The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

Best Practices for Effective Appellate Brief Writing

In this program, a three person panel of seasoned, experienced appellate attorneys and the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit provide guidance and advice on writing excellent appellate briefs to persuade and win a bankruptcy appeal.  (May 9, 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Charitable Board Service Workshop

This discussion is particularly valuable for those who have little or no significant experience serving on charitable boards but would like to. Lawyers and other professionals who are already serving on boards will also benefit and find this discussion informative.  (May 5, 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Representing Veterans in Discharge Upgrades: Advocating at Discharge Review Board Hearings

The Post-9/11 generation has the highest rate of receiving a less-than-fully-honorable discharge but also still have the right to obtain an in-person hearing before a Discharge Review Board to seek to upgrade their discharge - which greatly increases the likelihood of success.  (April 26, 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Mass & Cass and the Crisis of Homelessness

The Mass and Cass humanitarian crisis, and, more generally, the crisis of homelessness in Greater Boston, has attracted wide media and public attention. This panel discussion, which brings together experts with direct experience in the field, sheds much-needed light on the many legal dimensions of this crisis.  (April 13, 2022) 

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Time for your Legal Department to have a Law Student Internship Program

A panel discusses why a law student internship program is great for in house legal departments.  (April 12, 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Cybersecurity – What your Firm and its Clients Need to Know

This program provides an update on the cybersecurity threat landscape.  Listeners will learn about issues relevant to law firms and their clients in order to help their organizations against current cyber-attacks.  (March, 23 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Blockchain Law: Financial Regulation and Privacy in the Era of Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and other Blockchain-based Technology

For individuals and businesses alike, staying up to date with the ever evolving state of blockchain-based technologies is more important than ever. Listen to a two-part panel that covers key regulatory and privacy topics.  (March, 16 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Housing Advocacy for Landlords: The Basics and How to Get Involved

This training will provides a basic overview of how to assist and represent low-income, owner-occupant landlords, many of whom have been financially impacted by the pandemic.  (March, 15 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

AALAM Presents: Our Pathways to the Bench

The Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts presented a panel event in which panelists spoke about their career paths and experiences as attorneys and judges and provided helpful insight to attorneys interested in pursuing judicial positions and those curious about the process.  (Jan, 13 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Demystifying Reporting Incidents of Bias and Discrimination in the Massachusetts Trial Courts

The staff of the Trial Court Office of Workplace Rights and Compliance (OWRC) presents an overview of the complaint process that anyone can use when they experience or witness discriminatory misconduct or unprofessional behavior by a judge, clerk, or other Trial Court employee.  (Jan, 6 2022)

 

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org