New Lawyers Section

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Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 5:30 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Join the New Lawyers Section for their 4th annual wine tasting event.  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 their guests.

2. BBA CLE: Residential Purchase and Sale Agreements

New Lawyers Section and the Real Estate Law Section

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 4:00 pm– 7:00 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

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, examining what each means.  He will also explain critical modifications that must be made depending on the transaction in order to protect both buyer and seller clients. This program is essential for the new associate, or anyone who is unfamiliar with residential real estate transactions and interested in gaining a better understanding.

Specific Topics will include:

• The nuts and bolts of the standard form Purchase and Sale Agreement
• Updates on changes in the law
• To disclose or not to disclose in residential transactions
• The offer to purchase and the legal implications
• Step by step guidance on avoiding liability and ensuring a smooth transaction
• Perspectives of both the buyer and the seller
• Massachusetts disclosure requirements

For more information or to register, please click here.

3. Social Event: Elephant & Castle

Labor & Employment Law Section and New Lawyers Section

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 - 5:30 pm
Elephant & Castle - 161 Devonshire Street

Come mingle with your colleagues after work in the relaxed atmosphere of this British pub. Appetizers will be served.

4. SAVE THE DATE - BBA CLE: Litigating and Winning Discrimination Cases

New Lawyers Section and Labor & Employment Law Section

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Looking to expand your practice to employment law cases?  Hear from a distinguished panel of employee-side and management-side attorneys (and maybe even a judge) cover the nuts and bolts of litigating discrimination cases from pre-complaint strategy through trial.

Moderators: Karen Glasgow and Alex Klibaner

Click here for more information as it becomes available.

5. African Voices, Global Choices: The Impact on Human Rights

International Law Section and the International Law Society of New England School of Law

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Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 9:00 am
Radisson Hotel Boston - 200 Stuart St

Every year the International Law Society of New England School of Law hosts a Human Rights Day event, in cooperation with New England 's Center for International Law & Policy. This school year we are expanding the scope of the event and will be hosting it off campus. Our focus will be on human rights abuses in Africa -- in particular, Sudan , Zimbabwe , and the DRC.

The conference, which will take place during the day, will be open to the public. It will consist of three panels and two keynote speakers. The event will focus on the human rights situations in the three aforementioned countries, and the manner in which these situations result not only from structural problems within those specific countries but also from action and inaction on the part of countries outside of Africa .

We are anticipating an audience of 200-300 individuals, primarily consisting of students, academics, and legal practitioners.

The awareness concert will be held the evening of March 15 at Sweet Water Café in Boston . This event will be a fundraiser where two or three bands will play for the cause. All of the proceeds will go to organizations helping combat human rights abuses in Zimbabwe , Sudan , and Congo.

6. Social Event: Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers "New Lawyer Appreciation Day"

Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 1:00 pm
TD Banknorth Garden

Join the Boston Bruins and the Boston Bar Association for “New Lawyer Appreciation Day!" One lucky lawyer will receive free Bruins gear for themselves and their party!

For more information, please click here.

To order your tickets, please choose one of the three following options:

1. Log on to the Ereservation system: https://premiumclub.dncinc.com/general_login.asp

•  Promo code: BAR (all uppercase)
•  View available seating
•  Click on available seating for your event
•  Add to cart and check out
•  Enter in Shipping/billing information
•  Verify order
•  Click place order once and then a second time to receive your 6 digit confirmation number (Must receive this number for your order to be processed.)

2. Contact Ben Mazza at BMAZZA@bostonbruins.com

3. Fill out order form and send to;

Boston Bruins
ATTN Ben Mazza
100 Legends Way
Boston , MA 02114

7. Creating a Lifetime of Referrals

New Lawyers Section

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 5:00 pm to 7: 00 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Whether you're an associate, partner at a law firm or individual practitioner the key to success is attracting referrals business. Please join Barbara Bix, BB Marketing Plus, for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn:

* How to generate referrals and revenue
* How to identify your most promising referral sources
* How to make it easy for others to refer business to you
* How to optimize the time that you spend networking in order to generate a lifetime of referrals

Leave this workshop with introductions from your peers to specific individuals who can refer business to you and your firm.

Panelists:

Robert A. Adelson, Esq.
Engel & Schultz, LLP

Grace V.B. Garcia, Esq.
Morrison Mahoney LLP

Cheryl Garrity
Attorney at Law

Chris Kenney
Kenney & Sams, P.C.

8. SAVE THE DATE: Construction Defect Cases

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 12:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Join us as Philip M. Hirshberg, Morrison Mahoney LLP, discusses construction defect cases.

9. SAVE THE DATE: Annual Judicial Forum

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section

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Wednesday, May 14, 2007
5:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

The New Lawyers Section’s Annual Judicial Conference will feature judges from the various courts.  This is one of our signature events, so put it on your calendar now!

The Steering Committee for the New Lawyers Section meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome.  The next meeting will be March 5. 

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