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SUMMARY:Ethical Issues & Solutions for Practicing in a Hybrid Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This Event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please reach out to the organizer listed below with any questions.\nin person January 24\, 2022\, 2:00-4:00;\nlive webcast January 24\, 2022\, 2:00-4:00;\nrecorded webcast February 8\, 2022 9:30-11:30 & February 16\, 2022\, 12:00-2:00; 2 CAFL Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/ethical-issues-solutions-for-practicing-in-a-hybrid-workplace-2/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
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UID:10000379-1644312600-1644327000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact MCLE with any questions or concerns.\nMindfulness & Self-Compassion for Lawyers \nin person program January 14\, 2022\, 12:30-4:30; live webcast January 14\,2022\, 12:30-4:30; recorded webcast January 31\, 2022\, 12:30-4:30 & February 8\, 2022 9:30-1:30; 4 CAFL Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-self-compassion-for-lawyers-3/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202245Z
UID:10000345-1644321600-1644325200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Tools for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the program organizer (listed below) with any questions. \nFree & Confidential for the Massachusetts Legal Profession\nStart 2022 with our 4-week interactive online series designed for lawyers\, law students\, and law firm staff who want to apply mindfulness and resilience to their work and personal lives.  We will meet weekly for one hour to build the skills to begin a sustainable meditation practice. \nRegister Here \nPROGRAM CONTENT\nWe know that mindfulness can help to develop greater calmness\, improve work focus and concentration and manage our personal fears and anxieties during these difficult times. However\, it is often challenging to know how to actually start to meditate and then keep the practice going. \nThis 4-week introduction to mindfulness is designed for participants to learn the basic tools of mindfulness\, establish a daily meditation practice\, and learn about the science behind why mindfulness works! There will be a strong emphasis on practicing the following mindfulness skills: \n\nUtilizing mindful grounding techniques to manage anxiety.\nHarnessing the power of the breath to reduce stress.\nCompassionate body scan to establish an embodied and kind relationship with your body.\nChair yoga – mindful movement to enhance our body’s resilience.\nHow to overcome negative self-talk\, core limiting beliefs\, and internalized shame.\nConnect with positive emotions that create more compassion and understanding toward self and others.\nLoving-awareness practice to see the inner beauty of those around you and most importantly to include yourself!\n\nEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES\n\nLearn about the foundations of mindfulness – what it is and how to use it to improve one’s own mental and physical health.\nLearn how to develop a customized personal mindfulness practice using the tools of breath awareness\, walking meditation\, and mindful yoga.\nDevelop an understanding of how mindfulness techniques can be supportive in the workplace\, in interpersonal relationships\, and family life.\nUnderstand how a personal mindfulness practice can help you connect with positive emotions that create more ease in everyday life.\n\nEach session is approved for 1 CLE credit
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-tools-for-legal-professionals-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T201843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201843Z
UID:10000336-1644325200-1644328800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING THREE-PART WEBINAR SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS – please contact the organizer with any questions.\nThis three-part series will focus on different types of alcohol and drug testing and monitoring\,\nhow to read alcohol and drug testing reports\, protocol development and implementation\, and\nspecific language to be used in agreements and proposed court orders. Additional discussion will include monitoring associated with parenting plans\, relapse plans\, and alcohol and drug testing in cases involving suspected or confirmed substance misuse. \nJanuary 11\, 2022: Session I will focus on the types of alcohol-detection technology available\,\nincluding windows of detection\, limitations inherent in alcohol testing\, false positives\, and how\nto read alcohol test results. \nFebruary 8\, 2022: Session II will target the many methods available to detect drugs of\nmisuse\, limitations of drug testing\, and how to analyze drug-testing results. \nMarch 8\, 2022: Session III will focus on parenting plans\, how to best implement a protocol to\nensure the safety of the children\, and how to develop an effective protocol that is time efficient\nand cost effective. Additional discussion will include monitoring associated with relapse plans\,\nand alcohol and drug testing in cases involving suspected or confirmed substance misuse. \n  \nRegister Here & Flyer
