*INVITATION ONLY * CAFL Preparing for Trial Training FKA Trial Practice Training April 22 Orientation 2:30 – 4 p.m.; April 26 8:45 to 12:30, April 29 8:45 to 12:30, May 3 8:45 to 12:30, May 6 8:45 to 12:30.

Speakers: Dr. Keith Maddox and Dr. Sam Sommers Date: May 3, 2021, 2-4pm This interactive presentation will explore the psychology underlying racial (and other forms of) bias, discuss the challenges bias presents for leveraging the benefits of organizational diversity, and consider strategies to mitigate its impact. While the modern era is one in which most […]

This program is by application only.  This program consists of asynchronous (on your own work) using our online learning platform Talent LMS in addition to live sessions on Zoom 3times per week for four weeks.  Please contact Kristen Munichiello at kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net for more information.

A youth’s positive self-identity is tied to their psychological wellbeing, but when a child is removed from their community, their positive racial, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic bonds may be lost. Join your colleagues at CPCS, DCF, JDAI, FRC, CIP, Judges, and community members as we learn about the importance of identifying, understanding, preserving and affirming […]

This program is by application only.  This program consists of asynchronous (on your own work) using our online learning platform Talent LMS in addition to live sessions on Zoom 3times per week for four weeks.  Please contact Kristen Munichiello at kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net for more information.

Join us in May for an Interactive Training on the SJC’s Decision in Adoption of Luc It is now over a year since the SJC’s decision in Adoption of Luc changed the legal landscape around the admission of DCF records.  Hearsay is in!  (Or is it?)  Opinion is out!  Come learn what the decision means for your […]

*INVITATION ONLY * CAFL Preparing for Trial Training FKA Trial Practice Training April 22 Orientation 2:30 – 4 p.m.; April 26 8:45 to 12:30, April 29 8:45 to 12:30, May 3 8:45 to 12:30, May 6 8:45 to 12:30.

This program is by application only.  This program consists of asynchronous (on your own work) using our online learning platform Talent LMS in addition to live sessions on Zoom 3times per week for four weeks.  Please contact Kristen Munichiello at kmunichiello@publiccounsel.net for more information.

A two-part (May 6 and 13) hands-on seminar program to really hone your skills in crafting and delivering opening statements, motions for required findings, and closing arguments. This program is for people practicing in Suffolk, Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties, and space is limited. Please see flier (link below) for more information. Openings-Motions for […]

MHLD will give one (1) regular CLE for this program.  This free program is hosted by American Bar Association. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (Service@americanbar.org) or 1-800-285-2221. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.  There is a note […]

COVID BROWN BAG – Resumption of 12-Person Jury Trials May 7, 2021 1pm to 2pm 1 CLE: Adult Criminal, Criminal Appeals, CAFL, YAD, YAD Appeals, SORB, MH  As you may have seen in the recent SJC order, effective May 1, 2021, there will be a resumption of 12-person jury trials. Many attorneys have reached out looking […]