The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

Enhancing Your Bankruptcy Practice: Advising Veterans and Servicemembers Facing Bankruptcy

This program provides an overview for Bankruptcy attorneys on how to work with veteran and servicemember clients.  (February 17, 2021)

 

 

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

When Worlds Collide: Federal-State Immigration Enforcement Tensions in Transition

A lively discussion with our expert panelists about the tensions between state and federal immigration enforcement priorities, including the conflicts that arise, the coordination that occurs, and the legal and legislative attempts that have been made to protect immigrants and immigrant communities.  (February 16, 2021)

 

 

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

Access to Justice Fellows Program Information Session

The Access to Justice Fellows Program, a project of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission and the Lawyers Clearinghouse, enables senior lawyers and retired judges to partner with nonprofit organizations, courts, and other public interest entities to increase equal justice for all.  (February 16, 2021)

 

 

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

 

Friday Fundamentals: Fundamentals of Liability and Property Insurance

We tour three common types of insurance policies—general liability, professional liability, and commercial property—to learn the basics of how they work and what they cover. We also explore some of the more common coverage issues that can arise under each type of policy, as well as some traps for the unwary. (February 5, 2021)

 

 

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

Bar Exam Coaching Workshop: Stress Management

Shawn Healy, Clinical Psychologist at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, offers insight and guidance on managing the stresses and expectations that come with preparing for the bar exam. (February 3, 2021)

 

 

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

Ethical Issues for Legal Aid Lawyers

The program addresses several pressing ethical issues confronting legal services attorneys. (February 2, 2021)

 

 

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

Crafting an Online Presence

Rather than emphasizing what not to post online, the program encourages recent law school graduates to view social media as an asset to showcase their personalities in ways that can’t be done in resumes and cover letters. (January 27, 2021)

 

 

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

How to Stand Out in Your Job Search

Sponsored by our Committee for New Lawyer Employment, this program features a panel discussion for recent law school graduates on how to stand in your job search. (December 18, 2020)

 

 

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

Representing Consumers in Small Claims Debt Collection Cases

This training allows attendees to review common paperwork submitted by debt collectors to prove their case and how to investigate defenses based on that evidence. (December 14, 2020)

 

 

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

Owning Your Career Development

Hear from a panel of attorneys that proactively took actions to advance their careers in the directions they wanted. (December 11, 2020)

 

 

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