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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:20251121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135257Z
CREATED:20260804T135254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135257Z
UID:10002930-1763726400-1763730000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:November MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:NOVEMBER MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nNovember 21\, 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 \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/november-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T163000
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CREATED:20260804T135254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135256Z
UID:10002929-1763559000-1763569800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Medical & Mental Health Treatment Decisions for Children Involved in State Intervention Cases (“Rogers”) Training
DESCRIPTION:Each year we host a two-part webinar on medical and mental health treatment decisions for children involved in state intervention cases (aka “Rogers” training). New CAFL attorneys are required to attend both days within their first two years of practice. This program is also open to any CAFL practitioner who would like a refresher. Those participating as a refresher may attend just one or both days. \nPart 1: November 12\, 2025\, 1:30-4:30pm (3 CAFL CLEs). In the first session\, clinicians will review mental health and substance use disorder treatment\, as well as gender affirming medical care\, for children. \nPart 2: November 19\, 2025\, 1:30-4:30pm (3 CAFL CLEs). In the second session\, we will review the legal framework for consent to medical and mental health treatment and discuss practical strategies to advocate effectively for parents and children regarding that treatment. \nMeeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/medical-mental-health-treatment-decisions-for-children-involved-in-state-intervention-cases-rogers-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135323Z
CREATED:20260804T135322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135323Z
UID:10002928-1762444800-1762452000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Client Counseling in Post-Trial UPDATE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/20126/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135255Z
CREATED:20260804T135254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135255Z
UID:10002927-1761051600-1761055200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:“Litigating the School CRA Case” – a virtual presentation by Marianne Brown\, Michael Kilkelly and Tim Sindelar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to effectively advocate for student clients in school filed CRA actions. \nThis Presentation will cover Truancy and School Offenders CRAs and provide strategies for challenging such cases.  Learn: \n\nThe statutory framework;\nUsing school records to defeat these claims;\nUsing legal protections including IDEA\, MA special education law\, ESSA\, Mc-Kinney-Vento and school discipline protections\nStrategies and best practices.\n\n  \nWatch for a further announcement with registration information and more detail.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/litigating-the-school-cra-case-a-virtual-presentation-by-marianne-brown-michael-kilkelly-and-tim-sindelar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135249Z
CREATED:20260804T135247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135249Z
UID:10002925-1760961600-1760965200@www.publiccounsel.net
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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135246Z
CREATED:20260804T135243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135246Z
UID:10002924-1760691600-1760720400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD - Civil Commitment Certification - Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Civil Commitment Certification – Mock Trials \nLocation: Boston \nDate: 10/17/2025 \nAll-Day
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-mock-trials-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135255Z
CREATED:20260804T135254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135255Z
UID:10002926-1759492800-1759498200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Implications of the Absence of Chevron Deference Across Practice Areas
DESCRIPTION:Implications of the Absence of Chevron Deference Across Practice Areas\n\n\nImpact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on judicial review of state and federal agency actions and on agency decision-making\n\n\n\nIn June 2024\, the United States Supreme Court announced that actions of administrative agencies were no longer entitled to judicial deference under the doctrine announced in Chevron USA\, Inc. v. National Resources Defense Council\, Inc. and used by lower federal courts since 1984. The Chevron doctrine sometimes required courts to defer to “permissible” or “reasonable” agency interpretations of statutes even if a reviewing court would have interpreted the statute differently in the first instance. This program brings together lawyers advising state agencies and private clients on the extent to which the Loper Bright court’s determination that courts have primary responsibility for interpreting statutes will change how state and federal agencies approach decision-making and how reviewing courts will regard agency actions.\n\n\n \n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nExperience with Judicial Review Under the Chevron Doctrine\nHow Loper Bright Will Change How Federal Courts’ Review of Agency Actions Involving Interpretations of Statutes\nJudicial Review of State Agency Actions in Massachusetts and Why Loper Bright Is Unlikely to Have an Impact\nPotential Impact of Loper Bright Weakening of Deference on Several Practice Areas\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nProf. Renée M. Landers\, Esq.\nSuffolk University Law School\,\nBoston\,\nChair\n\nThomas R. Barker\, Esq.\nFoley Hoag LLP\,\nWashignton\, DC\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimothy J. Casey\, Esq.\nChief\, Constitutional & Administrative Law Division\,\nOffice of the Attorney General\,\nCommonwealth of Massachusetts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nMaterials\n\n\n\n\nE-materials link emailed upon registration\nTranscript & videorecording emailed 2 weeks post-program\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nDates Earn up to 1.5 CLE credits.\n\n\n \n\n\nLIVE WEBCAST » \nFriday\, October 3\, 2025\n12:00 pm–1:30 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nRECORDED WEBCAST » \nMonday\, October 20\, 2025\n3:00 pm–4:30 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nRECORDED WEBCAST » \nTuesday\, October 28\, 2025\n9:00 am–10:30 am\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nTuition (includes written materials)\n\n\n$175\n\n\n$157.50 MCLE Members\n\n\n$87.50 New Lawyers admitted to law practice within 5 years\, Pending Admittees\, Law Students\, and Paralegals\n\n\nFREE for MCLE OnlinePass® Subscribers\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo apply for a need-based scholarship\, email scholarships@mcle.org\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/implications-of-the-absence-of-chevron-deference-across-practice-areas-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135245Z
