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SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw - Training Series - September
DESCRIPTION:Get Schooled with EdLaw – Training Series \n\n\nSave the date below for part one of a monthly training series with EdLaw on the first Monday of every month (except Labor Day) from 3-4:30pm. We will begin on September 8 with a “back-to-school” session\, where we will discuss what education advocacy can look like for your school-aged clients\, as well as common issues that arise at the start of the school year and how to address them. Registration required. All trainings will be recorded and available for future viewing. \nOver the course of the year\, we will cover a variety of topics\, including: school stability\, discipline overview\, suspension hearings\, MDRs\, discipline appeals\, neuropsychological testing\, reading an IEP\, team meetings\, BSEA hearings and conflict resolution\, McKinney-Vento\, transition services\, and English language learners. We’d also love to hear from you if there are additional topics you would like for us to cover! \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw-training-series-september/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T160000
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SUMMARY:Department of Developmental Services Training
DESCRIPTION:Department of Developmental Services Training \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 9th\, from 2-4pm for a training Allison Jordan\, Esq.\, Assistant General Counsel and Ashley Boyd Fermin\, LICSW\, Director of Clinical Services\, Regional Risk and Eligibility Manager from the Department of Developmental Services. \nTogether we will learn what supports DDS can offer\, how to navigate applications and appeals\, and how to best engage and advocate for clients served by DDS. \nThis training will be VIRTUAL over Zoom. You must pre-register by following the link here. \n2 CLEs are available for MHLD Trial Attorneys \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/department-of-developmental-services-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T175119Z
UID:10002919-1757512800-1757516400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Intro to Course
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-intro-to-course/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250715T161552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T204208Z
UID:10002931-1757584800-1757602800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course \nSeptember 11\, 10 AM – 3 PM \nLocation: Boston Office \nIn Person Training \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250806T184834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T184834Z
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SUMMARY:The Lawyer Well-Being Series The Legal Profession & Substance Use Disorders: Awareness. Recovery. Change
DESCRIPTION:More info on Social Law Library: The Lawyer Well-Being Series The Legal Profession & Substance Use Disorders: Awareness. Recovery. Change – PART 1 – Understanding the Legal Landscape
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-lawyer-well-being-series-the-legal-profession-substance-use-disorders-awareness-recovery-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
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SUMMARY:Join Dr. Jeff Fortgang from Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers for a 2-Part series:
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Lawyer Well-Being Series The Legal Profession & Substance Use Disorders \nDate: Part 1: September 15th\, 12:00-1:00pm | Part 2: October 20th\, 12:00-1:00pm \nPlatform: Remote – Link to be provided \nPart 1: Monday\, September 15th from 12 pm to 1 pm \nUnderstanding the Legal Landscape \nThe first session will explore the scope and impact of substance use disorders within the legal profession. Current research\, trends\, and contributing factors unique to legal culture will be discussed. An Attorney with lived experience will offer a powerful story of struggle and recovery. \nPart 2: Monday\, October 20th from 12- 1pm \nTreatment\, Healing\, and Renewal  \nThe second session will focus on treatment\, recovery\, and the process of returning to personal and professional well-being. Dr. Fortgang will outline treatment options and the challenges of addressing stigma and other obstacles to getting help. An Attorney with lived experience will offer a powerful story of the road to wellness. \nFree Program. Online only \nLink to be provided once available. \nFaculty: \nJeffrey Fortgang\, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and long-time staff member of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/join-dr-jeff-fortgang-from-lawyers-concerned-for-lawyers-for-a-2-part-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T160000
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UID:10002932-1757941200-1757952000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course \nSeptember 15\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nTraining through Zoom \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T160000
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CREATED:20250724T132627Z
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SUMMARY:CPCS MHLD Worcester County Regional Coordinator Quarterly Training & Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nCPCS MHLD Worcester County Regional Coordinator Quarterly Training & Meeting presented by Toni Hall \nResearch Resources for Mental Health Attorneys using the Massachusetts Trial Court Libraries with Head Librarian Danielle Fay. (Zoom) \nWednesday – September 17\, 2025 2-4 pm \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and access key legal research resources available through the Massachusetts Trial Court Libraries that are directly relevant to mental health law.\nFormulate effective search strategies to locate statutes\, case law\, and secondary sources (such as practice guides and treatises) pertinent to mental health cases.\nUtilize library services to request inter-library loans\, get remote assistance from a law librarian\, and navigate specialized databases.\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/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250715T164250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T164332Z
