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SUMMARY:ICE Enforcement in 2025
DESCRIPTION:CPCS Immigration Impact Unit (IIU) Presents:  Bar Advocate Training – ICE Enforcement in 2025 \nCome learn about changes in ICE enforcement and the way it impacts our clients and our representation. In particular\, we will discuss how to identify when there is an ICE detainer\, what to do when ICE is in the courthouse\, and how to work with clients who have been arrested by ICE. We will provide you tools to help navigate the current climate and answers questions. \nWe will be covering the same material in each session\, so you do not need to attend more than once. Multiple dates and times are being provided to ensure this training is broadly accessible. Please only register for one date. \nDates:\nMarch 17\, 1pm – Register HERE\nMarch 31\, 5pm – Register HERE\nApril 9\, 1pm – Register HERE\nApril 16\, 1pm – Register HERE \nThis program has been approved for 1 CLE on the following CPCS Panel: Adult Criminal Defense \nQuestions?  Contact Jennifer Klein (jklein@publiccounsel.net)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/ice-enforcement-in-2025/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T201744Z
UID:10002679-1744207200-1744210800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Evidence Series - Authenticating Texts
DESCRIPTION:See flyer for this series here: Evidence Series Flyer \nPRESENTER: John Sadek\, CPCS Training Department Staff Attorney \n“The text messages prove he’s lying!” Sometimes you have some text messages you need to get into evidence. But how do you actually do it? This webinar will give you the tools you need to argue text messages should come in\, or that they should stay out. \n1 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels:  Criminal Defense Trials (Adult)\, Post-Conviction (Adult); YAD\, YAD Appeals\, Mental Health (Trials)\, Mental Health Appeals\, Parole \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/evidence-series-authenticating-texts/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar,Remote,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20240624T184331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T225143Z
UID:10002712-1744275600-1744291800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Brief Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:By Invitation/Application only.  for more details\, please contact Emily Cardy at ecardy@publiccounsel.net \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-brief-writing-workshop/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:CPCS Boston\, 75 Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241109T024619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T025257Z
UID:10002767-1744275600-1744304400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Communicating with Children/Determining their Position
DESCRIPTION:But Why? Communicating & Collaborating with Kids About Being in Care
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/communicating-with-children-determining-their-position-4/
LOCATION:CPCS Holyoke\, 100 Front Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250414T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241109T031702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T031702Z
UID:10002788-1744623000-1744648200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-spring-2025-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250305T152421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T152846Z
UID:10002854-1744808400-1744812000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:ICE Enforcement in 2025
DESCRIPTION:CPCS Immigration Impact Unit (IIU) Presents:  Bar Advocate Training – ICE Enforcement in 2025 \nCome learn about changes in ICE enforcement and the way it impacts our clients and our representation. In particular\, we will discuss how to identify when there is an ICE detainer\, what to do when ICE is in the courthouse\, and how to work with clients who have been arrested by ICE. We will provide you tools to help navigate the current climate and answers questions. \nWe will be covering the same material in each session\, so you do not need to attend more than once. Multiple dates and times are being provided to ensure this training is broadly accessible. Please only register for one date. \nDates:\nMarch 17\, 1pm – Register HERE\nMarch 31\, 5pm – Register HERE\nApril 9\, 1pm – Register HERE\nApril 16\, 1pm – Register HERE \nThis program has been approved for 1 CLE on the following CPCS Panel: Adult Criminal Defense \nQuestions?  Contact Jennifer Klein (jklein@publiccounsel.net)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/ice-enforcement-in-2025/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250407T124733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T124733Z
UID:10002882-1744876800-1744907400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Western Mass Family Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Bar Association’s Family Law Section is excited to present the Western Massachusetts Family Law Conference\, a premier in-person event for family law attorneys and judges. We are looking forward to a full day of learning and networking at the Hotel Northampton. Conference sessions include: \n\n8:00-9:00: Registration & Continental Breakfast\n9:00- 9:30: State of the Probate and Family Court: Chief Justice John D. Casey\n9:30-10:40: The Pathways to De-Facto Parentage: Statutory and Equity\n10:40-10:50: Break\n10:50-11:30: The “Assent” and Voice of the Child\n11:30-12:30: From Resist and Refuse to Reunification Therapy\n12:30-1:40: LUNCH\n1:40-2:20: Emerging Issues in Evidence and Preserving the Record for Appeal\n2:20-2:30: Break\n2:30-3:40: Coercive Control and Family Law\n3:40-4:30: Lobby Conference \n\nRegistration is required by Friday\, April 11 at 5 p.m. \n\nMBA Member: $75.00\nNon-Member: $175.00
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/western-mass-family-law-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Northmapton\, 36 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241109T025419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T151144Z