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/drug-and-alcohol-testing-three-part-webinar-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T200327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200327Z
UID:10000280-1644325200-1644332400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mental Health Litigation Training Unit Presents: Refresh and Hone your Cross Exam Skills
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Litigation Training Unit Presents: \nRefresh and Hone Your Cross Exam Skills:\nUsing trial transcripts to demonstrate effective ways to conduct a powerful cross \n In all your cases\, you need to conduct strategic and effective cross examination in order to successfully argue why the court should deny the petitioner’s case. What better way to improve your cross skills than to view transcripts of actual cross examinations for what to emulate and what to improve? \nCome join us on February 8th from 1-3pm \n2 CLE Credits \n\n We will begin in the large group to discuss and review fundamental cross examination technique\, theory and strategy. We will demonstrate a problematic cross followed by an improved examination.\n We will then break out into small groups with MHLD staff as faculty to review transcripts together to identify which cross exams were effective and practice conducting cross exams to make others more effective.\n\n After the training\, you will be able to: \n\nExplain when & why to use a constructive or destructive cross technique and your theory of the case & witness;\nIdentify the Three Rules of Cross;\nRecognize good and bad examples of effective cross examination;\nDemonstrate how to correct the ineffective sample cross examinations with proper cross technique\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/refresh-and-hone-your-cross-exam-skills-tickets-225893171557 \nAfter registering on EventBrite\, you will receive a zoom link to join the training a few days before the program
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mental-health-litigation-training-unit-presents-refresh-and-hone-your-cross-exam-skills/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T201844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201844Z
UID:10000339-1644400800-1644404400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mastering Motions for Temporary or Emergency Orders in the Probate & Family Court
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your powers of persuasion\nChoose Date/Location:\nIn-Person ProgramTuesday\, 1/25/2022\, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, MCLE Conference Center\, Ten Winter Place\, Boston \nLive WebcastTuesday\, 1/25/2022\, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, Live Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Live Webcast \nRecorded WebcastWednesday\, 2/9/2022\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am\, Recorded Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Recorded Webcast \nRecorded WebcastThursday\, 2/17/2022\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, Recorded Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Recorded Webcast
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mastering-motions-for-temporary-or-emergency-orders-in-the-probate-family-court-2/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220209T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T194927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T194927Z
UID:10000211-1644415200-1644418800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:SORB/SDP WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS: SORB Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: 1 CLE credit for SORB and SDP Panel for each workshop and case crunch; YAD\, YAD Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit: 1 CLE for each SORB/SDP hot topics workshop; Criminal Trials: 1 CLE each for SORB and SDP hot topics on 10/5\, 10/20\, 11/17\, 12/8\, 1/12 and 1/19. Please note that CLEs are only available for private counsel.\nPlease contact Pasqua Scibelli (pscibelli@localhost/cpcs) to register. \nSee attached flyer for details: SORB SDP Hot Topics Case Crunch Flyer 2021-2022 \nCalendar of events \nSORB Hot Topics (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)\nOctober 5\, 2021 (Note day change for this date only: Tuesday)\nNovember 10\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 (Joint SORB and SDP)\nJanuary 12\, 2022\nFebruary 9\, 2022\nMarch 9\, 2022 \nOther events in the series: \nSORB Case Crunch (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)\nOctober 13\, 2021\nNovember 3\, 2021\nDecember 1\, 2021\nJanuary 5\, 2022\nFebruary 2\, 2022\nMarch 2\, 2022 \nSDP Hot Topics (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)\nOctober 20\, 2021\nNovember 17\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 (Note time change: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)\nJanuary 19\, 2022\nFebruary 16\, 2022\nMarch 16\, 2022
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/sorb-sdp-webinar-wednesdays-sorb-hot-topics-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T202834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202834Z
