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SUMMARY:Ch. 7 Bankruptcy Training for Pro Bono Attorneys (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This advanced training is designed for attorneys who have attended our Intro to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy training or who have a basic understanding of the Chapter 7 process. Led by experienced bankruptcy practitioners\, we will revisit key concepts and provide a more detailed look at some of the complex and frequently encountered issues in pro bono Chapter 7 cases. \nThis training is FREE with your commitment to accept at least one pro bono bankruptcy case in the coming year. \nPre-register HERE!
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/advanced-bankruptcy-training-for-pro-bono-attorneys/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000
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SUMMARY:Ch. 7 Bankruptcy 101 for Pro Bono Attorneys
DESCRIPTION:Led by experienced bankruptcy attorneys\, this virtual training will provide the tools and confidence you need to begin accepting Chapter 7 cases from CLA. We will cover the essentials of handling a Chapter 7 case\, including an overview of the Chapter 7 process from intake to discharge\, key eligibility requirements and exemptions\, and drafting and filing the petition and schedules. This training is for attorneys with little or no prior bankruptcy experience. This training is FREE with your commitment to accept at least one pro bono bankruptcy case in the coming year. \nPre-register HERE!
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/ch-7-bankruptcy-101-for-pro-bono-attorneys/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T130000
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SUMMARY:Eviction Record Sealing Training for Pro Bono Attorneys
DESCRIPTION:Under a new law\, tenants in Massachusetts will be able to remove certain evictions from their record so that they do not show up when future landlords or creditors search for their names. However\, these evictions are not automatically sealed. Tenants must file a petition with the Court where the eviction was filed to request that the eviction be sealed. \nRegister for this virtual training on May 22 to learn about the new law\, what types of evictions are eligible to be sealed\, and how to draft petitions to seal. This training is FREE with your commitment to sign up at for a session of the Worcester Eviction Record Sealing Clinic or to accept at least one pro bono housing case in the coming year. \nPre-register for the training HERE.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/eviction-record-sealing-training-for-pro-bono-attorneys/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T140000
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SUMMARY:Estate Planning 101: Free Pro Bono Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:FREE Virtual Training Opportunity!\nJoin Community Legal Aid (CLA) and Linda Cammuso\, Esq. for a comprehensive virtual training on how to prepare estate planning documents\, including Wills\, Health Care Proxies\, and Powers of Attorney. New practitioners are encouraged to attend. \nThis training is FREE with your commitment to assist with at least one pro bono referral in the coming year. \nRegister now for the Zoom! \nAttorney Linda Cammuso is a founding partner at Estate Preservation Law Offices\, with offices in Worcester\, Uxbridge\, Leominster\, Braintree\, and Hyannis. Attorney Cammuso’s practice focuses on estate and asset protection planning\, estate and trust administration\, tax planning\, elder and disability law\, and corporate and business planning. Attorney Cammuso previously worked in the nursing home industry\, where she gained valuable insight into elder law and long-term care issues. Her knowledge in this field is a distinct benefit in working with clients who are facing long-term care planning challenges. \nAttorney Cammuso is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and provides veterans and their families with advice on the complex areas of law regarding VA pension benefits\, also known as Aid & Attendance. She has served as a member of the Board of Directors for various nonprofit organizations including Girls Inc. of Worcester (of which she was also the Secretary and Second Vice President)\, LUK Inc. and Spring House. She has provided pro bono estate planning assistance to CLA’s clients for 10 years.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/estate-planning-101-free-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T143000
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CREATED:20250321T184843Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Name Changes: A Pro Bono Attorney's Guide (Free Training)
DESCRIPTION:FREE training opportunity!\n\nJoin Community Legal Aid (CLA)\, Northeast Legal Aid (NLA)\, the MA LGBTQ Bar Association\, and the Gender Identity Validation Services (GIVS) for a pro bono attorney training on legal name changes in Massachusetts for transgender\, nonbinary\, and gender-diverse individuals. \nThe training is FREE with your commitment to assist with at least one pro bono referral in the coming year. \nPlease register for the training HERE. \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/legal-name-changes-a-pro-bono-attorneys-guide-free-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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SUMMARY:PRO BONO SEMINAR: Bridging the access to justice gap with pro bono