UID:10002768-1744880400-1744909200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Communicating with Children/Determining their Position
DESCRIPTION:But Why? Communicating & Collaborating with Kids About Being in Care
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/communicating-with-children-determining-their-position-5/
LOCATION:UTEC Catalyst Center\, 17 Warren Street\, Lowell\, Massachusetts\, 01850
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250227T164258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T153809Z
UID:10002849-1744898400-1744903800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Fighting School Threats - Case Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Fighting School Threats – Case Considerations \nTime: Apr 17\, 2025 02:00 PM – 3:30 PM \nJoin us for presentations and discussions about the use of the bomb/hijack statute to charge kids with making school threats. Topics include legislative history\, Motions to Dismiss\, 58A Hearings\, Trial Issues and school discipline. \nLive-Remote through Zoom \nRegister for this Zoom Training
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/fighting-school-threats-case-considerations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250417T182308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200216Z
UID:10002887-1745326800-1745334000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:How to Defend Allegations of Physical Abuse
DESCRIPTION:CAFL Training Presents: \nHOW TO CHALLENGE THE ‘SCIENCE” TWO PART SERIES\nApril 22\, 2025 & MAY 6\, 2025\n1pm-3pm\nSpringfield Trial Office | 1350 Main Street | 6th floor\nRSVP:\nATTYMICHELLESCRUZ@YAHOO.COM  \nApproved for 4 CAFL CLE’s | 2 each day. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nHow to identify key facts in medical records\nHow to cross the departments expert\nExperts: What type of experts and where to find them\nHiow to unpack your client’s story\nHow to challenge the “Science” of child abuse\nHow and when to obtain discovery-medical records; interrogatories\, deposition and request for production
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/how-to-defend-allegations-of-physical-abuse/
LOCATION:Springfield Trial Office\, 1350 main street 6th floor\, Springfield\, Massachusetts\, 01103
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241010T185648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T185648Z
UID:10002729-1745330400-1745337600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Working with Experts - How do we Get the Best out of our Evaluators?
DESCRIPTION:Working with Experts – How do we get the best out of our evaluators? \nVirtual Training & Meeting \nMHLD Regional Coordinator Training & Meeting Barnstable/Plymouth Counties \nPresented by Barnstable/Plymouth RC Toni Hall \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82898022284?pwd=Ad1j5b5acGeaNbyBbAcFvPnqt2xmqE.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 9802 2284\nPasscode: 893372
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/working-with-experts-how-do-we-get-the-best-out-of-our-evaluators-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250418T181232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T181232Z
UID:10002890-1745416800-1745422200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CARE Advocate Program - Make a Difference for Children in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited Bar Training \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025\, | 2-3pm \nWhere: CAFL Office 1822 N. Main St. | Suite 205 | Fall River\, MA 02720 \nApproved for 1.5 CAFL CLE credits \ngrey@advocacybridge.org | (774) 202-9745 \nTOPIC: \n\nExplore the CARE Advocate Program: Learn about\nthe expanded referral process for CARE (Child\nAdvocate for Resources and Empowerment)\, now\nserving all four Bristol County juvenile courts.\nPartner with The Advocacy Bridge: Learn how to\nrefer cases for a CARE Advocate\, collaborate with\nAdvocates\, and use this resource to better drive\npositive impacts for children and families.\n\n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/care-advocate-program-make-a-difference-for-children-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:Fall River Office\, 1822 North Main Street\, Fall River\, MA 027201822 North Main Street\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20240919T183003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T195323Z
UID:10002694-1745416800-1745424000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:In Case You Get Hit By A Bus: Steps To Protect Your Cases For When You Are Not Around
DESCRIPTION:In Case You Get Hit By A Bus – Steps to Protect your cases for when you are not around. \nMHLD Middlesex County Regional Coordinator Virtual Training & Meeting \nPresented by Middlesex RCs Toni Hall & Mark Rossi \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025 2:00 PM-4:00 PM\n \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81595201087?pwd=Xuwct1GAQewCQIVGfdjVnt2t51acK7.1 \nMeeting ID: 815 9520 1087 \nPasscode: 585354
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/youre-fired-strategies-to-prevent-and-ways-to-respond-when-a-client-asks-you-to-withdraw/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250328T175149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T175429Z
UID:10002871-1745587800-1745598600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:FILING A (com)MOTION
