The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

Virtual CORI Sealing Clinic Training

Virtual CORI Sealing Clinic Training. (December 10, 2020)

 

 

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

Amplifying Unheard Voices Series: Perspectives of Black and Latinx Court Users

This third discussion in the series focuses on amplifying the perspectives of court users from underrepresented and historically excluded populations through the Black and Latinx experience. (December 3, 2020)

 

 

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

Fundamentals, Insights and Tips from Chapter 7 Panel Trustees for the Bankruptcy Practitioner

Panelists include Chapter 7 Trustees Jonathan Goldsmith, Donald Lassman, and Anne White, who present their best suggestions and observations about the representation of bankruptcy clients. (December 1, 2020)

 

 

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

Law Student Forum Event: "A Day in the Life" as an Attorney

Attorneys with varying practice areas and levels of experience provide insight and guidance aimed at law students who are still deciding on a particular area of law to pursue. (November 30, 2020)

 

 

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Basics Training

This training provides you with the building blocks of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy laws and procedures, and allow you to deepen your skills for your private practice and pro bono cases. (November 19, 2020)

 

 

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

Left Out and Left Behind: A Discussion on Women of Color in the Legal Profession

Two authors of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession study, Left Out and Left Behind: the Hurdles, Hassles, and Heartaches of Achieving Long Term Legal Careers for Women of Color, Paulette Brown, Chief Diversity Officer, Locke Lord LLP, and Eileen Letts, Partner, Zuber Lawler & Del Duca LLP, share the results of this study and the impact that the paucity of women lawyers of color has on the administration of justice. (November 19, 2020)

 

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

Environmental Justice Stories: Community, Municipal, and State Updates

An expert panel discusses efforts led by people of color and low-income residents working to achieve environmental justice and the biggest environmental issues facing Massachusetts. (November 12, 2020).

 

 

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

Veterans and Servicemembers Law Forum Meet and Greet with CDR Marc Knowlton (Ret.)

Commander Marc W. Knowlton from State Street Bank speaks on the topic of veterans’ strength in leadership, stemming from leadership as the focus and source of success in our armed forces. (November 6, 2020)

 

 

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

Thriving in an Uncertain Job Market: 2008-12 Graduate Panel

The BBA’s Committee for New Lawyer Employment and their panel of distinguished speakers who graduated law school between 2008-2012 talk about their various pathways to success in the legal profession. (October 28, 2020)

 

 

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

Lawyer for the Day in Housing Court Training: Answer and Discovery

This training will take a more granular look at the answer and discovery stage of an eviction case so that volunteers can feel confident advising and assisting clients. (October 28, 2020)

 

 

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