearings\, MDRs\, discipline appeals\, neuropsychological testing\, reading an IEP\, team meetings\, BSEA hearings and conflict resolution\, McKinney-Vento\, transition services\, and English language learners. We’d also love to hear from you if there are additional topics you would like for us to cover! \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw-training-series-september/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T143000
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SUMMARY:Come Hear about the “New” Juvenile Court Rules effective August 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come Hear about the “New” Juvenile Court Rules effective August 4\, 2025 \nOn July 9 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CAFL training presents a Zoom webinar on the changes made to the Massachusetts Juvenile Court Rules.  These changes are coming to a courthouse near you on August 4.  We will highlight what the new versions are and what they may mean to CAFL clients and practice.  The new rules include updates to the rules governing the 72-hour hearing\, motion practice\, the court investigator’s report\, pre-trial practice\, and trial.  Come join us to hear about this important new development and share your thoughts on how it may change what you do. \nThose who attend can get 1.5 CAFL CLEs to kick off the new fiscal year.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/come-hear-about-the-new-juvenile-court-rules-effective-august-4-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250626T150043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T150255Z
UID:10002928-1751364000-1751371200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Writing to Win: Persuasive Drafting
DESCRIPTION:On July 1\, Kevin J. Powers will be moderating an MCLE online seminar entitled Writing to Win: Persuasive Drafting.  The other two panelists are Dana Curhan and Dick Bauer.  In this we will discuss numerous important points in brief-writing\, together with numerous deficiencies to avoid in brief-writing. \nAgenda:  Writing to win
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/writing-to-win-persuasive-drafting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250522T144219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T141004Z
UID:10002912-1751284800-1751288400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:JUNE MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:JUNE MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk\nJune 30\, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice!\n\nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL & APPEALS PANEL\n\nBring your lunch and come join your colleagues on MHLD staff and panel to talk informally and brainstorm about raising race in our cases. Do you believe that your client’s mental health treatment\, admission to a facility or petition for commitment/guardianship is being impacted by racial bias?\n This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch!\n\nCome join us!\n\nPlease Register in Advance
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/june-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250520T135633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T182339Z
UID:10002908-1750939200-1750942800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Lunchtime CLE with Appeals Court Justice Andrew D'Angelo
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, June 26 at noon for a lunchtime CLE session with Andrew D’Angelo\, Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court.  Justice D’Angelo joined the court in 2022 after serving as a Justice in the District Court since 2006.  Prior to taking the bench\, Justice D’Angelo worked as an attorney in private practice. \n  \nIf you have any particular questions you would like to submit ahead of time\, please send them to mharper-nixon@publiccounsel.net \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HqXwDSZtRp2hmJcsvqNcOw \n  \n*Note this program qualifies for 1 CLE on the following CPCS Panels:   Post-Conviction(Adult); YAD Appeals; MH Appeals; Parole; Medical Parole; CAFL (Trials and Appeals); SORB; SDP \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/lunchtime-cle-with-appeals-court-justice-andrew-dangelo/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T143000
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SUMMARY:Talking About SOGI: what every juvenile court practitioner needs to know
DESCRIPTION:Understanding how our clients identify is critical to the provision of zealous\, client-centered advocacy. But how do we talk to clients about their sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI)when the world is not a safe place? This interactive webinar will provide strategies to create safe spaces when interacting with clients\, ensure clients understand how their SOGI information will be used\, identify who should have access to this information\, and more. Bring your lunch\, your ideas\, and your questions! Approved for 1.5 CLE – CAFL & YAD. \nFlyer – Talking About SOGI for CAFL YAD – June 24 2025
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/talking-about-sogi-what-every-juvenile-court-practitioner-needs-to-know/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250509T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T142714Z
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SUMMARY:Terminating and Limiting Guardianships
DESCRIPTION:BE THE TERMINATOR – TERMINATING AND LIMITING GUARDIANSHIPS \n \nJUNE 20\, 2025 – 2-4 PM \n2 CLEs \n· Your client has a right to have their guardianship reviewed\, limited\, and terminated. \n· What steps do you need to take to say “Hasta la vista” to a guardianship? \n· What forms need to be complete and what obstacles might you encounter? \n· What changes are coming with the new office of Office of Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Oversight \nThis program will be offered in the meeting room at CPCS offices in Northampton (109 Main Street\, Ste 201 – enter on Gothic Street) Please send me an e-mail to let me know you will attend. Contact: Deborah Hill Stevens\, Esq. dhsesq84@comcast.net \nClick Here for More Information
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/terminating-and-limiting-guardianships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250605T202220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T202220Z
