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SUMMARY:Housing Court Training for Pro Bono Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:The Hampden County Bar Association Legal Clinic in partnership with the New Lawyers Section\nand Community Legal Aid will be hosting a Housing Court Training to train volunteers for our\nlawyer for the day programs. \nThe training will be held on March 22\, 2023\, from 1:00 – 4:30 PM at the Roderick L. Ireland\nCourthouse in the Commissioners Room. The training will prepare volunteers to assist both\nlandlords and tenants in a “lawyer for the day” capacity. The training will cover an overview of\nMassachusetts residential tenancy laws\, summary process law and procedure\, and the purpose\nof LFD/Role of the Volunteer Lawyer. \nPANEL\nHonorable Jonathan J. Kane\, Western Division Housing Court\nClerk Magistrate Michael J. Doherty\, Western Division Housing Court\nChief Housing Specialist Jenni Pothier\, Western Division Housing Court\nGordon P. Shaw\, Esq.\, Community Legal Aid\nRyan K. O’Hara\, Esq.\, Bacon/Wilson\nThomas N. Wilson\, Esq.\, Dunn & Wilson \nA certificate of attendance will be given to those in attendance.\nLunch will be provided! \nREGISTER TODAY!\nwww.members.hcbar.org/eventcalendar\nFor questions please call 413-733-6500 or\nemail Sadie Reynolds\, Esq. at sadie@hcbar.org
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/9369/
LOCATION:MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T130000
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SUMMARY:FREE Estate Planning Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Community Legal Aid\, in collaboration with Hanover Insurance Group and Saint-Gobain\, will host a one-day Estate Planning Clinic. Volunteer attorneys will prepare wills\, powers of attorney\, and health care proxies\, free for veterans\, seniors\, & others who financially qualify. Friday\, November 18\, 2022 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \n370 Main St\, 1st Fl Conference Rm\, Worcester\, MA 01608 \nSpace is limited. Advanced registration is required. To register\, contact Colleen Brady at cbrady@cla-ma.org \nEstate Planning Clinic 2022 Flyer
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/free-estate-planning-clinic/
LOCATION:Community Legal Aid: Worcester\, 370 Main Street\, Worcester\, 01608
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T143000
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SUMMARY:Criminal Record Expungement and Sealing Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Despite the fact that you may never have been found guilty of a charge\, or that you fulfilled any requirements of a guilty plea or verdict\, you might be having trouble finding or keeping housing or employment because of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). \nIf you want help understanding what is on your CORI and attempting to seal eligible charges\, we are here to help. \nWHAT: FREE Expungement and Sealing Clinic. Learn how to seal your criminal record. Private consultations available. \nWHERE: 2nd Street\, 264 Second Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201 \nWHEN: Monday\, October 3\, 2022 at 2:30 P.M. \nSponsored by: Community Legal Aid\, 2nd Street Second Chances\, & Committee for Public Counsel Services
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/criminal-record-expungement-and-sealing-clinic/
LOCATION:2nd Street\, 264 Second Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T090000
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SUMMARY:Worcester Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:A volunteer attorney is available every Wednesday between 9 AM – 12 PM to participate in our Probate and Family Court Remote Lawyer for the Day Program over Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84383342916) or in person (Court Service Center\, 225 Main St\, Worcester\, MA 01608). \nThis project aims to connect eligible litigants with volunteer attorneys to provide limited assistance through counsel and advice and/or drafting assistance in family law matters. Community Legal Aid (CLA) and the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) sponsor this Probate and Family Court Remote Lawyer for the Day Project in partnership with the Worcester Court Services Center.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-lfd/2022-09-21/
LOCATION:Court Service Center (Worcester District Court)\, 225 Main Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T160000
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SUMMARY:Worcester Open House
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an Open House at Community Legal Aid’s NEW Worcester Offices. \nCommunity Legal Aid has moved its Worcester operations to the downtown Guaranty Building. This new location is in close proximity to the Worcester District Courthouse and remains easily accessible by public transit\, but it will better accommodate our growing team. \nPlease join us for a celebration of this new chapter in our history! \nWhat: An Open House at Community Legal Aid’s new Worcester Offices \nWhere: Guaranty Building\, 370 Main Street\, 1st Floor Event Space\, Worcester\, MA 01608 \nWhen: June 28\, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. \nRegister: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMMzYX7qNaUXqGc4I7yODcR7hL8YQiO47WUIKMLJgv5LfTUg/viewform
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/open-house/
LOCATION:Community Legal Aid: Worcester\, 370 Main Street\, Worcester\, 01608
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T120000
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SUMMARY:Gender Identity and the Law Workshop for Western Mass LGBTQIA+ Advocates
