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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000
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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/2025-11-20/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
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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/2025-11-24/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251113T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T150257Z
UID:10003025-1764594000-1764599400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Clients Facing 12e Commitment
DESCRIPTION:MHLD and Criminal Defense Trainers Present: \nRepresenting Clients Facing § 12(e) Commitment \nREGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aA1wnXwIQ5Wt0D2Ri4U00w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nCome join us to learn how to zealously defend clients facing § 12(e) petitions based only on the belief by “any person” that there is a risk of serious harm as a result of mental illness \nThese are NOT transfers for evaluation and treatment per § 12(a) & § 12(b) \nThese proceedings are NOT § 35 proceedings with relaxed evidentiary rules \nAfter this training\, you will be better able to: \n\n Explain how G.L. c. 123\, s.12(e) petitions seek authorization for involuntary hospitalization resulting in the same severe consequences which flow from longer commitments under G.L. c.123\n Describe the potentially distinct stages of these proceedings which require vigilance and varying obligations of counsel\n Identify how to educate the court and advocate for full evidentiary hearings and the greatest extent of due process for your clients \n\n*This program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the following CPCS Panels: Mental Health (Trials and Appeals);Criminal Defense (Trials and Appeals); CAFL (Trials and Appeals); YAD Appeals \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-clients-facing-12e-commitment/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251003T155032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T155032Z
UID:10002994-1764604800-1764612000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:WHAT ARE THE ACTUAL IMMIGRATION RISKS FOR MY CLIENT? WHAT EVERY MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION'S IMMIGRATION POLICIES
DESCRIPTION:Title: WHAT ARE THE ACTUAL IMMIGRATION RISKS FOR MY CLIENT? WHAT EVERY MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION’S IMMIGRATION POLICIES \nDate: December 1st\, 4:00-6:00pm\, 2hrs \nPlatform: Remote \nProgram Description: \nAt a time when immigration enforcement is on everyone’s minds\, two experienced immigration lawyers go beyond the headlines and break down everything that Massachusetts attorneys who do not practice in this tumultuous and constantly-changing field of immigration law need to know right now. What are the actual differences under President Trump so far\, and what can we expect? How can you help to identify the actual risks that your client might be facing? How does ICE enforcement actually work\, and what factors are most likely to make someone a target? How is ICE managing detentions in New England\, and what are the chances of someone actually being released once they have been detained? We will answer these and many other questions to try to provide non¬immigration lawyers with what they need to know to understand this constantly-changing environment.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/what-are-the-actual-immigration-risks-for-my-client-what-every-massachusetts-attorney-needs-to-know-about-the-current-administrations-immigration-policies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251121T152347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T152500Z
UID:10003029-1764691200-1764698400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Social Law Library: Federal Legislative History
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-federal-legislative-history/
ORGANIZER;CN="Social Law Library":MAILTO:msaporito@socialaw.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T140000
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CREATED:20250926T145038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T145038Z
UID:10002985-1764766800-1764770400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Self Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness 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/mindfulness-and-self-compassion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251007T184733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T180057Z
UID:10002998-1764777600-1764784800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Forensic Testimony: Pitfalls and Guardrails
DESCRIPTION:Program: Forensic Testimony: Pitfalls and Guardrails \nDate: December 3rd\, 4-6pm \nPlatform: Remote \n  \nProgram Description: \nUsing an investigative fact pattern which could be interpreted as a homicide or an accident\, this seminar will focus on fingerprint and DNA issues.  The discussion will follow a chronological format: crime scene response\, laboratory analysis of fingerprint and DNA evidence\, case preparation by the prosecution and defense\, use of independent experts for education and/or trial\, and trial management by a judge. Utilizing seasoned practitioners from each of these areas\, the seminar will provide careful consideration of the pitfalls and guardrails that practitioners experience in case work and presentation of evidence in a courtroom setting. \n  \nFaculty: \n\nHon. Isaac Borenstein (Ret.)\, Of Counsel Kajko\, Weisman & Colasanti\, LLP\nDr. Robin Cotton Director of the Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program and the Forensic Laboratory Management Expert for the Forensic Science Oversight Board\nBrian Cunningham\, Forensic Scientist III\, Crime Scene Response Unit\nLisa Kavanaugh\, Esq.\, Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. And CPCS Innocence Program Director and Trustee of the New England Innocence Project\nAdrienne Lynch\, Esq.\, Massachusetts District Attorneys Association on the FSOB\nSergeant Rose Stoffers\, Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services\,\nDr. Henry Swofford\, Lead Scientist\, National Institute of Standards and Technology\n\nCLE’s Approved for the following panels: CAFL\, YAD Appeals\, Criminal Trials & Appeals\, MH Trials
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/forensic-testimony-pitfalls-and-guardrails/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251113T184603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T184603Z
UID:10003026-1765198800-1765204200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Forensics Street Literature: Art\, Not Autobiography
