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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
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UID:10003138-1775566800-1775570400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Guardianship Roundtable presented by Laura Sanford
DESCRIPTION:Guardianship Roundtable presented by Laura Sanford (1 CLE)\nWhen? April 7th from 1p-2pm on Zoom\nTopic? Review of Pretrial advocacy: Pretrial conferences & memos\nDiscussion about relevant caselaw and practice issues\nBring your cases to case crunch!\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting by clicking here.\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/guardianship-roundtable-presented-by-laura-sanford/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260326T192540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T192540Z
UID:10003150-1775570400-1775574000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Evidence Series- 58A Evidence Battles
DESCRIPTION:Clients who are free and fighting get better case outcomes then those caged pretrial. This webinar will focus on strategies to block or admit evidence as we stand against the government assaults on liberty in 58A detention hearings. \n\nMCLE Credits \nCAFL: 1 \nYAD Trials: 1 \nCriminal Defense Trials: 1 \nPost Conviction : 1
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/evidence-series-58a-evidence-battles-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260225T172732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172757Z
UID:10003117-1775635200-1775656800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Creative Briefing
DESCRIPTION:More info to come.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/creative-briefing/2026-04-08/
ORGANIZER;CN="Appellate Training":MAILTO:ecardy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260211T192003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T192003Z
UID:10003102-1775635200-1775667600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Back by Popular Demand – But Why? Communicating & Collaborating With Kids Training
DESCRIPTION:In response to feedback from many of last year’s attendees\, we are offering the But Why? Communicating & Collaborating With Kids About Being in Care (& Other Challenging Conversations) training twice more this spring! We will be in Boston on April 8\, 2026 and in Worcester on April 16\, 2026. \nThis interactive training\, developed in partnership with psychologist Dr. Ronald Molin\, focuses on effective communication with child clients. It provides participants with a framework for having difficult conversations with children\, about why they are in substitute care and what they want to happen\, among other topics. With this foundation\, participants then have an opportunity\, using case examples\, to practice eliciting the child’s preferences and determining their position. \nThis in-person program runs from 9:00am-5:00pm (8 CAFL CLEs). Lunch will be provided. \nSpace is limited – don’t miss out! Register for Boston here. Register for Worcester here. A waitlist will open once capacity is reached. \nPlease email cafltraining@publiccounsel.net with any questions
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/back-by-popular-demand-but-why-communicating-collaborating-with-kids-training-2/
LOCATION:CPCS Boston\, 75 Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260223T225234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T225234Z
UID:10003115-1775739600-1775745000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Racial Justice Drop-in: Lesson from ICWA
DESCRIPTION:More info to come
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-racial-justice-drop-in-lesson-from-icwa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260324T140433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T140433Z
UID:10003140-1775750400-1775754000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Immigration Impact Unit Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join the Immigration Impact Unit for the first of our new ongoing office hours sessions. These quarterly meetings will provide a space for CPCS and bar advocate attorneys to discuss immigration issues and ask questions. Each session will have a topic but focus primarily on answering questions and discussion. \nTopics for first meeting will include:\n-What to do when ICE arrests a client with an open case\n-Motions to Compel Defendant’s Presence\n-Seeking dismissal of a criminal case when a client cannot be returned from ICE custody or has been deported \nIf you have filed a recent motion to compel or sought dismissal of a case after a client was arrested\, this is an opportunity to share your experience. \nAny immigration-related questions may be submitted in advance to\nmhwang@publiccounsel.net. Questions may also be asked live during the meeting. Please keep in mind that this meeting will focus on general discussion and is not a substitute for completing an IIU intake form for a specific case.IIU Office Hours Flyer
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/immigration-impact-unit-office-hours/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260128T195410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195410Z
UID:10003089-1776072600-1776097800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule: \n  \nWednesday\, March 11\, 2:00-4:00 orientation \nMonday\, March 16\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 19\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 23\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 26\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 30\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, April 2\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, April 6\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nMonday\, April 13\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \n  \nApril 28\, 29\, & 30\, 8:45-5:00 – mock hearings in person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260115T185428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185428Z
UID:10003067-1776258000-1776267000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Regulations Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/regulations-workshop/2026-04-15/
ORGANIZER;CN="SDP/SORB":MAILTO:pscibelli@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260211T191821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T192053Z
UID:10003101-1776330000-1776358800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Back by Popular Demand – But Why? Communicating & Collaborating With Kids Training
DESCRIPTION:In response to feedback from many of last year’s attendees\, we are offering the But Why? Communicating & Collaborating With Kids About Being in Care (& Other Challenging Conversations) training twice more this spring! We will be in Boston on April 8\, 2026 and in Worcester on April 16\, 2026. \nThis interactive training\, developed in partnership with psychologist Dr. Ronald Molin\, focuses on effective communication with child clients. It provides participants with a framework for having difficult conversations with children\, about why they are in substitute care and what they want to happen\, among other topics. With this foundation\, participants then have an opportunity\, using case examples\, to practice eliciting the child’s preferences and determining their position. \nThis in-person program runs from 9:00am-5:00pm (8 CAFL CLEs). Lunch will be provided. \nSpace is limited – don’t miss out! Register for Worcester here. A waitlist will open once capacity is reached. \nPlease email cafltraining@publiccounsel.net with any questions
