The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

This discussion features leaders who share their first-hand experience about how companies can be cyber resilient when facing evolving cyber threats and discuss best practices in tackling cybersecurity issues from a business, legal and law enforcement standpoint, and more, when preparing for and responding to cyber-attacks. (October 13, 2020).     Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Cont...

This discussion is part of the BBA’s broader effort to promote housing stability for low-income Massachusetts residents who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and also part of the BBA's Pro Bono Month and Housing Court training series. (October 7, 2020)     Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

This panel will discusses the history of cooperation and mutual support between the AAPI and Black communities in the United States. Panelists examine shared experiences and differences between these two groups, with a focus on the criminal justice system. (October 5, 2020)    Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

The training will explain the history and purpose of the Pro Bono Appellate Program, and provide the nuts-and-bolts for volunteer attorneys who will staff the clinic. (September 25, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Professor Rachael Cobb of Suffolk University provides an overview of the most pressing voting rights-related matters emerging in the lead-up to the election. Following that overview, a variety of attorneys and organizations discuss how you can get involved to help ensure voting rights and access this election season.  (September 24, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Ala...

Presidents of the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association and the Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys, along with a former chair of the Boston Bar Association's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Section, discuss their experiences as Black attorneys and ways that minority attorneys can help and support each other in the ongoing struggle for justice and equal rights. Presented and moderated by the Sou...

DGC’s Private Client Group and Advisory Practice discusses how high lifetime gift exemptions coupled with lower asset values create a unique opportunity to leverage and efficiently transfer assets—and why now is the time to act. (September 16, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

This Bankruptcy Section kickoff discussion is designed to provide listeners with basic information about the use of mediation to help solve intractable issues arising in consumer matters. (September 16, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

The BBA welcomes all graduates preparing for the bar exam, as well as those participating in the BBA’s Law School Graduate Mentoring Program, to a stress management workshop.  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.  (September 2, 2020)   Questions? Inqui...

Professor Robert Coulthard of New England Law, Boston provides tips and tricks on studying for the MBE and improving one’s score. (August 17, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

This first discussion in the “Amplifying Unheard Voices” series will focus on amplifying the Black, male perspective in a discussion moderated by Rahsaan Hall, Director of the Racial Justice Program of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts. In addition to uplifting the voices of Black men within the legal profession, this panel will provide an opportunity for attorneys to hear...

The panel explores the conciliation programs available to help resolve Probate and Family Court matters. (August 18, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Jonny Schreiber, Legislative and Regulatory Counsel at the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and Adrian Velazquez, Research Analyst with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts present their strategies and advice on improving one’s score on the Bar Exam. (August 3, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Series moderator David Bilodeau and his guest William Levine (retired family law attorney, mediator, conciliator, master) talk about the state of the probate and family courts, possible upcoming issues as the court continues to work around the pandemic, and Attorney Levine's take on the future of ADR.  (August 14, 2020)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at ajohns...

Our COVID-19 impact review series continues as we review special master appointments and importantly we will explore the creative ways we can incorporate masters into our litigation cases on a variety of issues (not simply discovery). Given the access to court during the pandemic this will be a great subject to explore to help practitioners be more efficient on behalf of their clients. (August 4,...

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

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

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

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 p...

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

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

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

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

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? I...

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@bostonb...