UID:10000359-1644570000-1644582600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MLRI: SNAP/Food Stamps Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact MCLE with any questions or concerns.\nMLRI: SNAP/Food Stamps Advocacy 101 \nin person January 27\, 2022; live webcast January 27\, 2022\, 9:30-12:30; recorded webcast February 11\, 2022\, 9:30-12:30 & February 22\, 2022\, 2:00-5:00; 3 CAFL Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mlri-snap-food-stamps-advocacy-101-2/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220211T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T204200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204200Z
UID:10000413-1644584400-1644591600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Government and Community Benefits for Indigent Clients\, and Conservatorship Special Topics
DESCRIPTION:Government and Community Benefits for Indigent Clients\, and Conservatorship Special Topics \nA CPCS MHLD-Approved Two-Credit Hours CLE Program Co-Sponsored by Mental Health Regional Coordinators Kerry Kotar\, Deborah Hill Stevens\, and Norman J. Sherman \nDate of CLE: Friday\, February 11\, 2022 \n Time: 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  \nWhere: On Zoom—Link to be provided upon registration with Attorney Sherman (email: attorney@normanjsherman.com)  \nPROGRAM \nHour One Presenter: Linda Landry\, Senior Attorney\, Disability Law Center\, Inc. Topic: Overview of SSI/SSDI/Medicare; How clients’ community living arrangements impact these benefits \nHour Two Presenter: Seth Urbanoski\, Esq.\, Seegel Lipshutz Lo & Martin\, LLP Topic: Special Topics in Conservatorships including sale of real estate and special needs trusts \nThis two-hour program on Zoom includes a Q &A session.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/government-and-community-benefits-for-indigent-clients-and-conservatorship-special-topics/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220211T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T201241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201241Z
UID:10000318-1644588000-1644595200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:What to Do When a Child Resists or Rejects a Parent
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by the juvenile court. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\n\n\n\nWHEN: Friday\, February 11\, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nWHERE: One Financial Plaza\, 3rd Floor\, Community Room\, Springfield OR\nZoom Meeting ID: 845 2505 3150 Passcode: hampdenbar\nCONTACT: Noreen Nardi at the Hampden County Bar Association at 732-4660 or via\ne-mail at Admin@hcbar.org. (Pre-registration is requested.)\nWHOM: Children’s Law Project and Family Law Attorneys\nCOST: Free\nCREDIT: This program has been approved for two CAFL CLE Credits. \nFlyer
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/what-to-do-when-a-child-resists-or-rejects-a-parent/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220214T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T201441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201441Z
UID:10000325-1644850800-1644856200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Protecting the educational rights of court-involved youth: Free EdLaw Training for Juvenile Court Attorneys & Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Individual Education Plans\, Team Meetings and Conflict Resolution\nThis session will provide a deep dive into three important areas\nthat will help all juvenile attorneys advocate for their clients in\nthe courtroom and classroom. First\, attendees will learn how to\nnavigate and understand IEPs and the implication that IEPs\nhave for their clients. Then\, attorneys will learn about preparing\nfor and advocating effectively at a Special Ed Team meeting\nincluding thorough school record review and summarization.\nFinally\, there will be an overview of what options there in\ndisputes over a client’s educational needs with the school. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/protecting-the-educational-rights-of-court-involved-youth-free-edlaw-training-for-juvenile-court-attorneys-social-workers-2/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220215T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T203034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T203034Z
UID:10000361-1644917400-1644940800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MLRI: Health Care Access Programs
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact MCLE with any questions or concerns.\nMLRI: Health Care Access Programs \nlive webcast February 15\, 2022\, 9:30-4:00; recorded webcast March 2\, 2022\, 9:30-4:00 & March 10\, 2022\, 9:30-4:00; 5.5 CAFL Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mlri-health-care-access-programs/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T200427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200427Z
UID:10000285-1644926400-1644930000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Wellbeing in Law (for all staff in the legal field\, not just lawyers!)
