1. Congratulations to Damon Hart!

Congratulations to Damon Hart, former co-chair of the New Lawyers Section, on being elected to the partnership at Holland & Knight.

2. Invitation to “New” lawyers Who Are Also Solo and Small Firm Practitioners

The Solo and Small Firm Section provides information and resources to lawyers who practice either by themselves or in firms with fewer than ten practicioners. In its efforts to help solo and small firm lawyers maximize opportunities for success, the Section concentrates on three areas: management, marketing, and technology.

The Section steering committee meets on the second Monday of the month from 12:00-1:30 at the BBA.  The Section usually has its monthly brown bag programs on the first Thursday of the month at 12:00 p.m.  

Membership in the Section is free of charge. If you are interested in joining other practitioners of varying experience to share the ins and outs of solo or small office practice email the BBA at sections@bostonbar.org.

The next Solo & Small Firm Steering Committee meeting is Monday, February 12 at 12:00 p.m.  No RSVP required!

3. CLE: IP Year in Review

Join us for the biggest BBA Intellectual Property event of the year! Learn what you need to know about the most important intellectual property cases and legislation of 2006.  This popular program offers insight that is straight and to-the-point. 

The program will be followed by a reception, with an opportunity to network with your peers and enjoy some beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres!

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Thursday, January 18 2007
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Although many solo and small firm attorneys do not practice tax law, taxation issues often are an important, and sometimes unrecognized, aspect of a comprehensive strategy to best serve the client in other areas of law including litigation, family law, business transactions, and trusts and estates. 

Learn how to spot lurking tax issues and recognize the need for expert tax law assistance in your everyday practice from experienced tax practitioner Patricia Ann Metzer of Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP. 

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Thursday, January 25, 2007
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
129 South Street, Boston, MA

Join us for a casual evening of networking at this award-winning French bistro and wine bar located in Boston's Historic Leather District.  Appetizers will be served.

We hope to see you there!

6. CLE: Stock Option Backdating and Internal Investigations

Attend this seminar to learn both nuts and bolts and the cutting-edge issues in the current wave of stock option backdating investigations.  The experienced panel will review the technical and legal issues as well as the most recent developments in options dating and other investigations, including the expected impact of DOJ’s newly-released McNulty Memorandum. 

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7. VITA Information & Training Session

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Saturday, February 10, 2007
9:00am – 1:00pm
Boston Bar Association

The New Lawyers Section of the Boston Bar Association is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Volunteers prepare state and federal income tax returns for low-income taxpayers at the Boston Public Library on Thursday evenings and Saturdays from March 8 through April 7.

Each volunteer is asked to contribute approximately 12 hours of his or her time over the tax season.  All volunteers must complete IRS on-line training and certification.  

To participate, please contact BBA Department of Community Affairs at (617) 778-1934 or Pdullea@bostonbar.org.

8. New Lawyers Networking Event

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Thursday, February 15, 2007
5:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Lisa Gurdin of LSG Professional Development, Inc. will present professional networking strategies and tips. A reception will follow the program.

9. Residential Purchase and Sale Agreements for the New Associate

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Thursday, February 22, 2007
12:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Stephen D. Silveri of the Law Office Of Stephen D. Silveri, will provide a paragraph-by-paragraph explanation of the standard form Purchase and Sale Agreement as well as critical modifications that must be made in order to protect both buyer and seller clients. This program is targeted toward the new associate, or anyone who is unfamiliar with residential real estate transactions and who is interested in gaining a better understanding.