DESCRIPTION:COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS \nTrial Court \nProbate and Family Court \nss. County Docket No. \n  \nIn re: Trial Panel Members \nFILING A (com)MOTION \n  \nNow comes Valerie Rust\, Esq. and Deborah Hill Stevens\, Esq.\, Regional Coordinators\, offering you an opportunity to earn 3 CLEs as follows: \n1. Attend our Filing A (com)Motion training to learn about what motions you can bring before the judge in order to dismiss actions\, limit witnesses\, exclude documents\, to give your client the best opportunity to defend against the petition. \n2. We will do a lecture on Motions that can be brought\, but more importantly\, we will have a number of scenarios to be explored and discussed. \n3. We will break into small groups and ask each group to write up at least one motion based upon one of the scenarios. \n4. There will be a presentation and large group discussions of the motions drafted. \n5. Question and answer period to follow. \n  \nWherefore\, we respectfully request that you join us by Zoom on \na. April 25\, 2025 from 1:30-4:30 \nb. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/p9DpCeDEQ-i8dtW07YbKOg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nc. Let us know if you have any questions. \n  \nPlease email MHLD Trial Admin Asst. Craig Gimbrone (Cgimbrone@publiccounsel.net) for more details.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/20191/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241018T003526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T155714Z
UID:10002745-1745834400-1745841600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:How to Conduct a Trauma-Informed Direct Examination with the Wildflower Alliance
DESCRIPTION:How to Conduct a Direct Examination of your Client \nWith a Trauma-Informed Approach: \nPartnering with your Client to Tell Their Own Story \n  \nPresented by: the Wildflower Alliance\, the CPCS Mental Health Litigation Division \n& the CPCS Holistic Defense Work Group \n  \nAll staff and private counsel\, come join us for this cross-practice training  \nApril 28th on Zoom from 10:00am-12:00 \n  \n2 CLE Credits: \nCredits apply to Trial and Appeals Panels for CAFL\, Criminal\, MHLD\, and YAD; \nCredits also apply to the SDP/SORB and Parole Panels (not Medical Parole) \n  \n\nWe will learn about how to be client-centered and trauma-informed\, partnering with our clients who want to testify in their own cases to tell their own stories.\n\n  \n\nThe training will include an interactive presentation and small group work with scenarios from the criminal\, young adult\, family regulation\, and mental health systems.\n\n  \n\nWe are joined by our Wildflower Alliance colleagues\, who bring their lived experiences as survivors from all oppressive and coercive carceral systems.\n\n  \nAfter the training\, you will be able to: \n\nRecognize the difference between representing a client and advocating for a person\,\nUnderstand that a victory or “win” is not simply the legal result of a court proceeding\,\nPrepare your client to tell their story in an effective way to assist the fact-finder in their analysis of the evidence\, and\nEducate the fact-finder to reframe the narrative about your client.\n\n  \nAny Questions? \nEmail MHLD Training Director\, Beau Kealy: bkealy@publiccounsel.net \nor Skailer Qvistgaard\, HDWG Chair: sqvistgaard@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/19539/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241109T031830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T031830Z
UID:10002789-1745917200-1745946000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mock Hearings
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-spring-2025-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250404T211702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T211702Z
UID:10002879-1745931600-1745938800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Bridgewater State Hospital Webinar Series - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Bridgewater State Hospital Webinar Series \n  \nPlease join us for a series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital\, focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed in our most recent semi-annual report issued in February 2025. Each webinar will include a question and answer segment. \nMaterials and recordings will be provided after the conference. \nASL and CART will be provided for all sessions \nREGISTER TODAY \nOverview of BSH Webinar \nTuesday\, April 29\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will explain what BSH is and present a broad overview of all of DLC’s findings and recommendations from the February 2025 report. \n  \nBSH Care and Treatment Webinar \nTuesday\, May 6\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will focus on the mental health care and treatment provided to individuals held at BSH\, including concerns about restraint\, seclusion\, and involuntary medication practices. \n  \nBSH Facilities Issues Webinar \nTuesday\, May 13\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will focus discuss physical conditions within BSH – a state prison facility – and their impact on the health\, safety\, and treatment of individuals held at BSH. \n  \nREGISTER TODAY \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/bridgewater-state-hospital-webinar-series-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241109T031933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T031933Z
UID:10002790-1746003600-1746032400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mock Hearings
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-spring-2025-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250310T161559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T161610Z
UID:10002858-1746018000-1746021600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:April MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:April MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nApril 30\, 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 \n  \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? \n This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \n  \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/20128/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250317T135734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T135734Z
UID:10002868-1746028800-1746036000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Social Law Library: Depositions – Develop and Sharpen Your Skills
