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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
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SUMMARY:Red Flags of Wrongful Convictions
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Lisa Kavanaugh\, Director of CPCS Innocence Program; Libby Hugetz\, Staff Attorney CPCS Innocence Program; Jill Tessier\, Staff Attorney CPCS Innocence Program; Matt Harper-Nixon\, Staff Counsel CPCS Criminal Appeals Unit \nThis lunchtime CLE will focus on the most critical red flags that often underlie wrongful convictions. From eyewitness misidentification and false confessions to Brady violations and ineffective assistance of counsel\, the session will examine how these issues manifest in the record. Attendees will learn how to spot systemic patterns\, evaluate potential innocence claims\, and develop strategies to challenge flawed convictions in post-conviction proceedings. \nREGISTER HERE:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mUdSnP9BTCeLY65koIaCFA \nNOTE: 1 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: Criminal Defense (Adult Trials); Post Conviction (Adult); YAD Appeals; Mental Health Appeals; SDP; SORB; Parole; Medical Parole
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/red-flags-of-wrongful-convictions/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250904T202402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T202402Z
UID:10002981-1758632400-1758637800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:UMass Medical Doula Program
DESCRIPTION:UMass Medical Doula Program \nResources for Childbirth\, Breastfeeding\, Postpartum Support\, and More. \nSeptember 23 2025 1-2:30PM \nWe will be joined by Shantel Collins\, Project Coordinator- Doula Program from UMass Memorial. We will learn about different ways doulas can support people in preparing for childhood and postpartum care. \nClick Here to Register.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/umass-medical-doula-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002860-1758792600-1758817800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-09-25/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250715T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T164748Z
UID:10002935-1758805200-1758816000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Part 5 of MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course \nSeptember 25\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nTraining through Zoom \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-course-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002861-1758879000-1758904200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-09-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250522T151237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151237Z
UID:10002913-1758888000-1758891600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:September MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:September MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nSeptember 26\, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \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? \nThis is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \nPlease register in Advance
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/september-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002862-1759224600-1759249800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-09-30/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250806T184939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T184939Z
UID:10002977-1759248000-1759255200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:The Supreme Judicial Court\, a 2024-2025 review: A tepid year or more than meets the eye?
DESCRIPTION:More info on Social Law Library: The Supreme Judicial Court\, a 2024-2025 review: A tepid year or more than meets the eye?
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-supreme-judicial-court-a-2024-2025-review-a-tepid-year-or-more-than-meets-the-eye/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250930T164717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164718Z
UID:10002987-1759312800-1759316400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Out-of-State Subpoenas & Interstate Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Product Number: 2260110P01\nCLE Credits\, earn up to:\n1 substantive credits\, 0 ethics creditsCLE Credit Note\nPrint Brochure\nAdd to Favorites List\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOut-of-State Subpoenas & Interstate Discovery\nA step-by-step guide\n\n\n\nChoose Date/Location:\n\nIn-Person ProgramWednesday\, 10/1/2025\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am\, MCLE Conference Center\, Ten Winter Place\, Boston\nLive WebcastWednesday\, 10/1/2025\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am\, Live Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Live Webcast\nRecorded WebcastThursday\, 10/16/2025\, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\, Recorded Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Recorded Webcast\nRecorded WebcastFriday\, 10/24/2025\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, Recorded Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Recorded Webcast\n\nRegister Tuition Options in Shopping Cart.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProduct Description\nAgenda & Materials\nFaculty\nPricing\n\n\n\n\n\nProduct Description\nObtaining out-of-state discovery for Massachusetts state court cases can be a cumbersome (and expensive) process. Despite the costs involved\, securing deposition testimony or documents from third-party witnesses in foreign states may be necessary. Counsel must understand the steps needed to obtain deposition testimony from individuals outside of Massachusetts because those individuals will not be subject to a state court trial subpoena. Do not wait until discovery has closed; learn the steps to obtain out-of-state discovery for actions pending in the Commonwealth
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/out-of-state-subpoenas-interstate-discovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250715T165021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T204653Z
UID:10002936-1759312800-1759330800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Part 6 of MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course \nOctober 1\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLocation: Worcester Office \nIn Person Training \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-course-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002863-1759483800-1759509000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-10-03/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250930T164532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164532Z
UID:10002986-1759492800-1759498200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Implications of the Absence of Chevron Deference Across Practice Areas
