Episodes

Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Summer Associate Program Series: Focusing On The Year Ahead
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
In the final installment of our summer program series, summer associates are invited to participate in a virtual round table discussion about leveraging the summer program experience in the coming year. (August 4, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Monday Aug 03, 2020
COVID-19 Class Actions: Complex Litigation in Uncertain Times
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
This discussion provides an overview of recently filed consumer, investor, and employee class actions, covering key developments and trends in amidst the pandemic. (July 30, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Panelist review and discuss parenting coordinator appointments, when appointments should be made and its role in resolution of parenting conflict, particularly throughout the pandemic, which has created a variety of new struggles for families to manage. (July 28, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Environmental Justice, Public Health, and Covid 19
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
In this discussion, you will learn about the evidence supporting this connection, including the findings of the June 2020 report from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office about the unequal impacts of COVID-19, and potential policy solutions to mitigate these effects on Environmental Justice communities and avoid disparate impacts in the future. (July 27, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
This discussion explores the ways to bring an emergency before the Court, the various hearing options that may be available, and how to proceed (which will include the various considerations in having a 209A or other domestic violence related hearing virtually). (July 21, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Help! I Need Somebody: Emergency Planning For Lawyers In a Post-Covid-19 World
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
In this discussion, bankruptcy (and other) lawyers will gain indispensable insights into the ethical and practical issues that should be addressed in an emergency plan that protects clients and the lawyer’s business when disaster strikes. (July 16, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
This is a discussion about procedural and practical tips, tricks, dos and don'ts for telephonic and Zoom hearing that can (and very likely will) be scheduled for most matters in the Probate and Family Court for some time to come. (July 14, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Probate & Family Court Practice During Covid-19 Virtual Registry System Pilot
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Ms. Pamela A. Casey O’Brien showcases the new Essex Register of Probates virtual registry system and will also discuss and answer questions about various procedural items related to the Trial Court’s July 13th reopening. (July 2, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Family Law Mentoring Program Kickoff Event
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
BBA members with five years or more of family law experience can sign-up as mentors. Mentors will be matched with a new lawyer. A mentor can offer guidance on topics like networking and business development skills, resume writing or interview prep, professionalism, general information regarding the Boston legal community and what it’s like to practice family law here. (June 30, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
How to be an Effective Ally
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
This program illustrates the many ways in which any one individual can make a positive impact in a workplace as well as in society as a whole. With a focus on self-reflection, the program will help attendees who are interested in being an ally educate themselves on the lived experience of others. (June 30, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org