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ICPC Training
2024-12-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Salem Juvenile Court, 56 Federal St,, Salem, MA, 01970
A training for CAFL attorneys about the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). This in-person training (Courtroom B) will focus on what is the ICPC, problems with the ICPC, the application of the ICPC to parent clients, the controversies in Massachusetts and nationally about the application of the ICPC to parents, current state of the law and caselaw about the ICPC, what the new proposed Juvenile Court Rules say about the ICPC and how attorneys can address this if the proposed rule (Proposed Rule 22) is adopted. There will be time at the end for questions and answers.
Please RSVP to Jessica Salinas-Thomas at jrtesq43@gmail.com
Faculty
Amy Karp, Director of Legal Training, CPCS Training Department

Evidence Series - Body Worn Camera
2024-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
See Flyer Here for full Series Information: Evidence-Series-Flyer-Final3
PRESENTER: Connor Barusch – Training Director Criminal Defense Trainers
You received body camera footage in discovery. In some courts people have resigned themselves to the idea that the body camera footage “just comes in”. At this webinar, learn about ways to get body camera footage excluded when it hurts your theory of defense and admitted when it helps your theory of defense.
1 CLE credit for each 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
REGISTER FOR ANY/ALL SESSIONS HERE

New Lawyer Bringback - Suppression and Evidence
2024-12-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-09 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
New Lawyer Bring Back – Suppression and Evidence
by invitation only

How to Make Money & Stay Out of Trouble—The Ethics of Practice
2024-12-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
When: December 13, 2024 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Live-Virtual Training
Run a thriving law practice with no ethical missteps. Whether you are a new or experienced attorney, this program gives you the essential tools to run a professional and successful law practice. A panel featuring a practitioner and counsel from the Office of Bar Counsel review the expectations and rules governing the ethical and responsible practice of law in Massachusetts. You learn the standards that represent the best traditions and highest aspirations of the legal profession as well as the best practices and procedures to make money while avoiding ethical mistakes. Take advantage of this opportunity to raise your practice to the next level of professional excellence.
For more information, , please check out the event’s web page here.
Important Note: Please be sure to register for the live webcast only and affirmatively select and click the tracking/attendance prompts throughout the program as it runs.
Hosted by MCLE
Cochairs
Dorothy Anderson, Esq., Office of Bar Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
James S. Bolan, Esq., Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan LLP, Newton
Faculty
Heidi S. Alexander, Esq., Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, Newton
Luz A. Carrion, Esq., Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL | MassLOMAP), Boston
Joseph M. Makalusky, Esq., Office of Bar Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Depression and Suicide in the Legal Community [Panel Discussion]
2024-12-12 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Depression and Suicide in the Legal Community [Panel Discussion]
Hosted by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers MA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
4Pm – 5:30pm – Zoom

The legal profession faces some of the highest rates of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges including depression, with suicide rates significantly higher than in many other fields. This discussion offers a compassionate, in-depth look at suicide in the legal community, focusing on how these losses impact individuals and their communities.
Join us for an open conversation that explores the unique stressors legal professionals face, the prevalence of stigma, and other factors that contribute to mental health struggles.
Our panelists are survivors of suicide and survivors of suicide loss and will share their personal stories, perspectives, and motivations for joining this discussion, providing a human-centered view of these complex issues. They will offer insights, guidance, and hope for anyone facing similar struggles or seeking to better understand and support others. In addition, we will discuss how to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide in the legal field.
This discussion aims to promote a supportive and stigma-free legal community while empowering individuals to seek the help they need for their well-being

CLE APPROVED MHLD Trials and Appeals

REGISTER HERE

We are Not Done: Zealous Advocacy in 8B Litigation
2024-12-12 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Virtually Join Alexander A. Flig (RC for Norfolk County) and
John O. Mitchell (RC for Bristol County)
December 12, 2024, from 1 pm to 4 pm

WE ARE NOT DONE!
ZEALOUS ADVOCACY IN 8B LITIGATION
With presenter, Devorah Vester, MHLD Appeals Staff Attorney
1pm-3pm (2 CLEs): We will start with the training!

After the training, you will be able to:

Explain why it is critical in your 8B litigation advocacy to move to bifurcate the proceeding and consider whether and when to oppose the incorporation of testimony
Describe the correct 8B legal standards regarding competence to make informed treatment decisions and substituted judgment of an (incompetent) client through critical precedent
Sharpen your litigation skills to undermine the petitioner’s case through effective cross-examination, testimony of an IME, your client and/or other witnesses based on correct legal standards
Create a strong record to support both a favorable trial court decision and appeal from an unfavorable decision through objections, motions, argument, and court education.

3pm-4pm (1 CLE): John and Alex will break out into separate meetings for Bristol and Norfolk County.