DESCRIPTION:Discussion will include multiple perspectives on how pro bono work promotes a justice system that is fair and accessible to everyone\, regardless of income. Learn about pro bono opportunities at Community Legal Aid (CLA)\, and how pro bono work can enhance your legal skills and practice.  There will be time for Q & A at the end of the program \nPlease log into the member area of the Worcester County Bar Association website to participate\, zoom link is posted on the “Seminar Material” page. \nPanelists: \n  \nAssistant Clerk-Magistrate Michael D. Prosser\, \nWorcester District Court \n  \nAkosua Agyepong\, Esq. \nSequel Law\, LLC \n  \nPavel Y. Bespalko\, Esq. \nTricorne & Co.\, P.C. \n  \nMatthew Blouin\, Esq. \nWorcester Court Service Center Manager  \n  \nKathryn A. Calo\, Esq. \nBowditch & Dewey \n   \nMeredith Palmer\, Esq. \nCommunity Legal Aid Pro Bono Director \n   \nModerators: \nKathryn O’Leary\, Esq. and Leigh Woodruff\, Esq. \nCo-Chairs of the WCBA Civil Litigation Committee
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/pro-bono-seminar-bridging-the-access-to-justice-gap-with-pro-bono/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T193000
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SUMMARY:Help paying for food / Ayuda para pagar la Comida
DESCRIPTION:Do you need help paying for food? Learn how to get help. \nGet information on how to apply for money to help pay for food and learn about other food resources in the area. \nWhen: September 14\, 2022 from 6:30PM – 7:30PM \nWhere: On Zoom:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88312666619?pwd=QXhHTTQ2YkxWeUxyYUZSL3ppRGtoUT09\nMeeting ID: 883 1266 6619\nPasscode: 362317 \nThis event will be held with English/Spanish interpretation \n¿Necesita ayuda para pagar la comida? Obtén información sobre cómo obtener ayuda. \nObtenga información sobre cómo solicitar dinero para ayudar a pagar los alimentos y aprenda sobre otros recursos alimenticios en el área. \nCuando: 14 de septiembre de 2022 de 6:30PM a 7:30PM \nDónde: En Zoom:\nÚnase a la reunión de Zoom\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88312666619?pwd=QXhHTTQ2YkxWeUxyYUZSL3ppRGtoUT09\nID de reunión: 883 1266 6619\nCódigo de acceso: 362317 \nEste evento se llevará a cabo con interpretación en inglés/español
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/food-help/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T140000
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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:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
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SUMMARY:Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons Training with Attorney Erin Bradbury
DESCRIPTION:Please join Community Legal Aid (CLA) Pro Bono for our upcoming training on the Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons on Thursday\, June 23rd from 1-2:30 PM presented by Attorney Erin Bradbury of the Law Offices of Attorney Erin Bradbury in Holden. Please register in advance to attend this training. \nAttorney Bradbury is the founder and principal attorney with the Law Offices of Erin Bradbury in Holden\, Mass. Bradbury’s practice focuses on Probate Court matters\, including guardianships and conservatorship for incapacitated individuals. She has handled more than 450 guardianship cases in her career and is considered an expert in the field of guardianships. \nAttorney Bradbury will share her professional experience and insights on: \n• How to petition the court for guardianship \n• Types of guardianships \n• Necessary court documents including medical certificates and clinical team reports \n• Associated filing timelines \n• Hearing procedures \n• Alternatives to guardianship \nPlease click HERE to register in advance for this training.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/guardianship-of-incapacitated-persons-training-with-attorney-erin-bradbury/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20220526T175823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T180341Z
UID:8305-1654693200-1654698600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Senior Partners for Justice Mentoring Chat
DESCRIPTION:The Mentor-Mentee Relationship of Mentorship \nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 8th from 1-2:15 PM for a panel discussion about the value of mentorship \nPanelists include members of the MBA Young Lawyers Division who will discuss their experience with promoting\, engaging\, and sustaining mentoring relationships. There will be opportunities for Q&A during the presentation. Don’t miss this Chat and the chance to connect with peers and potential mentors and mentees! \nModerator: \nBatool Raza \nPanelists: \nJordan Belliveau | Taylor Callahan | Peter Chandler | Shylah Maloney \nAndrew Weissenberg | Nicole Cocozza \nClick HERE to register for this event.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/senior-partners-for-justice-mentoring-chat/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20220505T131742Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Partners for Justice Virtual Luncheon with Attorney Joseph Makalusky
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Attorney Joseph Makalusky’s talk on “A Look Inside the Mysterious Disciplinary Process Through the Lens of Social Media”. \nA Short Biography of Attorney Makalusky: \nAttorney Joseph Makalusky joined the Office of Bar Counsel as an Assistant Bar Counsel after practicing complex civil litigation for nearly two decades as a partner in the Boston firm Ellis & Rapacki LLP. His diverse legal background also includes experience as an insurance defense attorney with a large law firm\, an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and a law clerk to Justice Raya Dreben of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Mr. Makalusky is also an Adjunct Professor teaching Ethics and the Law of Lawyering at his alma mater\, New England Law. \nSPJ Virtual Luncheon (Zoom) – Wednesday\, May 18th\, 1 PM – 2:30 PM \nClick HERE to register for this event.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/senior-partners-for-justice-virtual-luncheon-with-attorney-joseph-makalusky/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T110000
