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SUMMARY:MHLD Symposium
DESCRIPTION:CPCS MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION  \nPRESENTS A DAY-LONG SYMPOSIUM  \nJune 6\, 2025  \n8:00am – 5:30pm \n  \nA Seat at the Medical Table:  \nExploring New & Available Treatment Approaches \n  \nWe will bring you experts and those with lived experience on cutting edge \npsychiatric and medical treatment \nMeet your colleagues and make new connections! \nCPCS Worcester Training Center: 120 Front Street\, 3rd floor \nVirtual option also available \nJoin other members of the Mental Health community – advocates\, clinicians\, judges and activists – we will discuss innovative approaches to treatment including and beyond the medical model to maximize our clients’ choices and ability to sit at their own medical table and participate in treatment. \n\nThe Keynote speaker will be Courtney Bergan\, a former MHLD client\, now a lawyer\, advocate\, and Equal Justice Works Fellow at Disability Rights Maryland. Here is her article: A Human Rights Based Approach to Treatment\nThe Agenda details other panelists including those practicing critical psychiatry\, anti-racist psychiatry\, metabolic and nutritional psychiatry\, harm reduction and activists who will enlighten us on transformative approaches.\n\nLunch will be provided so we hope you will join us in person. \nDon’t wait to reserve your seat\, space is limited. \nRegister today!    \nMHLD Symposium Tickets    \nWhen registering\, you will be asked to specify preference for joining in-person or remotely \nAny Questions? \nEmail Beau Kealy bkealy@publiccounsel.net or Laura Sanford lsanford@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-symposium/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T145526Z
UID:10002856-1748610000-1748620800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Exploring and Expanding Your Advocacy: Working with Clients with Substance Use Issues\, Criminal Cases\, and Medication Issues
DESCRIPTION:Exploring and Expanding Your Advocacy: Working with Clients with Substance Use Issues\, Criminal Cases\, and Medication Issues \nMay 30th 1-4pm (Training from 1-3pm 2 CLEs; Regional meetings 3p-4p (1 CLE if attorneys from these regions) \nPresented by Bristol County Regional Coordinator\, John Mitchell & Suffolk County Regional Coordinator\, Valerie Rust \n  \nThis training will cover: \n  \nHow to work with clients experiencing mental health and substance use issues: \n\nExplore strategies to effectively represent clients facing section 35 petitions.\nIdentify resources to help clients with their dual diagnoses.\n\n  \nHow to work with clients facing forensic commitments. \n\nDevelop strategies for effectively representing clients in section 16 & 18 commitment proceedings.\n\n  \nHow to recognize ways to advocate for our clients’ various medication needs and preferences. \n\nDiscover how to effectively work with an IME to advocate for and satisfy your clients’ medication goals.\n\n  \nNo need to register just join! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82817585804?pwd=1jLbuMDbLQUiDMe5CIcINZrU5HivHh.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 1758 5804 \nPasscode: 406549 \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/exploring-and-expanding-your-advocacy-working-with-clients-with-substance-use-issues-criminal-cases-and-medication-issues-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20250501T151954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T201636Z
UID:10002897-1748437200-1748440800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Guardianship Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:MHLD Guardianship Roundtable \n May 28th @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nJoin your colleagues and Laura Sanford for a Guardianship Roundtable on May 28th  from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. \nYou get 1 CLE credit. \nLaura Sanford will be discussing the recently published Guidelines for Pro Se Litigants. \nDownload these guidelines here. \nBring your issues and cases to “crunch.” \nPlease Register Here \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-roundtable-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20250310T153438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T164727Z
UID:10002857-1743163200-1743166800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:March MHLD RED (Race\, Equity\, and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:March MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nMar 28\, 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/20127/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240903T232048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T191131Z
UID:10002276-1742983200-1742990400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD - Commitment Certification Bring Back
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Litigation Division\, Training Department\, is delighted to announce our annual MHLD Civil Commitment Bring-Back event.  This in-person event\, which is primarily for attorneys who have received their Civil Commitment Certification in the last five years\, will be on Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025 from 10:00am-12:00\, at 75 Federal Street\, 5th floor\, in Boston.  The Bring-Back 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.  (2 MH CLEs). \nPlease use the Eventbrite registration below to secure your spot.   \nEventbrite Registration:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccc-bring-back-2025-tickets-1236567559859 \nWe are interested in hearing about your cases and look forward to seeing you in person.  Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/commitment-certification-bring-back/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250314T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240904T000714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T000714Z
UID:10002657-1741939200-1741971600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Training -  Guardianship Certification Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD \nIn Person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-training-guardianship-certification-mock-trials/2025-03-14/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240904T000714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T000714Z
UID:10002656-1741852800-1741885200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Training -  Guardianship Certification Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD \nIn Person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-training-guardianship-certification-mock-trials/2025-03-13/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240904T000714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T000714Z
UID:10002655-1741766400-1741798800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Training -  Guardianship Certification Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD \nIn Person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-training-guardianship-certification-mock-trials/2025-03-12/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250311T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240904T000714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T000714Z