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, April 30\, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET\nWebinar Fee: $65 \nThis Program is Online only\n \nRegister Here \nCPCS approved 2.0 credits for the CAFL (Trial and Appeals)\, and Mental Health trials. To receive credits attendees must be logged on during the program for a minimum of 80% of the conference time – certificates will be emailed to all attendees who qualify. \nFaculty\nJudge Debra A. Squires-Lee\, Massachusetts Superior Court \nThomas Jackson\, Esq.\, author of the Practicing Law Institute’s The Deposition Handbook (3rd ed.) \nDylan Sanders\, Esq.\, Beveridge & Diamond P.C. \nDepositions are the main discovery tool for obtaining the facts necessary to resolve civil actions.  Depositions are also the best way to assess the objectivity/credibility of witnesses and to challenge the opinions of experts. Mastering the skills of the deposition process is crucial to litigation success. This program will improve your deposition skills. Among the topics in the program are: \n\nSuggestions addressing common pitfalls in the conduct of depositions\, including failing to prepare\, poor language choices\, failing to exhaust a witness’s knowledge of a topic\, being distracted by objections or by the witness\, not gaining useful admissions\, failing to address documents properly or deal with “I don’t know answers\,” and mistakes made by defending lawyers and issues presented by remote depositions.\nSpecial considerations for dealing with experts in depositions including ways to examine both constructively and destructively.\nUsing exhibits including gaining facts required to support their admissibility under the rules of evidence.\n\n\nOnline registration is encouraged. For assistance\, questions on group discounts\, accommodations requests\, special billing\, program content\, out-of-state CLE credits\, and general CLE information contact Michael Saporito by email at  msaporito@socialaw.com . Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded. The recording is available by digital download\, generally within a week after the program date. People registered for the program will receive the video recording and materials. CLE credit\, when applicable\, is only granted when the live webinar is attended. \nThis program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed to 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-depositions-develop-and-sharpen-your-skills/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20240624T184331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T225143Z
UID:10002713-1746090000-1746106200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Brief Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:By Invitation/Application only.  for more details\, please contact Emily Cardy at ecardy@publiccounsel.net \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-brief-writing-workshop/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:CPCS Boston\, 75 Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241109T032037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T032037Z
UID:10002791-1746090000-1746118800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mock Hearings
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-spring-2025-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250325T181022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T164831Z
UID:10002870-1746198000-1746203400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mind The Gap: Bridging Legal Process and Adolescent Development to Build Communication Strategies with Young Clients
DESCRIPTION:May 2 2025\, from 3-4:30 \nMind The Gap: Bridging Legal Process and Adolescent Development to Build Communication Strategies with Young Clients \nA Youth Advocacy Training with Doctor Lauren Persing \nRegister at the Link Below \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eDG4c-aHQPKir6rWrXrx5w \nApproved for 1.5 CAFL CLE.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mind-the-gap-bridging-legal-process-and-adolescent-development-to-build-communication-strategies-with-young-clients/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250404T211839Z
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UID:10002880-1746536400-1746543600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Bridgewater State Hospital Webinar Series - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Bridgewater State Hospital Webinar Series \n  \nPlease join us for a series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital\, focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed in our most recent semi-annual report issued in February 2025. Each webinar will include a question and answer segment. \nMaterials and recordings will be provided after the conference. \nASL and CART will be provided for all sessions \n  \nOverview of BSH Webinar \nTuesday\, April 29\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will explain what BSH is and present a broad overview of all of DLC’s findings and recommendations from the February 2025 report. \n  \nBSH Care and Treatment Webinar \nTuesday\, May 6\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will focus on the mental health care and treatment provided to individuals held at BSH\, including concerns about restraint\, seclusion\, and involuntary medication practices. \n  \nBSH Facilities Issues Webinar \nTuesday\, May 13\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will focus discuss physical conditions within BSH – a state prison facility – and their impact on the health\, safety\, and treatment of individuals held at BSH. \n  \nREGISTER TODAY \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/bridgewater-state-hospital-webinar-series-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250417T183026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200304Z
UID:10002888-1746536400-1746543600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:How to Defend Allegations of Physical Abuse