DESCRIPTION:Implications of the Absence of Chevron Deference Across Practice Areas\nImpact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on judicial review of state and federal agency actions and on agency decision-making\n\n\n\nChoose Date/Location:\n\nIn-Person ProgramFriday\, 10/3/2025\, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\, MCLE Conference Center\, Ten Winter Place\, Boston\nLive WebcastFriday\, 10/3/2025\, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\, Live Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Live Webcast\nRecorded WebcastMonday\, 10/20/2025\, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\, Recorded Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Recorded Webcast\nRecorded WebcastTuesday\, 10/28/2025\, 9:00 am – 10:30 am\, Recorded Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Recorded Webcast\n\nRegister Tuition Options in Shopping Cart.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/implications-of-the-absence-of-chevron-deference-across-practice-areas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20251003T154416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T154416Z
UID:10002992-1759492800-1759498200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Implications of the Absence of Chevron Deference Across Practice Areas
DESCRIPTION:Implications of the Absence of Chevron Deference Across Practice Areas\n\n\nImpact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on judicial review of state and federal agency actions and on agency decision-making\n\n\n\nIn June 2024\, the United States Supreme Court announced that actions of administrative agencies were no longer entitled to judicial deference under the doctrine announced in Chevron USA\, Inc. v. National Resources Defense Council\, Inc. and used by lower federal courts since 1984. The Chevron doctrine sometimes required courts to defer to “permissible” or “reasonable” agency interpretations of statutes even if a reviewing court would have interpreted the statute differently in the first instance. This program brings together lawyers advising state agencies and private clients on the extent to which the Loper Bright court’s determination that courts have primary responsibility for interpreting statutes will change how state and federal agencies approach decision-making and how reviewing courts will regard agency actions.\n\n\n \n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nExperience with Judicial Review Under the Chevron Doctrine\nHow Loper Bright Will Change How Federal Courts’ Review of Agency Actions Involving Interpretations of Statutes\nJudicial Review of State Agency Actions in Massachusetts and Why Loper Bright Is Unlikely to Have an Impact\nPotential Impact of Loper Bright Weakening of Deference on Several Practice Areas\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nProf. Renée M. Landers\, Esq.\nSuffolk University Law School\,\nBoston\,\nChair\n\nThomas R. Barker\, Esq.\nFoley Hoag LLP\,\nWashignton\, DC\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimothy J. Casey\, Esq.\nChief\, Constitutional & Administrative Law Division\,\nOffice of the Attorney General\,\nCommonwealth of Massachusetts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nMaterials\n\n\n\n\nE-materials link emailed upon registration\nTranscript & videorecording emailed 2 weeks post-program\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nDates Earn up to 1.5 CLE credits.\n\n\n \n\n\nLIVE WEBCAST » \nFriday\, October 3\, 2025\n12:00 pm–1:30 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nRECORDED WEBCAST » \nMonday\, October 20\, 2025\n3:00 pm–4:30 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nRECORDED WEBCAST » \nTuesday\, October 28\, 2025\n9:00 am–10:30 am\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nTuition (includes written materials)\n\n\n$175\n\n\n$157.50 MCLE Members\n\n\n$87.50 New Lawyers admitted to law practice within 5 years\, Pending Admittees\, Law Students\, and Paralegals\n\n\nFREE for MCLE OnlinePass® Subscribers\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo apply for a need-based scholarship\, email scholarships@mcle.org\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/implications-of-the-absence-of-chevron-deference-across-practice-areas-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20251003T171405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171609Z
UID:10002997-1759762800-1759768200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw training series
DESCRIPTION:Get Schooled with EdLaw training series is this Monday\, October 6\, 2025\, from 3-4:30pm. The session\, “IEPs Explained: The Law\, the Rights\, and the Details” will be held virtually from 3pm – 4:30pm. To register\, please follow this link. These training sessions will continue on the first Monday of the month through June!  You can use the same link to sign up for future sessions. \nPlease fill out this quick survey to help us choose topics for upcoming training sessions!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw-training-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002864-1759829400-1759854600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-10-07/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250910T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T133148Z
UID:10002983-1759928400-1759932000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Civil Appeals Virtual Bench-Bar Series
DESCRIPTION:Please tune in to hear from Appeals Court Justice Robert Brennan\, the current “child welfare” single justice. He’ll discuss (and/or take questions on) motions\, briefs\, oral argument\, requests for enlargement\, requests for stay\, and other topics of interest to child welfare appellate lawyers and other civil appellate practitioners. \nPlease register in advance:  Meeting Registration – Zoom \nFor questions please contact CAFL Appellate Panel Support Unit Supervising Staff Attorneys Dawn Messer at dmesser@publiccounsel.net or Abby Salois at asalois@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/civil-appeals-virtual-bench-bar-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002865-1760002200-1760027400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-10-09/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250715T171043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T171043Z
UID:10002939-1760432400-1760461200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD - Civil Commitment Certification - Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Civil Commitment Certification – Mock Trials \nLocation: Worcester \nDate: 10/14/2025 \nAll-Day
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-mock-trials-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002866-1760434200-1760459400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-10-14/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250715T171410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T171440Z
UID:10002940-1760518800-1760547600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD - Civil Commitment Certification - Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Civil Commitment Certification – Mock Trials \nLocation: Boston \nDate: 10/15/2025 \nAll-Day
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-mock-trials-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250715T171546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T171859Z
