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Practical Skills

These essential skills-building programs focus on the core elements of specific practice areas. They are designed to introduce subject matter to newer attorneys and challenge experienced practitioners looking to review or expand their expertise.

Upcoming Practical Skills Programs

CLE - From Offer to Closing: A Primer for New & Developing Residential & Commercial RE Attorneys

2/29/2012 4:00 PM - 2/29/2012 7:00 PM

At this how-to seminar, attendees will learn how to effectively and efficiently navigate a real estate transaction from offer to closing. A diverse panel of leading Boston Real Estate attorneys will identify and discuss key issues and possible solutions

Maximizing Your Effectiveness Mediating Labor & Employment and Other Disputes

3/1/2012 4:00 PM - 3/1/2012 5:30 PM

The three experienced mediator panelists will give valuable insights that will assist you to maximize your effectiveness mediating employment/labor, business, personal injury, and other types of disputes

The Preparation of Forms 706 & 709 and Practical Tips for Estate and Gift Tax Filings

3/7/2012 12:30 PM - 3/7/2012 1:30 PM

This brown bag lunch presentation will provide an overview of the federal estate tax return (Form 706) and the federal gift tax return (Form 709). These forms are used to report and pay tax on bequests and lifetime gifts

Effective Advocacy in Mediation

3/8/2012 12:00 PM - 3/8/2012 1:00 PM

Experts in alternative dispute resolution will share experiences from the perspective of both advocate and neutral mediator on how best to represent clients’ interests and achieve settlement through mediation

Anatomy of an Appeal

3/8/2012 4:30 PM - 3/8/2012 6:00 PM

The verdict is in, now what? An experienced panel will provide insight into the basics of appellate work, including the "dos" and "dont's" of brief writing, keys to success at oral argument, and appellate rules you need to know

5th Annual Young Bar Meets Bankruptcy Bench Program

3/12/2012 4:00 PM - 3/12/2012 7:00 PM

Panelists from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts will offer suggestions to the newest members of the bankruptcy bar

Law Practice Management Discussion Forum

3/13/2012 12:00 PM - 3/13/2012 1:00 PM

Bring your questions to this interactive program featuring The Law Office Management Assistance Program's practice advisor, and learn all about what they didn’t teach you in law school

CLE - Commercial Leasing Basics

3/13/2012 2:00 PM - 3/13/2012 5:00 PM

This program will provide an overview of the commercial leasing process, beginning with the letter of intent and covering topics critical for lease drafting such as, leasing economics, tenant improvements and work letters

Criminal and Civil Practice Before the Federal Magistrate Judges

3/14/2012 4:00 PM - 3/14/2012 6:00 PM

This program will feature a lively discussion of hot and recurring practice issues that occur before the Magistrate Judges in the U.S. District Court

CLE: Immigration Basics for the Criminal Practitioner

3/27/2012 4:00 PM - 3/27/2012 7:00 PM

After this seminar, attendees will have a basic understanding of the immigration consequences of criminal conduct, waivers and other forms of relief from deportation based on criminal conduct, immigration court proceedings, immigration enforcement programs and post-conviction motions.
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