UID:10002916-1750262400-1750267800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers \nPresents \nThe Weight of Clients’ Experiences: \nVicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession \n\nWebinar/Panel Discussion \nWednesday\, June 18th \n4pm-5:30 pm (EST) \nvia Zoom \nAttorneys are frequently exposed to the trauma of others—through client stories\, case files\, and legal advocacy—which can result in vicarious trauma\, the emotional and psychological residue of being exposed to the pain and suffering of others. This important webinar will explore how vicarious trauma impacts legal professionals\, offer practical guidance for managing its effects and hear from those with lived experience.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/lawyers-concerned-for-lawyers/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T155704Z
UID:10002873-1750255200-1750262400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Medical Parole Certification
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide a walk through of medical parole representation as a companion to the practice’s performance standards. The training is open to only those who have been accepted to take medical parole cases.  Interested attorneys can contact the parole unit at parole@publiccounsel.net. \n  \n2 CLEs for medical parole \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/medical-parole-certification/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Voukydis":MAILTO:mvoukydis@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20240905T225437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T194529Z
UID:10002681-1750255200-1750258800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Evidence Series - Qualifying Expert
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTER: Olivia Mercadante\, CPCS Criminal Defense Training Staff Attorney \nYou’ve worked so hard to keep out their experts but never put your own expert on the stand? Learn how to qualify your first expert or get a refresher on how to qualify your next one. \n1 CLE credit for this webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels:  Criminal Defense Trials (Adult)\, Post-Conviction (Adult); YAD\, YAD Appeals\, Mental Health (Trials)\, Mental Health Appeals\, Parole\, CAFL\, SORB/SDP \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/evidence-series-qualifying-expert/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar,Remote,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20241109T032416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T164150Z
UID:10002796-1750251600-1750264200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Preparing for Trial - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this training will be posted winter 2025!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/preparing-for-trial-spring-2025-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250616T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20241109T032350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T032350Z
UID:10002795-1750078800-1750091400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Preparing for Trial - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/preparing-for-trial-spring-2025-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250505T183931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T140013Z
UID:10002898-1749812400-1749819600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Creating Boundaries to Support Resilience and Hope - CPCS Wellness Committee Spring Wellness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Creating Boundaries to Support Resilience and Hope \nThe CPCS Wellness Committee along with LCL clinician\, Dr. Jeff Fortgang\, virtually present an interactive workshop on June 13th from 11am-1pm \nJoin us to explore the following topics\, and more: \n\nCreating hope in a time of uncertainty – boundaries help us to feel a sense of control & agency\nRecognizing our own capacity to be resilient with boundaries.\nNo is a complete sentence! Setting boundaries is necessary to be effective and to sustain ourselves in our work and personal lives.\n\nHere is the link to register in advance for this program: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jRQE3lUtTeuqZCFDZ6ezUQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nContact: CPCS Wellness co-chairs: Beau Kealy bkealy@publiccoounsel.net and Maeve Edwards medwards@publiccounsel.net with questions.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-wellness-committee-spring-wellness-workshop-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250428T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T201025Z
UID:10002895-1749736800-1749744000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Application of the ICPC to Parents Under Recent Caselaw and the New Proposed Rule
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Abigail Salois & Amy Karp \nDo you represent a parent who lives in another state\, or a child whose parent lives outside Massachusetts?  If so\, then you’ve probably heard about the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Over the years\, there has been great controversy about whether the ICPC applies to parents.  Two recent Massachusetts cases\, Adoption of Knox and Adoption of Xaden\, helped to clarify the issue.  But more recently\, the Juvenile Court has proposed a new rule that threatens to undermine the constitutional protections set out in Knox and Xaden. In this webinar\, we will provide an overview of the ICPC and its application to parents\, review the leading appellate cases\, and discuss the new proposed Juvenile Court Rule 22 and how attorneys can address the rule\, if it’s adopted.  Approved for 2 CAFL CLEs.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/webinar-application-of-the-icpc-to-parents-under-recent-caselaw-and-the-new-proposed-rule/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20241109T032324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T032324Z
UID:10002794-1749733200-1749745800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Preparing for Trial - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/preparing-for-trial-spring-2025-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250123T145922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T141909Z