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SdKYTIffQvC0LO4D5U96zA
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/forensics-street-literature-art-not-autobiography/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251028T164530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164530Z
UID:10003010-1765371600-1765378800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Representing Detained Noncitizen Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from CPCS Immigration Impact Unit and Prisoner’s Legal Services of Massachusetts to discuss current ICE Enforcement and high risks for non-citizen parents\, review the complex decisions noncitizen Parents are managing while detained in either state or federal detention\, learn how to locate and stay connected with noncitizen clients while in detention\, and brainstorm CAFL strategies to zealously advocate to preserve your clients’ parental rights. Approved for 2 CAFL CLEs. \nRegister —> here \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/representing-detained-noncitizen-parents/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251121T151752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T152547Z
UID:10003028-1765382400-1765389600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Social Law Library: Alternatives to Jail & Prison: Community Justice Support Center
DESCRIPTION:Registration Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/alternatives-to-jail-prison-community-justice-support-center/
ORGANIZER;CN="Social Law Library":MAILTO:msaporito@socialaw.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251201T163740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T215831Z
UID:10003031-1765890000-1765899000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Active Listening Training: The Lost Art of Listening "Speak Less. Understand More."
DESCRIPTION:Active Listening Training: The Lost Art of Listening “Speak Less. Understand More.” \nDecember 16th from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM on Zoom. \nJoin Regional Coordinators\, Hipolito Baez (Hampshire/Franklin Counties) and Valerie Rust (Suffolk County) and Susan O’Leary (Plymouth/Barnstable)\, for a virtual training about how to be an active listener.  This training is worth up to 2.5 CLEs. \nAfter this training you will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate active listening techniques—including paraphrasing\, reflecting feelings\, and asking follow up questions to improve understanding and reduce miscommunication.\nIdentify common barriers to active listening (such as assumptions\, distractions\, and emotional triggers) and apply strategies to overcome these barriers.\nPractice and apply active listening in various scenarios\, showing improved empathy\, rapport-building\, and effective response skills.\n\nPlease register here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/active-listening-training-the-lost-art-of-listening-speak-less-understand-more/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251110T204356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T152446Z
UID:10003024-1765972800-1765976400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Post-conviction lunchtime CLE series - Discussion with Appeals Court Justice Chauncey Wood
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at noon on December 17th for a discussion with Appeals Court Justice Chauncey Wood.  Justice Wood joined the court in 2024 after a career in criminal defense.  He will be offering his thoughts on his newly formed understandings of the inner workings of the court and how best to shape your appellate advocacy in light of those insights.  We expect that Justice Wood’s presentation will take approximately half an hour\, so there should be plenty of time for questions and discussion. \n  \nThis program qualifies for 1 CLE on the following CPCS Panels: Adult Post Conviction; YAD Appeals; MH Appeals; SDP/SORB; CAFL \n  \nREGISTER HERE:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v5fQc0keTNCdhqERncfgjw \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/post-conviction-lunchtime-cle-series-discussion-with-appeals-court-justice-chauncey-wood/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20250724T133107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T142602Z
UID:10002966-1765980000-1765987200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS MHLD Worcester County Regional Coordinator Quarterly Training and Meeting presented by Toni Hall
DESCRIPTION:CPCS MHLD Worcester County Regional Coordinator Quarterly Training & Meeting presented by Toni Hall \nWednesday – December 17\, 2025 2-4 pm \n\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – The Weight of Clients’ Experiences: Avoiding Vicarious Trauma as Mental Health Attorneys – In conjunction with Dr. Shawn Healy from Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (ZOOM) \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and differentiate between vicarious trauma\, burnout\, and compassion fatigue\, recognizing the unique challenges of their work with clients in the mental health system.\nIdentify the personal and professional signs of vicarious trauma in themselves and others\, including emotional\, cognitive\, and physical symptoms.\nImplement practical\, immediate strategies for self-care and professional resilience\, including boundary-setting techniques and accessing support resources like Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 hours Worcester county CLE training credits \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-mhld-worcester-county-regional-coordinator-quarterly-training-meeting-presented-by-toni-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251219T223836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T223836Z
UID:10003058-1767600000-1767632400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:EdLaw First Monday Series - Using education law to fight CRAs
DESCRIPTION:Please join the EdLaw Project in the new year on Monday\, January 5\, 2026\, for the next session of Get Schooled with EdLaw: Using Education Law to Fight CRAs. Register for this and upcoming sessions here.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/edlaw-first-monday-series-using-education-law-to-fight-cras/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251205T222649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T222649Z
UID:10003045-1767877200-1767880800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD The Guardianship Roundtable Hosted by Laura Sanford
