Previous Events & CLE Programs
October 2, 2008
Section Event
Real Estate Section Kick-Off Event
Sponsors
Real Estate Law Section
New Lawyers Section
The Real Estate section invites all members to a reception featuring remarks by BBA President Kathy Weinman. This event is a unique networking opportunity with a broad range of members and provides a glimpse into what is in store for the section this year. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as co-chairs from each committee highlight upcoming programming and other section happenings.
October 2, 2008
Section Event
9th Annual Bench Bar Conference and Reception
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
Administration of Justice Section
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section
Litigation Section
New Lawyers Section
Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from a distinguished judicial panel on the most topical criminal law issues of the day. All of the justices presenting have experience in multiple courts as practioners or judges. Their experience, knowledge, and perspective on legal topics that impact your practice is immeasurable.
From the Federal Bench:
Judge Jeffrey Howard - United States District Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Before his appointment in 2002, Judge Howard served as the New Hampshire Attorney General and as a Partner at Choate Hall & Stewart.
Judge George O’Toole, Jr. - United States District Court
Before his appointment in 1995, Judge O’Toole served as a Judge of the Boston Municipal Court and the Superior Court.
From the State Bench:
Justice Margot Botsford - Associate Justice, Supreme Judicial Court
Before her appointment in 2007, Justice Botsford served as a Judge of the Superior Court, practiced at Hill and Barlow, and was a partner at Rosenfeld, Botsford & Krokidas. She also served as an Assistant Attorney General and Assistant District Attorney.
Justice R. Marc Kantrowitz - Associate Justice, Appeals Court
Before his appointment in 2001, Justice Kantrowitz served as a Judge of the Juvenile Court and as an Assistant District Attorney. He practiced in various Commonwealth courts through his 10 years in private practice.
Justice Charles Hely - Association Justice, Superior Court
Before his appointment in 1990, Justice Hely served as a Judge of the District Court and as a Assistant District Attorney. He also appeared in numerous courts through his private practice.
October 2, 2008
Section Meeting
Immigration Practice Tips for Non-Immigration Experienced Lawyers
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
Labor & Employment Law Section
Criminal Law Section
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section
New Lawyers Section
Immigration Law Committee
Paul Glickman, Glickman Turley LLP, Ellen Kief, Law Office of Ellen S. Kief, and Steve Clark, Flynn & Clark, PC, will review the important issues lawyers from solo and small firm practices face when representing clients in immigration law cases.
Immigration consequences of criminal arrests, charges and convictions can have a profound effect upon a non-citizen’s rights and ability to remain in and return to the United States. Small businesses also should pay particular consideration to the immigration status of their employees. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has the ability to audit employer’s immigration forms (I-9) and fine businesses which are out of compliance and in egregious cases seek Federal criminal charges. The program will also review the various visa options available to non-citizens from visiting the country to seeking permanent status in the United States . Immigration is also a consideration in aspects of family law involving marriage and divorce. This program will present the key pointers practioners should be aware of in representing their clients in these areas.
September 26, 2008
Section Event
New Lawyers Social at Paddy O's Pub
Please join the New Lawyers Section for drinks and appetizers at Paddy O's Pub!
September 23, 2008
Section Meeting
Computer Search and Seizure: Current Issues
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Our program, led by Adam Bookbinder, US Attorney’s Office, Seth Berman, Stroz Friedberg, LLC, Allison Burroughs, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, and Dana Babbin, The Middlesex District Attorney's Office, will be a discussion focusing on two recent cases and the complex issues they raise concerning the legal limits of searching and seizing computers.
In the first case, Commonwealth v. McDermott, the SJC held that a warrant that authorized a search for records also supported the seizure and later search of a computer capable of storing the information specified in the warrant, even though the police had had no independent probable cause to search the computer or even knowledge that the suspect had a computer. The case also discusses whether a search warrant application has to detail the search techniques that will be used to determine what evidence is on a computer.
In the second case, U.S. v. Arnold, the 9th Circuit held that a customs search at the airport was the equivalent of a search at the border, where a warrantless search of any container, especially one that was readily mobile, was permitted. The court reversed an order granting a motion to suppress evidence seized from the defendant’s laptop, holding that reasonable suspicion is not required by customs officers prior to searching a computer according to the border-search doctrine. This case also discusses whether it is particularly offensive or onerous to conduct a search of personal computer drives in the context of a border search.
Both of these cases raise significant issues concerning whether and under what circumstances law enforcement can access information stored on a computer and how they can ensure that the information found on the computer will be available for use at a later trial or other legal proceeding.