DESCRIPTION:SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS:  Mindfulness Flyer 2022\nFebruary 15\, 2021 \n12pm to 1pm \n1 CLE credit for : MHLD\, Criminal Trials\, CAFL\, YAD\, SORB\, SDP\, YAD Appeals and Post-Conviction Panels \nREGISTER BY 2/11/2022: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BWv3GdYdS3-KZZsinDgYwg
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-and-wellbeing-in-law-for-all-staff-in-the-legal-field-not-just-lawyers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202245Z
UID:10000346-1644926400-1644930000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Tools for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the program organizer (listed below) with any questions. \nFree & Confidential for the Massachusetts Legal Profession\nStart 2022 with our 4-week interactive online series designed for lawyers\, law students\, and law firm staff who want to apply mindfulness and resilience to their work and personal lives.  We will meet weekly for one hour to build the skills to begin a sustainable meditation practice. \nRegister Here \nPROGRAM CONTENT\nWe know that mindfulness can help to develop greater calmness\, improve work focus and concentration and manage our personal fears and anxieties during these difficult times. However\, it is often challenging to know how to actually start to meditate and then keep the practice going. \nThis 4-week introduction to mindfulness is designed for participants to learn the basic tools of mindfulness\, establish a daily meditation practice\, and learn about the science behind why mindfulness works! There will be a strong emphasis on practicing the following mindfulness skills: \n\nUtilizing mindful grounding techniques to manage anxiety.\nHarnessing the power of the breath to reduce stress.\nCompassionate body scan to establish an embodied and kind relationship with your body.\nChair yoga – mindful movement to enhance our body’s resilience.\nHow to overcome negative self-talk\, core limiting beliefs\, and internalized shame.\nConnect with positive emotions that create more compassion and understanding toward self and others.\nLoving-awareness practice to see the inner beauty of those around you and most importantly to include yourself!\n\nEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES\n\nLearn about the foundations of mindfulness – what it is and how to use it to improve one’s own mental and physical health.\nLearn how to develop a customized personal mindfulness practice using the tools of breath awareness\, walking meditation\, and mindful yoga.\nDevelop an understanding of how mindfulness techniques can be supportive in the workplace\, in interpersonal relationships\, and family life.\nUnderstand how a personal mindfulness practice can help you connect with positive emotions that create more ease in everyday life.\n\nEach session is approved for 1 CLE credit
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-tools-for-legal-professionals-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T203459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T203459Z
UID:10000375-1645003800-1645025400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Language Access Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact MCLE with any questions or concerns.\nLanguage Access Conference 2022 \nin person February 16\, 2022\, 9:00-3:30; live webcast March 3\, 2022\, 9:30-4:00pm; recorded webcast March 3\, 2022\, 9:30-4:00 & March 11\, 2002\, 9:30-4:00; \n  \n5.5 CAFL/YAD Credits; 5 MHLD Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/language-access-conference-2022/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T204400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204400Z
UID:10000422-1645012800-1645020000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Ethical Issues & Solutions for Practicing in a Hybrid Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This Event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please reach out to the organizer listed below with any questions.\nin person January 24\, 2022\, 2:00-4:00;\nlive webcast January 24\, 2022\, 2:00-4:00;\nrecorded webcast February 8\, 2022 9:30-11:30 & February 16\, 2022\, 12:00-2:00; 2 CAFL Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/ethical-issues-solutions-for-practicing-in-a-hybrid-workplace-3/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T201442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201442Z
UID:10000329-1645016400-1645020000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Holistic Post-Conviction Representation: How Social Service Experts Can Help Attorneys Help Their Clients Through the Post-Conviction World