We will address several important issues specific to Bristol and Norfolk Counties.
We will also discuss changes you feel are needed to the Guardianship court forms, as requested by Laura Sanford in her list serve post on October 8th. You can find the Probate Court Forms here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/probate-and-family-court-uniform-guide-to-filings

NO NEED TO REGISTER, JUST JOIN US!
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87037248120?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 870 3724 8120
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Storytelling / Sharing Power
2024-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Zoom
Virtual – info to follow

Social Law Library: Fostering Excellence in the Forensic and Legal Communities
2024-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
This program is hosted by Social Law Library (www.socialaw.com). Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (msaporito@socialaw.com). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.
For program description and registration information, please use link here: https://socialaw.com/forensiclegal

Note: This program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS Panel(s):
Criminal Defense Trials, Post Conviction, YAD, YAD Appeals

Coercive Control & 209A Moving beyond physical violence
2024-12-04 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and enhance your legal practice in the context of domestic abuse prevention. LIVE WEBCAST »

Investigating and Litigating Child Abuse Cases
2024-12-04 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Zoom
Investigating and Litigating Child Abuse Cases
An introductory to intermediate training on investigation and litigating allegations of child abuse. The webinar will focus primarily on physical child abuse, but the topics will largely apply to charges of sexual abuse as well. Presentations will cover finding the right expert (and fast), evaluating alleged injuries, discovery issues, criminal and CAFL attorneys working together for better outcomes, challenging the same old experts the prosecution or DCF uses, and practical tips for litigation in both criminal and CAFL cases. Note: Forensic Services is planning a separate training on Shaken Baby Syndrome / Abusive Head Trauma cases for February, 2025.
Register by clicking here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_STywKJC9QhWLYAATyGex3g

As with all Forensic Practice Series webinars, this training will be recorded and available on MyGideon along with any materials.
FACULTY

Nancy Hathway, Senior Trial Counsel, CPCS Child and Family Law Division (CPCS Forensic Advisory Board member)
Jessica Salinas-Thomas, Esq., Revere (CPCS Forensic Advisory Board member)
Jason Green, Trial Attorney, CPCS Public Defender Division, Brockton
Ira Gant, Director, CPCS Forensic Services

The following panels are offering 3 CLE Credits: Criminal Defense Trial, Adult Post Conviction, YAD Trials & Appeals, CAFL Trial & Appeals

Learn how to Zealously Zoom!
2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
LEARN HOW TO ZEALOUSLY ZOOM!
Refresh & hone your remote ABCs (basic virtual Zoom skills)

Come join and practice with your MHLD colleagues,
On December 4th from 10am -11am
(1 CLE)

After you attend and practice, you will:

Astonish your family, friends, dogs & cats with your remote skills!
Bravely raise and lower your virtual hand
Calmly mute and unmute yourself
Daringly turn your video on and off
Effortlessly share your screen
Fearlessly add comments or share documents in the chat
Go where zealous & competent attorneys and advocates aspire to virtually go
AND MORE…!

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduGvrj8rEtHB0eTfAUGovgfSXCxUWF8i

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Go to the Head of the Class! WORCESTER EdLaw Training
2024-12-04 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | EdLaw Worcester, 120 Front Street, Worcester, 01608, United States
Go to the Head of the Class: Education Advocacy for Court-Involved Children and Youth

Social Law Library - Federal Legislative History - FREE PROGRAM
2024-12-03 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there (msaporito@socialaw.com). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.
2 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: CAFL, YAD, YAD Appeals, Criminal Defense Trials (Adult), Post-Conviction, Mental Health Litigation, MHLD Appeals
REGISTER HERE

After the 72 Training Series: Leveraging Foster Care Reviews for Effective Client Advocacy
2024-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Zoom
Have you questioned whether you really need to attend that foster care review? Is it really worth making the time in my busy schedule? The answer to both is YES! Foster care reviews are key opportunities to advocate for your client, build on your theory of the case, and, perhaps most importantly, provide your client a voice at the table in case planning. They can also be an important time to learn what is going on with your child client, because we all know child’s counsel is the last to know everything. In this training, participants will learn the mechanics of foster care reviews, how to effectively prepare yourself and your client, and how decisions made at the review affect the trajectory of the case. Participants will also learn how to actively advocate for clients before, during, and after the review and use information presented in hearing and trial preparation. Approved for 1.5 CAFL CLEs.

REGISTER HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceuoqD4oGtXvdtT7ZmDvSxvQrOxoclC3

Social Law Library: 2024 Evidence Series - Learn What the Judges Learn
2024-12-02 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there (msaporito@socialaw.com). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.
Day One: September 24, 2024 (4pm to 6pm)
Day Two: October 1, 2024 (4pm to 6pm)
Day Three: December 2, 2024 (4pm to 6pm)
CPCS approved 2.0 credits per session for the YAD Trials and Appeals and Criminal trial and Appeals.
CPCS approved 2.0 credits for the SDP/SORB panels for day 1 only.
CPCS approved 2.0 credits for the CAFL Trials and Appeals panels for day 3 only.
For more information and to register see link below
https://www.socialaw.com/evidence2024

November MHLD RED (Race, Equity and Diversity) Talk
2024-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
THIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL PANEL and MHLD APPEALS PANEL
Drop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice!
Bring 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? During each session we will focus on a different topic arising in our litigation. Come talk about how to tell your client’s story, develop strategy, draft cross and direct examinations, move to admit relevant studies and articles and make effective arguments to the court. This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch!
Registration is Required.
Register Here!