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SUMMARY:Basic Estate Planning Training with Attorney Tracy Craig of Mirick O'Connell
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, May 6th at 10 AM for a virtual training session on estate planning matters with Attorney Tracy Craig of Mirick O’Connell. \nSimple Wills\, Powers of Attorney\, and Healthcare Proxies will be covered in preparation for our upcoming Veteran Estate Planning Clinic in partnership with Hanover Insurance Group\, however all of our volunteers are welcome to come and learn with us. Registration is required to attend. \nPlease click HERE in order to register.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/basic-estate-planning-training-with-attorney-tracy-craig-of-mirick-oconnell/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20220126T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T132434Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Partners for Justice Virtual Luncheon with Justice Elspeth B. Cypher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Justice Elspeth B. Cypher’s talk on Language Matters: Femicide as a Case in Point. \n  \nA Short Biography of Justice Elspeth B. Cypher \nElspeth B. Cypher\, Associate Justice\, was appointed to the Supreme Judicial Court by Governor Charlie Baker. Justice Cypher was born in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, on February 26\, 1959. She received a B.A.\, magna cum laude\, from Emerson College in 1980 and a J.D.\, cum laude\, from Suffolk University Law School in 1986\, where she served on the Suffolk University Law Review. \nFrom 1986 to 1988\, she was an associate at the Boston law firm of Grayer\, Brown\, and Dilday. In 1988 she became an Assistant District Attorney in Bristol County\, where she served for the next twelve years. From 1993 to 2000\, she was chief of the Appellate Division of that office and argued many cases before the Supreme Judicial Court and the Appeals Court. In 2000 Governor Paul Cellucci appointed her to the Appeals Court\, and she took her seat as an Associate Justice on December 27\, 2000. \n  \nFor many years Justice Cypher was an adjunct professor at Southern New England School of Law (now the University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth)\, where she taught courses on legal writing; criminal procedure; criminal law; and women\, law\, and the legal system. She has participated in numerous educational programs for judges and lawyers and has written extensively about developments in criminal law in Massachusetts. Active in the Massachusetts Bar Association\, Justice Cypher has served as co-chair of its criminal law section. She was the recipient of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Lawyer of the Year Award in 2000 for her work in the long-running prosecutions of James M. Kater for the murder of Mary Lou Arruda. \n  \nIn 2012\, Justice Kent B. Smith asked her to co-author a fourth edition of his books in the Massachusetts Practice Series\, Criminal Practice and Procedure. Before he passed away in October 2012\, she assumed responsibility for the supplement in 2013\, and the fourth edition was published in 2014. \nPlease click HERE to register for this event
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/senior-partners-for-justice-spj-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20220301T181428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T145002Z
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SUMMARY:Worcester Probate and Family Court Remote Lawyer for the Day Program
DESCRIPTION:Community Legal Aid 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. \nThis service coordinates a virtual session over Zoom every Wednesday morning between 9-12 PM. The project aims to connect financially-eligible litigants with volunteer attorneys to provide limited assistance in the form of counsel and advice and/or drafting assistance in family law matters. \nDesigned with convenience in mind\, volunteers will sign up to appear for a one-time counsel and advice session for pro se litigants navigating the divorce process during one of our weekly sessions. The program will provide increased access to legal services for low income litigants in a remote environment. \nPlease use the link below to sign up to volunteer with this project: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ACAB2CA0F58-worcester50 \nQuestions and additional information requests should be sent to Pro Bono Coordinator Brittany Raposa at braposa@cla-ma.org or Pro Bono Coordinator Colleen Brady at cbrady@cla-ma.org
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-probate-and-family-court-remote-lawyer-for-the-day-program/2022-03-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20220301T180942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T181834Z
UID:8022-1646123400-1646132400@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Session Remote Lawyer for the Day Program
DESCRIPTION:The Remote Lawyer For the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides limited assistance to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. Held every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nPlease use the following link to to sign up to volunteer in March\, April\, and May 2022. Thank you! \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ACAB2CA0F58-worcester47 \nFor information\, please contact Pro Bono Coordinator\, Choyce McIntosh at: cmcintosh@cla-ma.org
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-session-remote-lawyer-for-the-day-program/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20220126T174829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T174829Z
