1. FREE PROGRAM: A Perspective on National Disability Policies

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Thursday, June 14, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Boston Bar Association
16 Beacon Street

Join the BBA Public Interest Leadership Program and Perkins School for the blind for a talk by Olegario “Ollie” D. Cantos VII.  Mr. Cantos, blind since birth, is Special Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Justice.  Mr. Cantos recently returned to this post after having served two consecutive terms as Associate Director for Domestic Policy at the White House where he led the agenda for advancing equality of opportunity for people with all types of disabilities.

2. BBA CLE: Beacon For New Lawyers - Tips for Getting Ahead in the Greater Boston Legal Community

Sponosored by the New Lawyers Section

Friday, June 15, 2007
Program: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Networking Reception:  4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Come to the Boston Bar Association on Beacon Hill to hear candid advice from leading attorneys about how to make a name for yourself in the legal community.  Specific topics will include:

• The best places to network
• What you need to know about the political landscape
• How to get involved in the community
• Opportunities for creating a dynamic career

FREE program & reception! 

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3. Bankruptcy Quiz Show – Confirm It or Not

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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
12:15 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Janet E. Bostwick of Janet E. Bostwick, PC will host this year's bankruptcy game show, with "contestants" Jennifer Hertz of Duane Morris LLP and Jesse Redlener of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP leading an interactive discussion on recent cases on Chapter 11 plans and confirmation issues.

4. Annual Judicial Forum

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section

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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Join us for the New Lawyers Section’s Annual Judicial Forum. Featuring judges from the various courts, this program will provide the unique opportunity to learn:

• What not to do when appearing before a Judge
• How to get a Judge’s (positive) attention
• Practical tips to improve your courtroom skills

Panelists include:

Moderator:

A reception will follow the program.

5. Clean Energy & the Environment Under the Patrick Administration

Sponsored by the Environmental Law Section and the Energy & Telecommunications Committee

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Thursday, June 21, 2007
12:30 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

David W. Cash, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, will discuss the policy issues facing the new Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs as it works to promote an agenda of clean and renewable energy while maintaining a high degree of environmental protection in Massachusetts.

Sponsored by the Solo & Small Firm and New Lawyers Sections

Thursday, June 21, 2007
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Boston Bar Association

This program will provide practical advice you will need in order to address the many issues, from ethical to practical, when working with clients.  The seminar will cover the best practices for managing client relationships from initial contact through the conclusion of the case.

The panel of experienced and widely represented practitioners will address a number of important, fundamental, and often overlooked issues that arise, and will provide you with a solid understanding of the common pitfalls that arise and offer practical suggestions on how to deal with them.

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