UID:10002654-1741680000-1741712400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Training -  Guardianship Certification Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD \nIn Person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-training-guardianship-certification-mock-trials/2025-03-11/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250310T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240904T000714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T000714Z
UID:10002653-1741593600-1741626000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Training -  Guardianship Certification Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD \nIn Person
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-training-guardianship-certification-mock-trials/2025-03-10/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240903T234804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T151601Z
UID:10002281-1739538000-1739548800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Training - Guardianship Certification - Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD \nZoom Session
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-session-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250207T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240903T234237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T151554Z
UID:10002279-1738933200-1738944000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Training - Guardianship Certification - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD \nZoom Session
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-session-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250204T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240903T234146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T152041Z
UID:10002278-1738663200-1738681200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Training - Guardianship Certification - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon \nIn Person session
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-session-1-6-mock-trials/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231018T234503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T191153Z
UID:10000942-1718704800-1718712000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Trauma-Informed Advocacy & How to Direct your Client at Trial with Cindy Hadge (Wildflower Alliance)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdumvqTwsG9HYIGxO-r9qFXUOyOMuANks[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/trauma-informed-advocacy-how-to-direct-your-client-at-trial-with-cindy-hadge-wildflower-alliance/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20240206T000018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T185518Z
UID:10002002-1717419600-1717430400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Workshop to Confront the Challenges & Create Concrete Strategies to Effectively Raise Race in Mental Health Litigation:
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCome join Dr. Jessica Isom\, community psychiatrist\, public speaker\, medical educator and consultant for diversity\, equity\, inclusion and antiracism projects\, and your staff\, private counsel and clinical colleagues in an interactive workshop: \n\nDescribe how to talk to clients in distress about raising race\nIdentify and break down barriers that prevent you from raising race in your cases\nDevelop strategies with your experts to address critical points in the process\nEducate the court about how racial bias impacts the decision making of experts and ultimate opinions reached\n\n3 CLE credits for: MH Appeals & Trials \nRegister Here \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/workshop-to-confront-the-challenges-create-concrete-strategies-to-effectively-raise-race-in-mental-health-litigation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Beau Kealy":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240322T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231208T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T205220Z
UID:10002027-1711112400-1711123200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Guardianship Certification
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification/2024-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-Person,Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231208T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T205220Z
UID:10002026-1710853200-1710864000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Guardianship Certification
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification/2024-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-Person,Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231208T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T205220Z
UID:10002025-1710507600-1710518400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Guardianship Certification
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification/2024-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-Person,Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231208T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T205220Z
UID:10002024-1710248400-1710259200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Guardianship Certification
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification/2024-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-Person,Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231208T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T205220Z
UID:10002023-1709902800-1709913600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Guardianship Certification
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification/2024-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-Person,Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240305T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231208T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T205220Z
UID:10002022-1709643600-1709654400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Guardianship Certification
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification/2024-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-Person,Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240216T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231214T234504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T000902Z
UID:10001461-1708088400-1708095600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Defending Health Care Proxy Affirmations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Presenting by RC’s Debra Dow\, Deborah Hill Stevens and DCC Laura Sanford. \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvce-rrDssE9Ljl_mg1B_z96VMbn7-IpC6[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/defending-health-care-proxy-affirmations/
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Sanford":MAILTO:lsanford@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231220T231910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T234446Z
UID:10001467-1706702400-1706706000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL PANEL and MHLD APPEALS PANEL\nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \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? During each session we will focus on a different topic arising in our litigation. Come talk about how to tell your client’s story\, develop strategy\, draft cross and direct examinations\, move to admit relevant studies and articles and make effective arguments to the court. This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nRegister Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcOqorDkjE9ylWHhFxLbYn8vNEZTHDcc-[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-5/
