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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251023T181928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T182452Z
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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:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251015T133922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T135752Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251008T192913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T135846Z
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SUMMARY:The A to Z of Com. v. A. Z.: Unlawful Detention/Hospitalization in the Context of Competency Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:The A to Z of Com. v. A. Z.: Unlawful Detention/Hospitalization in the Context of Competency Evaluations\nNovember 4th 1pm-2:30pm on Zoom\n1.5 CLE Approved: YAD Appeals\, Criminal Trials & Appeals\, \nMH Trials & Appeals\, SDP/SORB \nFaculty will include Beau Kealy\, MHLD Training Director; Jennifer Magaw\, PDD-Fall River; Benjamin Selman\, Forensic Services Director; and Michaela Martin Strout\, Strategic Litigation Unit \n After you attend the training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify when and how competency evaluations and bail are being used to unlawfully detain and hospitalize clients\, and the impact of these unlawful detentions/hospitalizations;\nExplore the legal landscape—including recent and ongoing litigation—governing bail determinations and inpatient competency evaluations;\nEffectively challenge detention without bail and inpatient competency evaluations in the trial court with available resources and strategies; and\nDescribe possible avenues of additional appellate relief.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting here. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nAZ Webinar Flyer 11 4 25
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-a-to-z-of-com-v-a-z-unlawful-detention-hospitalization-in-the-context-of-competency-evaluations/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20250930T170357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T170357Z
UID:10002990-1762331400-1762361100@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:DNA Then & Now:  a CPCS Training
DESCRIPTION:November 5th\, 8:30am-4:45pm \nPlatform: In-Person \nThis upcoming legal training offers a dynamic exploration of how forensic and legal practices have evolved by walking through a decades-old case file and contrasting it with current approaches. Attendees will examine critical developments in evidence reporting—such as the transition from Random Match Probability (RMP) to Likelihood Ratio (LR)—and advances in DNA mixture interpretation using probabilistic genotyping. The session will also cover practical litigation strategies\, including selecting and working effectively with the right expert\, choosing appropriate types of testing\, and responding to challenges such as attacks on chain of custody.  Designed to benefit both trial and post-conviction litigators\, this session will provide valuable insights into navigating complex forensic issues in today’s legal landscape. \nThis will be an in-person program featuring plenary lectures and small-group breakout sessions.  Further details\, faculty list\, and registration link will be forthcoming.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/dna-then-now-a-cpcs-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20250926T144627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T144627Z
UID:10002984-1762347600-1762351200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Navigating Holidays: Mindfulness\, Compassion and Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Holidays: Mindfulness\, Compassion and Gratitude \nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025\, 1 – 2 pm. \nRegister in advance: Link \n  \nMindfulness and Self Compassion \nWednesday\, December 3\, 2025\, 1 to 2 pm. \nRegister in advance: Link  \nPresented by: Filippa Marullo Anzalone\, Esq. \n*NOTE: 1 CLE credit for each webinar for:  \nCriminal Trial\, Post Conviction\, YAD Trial\, YAD Appeals\, MH Trials\, MH Appeals\, CAFL Trial\, Parole/Medical Parole\, SORB and SDP Panels.  \n  \n * Filippa Marullo Anzalone\, Esq.\, is a Professor of Law and the Associate Dean for Library and Technology Services at Boston College Law School.  For the past few years\, Professor Anzalone has been teaching a course entitled Mindfulness and Contemplative Practices for Lawyers for upper-level law students. She is a certified Koru and MBSR meditation instructor as well as an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) qualified administrator. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/navigating-holidays-mindfulness-compassion-and-gratitude/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
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SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-05/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251023T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T195933Z
UID:10003003-1762358400-1762365600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Social Law Library: 2025 Search & Seizure Series
DESCRIPTION:Full Event Information \nRegister for Day 1 Here \nRegister for Day 2 Here \nRegister for Both Days Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-2025-search-seizure-series/2025-11-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
UID:10003014-1762434000-1762441200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-06/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20250930T165143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T165143Z
UID:10002988-1762435800-1762444800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Non Citizen Transition Age Youth\, November 6\, 2025 on ZOOM\, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:In this remote training we will focus on the unique barriers Non Citizen Youth face and how to navigate them.  We will hear from attorneys who represent transition age youth and from experts in the field.  Dr. Margo Townley\, Psy.D\, will describe the trauma Non Citizen Youth face with living in fear of deportation and having to navigate independence in a new country.  Delmaliz Montes De Oca\, MSW\, LCSW\, will discuss her success and obstacles with her transitioning youth client and how trauma informed interviewing was key to developing a strong client relationship.  CAFL practitioners and IIU staff will review litigation strategies practices to best support Non Citizen Transition Age Youth. \nThis program is approved for 2.5 CAFL CLEs \nRegister:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fmANt6P9RHa8n1u7BhzSVA \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-non-citizen-transition-age-youth-november-6-2025-on-zoom-130-400-p-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251023T200811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T200854Z