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/back-by-popular-demand-but-why-communicating-collaborating-with-kids-training/
LOCATION:CPCS Worcester\, 120 Front Street\, 3rd floor\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260326T191415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191415Z
UID:10003146-1776348000-1776351600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Evidence Series- Turning Video into Advocacy: Impeachment with Media Evidence
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide practical strategies for using body‑worn camera footage\, cell phone video\, and other media to impeach witnesses at trial. Participants will learn both the legal foundations of impeachment and the technical skills needed to prepare effective video clips using common editing tools. \nMCLE Credits \nCAFL: 1 \nCriminal Defense Trials: 1 \nPost Conviction : 1
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/evidence-series-turning-video-into-advocacy-impeachment-with-media-evidence/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260306T212826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T212826Z
UID:10003136-1776430800-1776436200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Live Remote Lunch & Learn Series: Litigating Capacity and Substituted Judgment in 8B and Rogers Cases
DESCRIPTION:MHLD Live Remote Lunch & Learn Series: Litigating Capacity and Substituted Judgment in 8B and Rogers Cases\n\nApril 17th  Training: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n \n(1.5 CLEs)\n\nPresented by the MHLD training department along with MHLD trial attorney Jesse Burch\, & MHLD panel attorneys Diane Parent and Naomi Shelton.\n \nAfter you attend\, you will be better able to:\n\n\nDemonstrate how to show your client’s capacity with and without an expert\n\n\nPartner with your client to establish evidence relevant to substituted judgment factors in the record and with their testimony\n\n\nInvestigate side effects unique to our clients to educate and persuade the court \n\n\nExplore strategies including whether to incorporate and bifurcate the testimony\n\n\n \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_N0yHPbmRLyfNobKZ5susQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-live-remote-lunch-learn-series-litigating-capacity-and-substituted-judgment-in-8b-and-rogers-cases/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260220T190919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T190936Z
UID:10003109-1776938400-1776960000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Understanding Youth Behavior Through a Trauma\, Equity\, and Resilience Lens
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Child Advocate has coordinated this full-day training opportunity for anyone who works in the juvenile court with a focus on delinquency and child requiring assistance cases. The goal is to give you the knowledge and tools you need to apply a trauma-responsive\, developmentally-informed\, equity-centered lens in your work. The training is free\, each session is approved for 5.5 CLE for YAD and CAFL\, and breakfast and lunch is included. To maximize accessibility\, this training will be delivered four times in different locations: \n  \nApril 23\, 2026\, 10:00am-4:00pm: McCormack Building\, Boston\, MA \nMay 28\, 2026\, 10:00am-4:00pm: YWCA of Western MA\, Springfield\, MA \nJune 10\, 2026\, 10:00am-4:00pm: UMass Dartmouth School of Law\, Dartmouth\, MA
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/understanding-youth-behavior-through-a-trauma-equity-and-resilience-lens-2/
LOCATION:McCormack Building\, Boston\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260120T155144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T155144Z
UID:10003068-1776952800-1776956400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification Training (Welcome/Intro)
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. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-training-welcome-intro/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260225T172923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172923Z
UID:10003120-1777280400-1777305600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Legal Writing: Editing & Feedback
DESCRIPTION:More info to come.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/legal-writing-editing-feedback/
ORGANIZER;CN="Appellate Training":MAILTO:ecardy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260128T195455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195455Z
UID:10003090-1777365900-1777395600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training - Mock Hearings
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule: \n  \nWednesday\, March 11\, 2:00-4:00 orientation \nMonday\, March 16\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 19\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 23\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 26\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 30\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, April 2\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, April 6\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nMonday\, April 13\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \n  \nApril 28\, 29\, & 30\, 8:45-5:00 – mock hearings in person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-mock-hearings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260120T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161054Z
UID:10003069-1777368600-1777395600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
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. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-04-28/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260128T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195532Z
UID:10003091-1777452300-1777482000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training - Mock Hearings
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule: \n  \nWednesday\, March 11\, 2:00-4:00 orientation \nMonday\, March 16\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 19\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 23\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 26\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 30\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, April 2\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, April 6\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nMonday\, April 13\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \n  \nApril 28\, 29\, & 30\, 8:45-5:00 – mock hearings in person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-mock-hearings-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260120T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161054Z
UID:10003070-1777455000-1777482000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
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. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-04-29/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260128T195607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195607Z
