1. How to Effectively Use Dispute Resolution

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

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Thursday, March 15, 2007
12:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Join us for an introduction to the alternative dispute resolution process.  Specific topics include:

• The difference between mediation, arbitration and collaborative law
• How each process works
• When going to court is the only option

Panelists include:

• Mark Fleming of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
• Bette J. Roth, Mediator and Arbitrator
• Stephen M. Linsky of Family Co-Mediation

Sample documents will be provided for the attendees. 

2. Privacy Law Forum

Sponsored by the Intellectual Property Law Section and in conjunction with the New Lawyers, Labor & Employment Law, Business Law, Civil Rights & Civil Liberties and College & University Law Sections

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Thursday, March 22, 2007
12:30 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Join us for a discussion about privacy law implications for companies and individuals who use, exchange, store, collect, access, provide, buy, sell, share, and manage private information.  Specifically, we will discuss:

• What is private information?
• How do you protect it?
• Who is responsible for protecting it?
• When and how can it be compromised?
• What are your legal options if someone steals it?

Panelists include:

• Mark Schreiber of Edwards Angel Palmer & Dodge LLP and Co-chair to the Privacy Matters Section of the World Law Group
• Dave Szabo of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP and Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium
• Paul Holtzman of Krokidas & Bluestein
• John Reinstein, Legal Director of the ACLU

3. Eleventh Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference

Sponsored by the Litigation and Administration of Justice Sections

Thursday, March 22, 2007
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Conference
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Reception
Boston Bar Association

Join us for this exciting annual conference that covers timely topics in Superior Court practice and procedure. 

At the conclusion of the seminar, all attendees are invited to attend a reception where you will have the opportunity to meet with the panelists and fellow attorneys.

I.  Changes to Superior Court Standing Order No. 1-88, and to Superior Court Rule 9C
Judges Stephen E. Neel and Ralph D. Gants will discuss the recently promulgated Third Amended Standing Order No. 1-88 and changes to Superior Court Rule 9C.  They will also field questions from panelists and the audience on these topics.

II. State of the Superior Court
Chief Justice Barbara J. Rouse will discuss the state of the Superior Court, addressing among other issues, an update on the firm, fair trial date initiative.

III. Expert Panel Discussion About Practicing In the Superior Court
Judges Peter M. Lauriat, Geraldine S. Hines, David A. Lowy, Janet L. Sanders, and Thomas R. Murtagh, will field questions prepared by expert panelists Robert J. Muldoon, Jr., Mary K. Ryan, Joseph D. Steinfield, Richard M. Zielinski as well as questions from the audience.

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4. 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Event

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section

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Friday, March 23, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Join the New Lawyers Section for their 3rd annual wine tasting.  Sample a selection of white and red wines while learning about food pairings and obtaining tips for choosing a proper wine when dining out with clients, colleagues, friends, and family.  This event is free of charge for BBA members and guests.

5. Commercial Leasing Basics, Part II

Sponsored by the Leasing Committee and New Lawyers Section

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Monday, March 26, 2007
12:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Join us for Part II of a two part series on the basics of commercial leasing.  We will cover:

• the Annotated Table of Contents of the office lease, including ancillary documents
• the nuts and bolts of drafting and reviewing a lease, including the information that is required from the client and other parties
• the technical aspects of finalizing the lease, execution, exhibits and other deliverables such as insurance certificates and security deposit

 Panelists include:

• Caroline O’Leary, Counsel, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP
• Anita Agajanian, Partner, DLA Piper US LLP
• Eric Labbe, Associate, Goodwin Procter LLP

As with Part I, this session will be particularly useful for new lawyers who would like an introduction to this area of law.  Please feel free to invite any interested members of your practice.

6. The Art of Networking for New Lawyers

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section

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Monday, March 26, 2007
5:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Lisa Gurdin, MS, BCBA of LSG Professional Networking will lead an interactive presentation focusing on the art of professional networking. Participants will learn the tools they need to effectively build mutually beneficial relationships to create an ongoing referral network, develop a successful legal practice, and increase value to the firm or company in which you work.

Participants will also have many opportunities to both practice your networking skills and connect with other participants during 9Net networking. 9Net follows a “speed-networking” format in which attendees will participate in multiple one-to-one brief conversations with colleagues. 

A reception will follow the program.

7. CLE: Referral Marketing - The Key to a Profitable Practice

Sponsored by the Solo & Small Firm and New Lawyers Sections

Thursday, March 29, 2007
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Whether you have been in practice for years or are just starting out on your own, referrals are the most cost-effective way to grow your practice.  Attend this program to learn how to create a steady flow of repeat as well as new business, rapidly grow your practice and increase your profit. 

This program will focus specifically on the needs unique to solo and small firm attorneys who do not have access to large marketing budgets or marketing staff. Attendees will have a valuable opportunity to get workable, practical answers to their questions about referrals: how to become referral worthy, who to ask for referrals, how to ask for referrals, and what to do when you receive a referral. 

Joseph A. Hernandez, of Referrals to Riches, Inc. will demonstrate the steps involved in implementing your own Referral Generation System customized to your unique practice.  He will also provide insight on business management practices through specific case studies or “hot seats.”   

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8. Tips From Experienced Employment Litigators

Sponsored by the New Lawyers and Labor & Employment Law Sections

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
12:30 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Please join our panel of experienced employment lawyers for a lively discussion on best practices for litigating employment cases.  Topics to be discussed include:

• Tips for evaluating cases
• Making the most out of discovery
• Pros and cons of suing individuals
• Dealing with emotional distress claims
• How to effectively use experts
• Settlement “do’s and don’ts”

Speakers include:

• Jeffrey S. Brody, Jackson Lewis LLP
• Justine H. Brousseau, Kimball Brousseau LLP
• Jean A. Musiker, Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, P.C.
• Rebecca G. Pontikes, Pyle, Rome, Lichten, Ehrenberg & Liss-Riordan, P.C.
• Diane M. Saunders, Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP
• James S. Weliky, Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C.

Moderator:

• Valerie C. Samuels, Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP

9. Governor Patrick Will Be Featured Speaker at Law Day Dinner

Not since Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day by proclamation in 1958 have we been more passionate about celebrating the ideals of our profession. Join your colleagues at the BBA Law Day Dinner on May 3 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place for an evening of camaraderie and reflection. We look forward to welcoming Governor Deval Patrick as our featured speaker.

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