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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-4-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T153947Z
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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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135301Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135301Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Due to Weather: Beyond the Verdict: A Trial Attorney’s Guide to Post-Conviction Review
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED to June 25\, 2026 \nPOSTPONED Due to Weather \nDescription:  Join us on February 2\, 2026\, at the CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608\, for a full-day training program designed specifically for trial attorneys to better understand the interplay of trial and post-conviction advocacy. This program will demystify ineffective assistance of counsel claims by providing a clear\, practical understanding of Rule 30 motions\, the post-conviction process and the role of post-conviction counsel. Through plenary sessions\, targeted breakouts\, and practice-oriented panels\, the training will clarify how post-conviction litigation unfolds\, outline reasonable expectations for trial counsel\, and offer concrete tools for documentation\, investigation\, and discovery. Participants will gain actionable insights to support informed decision-making at the trial stage\, strengthen litigation practices\, and better anticipate how trial work intersects with post-conviction review. \nCLE credit will be available. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/beyond-the-verdict-a-trial-attorneys-guide-to-post-conviction-review/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135303Z
CREATED:20260804T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135303Z
UID:10001566-1769781600-1769785200@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135259Z
CREATED:20260804T135258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135259Z
UID:10001567-1769765400-1769776200@www.publiccounsel.net
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:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135303Z
CREATED:20260804T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135303Z
UID:10001569-1769605200-1769616000@www.publiccounsel.net
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135303Z
CREATED:20260804T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135303Z
UID:10001570-1769526000-1769529600@www.publiccounsel.net
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135257Z
CREATED:20260804T135254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135257Z
UID:10001572-1769169600-1769173200@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:20260122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135259Z
CREATED:20260804T135258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135259Z
UID:10001573-1769088600-1769099400@www.publiccounsel.net
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:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135303Z
CREATED:20260804T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135303Z
UID:10001574-1769000400-1769004000@www.publiccounsel.net
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135250Z
CREATED:20260804T135247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135250Z
UID:10001575-1768320000-1768323600@www.publiccounsel.net
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:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135304Z
CREATED:20260804T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135304Z
UID:10001576-1768136400-1768140000@www.publiccounsel.net
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135300Z
CREATED:20260804T135258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135300Z
UID:10001578-1767877200-1767880800@www.publiccounsel.net
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:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135303Z
CREATED:20260804T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135303Z
UID:10001579-1767600000-1767632400@www.publiccounsel.net
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
DTSTAMP:20260804T135256Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T160000
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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=UTC:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135229Z
CREATED:20260804T135227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135229Z
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T135242Z
CREATED:20260804T135240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135242Z
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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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