September 18, 2008
Section Meeting
Gender Issues at the Negotiating Table and in the Courtroom
Sponsors
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
New Lawyers Section
Family Law Section
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section
The Honorable Carol S. Ball, Massachusetts Superior Court, and Kathy Jo Cook, President of the Women's Bar Association, will lead a panel discussion of gender issues at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. Does gender influence negotiating styles, choice of collaborative versus adversarial approaches or impact the outcome and process?
Come weigh in on your observations as to whether gender matters in ADR and at trial.
September 18, 2008
Section Meeting
Basics of Medical Malpractice
Sponsors
New Lawyers Section
Health Law Section
Litigation Section
Please join Lisa Arrowood, Todd & Weld LLP, and Brian Sullivan, Sloane and Walsh LLP, for a discussion on the basics of medical malpractice These two experienced malpractice litigators will discuss the nuts and bolts of medical malpractice cases from a plaintiffs’ and defendants’ perspective, including the theories of liability, standard of care, available defenses, unique procedural issues, and damages.
June 27, 2008
CLE Program
Beacon for New Lawyers: Tips for Getting Ahead in the Greater Boston Legal Community
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
Click here for complete program description
June 25, 2008
Section Meeting
Defending Death Row Inmates and Adjudicated Criminals: Representation Day by Day
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section
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
May 22, 2008
Section Meeting
Shut Out by the H-1B Cap: Staying and Working in the US
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
College & University Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Please join Vincent Lau, Flynn & Clark, P.C., and Bennett Savitz, Savitz Law Offices, for a discussion on the H-1B visa cap. Last year 240,000 graduating foreign students and experienced specialty workers were told they could not work or remain in the US simply because Congress had failed to update the 65,000 H-1B visa allocation that was sent decades earlier, despite broad support for a more realistic number from industry and academia.
This presentation will discuss the work and training visa options available for these applicants including the new rules announced April 8 to allow STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to extend their post-graduate practical training from 12 to 29 months, and all students to remain in the US for at least one shot at an H-1B visa.
We will also explain the alternatives: qualifying for an exemption from the H-1B cap; parking the workers abroad with a B visitor's visa, then bringing them back as an L intercompany transfer after a year; Training Hs and Js; E treaty investors and traders; Extraordinary Ability O's; or a quick EB2 PERM labor certification if worldwide immigrant visa options hold out.
May 14, 2008
Section Event
Annual Judicial Forum
Join us for the New Lawyers Section’s Annual Judicial Forum followed by a free reception. 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:
- Chief Justice Robert A. Mulligan, Trial Court
- Judge David Lowy, Superior Court
- Judge Mark Lawton, Juvenile Court
- Judge Mark Green, Appeals Court
- Judge Margot Botsford, Supreme Judicial Court
Moderator:
- Judge Allan Van Gestel, Retired
May 8, 2008
Section Meeting
Using Microsoft Outlook or an Integrated Client Management System in Your Office
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
Litigation Section
Criminal Law Section
Trusts & Estates Section
New Lawyers Section
Nancy Brush, Just Solutions, Inc., Jo Ann Citron, Citron Law, and Stephen G. Viegas, Law Offices of Stephen G. Viegas, will offer insight on making educated decisions regarding existing software. Gain control of your calendar and docket to prevent missed deadlines and double-booking your schedule. Our presenters will speak about how you can use either an integrated client management system like TimeMatters, Amicus, Abacus, PracticeMaster, or PCLaw to gain control of your life, or, in the alternative, how to use your existing Microsoft products, Outlook, Excel and Word to accomplish those goals.
May 6, 2008
Section Meeting
Ombudsmen to Arbitration: Perspectives on Internal Grievance Procedures
Sponsors
Labor & Employment Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Join Eileen Finan, Harvard University, Paul V. Holtzman, Krokidas & Bluestein LLP, Christopher P. Kauders, Pre-Trial Solutions, and Krista G. Pratt, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, as they discuss representing clients, from informal interviews by supervisors, Human Resources and counsel to meetings with ombudsmen and binding arbitration.
May 5, 2008
Section Event
Social at 6B
Click here to RSVP for this event
Time & Place
Monday, May 5, 2008
5:30 pm
6B - 6 Beacon Street
Sponsors
New Lawyers Section
Intellectual Property Law Section
Whether a new lawyer or more experienced attorney, take a few moments to mingle with other members of Boston's growing and dynamic IP community. The IP section is delighted to present its social event at 6B Lounge. Join us for free appetizers. There will also be a cash bar.
May 5, 2008
Section Meeting
Construction Defect Cases
Philip M. Hirshberg, Morrison Mahoney LLP, will provide an overview of construction defect litigation and the critical issues that often arise. Specific topics include:
- The "Economic Loss Doctrine";
- Typical Claims and Defenses;
- Statutes of Repose and Limitations; and
- Indemnity and Insurance.
