May's programs were a success.

There was a great turn out for the Law Day in the Schools.

This year's Judicial Forum was proclaimed the “best ever” by some NLS members. The panel of judges were engaging and had an excellent rapport. It is not too early to start thinking about which judges to invite to next year's program.

The Art of Business Law Draftsmanship also got rave reviews from NLS members and sparked the idea for a whole series of brown bag programs for drafting different types of contracts. So, keep your eye out for these upcoming programs.

2. Managing the Client Relationship

Solo & Small Firm Section, New Lawyers Section

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

This program will provide pragmatic advice to help you address the many issues, from ethical to practical, you face 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 attorneys will address a wide range of important, fundamental, and often overlooked issues to ensure productive and ethical representation of clients. They will provide you with a solid understanding of common pitfalls and offer practical suggestions on how to deal with them.

For more information or to register for this program, please click here.

3. The Future of Cuba: Transition, Transformation, or Business As Usual?

International Law Section

Please click here to RSVP for this program.

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, program followed by Reception
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Please join us and our distinguished panel for a forum discussion of recent developments in Cuba and possible consequences for:

• Rule of Law and Human Rights,
• Business,
• Diplomatic relations,
• Travel,
• Immigration, and
• Many other issues.

Panelists:

Susan Eckstein
Professor of Sociology at Boston University
Author of "Back from the Future: Cuba Under Castro"

Samuel W. Ingram
Former Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Sherritt International Corporation

Consuelo Isaacson
President of Friends of Caritas Cubana
Former Director of Finance for the Massachusetts Department of Social Services

Moderator:
Harvey M. Burg
Burns & Levinson LLP

We will also celebrate the end of another successful program year, honor the International Law Section's outgoing Section and Committee chairs, and welcome our new leadership.  Wine and refreshments will be served.

4. A Look at Guantanamo Bay

International Law Section, Senior Lawyers Section

Please click here to RSVP for this program.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 12:15pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Please join Mark C. Fleming, WilmerHale LLP, and P. Sabin Willett, Bingham McCutchen LLP, as Dick Neumeier, Morrison Mahoney LLP, serves as moderator for a discussion of the Supreme Court's historic decision in Boumediene v. Bush, which held that prisoners at Guantanamo have a constitutional right to habeas corpus.  Counsel for Guantanamo prisoners will discuss the background of the case, the decision, and the future of Guantanamo litigation.

5. Fifth Annual State of the Courts

Administration of Justice Section, Criminal Law Section, Litigation Section

Please click here to RSVP for this program.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 4:00 pm, followed by a Reception
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

The distinguished speakers will discuss the state of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Appeals Court, and the Superior Court, addressing the key issues and challenges that the Courts face today.
Following the panel discussion, our moderator and BBA President Anthony Doniger will lead a question and answer session. Attendees will then have the opportunity to meet and talk with the esteemed panelists during the reception.

Panelists:

The Honorable Robert J. Cordy
Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court

The Honorable Phillip Rapoza
Chief Justice of the Appeals Court

The Honorable Margaret R. Hinkle
Associate Justice of the Superior Court

Moderator:

Anthony M. Doniger
Sugarman , Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, LLP
BBA President

6. Representing Death Row Inmates

Criminal Law Section and New Laywers Section

Please click here to RSVP for this program.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Come hear four associates discuss their varied and interesting work in representing death row inmates and other adjudicated criminals.  The panelists will discuss how they got involved with their representation, and what types of work they have done on the cases.

Panelist:

Alison Douglass
Goodwin Procter LLP

Matthew C. Moschella
Sherin and Lodgen LLP

Bryan Conley
WilmerHale LLP

Laurie Carafone
Dwyer & Collora, LLP

Moderator:

Randall Ravitz
Office of Massachusetts Attorney General

7. BBA CLE: Subprime Lending Crisis: Where are we going and why are we in this handbasket?

The Real Estate Section, Bankruptcy Law Section and Criminal Law Section

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street, Boston

Panelists will address the origins, current conditions and the future of the current foreclosure crisis. In addition, the presenters will review recently enacted mortgage lending controls and foreclosure prevention legislation and comment on lenders' responses to the foreclosure crisis.

Attendees will gain an understanding of predatory and subprime lending markets; what the subprime crisis means for lenders, owners, buyers, and sellers; and what government regulatory and enforcement actions have been taken to curtail the crisis.

For those who attended January's "Predatory Lending in the Trenches" CLE, which provided strategies to identify and pursue Truth in Lending and G.L.c. 93A claims, this is a great follow-up program!

8. Justice is Sweet Party

Boston Bar Foundation

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 5:15 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Join the Boston Bar Foundation for the sweetest celebration of the summer. Meet friends for desserts and drinks to support access to justice in our community.

Please click here to register now!

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

New Lawyers Section

Friday, June 27, 2008 - 3:00 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Come to the Boston Bar Association on Beacon Hill to hear candid advice from leading attorneys aout 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 and reception.

For more information or to register, please click here.

11. Open Positions for Next Year:

Anyone interested in serving as section liaisons to any of the following sections should e-mail Jacy Wilson ( jwilson@morrisonmahoney.com ):

•  Administration of Justice;

•  Bankruptcy;

•  Business Law Section, Corporate Counsel Committee;

•  Civil Rights & Civil Liberties;

•  Estate Planning;

•  Health Law;

•  Immigration;

•  Labor & Employment;

•  Real Estate; or

•  Solo and Small Practice.

Also, anyone interested in being considered for the following positions should also e-mail Jacy Wilson:

•  Courthouse Tours / Library Tour

The Steering Committee for the New Lawyers Section normally meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. However, we are now on summer recess. The next meeting will be a brainstorming session in August. The exact date and time will be announced later. All are welcome.

Questions or comments about this newsletter? Contact Wendy Hickey, Nissenbaum Law Offices, at 617-330-9090 or wendy@nissenbaumlaw.com