UID:10003007-1762444800-1762452000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Full Event Info Here \nDay 1 Registration Here \nDay 2 Registration Here \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/20909/2025-11-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
UID:10003015-1762520400-1762527600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-07/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20250808T204606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T144854Z
UID:10002978-1762952400-1762959600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:"Beyond the Report" Exploring the Intersection of Bias\, Adolescent Science and Youth Defense
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]“Beyond the Report” Exploring the Intersection of Bias\, Adolescent Science and Youth Defense \nWith Guest Presenter Dr. Chidi Wamuo \nDate: November 12\, 2025 1 PM – 3 PM \n75 Federal Street\, 5th Floor\, Suites A&B\, Boston MA 02155 \nHybrid Event – Both In-Person and Simultaneously Hosted Online through Zoom. \nRegister to Attend Here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/beyond-the-report-exploring-the-intersection-of-bias-adolescent-science-and-youth-defense/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251024T210551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T210551Z
UID:10003008-1762954200-1762965000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Medical & Mental Health Treatment Decisions for Children Involved in State Intervention Cases (“Rogers”) Training
DESCRIPTION:Each year we host a two-part webinar on medical and mental health treatment decisions for children involved in state intervention cases (aka “Rogers” training). New CAFL attorneys are required to attend both days within their first two years of practice. This program is also open to any CAFL practitioner who would like a refresher. Those participating as a refresher may attend just one or both days. \nPart 1: November 12\, 2025\, 1:30-4:30pm (3 CAFL CLEs). In the first session\, clinicians will review mental health and substance use disorder treatment\, as well as gender affirming medical care\, for children. \nPart 2: November 19\, 2025\, 1:30-4:30pm (3 CAFL CLEs). In the second session\, we will review the legal framework for consent to medical and mental health treatment and discuss practical strategies to advocate effectively for parents and children regarding that treatment. \nMeeting Registration – Zoom \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/medical-mental-health-treatment-decisions-for-children-involved-in-state-intervention-cases-rogers-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
UID:10003016-1762956000-1762963200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-12/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
UID:10003017-1763038800-1763046000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-13/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251023T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T195933Z
UID:10003004-1763049600-1763056800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Social Law Library: 2025 Search & Seizure Series
DESCRIPTION:Full Event Information \nRegister for Day 1 Here \nRegister for Day 2 Here \nRegister for Both Days Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-2025-search-seizure-series/2025-11-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251003T154136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T154136Z
UID:10002991-1763112600-1763137800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:26th Annual Juvenile Delinquency & Child Welfare Law Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/26th-annual-juvenile-delinquency-child-welfare-law-conference-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
UID:10003018-1763388000-1763395200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-17/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251103T135655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T154258Z
UID:10003023-1763391600-1763397000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Living & Working in the Current Culture
DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ovkdum5xSJulWuo_J0h9cQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/living-working-in-the-current-culture/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
UID:10003019-1763474400-1763481600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-18/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251003T155139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T155139Z
UID:10002995-1763481600-1763488800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Prisoner Law: What Practitioners and Judges Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Title: Prisoner Law: What Practitioners and Judges Need to Know \nDate: November 18th\, 4:00-6:00pm\, 2hrs \nPlatform: Remote \nProgram Description: \nThis program will feature a panel consisting of practicing advocates and sitting judges who will address a range of issues that arise in correctional institutions. The topics include issues that frequently arise in the context of incarcerated individual litigation. Specific topics will include lawsuits over constitutional rights such as allegations of excessive force\, failure to protect\, conditions of confinement\, inadequate medical care\, and applicable law for the issuance of court orders. The presentation will also address administrative procedures that apply in the prison setting such as disciplinary proceedings and grievances and judicial review of those issues. \n  \nFaculty: \n\nHon. Robert E. Toone\, Massachusetts Appeals Court\nHon. Anthony M. Campo\, Superior Court\nHon. Katherine C. Rayburn\, Superior Court\nAlexandra August\, Esq.\, CPCS\nMax Bauer\, Esq.\, Department of Correction\nJessica Kenny\, Deputy General Counsel at Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department\nLisa Newman-Polk\, Esq.\, LCSW