UID:7944-1644930000-1644935400@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Senior Partners for Justice (SPJ) Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hampden Probate and Family Court Assistant Judicial Case Manager Kelly Flynn Zawistowski in her role as the President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/senior-partners-for-justice-spj-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20220126T174200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T174458Z
UID:7941-1644325200-1644330600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:SPJ Mentoring Chat: The Many Faces of ZOOM: Consulting\, Mediating and Litigating via ZOOM- How to Make it Work
DESCRIPTION:The Many Faces of Zoom: Consulting\, Mediating and Litigating via Zoom-How to Make it work \nOur panelists \nAttorney Vickie Rothbaum is a family law practitioner. She is a founder of SERV\, the Settlement and Early Resolution Volunteer Project established in the Suffolk Probate and Family Court in 2012 with the mission of providing on-site conciliation for pro se litigants to assist the Court with the high volume of these cases. Until COVID\, SERV volunteers were present at the Court twice weekly to work with litigants resulting in a significant amount of settled cases. Since March 2020 SERV volunteers have attempted virtual conciliation. \nThe Honorable Joan Feeney (Ret.) served on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts for over twenty-six years. Since her retirement\, she participates as an arbitrator and mediator with JAMS\, Judicial\, Arbitration and Mediation Services in Boston. She is also an active volunteer with SERV. \nAttorney John Fiske is a family law mediator with the law firm of Healy\, Fiske and Richmond in Cambridge. He has been active in promoting family mediation in New England and nationally and has written extensively on the topic. He is a founder and director emeritus of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and served as co-chair of the MCLE Family Law Conference from 2017-2019. \nVLP Senior Staff Attorney Colin Harnsgate in VLP’s Consumer and Bankruptcy units since 2018. His practice focuses on debt collection\, eviction defense\, and affirmative consumer litigation. Colin graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 2016\, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Suffolk Transnational Law Review. \nClick HERE to register for this event
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/spj-mentoring-chat-the-many-faces-of-zoom-consulting-mediating-and-litigating-via-zoom-how-to-make-it-work/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20220118T194722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T194722Z
UID:7874-1643115600-1643121000@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:SPJ-W Luncheon with Attorney Erin Bradbury
DESCRIPTION:Learn About Bonding Evidence in Custody Cases! \nWe are pleased to announce that attorney Erin Bradbury\, will be joining us virtually for our luncheon. She will speak on a very important topic: Bonding Evidence in Custody Cases. \nA short Biography of Erin Bradbury: \nErin Bradbury is a sole practitioner in Worcester County\, where she has a litigation practice specializing in Guardianships of minors and adults\, probate matters and appeals. \nShe is a graduate of Smith College and Suffolk University Law School and has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1997. She is the past President of the Board of Directors for Elder Services of Worcester Area\, Inc. \nClick HERE to register for the event.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/spj-w-luncheon-with-attorney-erin-bradbury/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20211217T160105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T160105Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Partners for Justice Luncheon with Kristina Bordieri
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our monthly luncheon. Kristina Bordieri\, will be joining us. Don’t miss out!\nAbout this event \nLearn about the Massachusetts Guardianship Association! \nWe are pleased to announce that\, Attorney Kristina Bordieri will be joining us virtually for our luncheon. She will speak about The Massachusetts Guardianship Association. \nA short biography of Kristina Bordieri\nKristina Bordieri\, Esq. is an Assistant Judicial Case Manager at the Hampden Division\, Probate and Family Court. She currently serves on the state – wide Guardianship Committee which focuses on improving the forms and procedures relating to guardianships of minors and guardianships of incapacitated persons. She is also the Hampden Division Probate and Family Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Co-Coordinator. \nAttorney Bordieri previously worked in private practice at the Law Offices of James M. Smith where she focused her practice in all aspects of family law including divorce\, paternity cases\, child custody cases\, guardianships and appellate matters. In her practice\, she handled a wide variety of cases including high conflict divorce cases with business evaluation issues\, many of which were resolved through attorney-assisted mediation. \nAttorney Bordieri received her Juris Doctor and LL.M in elder law and estate planning from Western New England University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science\, with a minor in Criminal Justice\, from the University of Connecticut. She is admitted to practice in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. In addition to her duties as President of the Board of the Massachusetts Guardianship Association\, she is also a member of the Hampden County Bar Association. \nClick HERE to register for this virtual event!