UID:10002834-1749720600-1749733200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training 9:30am – 1pm \nMore details TBD \nAny questions\, contact Karen Talley ktalley@publiccounsel.net \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/virtual-mhld-appellate-certification-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20241005T040925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T192900Z
UID:10002723-1749718800-1749745800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Persuasive Practice in Superior Court
DESCRIPTION:June 2\, 3\, 4\, 9\, 10\, 12\, 2025 (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) \nApplication Deadline: February 10\, 2025 \nThe CPCS Criminal Defense Trainers are accepting applications for Persuasive Practice in Superior Court\, a program that focuses on criminal defense practice in the Superior Court. This course is open to all criminal defense attorneys at CPCS and to any Bar Advocates who wish to become certified for the Superior Court Panel. Coaching and training faculty will consist of criminal defense lawyers experienced in Superior Court Practice. \nThe stakes are much higher for clients who have been indicted\, and there are important differences in Superior Court practice and District Court practice. The course will address procedural and substantive topics that every criminal defense lawyer practicing in Superior Court must know. Participants will also work on advanced trial advocacy skills in the context of cases commonly encountered in a Superior Court Practice. \nThe program will be held in two locations: Boston and Worcester. \nAcceptance into the program is based on a number of factors\, including geography. \nAmong other things\, we plan to cover the following topics during the course: \n\nOpening Statement\, Cross Examination and Closing Argument in complex\nMotion practice including the legal grounds and evidentiary basis for discovery of protected information under the Lampron/Dwyer seven step protocol to produce\, inspect and use privileged records in court;\nGrand jury proceedings\, indictments\, immunity issues;\nEvidentiary and forensic issues involved in trying sexual assault allegations such as first complaint evidence\, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations\, and DNA evidence\, collateral consequences and\nIssues in gang allegations;\nTips for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with clients in the high stress setting of a Superior Court case;\nProcedural aspects of Superior Court practice\, including the procedural life of a case;\n\nPlease note: there is homework assigned each night as part of this course.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/persuasive-practice-in-superior-court-21/2025-06-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250123T145849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T153324Z
UID:10002833-1749547800-1749560400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training 9:30am – 1pm \nMore details TBD \nAny questions\, contact Karen Talley ktalley@publiccounsel.net \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/virtual-mhld-appellate-certification-training-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250610T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20241005T040925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T192900Z
UID:10002722-1749546000-1749573000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Persuasive Practice in Superior Court
DESCRIPTION:June 2\, 3\, 4\, 9\, 10\, 12\, 2025 (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) \nApplication Deadline: February 10\, 2025 \nThe CPCS Criminal Defense Trainers are accepting applications for Persuasive Practice in Superior Court\, a program that focuses on criminal defense practice in the Superior Court. This course is open to all criminal defense attorneys at CPCS and to any Bar Advocates who wish to become certified for the Superior Court Panel. Coaching and training faculty will consist of criminal defense lawyers experienced in Superior Court Practice. \nThe stakes are much higher for clients who have been indicted\, and there are important differences in Superior Court practice and District Court practice. The course will address procedural and substantive topics that every criminal defense lawyer practicing in Superior Court must know. Participants will also work on advanced trial advocacy skills in the context of cases commonly encountered in a Superior Court Practice. \nThe program will be held in two locations: Boston and Worcester. \nAcceptance into the program is based on a number of factors\, including geography. \nAmong other things\, we plan to cover the following topics during the course: \n\nOpening Statement\, Cross Examination and Closing Argument in complex\nMotion practice including the legal grounds and evidentiary basis for discovery of protected information under the Lampron/Dwyer seven step protocol to produce\, inspect and use privileged records in court;\nGrand jury proceedings\, indictments\, immunity issues;\nEvidentiary and forensic issues involved in trying sexual assault allegations such as first complaint evidence\, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations\, and DNA evidence\, collateral consequences and\nIssues in gang allegations;\nTips for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with clients in the high stress setting of a Superior Court case;\nProcedural aspects of Superior Court practice\, including the procedural life of a case;\n\nPlease note: there is homework assigned each night as part of this course.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/persuasive-practice-in-superior-court-21/2025-06-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250609T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250609T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20241109T032300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T032300Z
UID:10002793-1749474000-1749486600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Preparing for Trial - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/preparing-for-trial-spring-2025-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250508T182922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182922Z
