1. Fall Social Event at The Living Room and Improv Asylum

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Wednesday, November 8, 2006
5:30 p.m.

The Living Room
101 Atlantic Street
North End Boston

The Living Room and Improv Asylum

Come mingle with your peers at the New Lawyers Section Fall Social Event! Friends, family, and significant others are welcome. We will be meeting at the Living Room at 5:30 p.m. for drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and then heading over to the Improv Asylum for an evening of improvisational comedy.

For those who have purchased tickets for the Improv Asylum through the BBA, you will receive your tickets the night of the event. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Silveri at stephen@silverilaw.com. We hope to see you there!

2. New Lawyers and Family Law Sections

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Thursday, November 16, 2006
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

"Demystifying Tax Returns"

Stephen J. Bravo, CPA, ABV, CBA, CFP will review individual income and S Corporation tax returns for attorneys who would like to avoid mistakes and maximize their usefulness during discovery or at trial. He will explain where to find key information needed to evaluate damages or divide assets. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.

3. Fifth Annual Holiday Pro Bono Reception

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Friday, December 8, 2006
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

Fifth Annual Holiday Pro Bono Reception

4. J. Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse Tour

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Thursday, December 14, 2006
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
J. Joseph Moakley Courthouse
One Courthouse Way in Boston

Please join us for a tour of the J. Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse and Library of the United States Courts in the First Circuit. The tour will be conducted by Discovering Justice: The James D. St. Clair Court Education Project, and will be followed by an introduction to the Library led by one of the staff reference librarians.

Those interested should meet outside the security desk at the J. Joseph Moakley Courthouse, One Courthouse Way in Boston. All visitors over the age of 18 must have TWO forms of identification with them, one containing a photograph. Electronic devices, including cell phones, cameras, and portable music players, are NOT permitted in the courthouse. Additionally, containers with liquids, such as water bottles, will not be allowed to pass through security.

Please RSVP to Heather J. Zelevinsky at hzelevinsky@gordonhaley.com

5. CLE Opportunities

Handling Bankruptcy Pro Bono Cases - Free Program!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 , 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Making and Breaking Severance and Settlement Agreements
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 , 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Business Litigation: Federal or State Court
Thursday, December 7, 2006 , 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

6. The Steering Committee for the New Lawyers Section meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. The next meeting is December 6. All are welcome.

Questions or comments about this newsletter? Contact Alex Klibaner, Sally & Fitch LLP, at 617-542-5542 or ak@sally-fitch.com.