DESCRIPTION:Training \nWednesday\, February 16\, 2022 \n1PM-2PM \n1 CLE for YAD Appeals and Adult Criminal Appeals \nThere must be some argument I can make based on these treatment records. \nI feel like there is something I am not doing right when I talk with my client\, he doesn’t seem to understand or remember anything I say. \nIf we win this motion and he gets released\, he is going to need help with reentry.  Where do I start… \nIf you have ever had these thoughts as you work on a post-conviction or appellate case\, join us for a panel presentation on how a social services expert can help you provide your client with holistic and zealous post-conviction representation.  \nDuring this 60-minute virtual training\, we will cover: \n\nCPCS staff and resources available to assist you with more holistic representation\nMental Health and Social Services 101\nSuggestions on how to incorporate social services into your post-conviction advocacy\nLitigating and Appealing Motions for Funds\n\nIn addition\, social service private vendors who attended a companion training in October (“The Process of Post-Conviction Litigation”) and are interested in working on post-conviction cases will join us for a short “meet and greet” with counsel. \nPresenters:  \nYouth Advocacy Division:\nClaudia Dunne\, Director of Social Work & Private Social Service Vendors\nAfton Templin\, Director of Juvenile Appeals\nSarah LoPresti\, Staff Counsel\, Juvenile Appeals \nAdult Criminal\, Private Counsel Division:\nKristin Dame\, Director of Private Social Work Services\nMatthew Harper-Nixon\, Staff Counsel\, Criminal Appeals Unit \nQuestions?  Contact your panel director. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/holistic-post-conviction-representation-how-social-service-experts-can-help-attorneys-help-their-clients-through-the-post-conviction-world/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200627Z
UID:10000293-1645020000-1645030800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Training (February 16 & 28; March 3\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:CAFL is now accepting applications for its Winter 2022 Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Certification Training to represent children in CRA cases in the Juvenile Court.  The on line training is a mix of substantial self directed learning and live Zoom sessions.  The Zoom sessions will be held 2:00-5:00 on February 16\, February 28 and March 3\, 2022.  The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  The application deadline is December 31\, 2021.\nFor more information and to download the application\, click [here]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/child-requiring-assistance-cra-training-february-16-28-march-3-2022/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T195027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T195027Z
UID:10000216-1645023600-1645027200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:SORB/SDP WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS: SDP Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: 1 CLE credit for SORB and SDP Panel for each workshop and case crunch; YAD\, YAD Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit: 1 CLE for each SORB/SDP hot topics workshop; Criminal Trials: 1 CLE each for SORB and SDP hot topics on 10/5\, 10/20\, 11/17\, 12/8\, 1/12 and 1/19. Please note that CLEs are only available for private counsel.\nPlease contact Pasqua Scibelli (pscibelli@localhost/cpcs) to register. \nSee attached flyer for details: SORB SDP Hot Topics Case Crunch Flyer 2021-2022 \nCalendar of events \nSDP Hot Topics (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)\nOctober 20\, 2021\nNovember 17\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 (Note time change for this date only: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)\nJanuary 19\, 2022\nFebruary 16\, 2022\nMarch 16\, 2022 \nOther events in the series: \nSORB Case Crunch (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)\nOctober 13\, 2021\nNovember 3\, 2021\nDecember 1\, 2021\nJanuary 5\, 2022\nFebruary 2\, 2022\nMarch 2\, 2022 \nSORB Hot Topics (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)\nOctober 5\, 2021 (Note day change for this date only: Tuesday)\nNovember 10\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 (Joint SORB and SDP)\nJanuary 12\, 2022\nFebruary 9\, 2022\nMarch 9\, 2022
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/sorb-sdp-webinar-wednesdays-sdp-hot-topics-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T204259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204259Z
UID:10000415-1645038000-1645043400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NAMI Cambridge/Middlesex: Overview of Bipolar Disorder\, Psychotherapy Treatment Options\, and New Ideas
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by NAMI Middlesex/Cambridge. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there (email@nami-cambridgemiddlesex.org). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nOverview of Bipolar Disorder\, Psychotherapy Treatment Options and New Ideas \nWednesday February 16\, 2022; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Virtual Event \n1.5 Mental Health CLE \nClick link below for more information and to register: \nhttps://nami-cambridgemiddlesex.org/event/overview-of-bipolar-disorder-psychotherapy-treatment-options-and-new-ideas/
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nami-cambridge-middlesex-overview-of-bipolar-disorder-psychotherapy-treatment-options-and-new-ideas/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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UID:10000340-1645099200-1645102800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mastering Motions for Temporary or Emergency Orders in the Probate & Family Court