UID:10002904-1749474000-1749481200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Trauma Training Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Diane Lanni and Erin McGlynn\, trauma coaches at the UMass FaCES Clinic\, will be presenting a training on trauma\, including invisible suitcase\, cognitive triangle\, intergenerational trauma and the affiliate response.  They will also discuss the FaCES Clinic and the services they provide. Take this opportunity to understand how trauma impacts each of our court involved clients\, and how we can assist them. Approved for 2 CAFL CLEs. Join us at the Worcester Law Library\, Room 504. \nTO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT PLEASE EMAIL:  wcomeau165@gmail.com
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/trauma-training-presentation/
LOCATION:Worcester Law Library\, 184 Main St\,\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
CREATED:20250424T193358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T193358Z
UID:10002892-1749470400-1749474000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:The Lawyer Well-Being Series - Lawyers and Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Monday\, June 9\, 2025 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. ET \nWebinar Fee: This a free program. \nOnline only.  \nCPCS approved 1.0 credits for the CAFL (Trial and Appeals)\, and Mental Health panels. YAD Trial and Appeals\, CAFL Trial and Appeals\, SDP/SORB\, MH Trials and Appeals\, Criminal Trial and Appeals\, and Parole/Medical Parole panels. To receive credits attendees must be logged on during the program for a minimum of 80% of the conference time – certificates will be emailed to all attendees who qualify. \npresented by\nThe Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being\, the Social Law Library\, and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers \n  \nFaculty\nJeffrey Fortgang\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Psychologist\, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers \nDr. Jeffrey Fortgang will review key aspects of what we know about suicide\, in general and specifically in lawyers\, including: \n\nThe extent to which attorneys\, in comparison to those in other professions and occupations\, are at especially high risk for depression and suicide.\nWhat aspects of the world that lawyers navigate may contribute to depression and to likelihood of suicidal thoughts and actions.\nWhat risk factors play a role in predicting an individual’s suicide potential\, including those that may be inherent in the legal profession.\nWhether and how colleagues\, friends\, and family can respond when concerned about an individual’s state of mind and safety.\n\nRegister Here\nOnline registration is encouraged. For assistance\, questions on group discounts\, accommodations requests\, special billing\, program content\, out-of-state CLE credits\, and general contact CLE Coordinator\, Michael Saporito by email at msaporito@socialaw.com. Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded and recordings are sent to all who are registered. The recording is available by digital download\, generally within a week after the program date. CLE credit\, when applicable\, is only granted when the live webinar is attended. 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-lawyer-well-being-series-lawyers-and-suicide-prevention/
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SUMMARY:Persuasive Practice in Superior Court
DESCRIPTION:June 2\, 3\, 4\, 9\, 10\, 12\, 2025 (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) \nApplication Deadline: February 10\, 2025 \nThe CPCS Criminal Defense Trainers are accepting applications for Persuasive Practice in Superior Court\, a program that focuses on criminal defense practice in the Superior Court. This course is open to all criminal defense attorneys at CPCS and to any Bar Advocates who wish to become certified for the Superior Court Panel. Coaching and training faculty will consist of criminal defense lawyers experienced in Superior Court Practice. \nThe stakes are much higher for clients who have been indicted\, and there are important differences in Superior Court practice and District Court practice. The course will address procedural and substantive topics that every criminal defense lawyer practicing in Superior Court must know. Participants will also work on advanced trial advocacy skills in the context of cases commonly encountered in a Superior Court Practice. \nThe program will be held in two locations: Boston and Worcester. \nAcceptance into the program is based on a number of factors\, including geography. \nAmong other things\, we plan to cover the following topics during the course: \n\nOpening Statement\, Cross Examination and Closing Argument in complex\nMotion practice including the legal grounds and evidentiary basis for discovery of protected information under the Lampron/Dwyer seven step protocol to produce\, inspect and use privileged records in court;\nGrand jury proceedings\, indictments\, immunity issues;\nEvidentiary and forensic issues involved in trying sexual assault allegations such as first complaint evidence\, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations\, and DNA evidence\, collateral consequences and\nIssues in gang allegations;\nTips for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with clients in the high stress setting of a Superior Court case;\nProcedural aspects of Superior Court practice\, including the procedural life of a case;\n\nPlease note: there is homework assigned each night as part of this course.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/persuasive-practice-in-superior-court-21/2025-06-09/
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SUMMARY:MHLD Symposium
DESCRIPTION:CPCS MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION  \nPRESENTS A DAY-LONG SYMPOSIUM  \nJune 6\, 2025  \n8:00am – 5:30pm \n  \nA Seat at the Medical Table:  \nExploring New & Available Treatment Approaches \n  \nWe will bring you experts and those with lived experience on cutting edge \npsychiatric and medical treatment \nMeet your colleagues and make new connections! \nCPCS Worcester Training Center: 120 Front Street\, 3rd floor \nVirtual option also available \nJoin other members of the Mental Health community – advocates\, clinicians\, judges and activists – we will discuss innovative approaches to treatment including and beyond the medical model to maximize our clients’ choices and ability to sit at their own medical table and participate in treatment. \n\nThe Keynote speaker will be Courtney Bergan\, a former MHLD client\, now a lawyer\, advocate\, and Equal Justice Works Fellow at Disability Rights Maryland. Here is her article: A Human Rights Based Approach to Treatment\nThe Agenda details other panelists including those practicing critical psychiatry\, anti-racist psychiatry\, metabolic and nutritional psychiatry\, harm reduction and activists who will enlighten us on transformative approaches.\n\nLunch will be provided so we hope you will join us in person. \nDon’t wait to reserve your seat\, space is limited. \nRegister today!    \nMHLD Symposium Tickets    \nWhen registering\, you will be asked to specify preference for joining in-person or remotely \nAny Questions? \nEmail Beau Kealy bkealy@publiccounsel.net or Laura Sanford lsanford@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-symposium/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T153000