DESCRIPTION:The need for social and legal support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Western Massachusetts remains great. Come learn from local experts about the legal landscape affecting this community and how YOU can make a difference in assisting individuals in accessing gender-affirming care and services. \nCommunity Legal Aid (CLA) is collaborating with statewide and local legal services providers to expand a network of attorneys trained to provide support in legal name changes. Partners of this initiative include GLAD\, Gender Identity Validation Services (GIVS) based in Northampton\, and the Gender Affirming Identification Project (GAIP)\, a project of the Center for Social Justice at the Western New England School of Law. Your involvement and support can provide a lifetime of gender affirming access for individuals in our community. \nThis 2-hour workshop will be comprised of two parts. First\, a member of Transhealth Northampton (https://transhealth.org/) will explore family case studies of gender journeys to better understand the perspectives\, experiences\, and needs of this community. Attorney Jennifer Levi of GLAD will also provide a national political overview of pending and recent litigation and legislation which impact access to gender affirming care and services. During the second part of the workshop\, experienced attorneys will provide a substantive training of the legal name change process and connect you to resources where YOU can make a difference. \n\n\n\nTime \n\nJun 24\, 2022 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\nREGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-qvqTspHdGB6MvquhOiWgtvwAhBV-bL
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/gender-identity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T150000
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SUMMARY:Expungement of Marijuana Convictions and CORI Sealing
DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD Expungement of Marijuana Convictions and CORI Sealing Flyer \nAre you having trouble finding or keeping housing or employment because of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)? \nJoin Community Legal Aid Staff Attorney Alyssa Golden as she walks through the steps to seal or expunge marijuana and other offenses. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow the CORI system works\nHow to obtain a copy of your CORI records\nThe steps to seal or expunge records\nAbout your rights under the law\n\nThis event is a collaboration between Community Legal Aid\, The Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region\, and Flower Power Growers\, LLC. \nThis event is happening in-person AND virtually. Register to attend on ZOOM.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/franklin-cori-sealing/
LOCATION:Franklin County Courthouse\, 43 Hope Street\, 2nd Floor\, Jury Selection Room\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Legal Aid's 70th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This special celebration will commemorate Community Legal Aid’s 70th Anniversary of providing free legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. \nOur virtual event will celebrate the current and past achievements of the organization\, and honor the staff\, board members\, volunteers\, legal community and others who supported Community Legal Aid or one of its predecessor organizations. This will be a memorable evening that you will not want to miss! \nRegister today for CLA’s virtual event celebrating 70 Years of Fighting for Justice. \nEvent and speaker details will be added as the celebration approaches. Interested in being a corporate sponsor of CLA’s 70th Anniversary Celebration? Learn more.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/community-legal-aids-70th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T193948Z
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SUMMARY:A Panel Discussion on Racial Justice and Health Inequities during National Pro Bono Week
DESCRIPTION:During this year’s National Pro Bono Week (October 25-31)\, we would like to celebrate and honor pro bono attorneys and supporters for upholding the access to justice mission. Community Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Programs recognizes the commitment\, dedication\, and expertise of its volunteer pro bono attorneys to address and meet the needs of low-income communities. This year’s celebration will feature a panel discussion on racial justice and health inequities. We hope to see you there! Register Now \nWe are honored to announce that ABA President\, Patricia Lee Refo\, will be joining our 2020 National Pro Bono Celebration. \nHear from: \nAttorney Katherine Bolland Eshghi\nSenior Vice President & General Counsel\, UMass Memorial Health Care \nDr. Erik Garcia\nMedical Director\, Homeless Outreach and Advocacy Project\, UMass Memorial Medical Center \nAttorney AiVi Nguyen\nPartner\, Bowditch & Dewey\, LLP \nJessica Collins\, MS\nExecutive Director\, Public Health Institute of Western MA
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/probonopanel/
LOCATION:Video conference (A link will emailed to participants upon registration)\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T123000
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SUMMARY:Family Law Training: Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant instability to our most vulnerable community members. In addition to unemployment\, loss of income\, inadequate childcare\, and housing and food insecurities\, many people are also navigating the breakdown of their marriages and families. Incidents of domestic violence are on the rise\, and there is a critical need for legal advocacy for these individuals. \nTo help meet this need\, Community Legal Aid and Northeast Legal Aid are offering a FREE Family Law Basics and Beyond training. Whether you are new to family law or looking to sharpen your skills\, this training will help deepen your practice and enhance your ability to provide quality legal representation to our most vulnerable community members. \nWHEN: October 26\, 2020 (9:30 AM-12:30PM)\, October 27\, 2020 (9:30AM-12:15PM)\, October 28\, 2020 (9:30AM-11:45PM; 3:00PM-4:30PM)\, and October 29\, 2020 (9:30AM-12:00PM) \nWHERE: Zoom (a link will be emailed to registered participants) \nPANELISTS: Tina Paradiso\, Senior Supervising Attorney Family Law\, CLA; Laura Gal\, Senior Supervising Attorney Family Law\, NLA; Margery Kennard\, Staff Attorney\, CLA; Lauren De Oliveira\, Staff Attorney\, CLA; and Amalia Jorns\, Staff Attorney\, NLA \nCOST OF TRAINING: Your commitment to accept at least two (2) Pro Bono Family Law cases for low-income clients. \nRSVP to Choyce McIntosh: claproponoprograms@gmail.com
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/family-law-training-basics-and-beyond/2020-10-26/
LOCATION:Video-conference (A link will emailed to participants upon registration\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono,General Events
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