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your powers of persuasion\nChoose Date/Location:\nIn-Person ProgramTuesday\, 1/25/2022\, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, MCLE Conference Center\, Ten Winter Place\, Boston \nLive WebcastTuesday\, 1/25/2022\, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, Live Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Live Webcast \nRecorded WebcastWednesday\, 2/9/2022\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am\, Recorded Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Recorded Webcast \nRecorded WebcastThursday\, 2/17/2022\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, Recorded Webcast\, www.mcle.org\, Recorded Webcast
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mastering-motions-for-temporary-or-emergency-orders-in-the-probate-family-court-3/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220217T140000
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CREATED:20230729T203602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T203602Z
UID:10000382-1645106400-1645117200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Juvenile Court Judicial Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact MCLE with any questions or concerns.\nJuvenile Court Judicial Forum 2022 \nlive webcast February 17\, 2022\, 2:00-5:00; recorded webcast March 4\, 2022\, 9:30-12:30 & March 14\, 2022\, 2:00-5:00; 3 CAFL Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/juvenile-court-judicial-forum-2022/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220218T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180931
CREATED:20230729T204400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204400Z
UID:10000424-1645185600-1645189200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Protecting Client & Firm Data in the Era or Pervasive Information Piracy
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please reach out to the organizer listed below with any questions.\nin person February 3\, 2022\, 10:00-11:00; live webcast February 3\, 2022\, 10:00-11:00;\nrecorded webcast February 18\, 2022\, 12:00pm-1:00 & February 28\, 2022\, 12:00-1:00; 1 CAFL Credit
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/protecting-client-firm-data-in-the-era-or-pervasive-information-piracy-2/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220218T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220218T153000
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CREATED:20230729T202733Z
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UID:10000352-1645192800-1645198200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Kids in Crisis: The Overprescribing of Psychiatric Medication
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact Mad in America with any questions of concerns.\nMad in America is pleased to announce a pre-release screening of the film Luna. In this short documentary produced by Straight Up Impact and directed by Kate Cohen\, a family shares their experiences and challenges during their children’s journey through the American psychiatric system.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/kids-in-crisis-the-overprescribing-of-psychiatric-medication/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T120000
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UID:10000343-1645531200-1645534800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Families\, Substance Use Disorder\, and the Courts: Is Compassion Consistent with Accountability?
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the organizer with any questions.\nHow can family law support parents and their children when a parent has a substance use disorder? \nOne in eight children live in a home with a parent with a substance use disorder. Most of these children are under the age of five. \nThis discussion will examine innovations in family law contexts\, such as divorce\, child custody\, and care and dependency cases\, that promote safety and recovery while emphasizing compassion and support for parents. Topics of discussion will include family drug court interventions\, interventions for mothers with opioid use ​disorder\, integrated family medical and behavioral care\, and implications for policy. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/families-substance-use-disorder-and-the-courts-is-compassion-consistent-with-accountability/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T120000
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CREATED:20230729T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202245Z
UID:10000347-1645531200-1645534800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Tools for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the program organizer (listed below) with any questions. \nFree & Confidential for the Massachusetts Legal Profession\nStart 2022 with our 4-week interactive online series designed for lawyers\, law students\, and law firm staff who want to apply mindfulness and resilience to their work and personal lives.  We will meet weekly for one hour to build the skills to begin a sustainable meditation practice. \nRegister Here \nPROGRAM CONTENT\nWe know that mindfulness can help to develop greater calmness\, improve work focus and concentration and manage our personal fears and anxieties during these difficult times. However\, it is often challenging to know how to actually start to meditate and then keep the practice going. \nThis 4-week introduction to mindfulness is designed for participants to learn the basic tools of mindfulness\, establish a daily meditation practice\, and learn about the science behind why mindfulness works! There will be a strong emphasis on practicing the following mindfulness skills: \n\nUtilizing mindful grounding techniques to manage anxiety.