April 30, 2008
Section Meeting
Practicing Law in State Government
This is the fourth annual Brown Bag Lunch on the practice of law in state government. Mark A. Reilly, Deputy Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor, and Aaron Agulnek, Legal Counsel to State Senator Marian Walsh, will provide:
- A brief overview of how the branches work together to create and implement laws;
- Practical advice on how a lawyer can begin to practice law in this context; and
- Stories of their experience and how they ended up in their present positions.
There will be time for questions.
April 29, 2008
Section Program and Reception
Leadership Opportunities Open House
Join us for an informal reception to learn about various volunteer and leadership opportunities from Sections & Committees to BBA Council. This event is great for people at all levels of their legal career looking to get more involved in the BBA.
Hear from volunteers and leaders in the following areas:
- Public Interest Leadership Program
- Bankruptcy Law
- Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
- Criminal Law
- Delivery of Legal Services
- Environmental Law
- Family Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Litigation
- Real Estate
- Senior Lawyers
- Trusts and Estates
- And More...
April 29, 2008
Section Meeting
Immigration Judges Panel: Presenting Your Case in Immigration Court
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
New Lawyers Section
Criminal Law Section
Please join a panel discussion of court practice and procedure: Presenting your Adjustment and Cancellation cases. Topics will include elements of the case (direct, cross, experts, establishing a foundation) as well as procedure for putting on evidence. This meeting is particularly timely as the Immigration Court Practice Manual, effective April 1, 2008, will replace local court rules.
Panelists:
Leonard I Shapiro
Immigration Judge
Matthew D'Angelo
Immigration Judge
Robert Halpin
Immigration Court Clerk
Moderators:
Howard Silverman
Ross, Silverman & Levy LLP
Brian T. O'Neill, Sr.
O'Neill Law Offices
April 24, 2008
Section Event
SOCIAL at Whiskey Park
Complimentary appetizers will be provided, and there will be a cash bar. This is a great opportunity to meet with others from the New Lawyer's Section of the BBA.
April 23, 2008
Section Meeting
Education About Voting Rights
Sponsors
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section
New Lawyers Section
College & University Law Section
Boston Area Colleges Elections Improvement Project
ACLUM Science and Technology Committee
American Constitution Society
The Boston Area Universities Election Improvement Project is attempting to implement real-world programs that improve the electoral process and increase understanding of voting behavior.
The Project has two primary facets, the first focusing on vote administration and the voter experience, the second focusing on program evaluation and statistical techniques. Beyond this information being of interest on its own, it will also facilitate the study of quantitative methods used to understand voting behavior, such as might be used in voting rights analysis. These new methods would be designed to replace current techniques used in, among other places, federal courts.
April 17, 2008
Section Meeting
Construction Defect Cases
Philip M. Hirshberg, Morrison Mahoney LLP, will provide an overview of construction defect litigation and the critical issues that often arise. Specific topics include:
- The "Economic Loss Doctrine";
- Typical Claims and Defenses;
- Statutes of Repose and Limitations; and
- Indemnity and Insurance.
March 27, 2008
Section Meeting
Form I-864 Affidavits of Support
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
New Lawyers Section
Estelle Regolsky, Avrin & Regolsky, will discuss Form I-864 Affidavit of Support in Family Immigration Cases, including new Poverty Guidelines effective March 2008.
Please also join the following discussions:
- Case Problem Roundtable: members are asked to bring an issue they have been dealing with in their cases for the committee to discuss in an effort to find solutions, and
- Open Forum, Steering Committee: the committee seeks guidance from those attending on future meeting topics and to get a sense of whether the current meeting time and formats are working for you, and whether you wish to suggest any changes.
March 25, 2008
Section Meeting
Recent Discovery Issues in District & Superior Court
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Join us as a distinguished panel discusses the latest discovery issues in District and Superior Court. Specific cases include:
- Commonwealth v. Adjutant: The Court may introduce evidence of victim's prior violent conduct in self-defense cases. Panelists will discuss the decision and its rationale, how the obligations of the prosecutor/defendant have changed because of this ruling, unresolved issues and how the case is playing out in court.
- Commonwealth v. Dwyer: This case provided the "New Standard" for requests of privileged or likely to be privileged records of victims and witnesses in all types of cases. Panelists will discuss prosecutors' responsibilities, new procedural protections for victims and witnesses, responsibilities of Defense and the experience of practitioners.
- Commonwealth v. Durham: A judge may order a defendant to provide the prosecution with written statements of witnesses whom the Commonwealth intends to call at trial. Panelists will discuss the Reciprocal Discovery Obligations and limitations of the ruling, its application of the case to new Rule 14 discovery requests and the experience of practitioners.