DESCRIPTION:CAFL Training Presents: \nHOW TO CHALLENGE THE ‘SCIENCE” TWO PART SERIES\nApril 22\, 2025 & MAY 6\, 2025\n1pm-3pm\nSpringfield Trial Office | 1350 Main Street | 6th floor\nRSVP:\nATTYMICHELLESCRUZ@YAHOO.COM  \nApproved for 4 CAFL CLE’s | 2 each day. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nHow to identify key facts in medical records\nHow to cross the departments expert\nExperts: What type of experts and where to find them\nHiow to unpack your client’s story\nHow to challenge the “Science” of child abuse\nHow and when to obtain discovery-medical records; interrogatories\, deposition and request for production
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/how-to-defend-allegations-of-physical-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Springfield Trial Office\, 1350 main street 6th floor\, Springfield\, Massachusetts\, 01103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250418T152544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153248Z
UID:10002889-1746541800-1746547200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Exploring the Connection between Well-Being and Identity in the Legal Profession: The Importance of Supportive Workplaces and Allyship
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Connection between Well-Being & Identity in the Legal Profession: The Importance of Supportive Workplaces and Allyship \nPart 2 presented on May 6th from 2:30pm – 4pm will focus on recently released proposals from the Affinity Bar Associations that provide practical ways to improve well-being in the profession and to dismantle systemic inequities. This program will feature a roundtable conversation comprised of various members and focused on public service and government workplaces. \nCLE Approved for:\nCAFL\, CAFL Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals\, Adult Criminal Trials\, Adult Criminal Post-Conviction\, Mental Health Litigation\, MHLD Appeals\, SORB/SDP \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GYyYywSwSGW9QjMvx4Dg4w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/exploring-the-connection-between-well-being-identity-in-the-legal-profession-the-importance-of-supportive-workplaces-and-allyship/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20241109T021625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T021823Z
UID:10002759-1746604800-1746637200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:ICWA Training
DESCRIPTION:In person All Day Event in Mashpee – More info to follow
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/icwa-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250428T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T182058Z
UID:10002894-1746712800-1746720000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Juvenile and Child Welfare Training
DESCRIPTION:Platform: In-Person \nProgram Description: \nHon. Kerry A. Ahern\, first justice of the Lawrence Juvenile Court\, is hosting a free training and bench/bar event on Thursday\, May 8\, at the Lawrence Juvenile Court. \n  \nThis is a great opportunity to learn from and meet judges who will be covering topics including: \n\nThe new care and protection rules\nAmendments to Rule 14 of the Massachusetts Rule of Criminal Procedure\nThe recent Juvenile Policy & Data Dashboard Report\n\n  \nFaculty: \n\nHon. Kerry A. Ahern\, First Justice\, Program Chair\nEssex County Juvenile Court-Newburyport\, Lawrence
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/juvenile-and-child-welfare-training/
LOCATION:lawrence Juvenile Court\, 2 Appleton Street\, Lawrence\, MA\, 01840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250401T165702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T144011Z
UID:10002874-1747044000-1747054800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:RACE\, RESTRAINTS & RISK OF HARM
DESCRIPTION:  \nRACE\, RESTRAINTS & RISK OF HARM \nMay 12th 10am-1pm  \n(3 CLEs) \nCPCS Training Center \n120 Front Street\, 3rd floor\, Worcester  \nVirtual option also available \n  \n  \nAfter this training\, you will be better able to: \n\nUnderstand the decision-making criteria for the application of chemical and physical restraints and the racial disparities which exist.\nRecognize how the use of restraints and the disparate on clients of color result in erroneous decisions about risk of harm and unlawful commitment.\nExplore concrete steps and tools for using the existing research to educate the Court to effectively advocate for our clients.\n\nPart 1: Discussion of relevant research and data. \nLearn from MHLD staff and private counsel and clinical colleagues\, Dr. Tina Adams and Dr. Jessica Isom: \n\nExistence of structural racism in healthcare and bias of providers;\nExplanation of criteria considered with application of restraints;\nReview of the current research and data illustrating disparate use of restraints\nHow the use of restraints are proxies for risk of harm in commitment cases\n\nPart 2: Stories of unlawful use of restraint:   \nMatt Tuleja & Freddy Shegog \n  \nPart 3: Small group breakouts \nBrainstorm strategies to use existing research\, regs & data \nPart 4: Roundtable conversation: how to educate & advocate \n  \nPlease register in advance for in-person tickets: EVENTBRITE LINK  \nOr register for remote attendance: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bPlTw3jiSKCbTSgxeIydzg
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/race-restraints-risk-of-harm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162116
CREATED:20250507T191859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T191859Z
UID:10002902-1747128600-1747153800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Social Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONFERENCE IS MEANT FOR BOTH STAFF SSAS/SOCIAL WORKERS AND EXPERT VENDOR SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK AS PART OF INDIGENT LEGAL DEFENSE TEAMS\, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW\, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS\, MENTAL HEALTH COMMITMENTS AND ADULT GUARDIANSHIPS\, AND ADULT CRIMINAL CASES. ALL STAFF\, STAFF ATTORNEYS\, BAR ADVOCATES\, AND PANEL MEMBERS WELCOME.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/3rd-annual-social-services-conference-2/
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