1. BBA CLE: Labor Law Basics

Sponsored by the Labor & Employment Law Section

Thursday, December 13, 2007
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Boston Bar Association

This program is designed for attorneys new to labor law, who wish to develop a labor practice or advise clients facing labor issues. 

The panel of experienced practitioners will provide an overview of the relevant federal and state statutes and will culminate with audience participation in the analysis of a hypothetical union grievance, challenging an employer’s decision to discipline an employee. 

Other topics that will be discussed include:

• employer and union “Do’s & Don’ts” during union organizing campaigns and/or elections
• explanation of “duty to bargain” and the mandatory subjects of bargaining
• what an unfair labor practice (“ULP”) is
• collective bargaining agreement grievance procedures.

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

2. Approaching a Negotiation: Cooperation or Competition?

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section

Click here to RSVP for this program.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 5:30 p.m.
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Ron Scharf, associate general counsel at ITA Software, joined by David Lax of LaxSebenius, will explore issues of relationships, communication, trust and ethics in negotiations.  By participating in a short but revealing exercise, the class will explore such topics as:

This is Part II of the Negotiations Series being offered as a free program series exclusively to BBA members! The courses are desigend to be taken independently or in conjunction with one another.

3. SOCIAL EVENT: The Nutcracker

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Friday, December 21, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.

On Friday, December 21 come to The Opera House to view Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker.  The performance is at 7:30 pm, and members should feel free to bring their children.  The tickets for the performance are reduced, and range from $25 to $90.  A synopsis can be found and tickets can be purchased at www.bostonballet.org Tickets are selling out!  We look forward to seeing you there. Please reply to Avi Chiat at achiat@hotmail.com ASAP

4. Suffolk Superior Court Tour

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section

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Thursday, January 3, 2008 - 1:30 p.m.
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Join the New Lawyers Section as we visit the Suffolk Superior Court to get tips from judges, clerks, court reporters, and more on navigating in and practicing at the courthouse.

5. Asylum Representation Training

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section & the Immigration Law Committee

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January 15th 2008 - 5:00 p.m to 7: 00 pm
Boston Bar Association - 16 Beacon Street

Join us as representatives of PAIR Project conduct a free training session. Materials will be included, and a reception will follow the program.

This program will be moderated by Claudia Gregoire, Glickman Turley LLP

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

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section & 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.

7. 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!

8. Discounted Bruins Tickets

Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section

The Bruins Season is in full swing and we don't want you to miss out on the action! Members of the New Lawyers Section are being offered discounted tickets for the following games:

You will receive $10.50 off the $90.50 and $84.50 and a discount of $5.50 off of the $45.50, $37.50, and $33.50 seats. Simply click here and enter promo code BAR (case sensitive).

You also are able to purchase discounted tickets to the family shows that come to the Garden including Disney On Ice and High School Musical; The Ice Tour! If you have any questions or need any other ticketing information or please call Walter Zaykowski at 617-624-1979 or email at wzaykowski@bostonbruins.com.

The Steering Committee for the New Lawyers Section meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome.  Because of the holiday, January's meeting will be the second Wednesday of the month -- January 9, 2008.

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