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Representation of People with Disabilities and Deaf People: A Three-Part Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A Three-Part Virtual Training: May 21\, 28 and June 5\, 2025 \nPeople with disabilities and Deaf people are arrested and incarcerated at vastly higher rates than people without disabilities. Although psychiatric disabilities (mental illnesses) are often included in discussions about mass incarceration and criminal legal reforms\, other types of disabilities – such as sensory\, cognitive\, and physical disabilities – and Deaf communities have been overlooked. The Criminal Defense Trainers are proud to partner with Activating Change and the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts to announce a three-part virtual training on this Important topic. \nPart 1: May 21 Kaitlin Kall & Kate Pollack of Activating Change will provide context to the mass incarceration of Deaf people and people with disabilities and unapck some of the barriers faced by these communities in interacting with the criminal legal system. \nPart 2: May 28 Kaitlin Kall & Kate Pollack of Activating Change will provide strategies to enhance universal access for clients\, including approaches for communicating about and securing accomodations for people who are Deaf or have disabilities. \nPart 3: June 5 Justin Woolf & Alison Fondo of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts will discuss MA specific accomodations and the legal framework for making accomodation requests. \n*note each session of this program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the following CPCS Panels:  CAFL(Trial & Appeals); Criminal Defense Adult (Trial & Appeals); YAD (Trial & Appeals); SDP; SORB; Parole; Medical Parole \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/enhancing_representation-of-people-with-disabilities-and-deaf-people/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training 9:30am – 1pm \nMore details TBD \nAny questions\, contact Karen Talley ktalley@publiccounsel.net \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/virtual-mhld-appellate-certification-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250604T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T160000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Trial - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Orientation
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/preparing-for-trial-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250604T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182845
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SUMMARY:Persuasive Practice in Superior Court
DESCRIPTION:June 2\, 3\, 4\, 9\, 10\, 12\, 2025 (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) \nApplication Deadline: February 10\, 2025 \nThe CPCS Criminal Defense Trainers are accepting applications for Persuasive Practice in Superior Court\, a program that focuses on criminal defense practice in the Superior Court. This course is open to all criminal defense attorneys at CPCS and to any Bar Advocates who wish to become certified for the Superior Court Panel. Coaching and training faculty will consist of criminal defense lawyers experienced in Superior Court Practice. \nThe stakes are much higher for clients who have been indicted\, and there are important differences in Superior Court practice and District Court practice. The course will address procedural and substantive topics that every criminal defense lawyer practicing in Superior Court must know. Participants will also work on advanced trial advocacy skills in the context of cases commonly encountered in a Superior Court Practice. \nThe program will be held in two locations: Boston and Worcester. \nAcceptance into the program is based on a number of factors\, including geography. \nAmong other things\, we plan to cover the following topics during the course: \n\nOpening Statement\, Cross Examination and Closing Argument in complex\nMotion practice including the legal grounds and evidentiary basis for discovery of protected information under the Lampron/Dwyer seven step protocol to produce\, inspect and use privileged records in court;\nGrand jury proceedings\, indictments\, immunity issues;\nEvidentiary and forensic issues involved in trying sexual assault allegations such as first complaint evidence\, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations\, and DNA evidence\, collateral consequences and\nIssues in gang allegations;\nTips for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with clients in the high stress setting of a Superior Court case;\nProcedural aspects of Superior Court practice\, including the procedural life of a case;\n\nPlease note: there is homework assigned each night as part of this course.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/persuasive-practice-in-superior-court-21/2025-06-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T153000
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SUMMARY:Working with Social Service Experts on Parole Cases
DESCRIPTION:This training\, presented by an attorney and social service expert duo\, is open to already certified parole attorneys as well as social service experts who handle or are interested in handling parole cases. \n1.5 CLEs for parole. \ncontact parole@publiccounsel.net for more information
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/working-with-social-service-experts-on-parole-cases/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Voukydis":MAILTO:mvoukydis@publiccounsel.net
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