DESCRIPTION:The Guardianship Roundtable Resumes! \nWhen: January 8\, 2026 1 – 2 PM \nLegal Services Attorneys Will Discuss All They Can Do for Your Clients Facing Guardianship\,  Displacement to Nursing Facilities\, Need for Services in the Community and Benefits \nBring your cases to crunch\, and make a connection with community legal services who can support your clients. \n1 CLE for your participation \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-the-guardianship-roundtable-hosted-by-laura-sanford/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251205T204917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T204939Z
UID:10003043-1767963600-1767967200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Racial Bias & Cultural Competency Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MHLD Racial Bias & Cultural Competency Working Group Meeting \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2026\n\n1:00 PM to 2:00 PM\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting here.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-racial-bias-cultural-competency-working-group-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20260115T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T171257Z
UID:10003064-1768136400-1768140000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Regional Wellness Chat – Boston (Federal Street)
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP by emailing bkealy@publiccounsel.net \n \n1 CLE Approved for: CAFL\, YAD Trials & Appeals\, Criminal Trials\, MH Trials & Appeals
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/regional-wellness-chat-boston-federal-street/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
ORGANIZER;CN="Wellness Committee":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net/jcoliflores@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20250729T151443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151443Z
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SUMMARY:Appellate Panel Certification Training | Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Appellate Panel Certification Training Orientation \nRegistration Fee:  $250.00 \nMore information to follow.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-panel-certification-training-orientation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20260114T152213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T152213Z
UID:10003063-1769000400-1769004000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Special Project Brainstorm Session
DESCRIPTION:Lunch Hour Special Project Brainstorm Sessions (on Zoom) \n               Rule 30 motions for former clients of Atty Richard Doyle \nGet updates on the latest litigation and decisions regarding the conflict of interest claims of former clients of Atty Doyle\, who posted to social media hateful comments\, which were racist\, anti-Muslim\, anti-immigrants\, anti-trans and homophobic.  Learn how you might be able to vacate a conviction\, especially for clients burdened by immigration or other collateral consequences or sentencing enhancements. \nZoom Link:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88319491557?pwd=gZZsavzuEo7MuaV9xTMBrsV6MFzqKy.1 \n  \nELIGIBLE FOR 1 HOUR CLE CREDIT FOR TRIAL AND APPELLATE PANELS * \n*Please be aware attorneys may earn a maximum of 4 CLE credits for  \n“Brainstorming Sessions” \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/special-project-brainstorm-session/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251124T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T190036Z
UID:10003030-1769088600-1769099400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Parental Capacity for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:Parental Capacity for Lawyers \nWhat is “parental capacity”? How is it evaluated? What is your role? \nLicensed psychologist Dr. Ronald Molin (you might know him from last year’s But Why? Communicating & Collaborating With Kids About Being in Care training) will walk us through the uses and limits of parental capacity evaluations in state intervention cases\, appropriate evaluation questions\, the evaluation process\, and best evaluation practices. We’ll also cover what to do after the evaluation is complete\, with tips for reading reports critically and challenging adverse findings. \nJanuary 22\, 2026\, 1:30-4:30pm\, on Zoom \nThis webinar is approved for 3 CAFL CLEs
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/parental-capacity-for-lawyers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251028T173844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T161001Z
UID:10003012-1769169600-1769173200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:JANUARY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:January 23\, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nVirtual Event \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/TN5IXM39QL6q8Jj7bfaxhA
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/january-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20250729T151805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151805Z
UID:10002970-1769504400-1769518800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Panel Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Appellate Panel Certification Training \nRegistration Fee:  $250.00 \nMore information to follow.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-panel-certification-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20260106T183244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183244Z
UID:10003060-1769526000-1769529600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Crim-Imm Update: What criminal defense attorneys need to know about changes to immigration law
DESCRIPTION:Eileen Morrison from CPCS’s Immigration Impact Unit will provide criminal defense attorneys with practical information and updates regarding relevant changes to immigration law\, policy\, and practice under the current Administration. The training will focus on how changes to immigration law impact noncitizen criminal defendants in Massachusetts and\, more broadly\, will offer take-aways relevant to all clients. \n  \n*This program qualifies for 1 CLE on the following CPCS Panels:  Criminal Defense Trials (Adult); Post-Conviction (Adult); CAFL; YAD Appeals; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP;  \n  \nREGISTER HERE: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_VTHuSb2SCaTGojYwcJEtQ \n  \nafter registering\, you will receive a confirmation from Zoom with join link.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/crim-imm-update-what-criminal-defense-attorneys-need-to-know-about-changes-to-immigration-law/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20260105T162804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193932Z
UID:10003061-1769605200-1769616000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Are You In or are you Out or are you Under the Bus?