UID:10003092-1777538700-1777568400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training - Mock Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule: \n  \nWednesday\, March 11\, 2:00-4:00 orientation \nMonday\, March 16\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 19\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 23\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 26\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 30\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, April 2\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, April 6\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nMonday\, April 13\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \n  \nApril 28\, 29\, & 30\, 8:45-5:00 – mock hearings in person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-mock-hearing/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260120T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161054Z
UID:10003071-1777541400-1777568400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
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. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-04-30/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260302T185445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T185445Z
UID:10003131-1777550400-1777554000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:APRIL MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:APRIL MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nVirtual Event \nApril 30\, 2026 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 use this link to register in advance. \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/april-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260302T175554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T181730Z
UID:10003123-1777640400-1777644000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Racial Bias/Cultural Competence Group
DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM \nJoin us on the first Friday of every month  for the MHLD Racial Bias/Cultural Competence Group. \nWe are MHLD practitioners of all stripes.  We meet to further our goal of identifying bias and increasing our resources to address bias in all facets of our practice\, whether in apprehension by police\, in hospitals and treatment\, or bias in court. \nThere are no CLEs for this event. \nRegister at this link.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/21439/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260402T175117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T175138Z
UID:10003157-1777948200-1777998600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Cultivating Self- Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/21588/
CATEGORIES:Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="Wellness Committee":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net/jcoliflores@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260225T172732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172757Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Briefing
DESCRIPTION:More info to come.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/creative-briefing/2026-05-06/
ORGANIZER;CN="Appellate Training":MAILTO:ecardy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260326T191619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191619Z
UID:10003147-1778076000-1778079600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Evidence Series- Defense Strategies for Managing Body Worn Camera Evidence
DESCRIPTION:You received body camera footage in discovery\, and the Commonwealth wants to put it in. Surely it comes in because it captures what happened??? 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. \n\nMCLE Credits  \nCriminal Defense Trials: 1 \nPost Conviction: 1
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/evidence-series-defense-strategies-for-managing-body-worn-camera-evidence/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20251219T222510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T222510Z
UID:10003054-1778079600-1778083200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Probate and Family Court Guardianship Training for non-CAFL atorneys scheduled
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 3:00-4:00\, Orientation on Zoom \nMonday\, May 11\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \nThursday\, May 14\, 9:30-4:30\, in person in Worcester (Board room and conference room A) \nMonday\, May 18\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \n  \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/probate-and-family-court-guardianship-training-for-non-cafl-atorneys-scheduled/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260211T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T193528Z
UID:10003103-1778079600-1778083200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training
DESCRIPTION:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training:\nCAFL is now accepting applications from experienced Probate and Family Court attorneys for its May 2026 Certification Training to represent Children\, Parents and Guardians in Guardianship of Minor Proceedings in the Probate and Family Court. The training will be a mix of live Zoom sessions\, an in-person training day\, and self-directed work.  The live Zoom sessions will take place on May 6\, 2026\, from 3:00-4:00 pm\, and May 11 & May 18\, 2026\, from 2:00-4:30 pm. The in-person training day will take place on May 14\, 2026\, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm\, in Worcester\, MA. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  Applications for the guardian certification training close on April 1\, 2026.  If you have any questions about the training\, please email caflattorney@publiccounsel.net.  Interested attorneys can apply through the Application Portal HERE. This training is not for attorneys already certified to represent children and parents in care and protection matters. More information can be found in the attached notice.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-guardianship-of-minors-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260120T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161054Z
UID:10003072-1778146200-1778173200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
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. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-05-07/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260120T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161054Z
UID:10003073-1778232600-1778259600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
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. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-05-08/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181511
CREATED:20260225T172010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T173705Z
UID:10003116-1778508000-1778511600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:K9 Issues in Criminal Cases
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/k9-issues-in-criminal-cases/
ORGANIZER;CN="Forensic Services":MAILTO:bselman@publiccounsel.net
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