ORGANIZER;CN="Beau Kealy":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231018T232159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T201951Z
UID:10000940-1706619600-1706630400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Cross-Examination Using Trial Transcripts
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMental Health Litigation Training Unit Presents:\nRefresh and Hone Your Cross Exam Skills:\nUsing trial transcripts to demonstrate effective ways to conduct a powerful Cross. \nIn 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 January 30th from 1-3pm\n2 CLE Credits MHLD & MHLD Appeals\nPlease Register Here\nThe number of participants will be restricted.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-cross-examination-using-trial-transcripts/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240122T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231110T014505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T014714Z
UID:10001316-1705928400-1705935600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Bring-Back
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are delighted to announce the first CPCS MHLD Civil Commitment Bring-Back event\, a unique gathering aimed at reuniting attorneys who have successfully completed the Civil Commitment Certification within the last three years. 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. \nDate and Time: \n\nDate: January 22st\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nLocation: CPCS 75 Federal St Office\, 5th Floor\, Conference Room A/B\n\nRegister Here: (Note: Registration is restricted to Attorneys who have received their Civil Commitment Certification in the last 3 years)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-bring-back/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231108T232607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T212629Z
UID:10001314-1702373400-1702382400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:How to Represent a Client Seeking Transfer to a Mental Health Facility pursuant to c.123\, 18 (a½)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Criminal Defense & Mental Health Training Units\, along with Staff from MHLD and the Immigration Impact Unit Present\nHow to Represent a Client Seeking Transfer to a Mental Health Facility pursuant to c.123\, 18 (a ½)\nDecember 12th from 9:30am-Noon\nOn Zoom \n2 ½ CLE Credits: \nMHLD Trials & Appeals\, Criminal Trials & Appeals\, YAD Appeals\, Parole/Medical Parole \n2 CLE Credits: \nSDP/SORB \nJOIN US in a collaborative and interactive training for guidance and practical tools. \nWe will review the relevant law\, potential risks and benefits to clients\, and other information necessary to zealously represent a client seeking relief through a Petition for Transfer. \nYou will then brainstorm with colleagues in small groups to explore potential scenarios with clients seeking transfer. \nAfter this training\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how to communicate with and advocate for clients in acute mental health distress\nCompile information and documentation necessary for an effective Petition\nAdvise about consequences for and zealously represent all informed clients\, including noncitizen clients\nExplain whether and how a successful petition will result in the mental health services sought by your client\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nHERE \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-criminal-defense-mental-health-training-units-along-with-staff-from-mhld-and-the-immigration-impact-unit-present/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20231025T220421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T235234Z
UID:10001276-1702040400-1702047600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Worcester County Regional Coordinator Bi-Annual Attorney Meeting & Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Worcester County Regional Coordinator\nBi-Annual Attorney Meeting & Training\nCPCS – Mental Health Litigation Division \n2 Credit MHLD CLE Program\nfor certified MHLD Worcester County private attorneys\nno cost \nTraining Topic:\nUnderstanding Decision-Making Capacity to Give Informed Consent for Medical Treatment \n(You’ve Got It!  Whether it’s Lions\, Tigers\, and Bears or\nUnderstanding\, Appreciation\, Reasoning\, and Choice) \nDate: Friday\, December 8\, 2023\, 1:00 pm. to 3:00 pm\nPlatform: Zoom\nZoom:  Link Here\nMeeting ID: 894 5356 5948\nPasscode: 371188 \nPresented by:\nAnna Lembo\, Esq.\, Worcester County Regional Coordinator \nAdvanced registration NOT required \nAttorney Anna Lembo will lead this program.  Upon completion of this seminar\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe what a capacity assessment entails\nUnderstand the various approaches to a capacity assessment\nEffectively conduct a direct and cross examination regarding capacity to give informed consent to treatment with antipsychotic medication\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-worcester-county-regional-coordinator-bi-annual-attorney-meeting-training/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20230713T200842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T200849Z
UID:10000084-1701345600-1701349200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL PANEL and MHLD APPEALS PANEL\nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \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? During each session we will focus on a different topic arising in our litigation. Come talk about how to tell your client’s story\, develop strategy\, draft cross and direct examinations\, move to admit relevant studies and articles and make effective arguments to the court. This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nRegister Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdu-uqzwtEtElKBcpkvXTPInpW1f62D6G[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20230713T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T200444Z
UID:10000083-1698408000-1698411600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL PANEL and MHLD APPEALS PANEL\nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \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? During each session we will focus on a different topic arising in our litigation. Come talk about how to tell your client’s story\, develop strategy\, draft cross and direct examinations\, move to admit relevant studies and articles and make effective arguments to the court. This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nREGISTER HERE:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcO6tpz8sHdeLBCvEjiLhZ_-vmk75LAfk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230929T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T102351
CREATED:20230616T233459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T233459Z
UID:10000040-1695992400-1696003200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This Training is by application only see announcement here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Announcement Fall 2023 Commitment Certification Training final[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-mhld-civil-commitment-certification-training/2023-09-29/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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