DESCRIPTION:ARE YOU IN OR ARE YOU OUT OR ARE YOU UNDER THE BUS? \nA Training held Virtually \nJoin Deborah Hill-Stevens (RC for Berkshire/Hampden Counties) and John O. Mitchell (RC for Bristol County) \nJanuary 28\, 2026\, from 1 PM to 4 PM \n(2 CLEs) \nThe first two hours are the training with John and Deborah where they will discuss when representation of our clients begins and ends. They will also discuss how to properly withdraw from a case\, how to handle being terminated by a client and how to handle the sometimes confusing position of being appointed stand-by counsel. \nAt this training: \n\nYou will gain an understanding of the intersection between the Rules of Professional Conduct and the requirements of CPCS Assigned Counsel Manual’s Performance Standards when you are:\n\nSeeking to withdraw from a case\,\nAre being fired by your client\,\nAnd/or when you have been asked by the court to act as standby counsel\n\n\nWe will be discussing several hypotheticals\, and actions you can take when faced with the termination of your representation.\nPrior to the training\, feel free to submit any examples of these situations you have encountered.\n\nDuring the third hour\, John will hold a meeting for Bristol County members of the mental health panel. We will address several important issues specific to Bristol County. (1 credit for Bristol County attorneys) \nRegister in advance for this meeting here. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/are-you-in-or-are-you-out-or-are-you-under-the-bus/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20250729T152107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T152107Z
UID:10002971-1769677200-1769691600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Panel Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Appellate Panel Certification Training \nRegistration Fee:  $250.00 \nMore information to follow.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-panel-certification-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20251120T185444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T155715Z
UID:10003027-1769765400-1769776200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - CPCS MHLD 2026 Commitment Bring Back
DESCRIPTION:CPCS MHLD 2026 Commitment Bring Back\nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 20th\, 2026 – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n\nAttorneys gather to share insights and experiences in Civil Commitment cases\, and hone trial skills to build community.\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce the return of the CPCS MHLD Civil Commitment Bring Back event. This exclusive occasion will provide an opportunity for collaborative discussion about the challenges\, triumphs\, and experiences encountered in our commitment cases as well as substantive learning and concrete trial skills development. \nThis unique gathering is open to all attorneys\, but attorneys who have successfully completed the Civil Commitment Certification within the last five years will be given priority for attendance. \nPlease register at the link here.  Your registration will also help our team choose what topics to cover inside of this training. \nLocation: CPCS 75 Federal St Office\, 5th Floor\, Conference Room A/B \nThis event counts for three (3) CLEs for MHLD Trial attorneys.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-mhld-2026-commitment-bring-back/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180520
CREATED:20260105T195157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T195157Z
UID:10003062-1769781600-1769785200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Training presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Awareness Training presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. \nFriday\, January 30\, 2026 \n2:00 PM  3:00 PM \nWE INVITE ALL CPCS STAFF TO ATTEND THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING SESSION PRESENTED BY LCL’S CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS\, DR. TRACEY MEYERS AND DR. SHAWN HEALY. \nEmployees will learn firsthand how to recognize some of the most common signs and  symptoms of mental health challenges and burnout among themselves and their colleagues. In addition\, LCL will cover topics such as substance misuse\, cognitive decline\, and life stressors. Resources will be provided to support employees through these challenges. \nRegister here. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact HR. \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mental-health-awareness-training-presented-by-lawyers-concerned-for-lawyers/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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