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SUMMARY:MHLD - Civil Commitment Certification - Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Civil Commitment Certification – Mock Trials \nLocation: Worcester \nDate: 10/16/2025 \nAll-Day
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-mock-trials-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002867-1760607000-1760635800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-10-16/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250715T171700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T171700Z
UID:10002942-1760691600-1760720400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD - Civil Commitment Certification - Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Civil Commitment Certification – Mock Trials \nLocation: Boston \nDate: 10/17/2025 \nAll-Day
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-mock-trials-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20251023T200811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T200854Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Full Event Info Here \nDay 1 Registration Here \nDay 2 Registration Here \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/20909/2025-10-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250717T191046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T191046Z
UID:10002964-1760961600-1760965200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Join Dr. Jeff Fortgang from Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers for a 2-Part series:
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Lawyer Well-Being Series The Legal Profession & Substance Use Disorders \nDate: Part 1: September 15th\, 12:00-1:00pm | Part 2: October 20th\, 12:00-1:00pm \nPlatform: Remote – Link to be provided \nPart 1: Monday\, September 15th from 12 pm to 1 pm \nUnderstanding the Legal Landscape \nThe first session will explore the scope and impact of substance use disorders within the legal profession. Current research\, trends\, and contributing factors unique to legal culture will be discussed. An Attorney with lived experience will offer a powerful story of struggle and recovery. \nPart 2: Monday\, October 20th from 12- 1pm \nTreatment\, Healing\, and Renewal  \nThe second session will focus on treatment\, recovery\, and the process of returning to personal and professional well-being. Dr. Fortgang will outline treatment options and the challenges of addressing stigma and other obstacles to getting help. An Attorney with lived experience will offer a powerful story of the road to wellness. \nFree Program. Online only \nLink to be provided once available. \nFaculty: \nJeffrey Fortgang\, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and long-time staff member of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/join-dr-jeff-fortgang-from-lawyers-concerned-for-lawyers-for-a-2-part-series-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250930T170242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T170242Z
UID:10002989-1761051600-1761055200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:“Litigating the School CRA Case” – a virtual  presentation by Marianne Brown\, Michael Kilkelly and Tim Sindelar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to effectively advocate for student clients in school filed CRA actions. \nThis Presentation will cover Truancy and School Offenders CRAs and provide strategies for challenging such cases.  Learn: \n\nThe statutory framework;\nUsing school records to defeat these claims;\nUsing legal protections including IDEA\, MA special education law\, ESSA\, Mc-Kinney-Vento and school discipline protections\nStrategies and best practices.\n\nApproved for 1 CAFL CLE \nWatch  for a further announcement with registration information and more detail.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/litigating-the-school-cra-case-a-virtual-presentation-by-marianne-brown-michael-kilkelly-and-tim-sindelar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20251003T155355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T155355Z
UID:10002996-1761051600-1761055200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:“Litigating the School CRA Case” – a virtual presentation by Marianne Brown\, Michael Kilkelly and Tim Sindelar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to effectively advocate for student clients in school filed CRA actions. \nThis Presentation will cover Truancy and School Offenders CRAs and provide strategies for challenging such cases.  Learn: \n\nThe statutory framework;\nUsing school records to defeat these claims;\nUsing legal protections including IDEA\, MA special education law\, ESSA\, Mc-Kinney-Vento and school discipline protections\nStrategies and best practices.\n\n  \nWatch for a further announcement with registration information and more detail.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/litigating-the-school-cra-case-a-virtual-presentation-by-marianne-brown-michael-kilkelly-and-tim-sindelar-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20251023T181928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T182452Z
UID:10003002-1761210000-1761238800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MACDL: 2025 Annual Day-long Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration and more info on MACDL \n \nFollowing CLEs Approved: 6.5 YAD Appeals & Criminal Appeals\, 3 SDP/SORB
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/macdl-2025-annual-day-long-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20251015T133922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T135752Z
UID:10003000-1761231600-1761235200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Springfield Regional Wellness Chat
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Regional Wellness Chat \nCPCS Staff & Private Panel colleagues: We invite you to join the CPCS Wellness Committee for a cross-divisional conversation to talk about how to promote wellness. Together we can explore strategies and resources to sustain ourselves in indigent defense. \n1 CLE approval: CAFL Trials & Appeals\, YAD Appeals\, \nCriminal Trials & Appeals\, MH Trials & Appeals\, SDP/SORB \n  \nWhen:       October 23rd 3pm-4pm \nWhere:      Springfield District Court\, Commissioner’s room \n50 State Street\, Springfield \n  \nSnacks will be provided! \nSpace is limited! \n  \nRegister by emailing Wellness Committee c0-chairs: \nMaeve Edwards at medwards@publiccounsel.net or \nBeau Kealy at bkealy@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/regional-wellness-chat/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154616
CREATED:20250522T151426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151908Z
UID:10002914-1761912000-1761915600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:October MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:October MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nOctober 31\, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \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? \nThis is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \nPlease register in advance.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/october-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
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