The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

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

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 ajoh...

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@bosto...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virtual CORI Sealing Clinic Training. (December 10, 2020)     Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

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

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

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

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

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 th...

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

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

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

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

This training provides all of the necessary information to ensure that you are well-prepared to assist voters on election day. Attorneys and law students are welcome to volunteer. (October 23, 2020)     Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

This training introduces attorneys to tools and resources available to veterans facing eviction. (October 21, 2020)     Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

This second discussion in the  “Amplifying Unheard Voices” series focuses on amplifying the Black, female perspective in a discussion moderated by April English, Chief of Organization Development & Diversity at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. (October 19, 2020)     Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Proposed facial recognition technology bans aim to address the potential for hard-coding discrimination into technology. And states are considering, and in some notable cases, enacting and enforcing relatively comprehensive privacy legislation. How do we create a law that allows for advances in industry and technology while addressing consumer and other concerns? (October 19, 2020)      Questions?...

For LAR certified attorneys, part-two of our Lawyer for the Day in Housing Court training covers frequently arising legal issues for tenants and landlords in housing court, and how to handle them. (October 14, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org