\nHarnessing the power of the breath to reduce stress.\nCompassionate body scan to establish an embodied and kind relationship with your body.\nChair yoga – mindful movement to enhance our body’s resilience.\nHow to overcome negative self-talk\, core limiting beliefs\, and internalized shame.\nConnect with positive emotions that create more compassion and understanding toward self and others.\nLoving-awareness practice to see the inner beauty of those around you and most importantly to include yourself!\n\nEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES\n\nLearn about the foundations of mindfulness – what it is and how to use it to improve one’s own mental and physical health.\nLearn how to develop a customized personal mindfulness practice using the tools of breath awareness\, walking meditation\, and mindful yoga.\nDevelop an understanding of how mindfulness techniques can be supportive in the workplace\, in interpersonal relationships\, and family life.\nUnderstand how a personal mindfulness practice can help you connect with positive emotions that create more ease in everyday life.\n\nEach session is approved for 1 CLE credit
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-tools-for-legal-professionals-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220222T170000
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CREATED:20230729T203034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T203034Z
UID:10000360-1645538400-1645549200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MLRI: SNAP/Food Stamps Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact MCLE with any questions or concerns.\nMLRI: SNAP/Food Stamps Advocacy 101 \nin person January 27\, 2022; live webcast January 27\, 2022\, 9:30-12:30; recorded webcast February 11\, 2022\, 9:30-12:30 & February 22\, 2022\, 2:00-5:00; 3 CAFL Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mlri-snap-food-stamps-advocacy-101-3/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220223T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220223T153000
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CREATED:20230729T203035Z
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UID:10000364-1645608600-1645630200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MLRI: Tenants’ Rights
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact MCLE with any questions or concerns.\nMLRI: Tenants’ Rights \nlive webcast February 23\, 2022\, 9:30-3:30; recorded webcast March 10\, 2022\, 9:30-3:30 & March 18\, 2022\, 9:30-3:30; 5 CAFL Credits
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mlri-tenants-rights/
CATEGORIES:MCLE|Webinar
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CREATED:20230729T204200Z
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UID:10000412-1645624800-1645630200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Raising Race in Delinquency & Y.O. Cases
DESCRIPTION:Challenging racial injustice in the juvenile legal system just got a little easier!\nJuvenile Defenders Dismantling Racism has created a toolkit that details how bias appears at every stage of a case along with data\, scholarly research\, case law and tips to successfully confront it.  The toolkit includes sample motions\, reference sheets\, and a 4-page practice guide designed to accompany you to court to help you challenge racism whenever and wherever it arises. \nJoin us on February 23rd from 2-3:30pm to discuss strategies for raising race\, get a copy of the new Toolkit for Raising Race in Delinquency & Youthful Offender Cases and practice using it with a sample case. \nAgenda and materials forthcoming! \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/raising-race-in-delinquency-y-o-cases/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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CREATED:20230729T204201Z
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UID:10000414-1645707600-1645716600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:PRONG THREE:  SLAYING THE DRAGON!
DESCRIPTION:PRONG THREE: SLAYING THE DRAGON – THE EXPERTS: KAREN TALLEY\, DEVORAH VESTER\, RACHEL ROSENBERG AND DANIEL TOMPKINS SHOW US HOW\nKaren and Devorah will lead an in depth analysis of M.G.L c. 123 s. 1 “likelihood of serious harm\,” Prong Three and the Appellate Courts’ interpretations of Prong Three. \nThen Rachel and Daniel will show us how to prepare a Prong Three case: including identifying and prepping witnesses\, cross and direct examination\, objections\, motions for directed finding\, opening and closing arguments. \nWHEN:    FEBRUARY 24\, 2022\, 1:00 – 3:30 PM \nWHERE:  ZOOM  \nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdeiorj4jEtfbybQ7dSSGkZOJ6Y9EyoNQ \nCLE CREDITS:  2.5 \nNo homework\, No small groups \nQUESTIONS: LAURA SANFORD   sanfo235@aol.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/prong-three-slaying-the-dragon/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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