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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
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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
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CREATED:20251205T204917Z
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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
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CREATED:20260115T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T171257Z
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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
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CREATED: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:20260405T224926
CREATED:20260114T152213Z
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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
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CREATED:20251124T190036Z
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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
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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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183244Z
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193932Z
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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
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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
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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:20260405T224926
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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