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/prisoner-law-what-practitioners-and-judges-need-to-know/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251024T210639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T210639Z
UID:10003009-1763559000-1763569800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Medical & Mental Health Treatment Decisions for Children Involved in State Intervention Cases (“Rogers”) Training
DESCRIPTION:Each year we host a two-part webinar on medical and mental health treatment decisions for children involved in state intervention cases (aka “Rogers” training). New CAFL attorneys are required to attend both days within their first two years of practice. This program is also open to any CAFL practitioner who would like a refresher. Those participating as a refresher may attend just one or both days. \nPart 1: November 12\, 2025\, 1:30-4:30pm (3 CAFL CLEs). In the first session\, clinicians will review mental health and substance use disorder treatment\, as well as gender affirming medical care\, for children. \nPart 2: November 19\, 2025\, 1:30-4:30pm (3 CAFL CLEs). In the second session\, we will review the legal framework for consent to medical and mental health treatment and discuss practical strategies to advocate effectively for parents and children regarding that treatment. \nMeeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/medical-mental-health-treatment-decisions-for-children-involved-in-state-intervention-cases-rogers-training-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
UID:10003020-1763643600-1763650800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-20/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251028T173043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T173043Z
UID:10003011-1763726400-1763730000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:November MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:NOVEMBER MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nNovember 21\, 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 \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/november-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251022T134302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T152707Z
UID:10003001-1763730000-1763733600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Lunch & Learn: Myers Litigation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nMHLD Training Unit: Lunch & Learn Series  \nMyers Litigation  \nNovember 21st 1-2p \n1 CLE \nOn Zoom \n  \nJoin us at this virtual\, one-hour training to learn about how to represent incarcerated competent clients who face forcible “lifesaving” medical treatment via a petition from the Department of Correction or House of Correction. \n\nThese petitions\, called “Myers petitions\,” seek authorization to force clients exercising their rights to privacy and bodily autonomy to receive proposed “lifesaving” treatment in the name of state interests.\nEachMyers petition differs\, raising various state interests and the cases move quickly because these are emergency petitions requiring counsel to obtain the tools necessary to zealously defend a client in these circumstances.\n\nAfter attending\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify advocacy steps to learn\, seek & satisfy your client’s objectives for exercising their right to refuse proposed treatment\nDescribe the relevant caselaw and legal framework for the court’s analysis\nDistinguish the historical context of these compulsory treatment petitions from the current penal conditions where these petitions arise\nDevelop effective strategic approaches necessary to defend clients facing Myers \n\nParticipants will learn from MHLD staff trial attorney\, Jasmine Villaneuva-Simms\, regarding her defense of several clients and the strategies she used to effectively defeat the Myers petitions obtaining judicial decisions that upheld their rights to privacy\, autonomy and bodily integrity. \n  \nRegister in advance for this training here! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-lunch-learn-myers-litigation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193727
CREATED:20251029T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153218Z
UID:10003021-1763989200-1763996400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Transgender Clients - Various Dates and Locations
DESCRIPTION:This November the Criminal Defense Trainers of CPCS are hosting a series of trainings on representing transgender clients.  There are 9 different dates and locations (listed below) across Massachusetts and you can register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representing-transgender-clients-november-2025-tickets-1419474298839.  You will select your ticket by preferred date. This is an in-person event. \nThis Program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Criminal Defense Trials; Adult Post Conviction; MH Trials; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP; YAD Appeals; more TBD \nNovember 5\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Hyannis\, 973 Iyannough Drive\, Hyannis\, MA \nNovember 6\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Lowell\, 40-44 Church St\, Lowell MA \nNovember 7\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Salem\, 35 Congress St\, Ste 351\, Salem\, MA \nNovember 12\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Pittsfield\, 184 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nNovember 13\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS Malden\, 6 Pleasant St\, Malden\, MA \nNovember 17\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Lawrence\, Everett Mills\, 15 Union St\, Ste 130\, Lawrence\, MA \nNovember 18\, 2025; (2p-4p)-CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front St\, Ste 300\, Worcester\, MA \nNovember 20\, 2025; (1p-3p)-CPCS New Bedford\, 700 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA \nNovember 24\, 2025; (1p-3p) – CPCS Brockton\, 144 Main St\, Brockton MA \nfor questions\, please reach out to kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net or sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-transgender-clients-various-dates-and-locations/2025-11-24/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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