CREATED:20260804T135243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135245Z
UID:10002923-1759312800-1759330800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Part 6 of MHLD Civil Commitment Certification Course \nOctober 1\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLocation: Worcester Office \nIn Person Training \nDetails TBD
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-civil-commitment-certification-course-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135245Z
CREATED:20260804T135243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135245Z
UID:10002873-1757941200-1757952000@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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135229Z
CREATED:20260804T135227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135229Z
UID:10002915-1750251600-1750264200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Preparing for Trial - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this training will be posted winter 2025!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/preparing-for-trial-spring-2025-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135235Z
CREATED:20260804T135234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135235Z
UID:10002919-1749720600-1749733200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training 9:30am – 1pm \nMore details TBD \nAny questions\, contact Karen Talley ktalley@publiccounsel.net \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/virtual-mhld-appellate-certification-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250602T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135218Z
CREATED:20260804T135217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135218Z
UID:10002862-1748854800-1748881800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Persuasive Practice in Superior Court
DESCRIPTION:June 2\, 3\, 4\, 9\, 10\, 12\, 2025 (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) \nApplication Deadline: February 10\, 2025 \nThe CPCS Criminal Defense Trainers are accepting applications for Persuasive Practice in Superior Court\, a program that focuses on criminal defense practice in the Superior Court. This course is open to all criminal defense attorneys at CPCS and to any Bar Advocates who wish to become certified for the Superior Court Panel. Coaching and training faculty will consist of criminal defense lawyers experienced in Superior Court Practice. \nThe stakes are much higher for clients who have been indicted\, and there are important differences in Superior Court practice and District Court practice. The course will address procedural and substantive topics that every criminal defense lawyer practicing in Superior Court must know. Participants will also work on advanced trial advocacy skills in the context of cases commonly encountered in a Superior Court Practice. \nThe program will be held in two locations: Boston and Worcester. \nAcceptance into the program is based on a number of factors\, including geography. \nAmong other things\, we plan to cover the following topics during the course: \n\nOpening Statement\, Cross Examination and Closing Argument in complex\nMotion practice including the legal grounds and evidentiary basis for discovery of protected information under the Lampron/Dwyer seven step protocol to produce\, inspect and use privileged records in court;\nGrand jury proceedings\, indictments\, immunity issues;\nEvidentiary and forensic issues involved in trying sexual assault allegations such as first complaint evidence\, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations\, and DNA evidence\, collateral consequences and\nIssues in gang allegations;\nTips for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with clients in the high stress setting of a Superior Court case;\nProcedural aspects of Superior Court practice\, including the procedural life of a case;\n\nPlease note: there is homework assigned each night as part of this course.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/persuasive-practice-in-superior-court-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T143000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135222Z
CREATED:20260804T135220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135222Z
UID:10001661-1748523600-1748529000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Racial Justice Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated with the lack of tools we have in raising race? Do you want to raise race\, but feel you need more support? Well\, this is the Racial Justice Drop In for you! We will be exploring resources\, tools\, and arguments other practice areas and states are using to decrease disparities\, increase equity\, and bring justice. You will also hear from the new Racial Justice Mentors about how they can support you in litigating race. Join us on May 29 from 1-2:30pm to learn more. 1.5 hours CLE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/racial-justice-drop-in-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135238Z
CREATED:20260804T135237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135238Z
UID:10002920-1748444400-1748448000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:YAD Caselaw Update
DESCRIPTION:YAD Caselaw Update\nMay 28\, 2025\n3:00 PM to 4:00 PM \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/yad-caselaw-update-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135242Z
CREATED:20260804T135240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135242Z
UID:10002917-1748437200-1748440800@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135242Z
CREATED:20260804T135240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135242Z
UID:10002922-1747128600-1747153800@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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135240Z
CREATED:20260804T135240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135240Z
UID:10002921-1746536400-1746543600@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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135228Z
CREATED:20260804T135227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135228Z
UID:10002914-1746090000-1746118800@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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135223Z
CREATED:20260804T135223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135223Z
UID:10002911-1744880400-1744909200@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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135238Z
CREATED:20260804T135237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135238Z
UID:10002810-1743775200-1743782400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Everything the CAFL Trial Attorney Needs to Know about Appeals