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/senior-partners-for-justice-luncheon-with-kristina-bordieri/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20211203T170954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T170954Z
UID:7771-1639486800-1639490400@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Senior Partners for Justice Mentoring Chat with Tracy Meyers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important conversation with Tracey Meyers! Test Negative\, Stay Positive; Learning to Cope with Stress in the age of Covid-19.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nTest Negative\, Stay Positive; Learning to Cope with Stress in the age of Covid 19.\nWhat draws law professionals to the field is that they are often are helpers. They solve problems\, come up with solutions\, and guide others through major upheavals and challenges. However\, the impact of the pandemic and now the return to a “new normal” has created feelings of helplessness\, confusion\, and emotional distress among the entire population and law professionals are not exempt from these stressors. As a profession\, lawyers and legal professionals are even more vulnerable to mental health and substance abuse difficulties than the general population due to the challenging nature of their work and these preexisting issues are exacerbated during these extraordinary times. \nThis interactive webinar focuses on developing a toolkit for wellbeing in and out of the workplace to manage stress including: \nHow lawyers are coping during the age of covid-19. \nLearn about the impact of stress on professional satisfaction \nRecognize the signs and symptoms of distress in colleagues and oneself. \nDevelop a robust tool kit for wellbeing in and out of the workplace. \nCreate a compassionate workplace \nLearn about resources that are available to help \nA short bio of Tracey Meyers\nDr. Tracey Meyers a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts\, Connecticut\, and New York. She joined LCL in August of 2020 following her work for the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services where she spent over 15 years working as a clinical neuropsychologist and most recently as the director of behavioral intervention services for inpatient services.   Tracey has a strong commitment to integrative medicine for mental health and wellness and leads mindfulness and yoga programs for groups\, individuals\, and professionals in the workplace. \nClick HERE to register for this event
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/senior-partners-for-justice-mentoring-chat-with-tracy-meyers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20211004T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T174123Z
UID:7394-1635352200-1635357600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts Pro Bono Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 27th at 4:30 PM via Zoom to applaud this year’s bankruptcy pro bono attorneys\, including spotlights of CLA volunteers Attorney Maegan Hurley and Attorney Wendy Mead. \n*Registration details to follow \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/united-states-bankruptcy-court-for-the-district-of-massachusetts-pro-bono-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20211004T173431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T174414Z
UID:7391-1634216400-1634221800@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Senior Partners for Justice - West Volunteer Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, October 14th at 1 PM via Zoom to present our Senior Partners for Justice–West (SPJ-W) Volunteer Appreciation Awards to four outstanding Hampden County volunteers. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Attorney Helena Friedman\, Attorney Marie Jablonski\, Attorney Sheila Mulholland\, and Attorney Mary Samberg. \nOur guest speaker will be Attorney Laura Gal\, Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission and Managing Attorney for Family Law at Greater Boston Legal Services\, who will discuss ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new opportunities and new obstacles to the challenge of providing access to justice for all in our Massachusetts court system. \nClick HERE to register for this event.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/senior-partners-for-justice-west-volunteer-appreciation-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20211004T175252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T175500Z
UID:7397-1633626000-1633633200@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Community Legal Aid's 70th Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, October 7th at 5 PM to recognize CLA’s 70th Anniversary Pro Bono Award Recipients. This prestigious award recognizes the long-standing commitment of two superstar pro bono attorneys: Attorney Rhonda Bachrach of Worcester\, and Attorney Mary Samberg of West Springfield. \nClick HERE to register for this event.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/community-legal-aids-70th-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222931
CREATED:20210819T202331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T202354Z
UID:7225-1633626000-1633629600@communitylegal.org
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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