UID:10002933-1758200400-1758211200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Part 3 of MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course \nSeptember 18\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nTraining through Zoom \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250910T132358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T132358Z
UID:10002982-1758204000-1758207600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat:  The Art of the Reply Brief
DESCRIPTION:You asked for it\, you got it! Join us for a discussion about (a) the rules governing reply briefs\, (b) whether or not to file a reply brief\, and (c) what a compelling\, amazing\, and beautiful reply brief should do and look like. \n  \nSeptember 18\, 2025 \n2:00 – 3:00 p.m.\, by Zoom \n  \nAdvanced Registration Required.  \nPlease Register here: \n https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z2RlkbbMROSdM0sXiNWzEw \n  \nCAFL Appellate Panel Support Unit \n1 CLE \nPlease contact us at CAFLappeals@publiccounsel.net with any questions.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/fireside-chat-the-art-of-the-reply-brief/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250715T164432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T164529Z
UID:10002934-1758546000-1758556800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Part 4 of MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course \nSeptember 22\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nTraining through Zoom \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-course-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250807T155036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T155149Z
UID:10002975-1758628800-1758632400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Red Flags of Wrongful Convictions
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Lisa Kavanaugh\, Director of CPCS Innocence Program; Libby Hugetz\, Staff Attorney CPCS Innocence Program; Jill Tessier\, Staff Attorney CPCS Innocence Program; Matt Harper-Nixon\, Staff Counsel CPCS Criminal Appeals Unit \nThis lunchtime CLE will focus on the most critical red flags that often underlie wrongful convictions. From eyewitness misidentification and false confessions to Brady violations and ineffective assistance of counsel\, the session will examine how these issues manifest in the record. Attendees will learn how to spot systemic patterns\, evaluate potential innocence claims\, and develop strategies to challenge flawed convictions in post-conviction proceedings. \nREGISTER HERE:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mUdSnP9BTCeLY65koIaCFA \nNOTE: 1 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: Criminal Defense (Adult Trials); Post Conviction (Adult); YAD Appeals; Mental Health Appeals; SDP; SORB; Parole; Medical Parole
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/red-flags-of-wrongful-convictions/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250904T202402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T202402Z
UID:10002981-1758632400-1758637800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:UMass Medical Doula Program
DESCRIPTION:UMass Medical Doula Program \nResources for Childbirth\, Breastfeeding\, Postpartum Support\, and More. \nSeptember 23 2025 1-2:30PM \nWe will be joined by Shantel Collins\, Project Coordinator- Doula Program from UMass Memorial. We will learn about different ways doulas can support people in preparing for childhood and postpartum care. \nClick Here to Register.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/umass-medical-doula-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002860-1758792600-1758817800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-09-25/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250715T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T164748Z
UID:10002935-1758805200-1758816000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Part 5 of MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course \nSeptember 25\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nTraining through Zoom \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-course-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002861-1758879000-1758904200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-09-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250522T151237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151237Z
UID:10002913-1758888000-1758891600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:September MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:September MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nSeptember 26\, 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? \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/september-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250313T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T174916Z
UID:10002862-1759224600-1759249800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy/2025-09-30/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T061849
CREATED:20250806T184939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T184939Z
UID:10002977-1759248000-1759255200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:The Supreme Judicial Court\, a 2024-2025 review: A tepid year or more than meets the eye?
DESCRIPTION:More info on Social Law Library: The Supreme Judicial Court\, a 2024-2025 review: A tepid year or more than meets the eye?
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-supreme-judicial-court-a-2024-2025-review-a-tepid-year-or-more-than-meets-the-eye/
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