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SUMMARY:Social Law Library: Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure 14-14.4 Criminal Discovery Update
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-massachusetts-rules-of-criminal-procedure-14-14-4-criminal-discovery-update/
ORGANIZER;CN="Social Law Library":MAILTO:msaporito@socialaw.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20250715T182029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T182029Z
UID:10002953-1773997200-1774026000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD – Guardianship Certification – Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Guardianship Certification – Mock Trials \nDate: 3/20/2026 \nLocation: TBD \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-mock-trials-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260128T194944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T194944Z
UID:10003084-1774258200-1774283400@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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260304T222119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T222119Z
UID:10003133-1774276200-1774283400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Reframing School Refusal Understanding School Avoidance/Distress in CRA cases
DESCRIPTION:The SJC Court Improvement Program (CIP) Presents: \nCRA school truancy cases often are labeled as “school refusal\,” but research and experience requires a reframing of this experience as school avoidance/distress. At this workshop\, experts will explain the root causes of school avoidance/distress and strategize how to successfully assist families navigating this complex topic. \nWorkshop Speakers: \nRobin Richardson\, Family Support Specialist at Parent/Professional Advocacy League & Lived Experience Expert \nSheilah M. Gauch\, M. Ed\, LICSW\, Principal & Clinical Director at Dearborn Academy \nMahly Alejandro\, LCSW\, Director at the Worcester Family Resource Center \nElisa Giron Aguilar\, School Liaison at the Worcester Family Resource Center \nMarisol Garcia\, JD\, Deputy Director at Health Law Advocates \nLisa Morrow\, JD\, Managing Attorney at Health Law Advocates
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/reframing-school-refusal-understanding-school-avoidance-distress-in-cra-cases/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260130T190121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T190121Z
UID:10003096-1774357200-1774360800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:March Madness
DESCRIPTION:Session 4: Challenging Experts and Techniques for Dealing with Difficult Experts on Cross Exam (Tuesday March 24\, 2026\, from 1-2pm)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/march-madness-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260220T190415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T190415Z
UID:10003108-1774432800-1774454400@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  \nMarch 25\, 2026\, 10:00am-4:00pm: United Teen Equality Center (UTEC)\, Lowell MA \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260305T173052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T173052Z
UID:10003134-1774530000-1774533600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Permanency Mediation Program through Plummer Youth Promise
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a presentation on the Permanency Mediation Program through Plummer Youth Promise. Diane Baumgartner\, Permanency Mediation Supervisor\, will be presenting information on the program\, types of cases that they handle (including reunification and parenting plans)\, and their Family Consultation Team Approach. Their brochure is PYP Permanency Mediation Brochure. \nThis presentation will occur on March 26 at 1 PM via zoom\, link below. Attendance is approved for 1 CLE. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84271782718?pwd=9RXlqX1yYacni0K2TFNhAbD1lp9FlO.1\n\nMeeting ID: 842 7178 2718\nPasscode: 366073
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/permanency-mediation-program-through-plummer-youth-promise/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260128T195155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195155Z
UID:10003085-1774530000-1774542600@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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20251203T213815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T215516Z
UID:10003036-1774609200-1774614600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Communicating with Clients and Building Rapport and Trust
DESCRIPTION:Learning objectives: \n\nUnderstand your clients’ experiences through a trauma-informed lens.\nLearn how active listening\, trauma-informed communication and creating therapeutic presence can help lawyers better support their clients\nDevelop an understanding of how motivational interviewing can be helpful for resistant or ambivalent clients\nExplore learning tools for difficult conversations including delivering bad news\, de-escalation when clients are distressed\, setting boundaries\nUnderstand the importance of Lawyer Self-Regulation & ways to reduce Secondary Trauma\n\nRegister Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ebNOK6eGRdqjDLBegVyS7Q \nCLE’s Approved for the Following Panels: CAFL\, YAD Trials & Appeals\, Criminal Trials & Appeals\, MH Trials & Appeals\, SDP/SORB\, Parole/Med Parole \nContact Beau Kealy (bkealy@publiccounsel.net) or Jen Magaw (jmagaw@publiccounsel.net) with any questions.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/lcl-training-w-tracey-meyers-on-communicating/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wellness Committee":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net/jcoliflores@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260128T195231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195231Z
UID:10003086-1774863000-1774888200@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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20251205T195239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T161448Z
UID:10003039-1774958400-1774962000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MARCH MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:MARCH MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nVirtual Event \nMarch 31\, 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 the link below to register in advance. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UwGMCU-RSXGibx12F-Ss4g \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/march-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260226T220230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T220428Z
UID:10003121-1775048400-1775052000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Fair Hearings: Administrative Challenges to DCF Decisions
DESCRIPTION:April 1\, 2026 (rescheduled from February 24\, 2026) \n1:00-2:00pm \n1 CAFL CLE \nPresented by Megan Deeley\, CAFL Litigation Support Attorney (mdeeley@publiccounsel.net) \nLearn how to challenge clinical and administrative decisions by DCF with this overview of the fundamentals of Fair Hearings\, including how to appeal adverse hearing decisions to superior court. Fair hearings are an important tool for any CAFL trial or pre-petition attorney that can lead to real\, tangible results for parent\, children\, and young adult clients. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/fair-hearings-administrative-challenges-to-dcf-decisions-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260128T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195302Z
UID:10003087-1775134800-1775147400@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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260302T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T181713Z
UID:10003122-1775221200-1775224800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Racial Bias/Cultural Competence Group
DESCRIPTION:April 3\, 2026  \n1:00 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. \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-racial-bias-cultural-competence-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260128T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195337Z
UID:10003088-1775467800-1775493000@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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260223T223415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T223415Z
UID:10003113-1775487600-1775494800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260318T201055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T201403Z
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:20260403T193944
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:20260403T193944
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:20260403T193944
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:20260403T193944
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:20260403T193944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193944
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
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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
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CREATED:20260306T212826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T212826Z
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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:20260403T193944
CREATED:20260220T190919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T190936Z
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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:20260403T193944
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:20260403T193944
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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