MHLD CLE: Preserving Issues for Appeal in Guardianship and Commitment Proceedings
2024-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Presented by Essex Regional Coordinator, Debra Dow, along with MHLD colleagues, Tamara Barney, Michelle Moucharite and Devorah Vester
Please register here for this virtual training.

Social Law Library: The Lawyer Well-Being Series - The Pillars of Well-Being
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there (msaporito@socialaw.com). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.
NOTE: 1 CPCS CLE credit for attorneys on the following panel: Criminal Defense (Adult), Post Conviction, YAD, YAD Appeals, Mental Health Trials, Mental Health Appeals, CAFL (Trial and Appeals), Parole, Medical Parole, SORB, SDP
For More Information and to Register, use link below:
https://www.socialaw.com/pillars

Communicating with Children/Determining their Position
2024-11-21 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | CPCS Worcester, 120 Front Street, 3rd floor, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
But Why? Communicating & Collaborating with Kids About Being in Care

111E: Understanding and Requesting Statutory Diversion for Drug Dependent People
2024-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Presenter: Skailer Qvistgaard, CPCS Training Department Staff Attorney
Massachusetts created 111E as a statutory diversion option for people determined by a Court to be drug dependent. It offers the opportunity for our clients to complete a substance use treatment program which will result in the dismissal of their case without the need to enter a plea. However, we don’t often hear about our clients being offered this diversion by courts or using this method to dispose of cases. This training will give participants an understanding of the 111E statutory scheme, how to advise clients about this option, and how to actually use the 111E statute for your eligible cases.
NOTE: This program has been approved for 1 CLE on the following CPCS Panels: Criminal Defense Trials (Adult); Post Conviction; YAD and YAD Appeals
This program will take place via Zoom.
REGISTRATION LINK HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudOuhqDojEtcr8_9GFW1uVqvjYgqQbW-l

Boston Bar Association: Litigating Equal Protection Claims- Comm v Long and Beyond
2024-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Zoom
This program is hosted by Boston Bar Association. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there: (617) 742-0615. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.
This is a virtual event, held via Zoom
NOTE: 2 CLE credit for this program on each of the following CPCS Panels:
Criminal Defense Trial (Adult); Adult Post Conviction; YAD Trial; YAD Appeals; Mental Health; MH Appeals; SORB; SDP; CAFL (Trial and Appeals).
For More Information including Registration, use link below:
Event Forms – Litigating Equal Protection Claims – Commonwealth v. Long and Beyond

Racial Justice Drop In
2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Zoom
Respecting and Affirming a Parent Client’s Race, Culture, Language and Ethnicity in the Family Regulation System.

Doing it Right for a “Do-Over”: Working Effectively with Trial Counsel To Investigate and Litigate a Claim of IAC
2024-11-19 09:15 - 16:00 UTC
Join us for this full-day, skills-based in-person training relevant to appellate and post-trial practitioners across all practice areas – criminal, YAD, Mental Health, SORB/SDP CAFL, and Immigration. The day will include large group presentations and panel discussions as well as practice area specific breakout sessions with skills-based exercises.
Topics will include preparing to work with trial counsel and meeting challenges that arise, as well as drafting affidavits and preparing for direct examination of trial counsel.
Space will be limited and pre-training viewing of approximately one hour of video recordings on the law of IAC is required.
NOTE: This program has been approved for 6 CLE on the following CPCS Panels:
Criminal Defense Trials (adult); Post Conviction (Adult); YAD (Trials and Appeals); Mental Health (Trials and Appeals); CAFL (Trials and Appeals); SORB; SDP
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doing-it-right-for-a-do-over-tickets-1034058997297

Social Law Library: Alternatives to Jail and Prison: Community Justice Support Center
2024-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (msaporito@socialaw.com). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.
For more information including how to register click link below:
Alternatives to Jail and Prison – Community Justice Support Center
This program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following CPCS panel(s):
Criminal Defense Trials (Adult); Post Conviction; YAD; YAD Appeals; Parole and Medical Parole

A "Fair Hearing Training" at the Worcester Law Library
2024-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Worcester Law Library, 184 Main St,, Worcester, MA, 01608
Presented by Maureen Booker and Nicholas Holahan at the Worcester Law Library, Room 504. RSVP to Bill Comeau at: wcomeau165@gmail.com

Closing Time: Persuasion and Performance
2024-11-18 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Zoom
This session will provide guidance on how and when to write your closing most effectively, how to make your delivery as powerful as possible, and demonstrate these skills in action. Closing-Time-Invite
This program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the CPCS CAFL (Trials and Appeals) Panels