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \nAndy Cohen\, Dawn Messer\, Abby Salois\, \njoined by Julia Healy \nCAFL Appellate Panel Support Unit \nSpringfield Juvenile Court \n80 State Street\, Springfield\, MA \n (room to be posted in the main lobby) \nWe will cover: filing a timely and late appeal\, getting appellate counsel appointed\, and ensuring that the (right) transcripts are ordered whether you need a stay; tips for working with trial counsel; the roles of/division of labor between trial and appellate counsel; issue preservation\, including objections\, offers of proof\, and other methods; getting copies of briefs and attending oral argument what happens during and after an appeal; specific types of appeals (ICCA appeals\, getting a stay from a single justice\, etc.) and many other topics\, with plenty of time for any appeal-related questions. \nRSVP:  dmesser@publiccounsel.net \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/everything-the-cafl-trial-attorney-needs-to-know-about-appeals-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135222Z
CREATED:20260804T135220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135222Z
UID:10002910-1742994000-1742999400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Racial Justice Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Hire and Work with a Parent Partner/Lived Expert to Enhance Your Advocacy and Build a More Effective Legal Team
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/racial-justice-drop-in-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250304T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135225Z
CREATED:20260804T135223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135225Z
UID:10002913-1741096800-1741105800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Guardianship of Minor Training for Current CAFL Attorneys
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/guardianship-of-minor-training-for-current-cafl-attorneys-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250304T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135207Z
CREATED:20260804T135206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135207Z
UID:10002882-1741080600-1741105800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Zealous Advocacy in the District Courts
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates \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/zealous-advocacy-in-the-district-courts-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250210T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135225Z
CREATED:20260804T135223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135225Z
UID:10002912-1739196000-1739206800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Stand Alone CRA Certification Training
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URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/stand-alone-cra-certification-training-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T143000
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SUMMARY:Making DCF’s Witness Your Own: Cross Examining the Case Worker
DESCRIPTION:Presented by \nEleanor Wilkinson\, CPCS CAFL\nVictoria Bleier\, Bleier Law \nFebruary 3\, 2025\, 1-2:30 p.m.\nSpringfield CAFL Office\n1350 Main St.\, 6th Floor \nPlease RSVP to Michelle Cruz at cruz4law@gmail.com \nThere’s nothing more satisfying than a good cross-examination. Come learn how to use DCF’s witness to make your client’s case. This session will provide participants with practical skills to implement during the cross-examination of a DCF case worker. Through an interactive BINGO game and live demonstrations\, learn techniques to turn the worker’s tes-timony to your advantage. The session will provide information on the need for formal discovery\, the importance of preparation\, techniques for controlling the witness\, and cheat sheets to use in court.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/making-dcfs-witness-your-own-cross-examining-the-case-worker-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135225Z
CREATED:20260804T135223Z
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UID:10002809-1738227600-1738240200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Appellate Panel Certification Training
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URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-appellate-panel-certification-training-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135232Z
CREATED:20260804T135231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135232Z
UID:10002918-1736841600-1736874000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Calling Your Child Client to the Stand
DESCRIPTION:Calling Your Child Client to the Stand \nThursday February  13th from 2-3:30pm  \nYour child client is the expert of their own experience. How can we as advocates amplify our client’s voice in legal cases that impact them. In this training\, we will explore calling your child witness to the stand in either a delinquency\, CRA\, and/or a care and protection case. We will be talking about preparing your client to testify\, assisting them in making the decision whether to testify\, advocating for accommodations\, and more.  \n1.5 CLE for YAD Trial and CAFL \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/calling-your-child-client-to-the-stand-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T133000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135230Z
CREATED:20260804T135227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135230Z
UID:10002916-1735560000-1735565400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Coercive Control & 209A Moving beyond physical violence
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and enhance your legal practice in the context of domestic abuse prevention. RECORDED WEBCAST »
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/coercive-control-209a-moving-beyond-physical-violence-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135219Z
CREATED:20260804T135217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135219Z
UID:10002909-1733230800-1733236200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:After the 72 Training Series: Leveraging Foster Care Reviews for Effective Client Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Have you questioned whether you really need to attend that foster care review? Is it really worth making the time in my busy schedule? The answer to both is YES! Foster care reviews are key opportunities to advocate for your client\, build on your theory of the case\, and\, perhaps most importantly\, provide your client a voice at the table in case planning. They can also be an important time to learn what is going on with your child client\, because we all know child’s counsel is the last to know everything. In this training\, participants will learn the mechanics of foster care reviews\, how to effectively prepare yourself and your client\, and how decisions made at the review affect the trajectory of the case. Participants will also learn how to actively advocate for clients before\, during\, and after the review and use information presented in hearing and trial preparation. Approved for 1.5 CAFL CLEs. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceuoqD4oGtXvdtT7ZmDvSxvQrOxoclC3
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/after-the-72-training-series-leveraging-foster-care-reviews-for-effective-client-advocacy-2/
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