Speakers
Program Co-Chairs
March 18, 2008
Section Workshop
Creating a Lifetime of Referrals
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.
March 12, 2008
CLE Program
Litigating and Winning Employment Discrimination Cases
Sponsored by:
Labor & Employment Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Corporate Counsel Committee
Massachusetts Bar Association
This program will present the nuts and bolts of litigating an employment discrimination case. Expert panelists, divided into three distinct panels, will take attendees step-by-step from pre-complaint strategy and pleadings, discovery and dispositive motions to all aspects of trial through closing arguments.
This is an invaluable program—providing both strategic insight and practical guidance for anyone interested in employment litigation.
Click here for complete program description.
March 6, 2008
Section Event
Social Event - Elephant & Castle
Sponsors
Labor & Employment Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Come mingle with your colleagues after work in the relaxed atmosphere of this British pub. Appetizers will be served.
February 27, 2008
CLE Program
Residential Purchase and Sale Agreements
Sponsors
New Lawyers Section
Real Estate Law Section
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.
Click here for complete program description.
February 21, 2008
Section Event
4th Annual Wine Tasting
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.
February 7, 2008
Section Meeting
Time Management: Tips for Powering up Productivity and Powering Down Stress
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
New Lawyers Section
Bankruptcy Law Section
Criminal Law Section
Environmental Law Section
Anne Braudy, Braudy Legal Consulting, and Dr. Jeffery Fortgang, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc., will offer specific recommendations on how to run your practice more efficiently. Goals are to:
- increase productivity
- free up time for what's missing in your practice
- complete more projects, and
- have more time away from the office.
In addition to time management tips, strategies will be provided to help combat the internal obstacles that get in the way of applying these time-tested methods in your practice.
January 28, 2008
Section Event
Social Event: Beantown Pub
Meet others from the New Lawyers Section while enjoying appetizers, drinks, or a game of pool. Great appetizers will be supplied, and an assortment of drinks can be purchased. Please reply by Wednesday, January 16 to mailto:achiat@mc2capmgt.com
Directions and more information about Beantown Pub can be found at http://beantownpub.com/
January 17, 2008
Section Meeting
Succeeding as a Woman in the Legal Profession - Beyond the Scope of Emily Pos
Join four of Boston's most talented and successful female attorneys as they discuss common mistakes and best practices for female attorneys in presenting themselves at the office, in court, and with clients. They will also discuss how to succeed both within your own office and in the greater legal community, challenges specific to female attorneys, and strategies for marketing in a male dominated legal world.
Panelists:
Lauren Stiller Rikleen: Lauren is a senior partner in the Real Estate and Environmental Law Group of Bowditch & Dewey and the Executive Director of the Bowditch Institute for Women’s Success. She has a diverse environmental law practice emphasizing negotiation, enforcement and compliance issues. She is also an experienced mediator. Lauren is the author of Ending the Gauntlet: Removing Barriers to Women’s Success in the Law, a book about the institutional impediments to the retention and advancement of women in the legal profession. Lauren is a past President of the Boston Bar Association.
Marguerite Fletcher Ingram: Marguerite is a Senior Consultant at Vernā Myers Consulting Group, a group that works with law firms to face the challenges of diversity and inclusion. Ms. Fletcher Ingram also has a solo law practice, in Newton, Massachusetts, which is focused on corporate and intellectual property law. Her primary clients are in the software, telecom and biotechnology areas. She has practiced law for over 16 years in corporate, international and intellectual property areas. Marguerite has practiced law as an associate at Hale and Dorr (now known as Wilmer Hale), and as a member of two corporate law departments, Lotus Development Corporation/IBM and Genuity, Inc.
Kathy Weinman: Kathy is a partner at Dwyer & Collora, LLP focusing on white collar criminal and other government enforcement investigations, prosecutions, and appeals. She defends individuals and corporations in numerous federal and state matters, including health care fraud, bank fraud, securities law violations, and government contracting fraud. Kathy has been a litigator for over 20 years. She began her law practice with Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now WilmerHale) in Washington, D.C. In addition to her role as a founding partner of Dwyer & Collora, Ms. Weinman is an active leader of the Boston Bar Association where she now serves as President-Elect and member of the Executive Committee and previously chaired the Criminal Law Section and the Membership and Nominating Committees.
Paula Andrews: Paula is a partner at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP and a member of the firm's Financial Transactions Practice Group. She has extensive experience in representing commercial borrowers and institutional senior and junior lenders in complex credit facilities for middle market companies. Her expertise includes all aspects of revolving credit and term loan secured and unsecured credit facilities, including syndicated secured domestic and international financings with cross-border structural and collateral issues, asset-based and cash flow financings and letters of credit. Paula is a trustee of the Boston Bar Foundation.
January 15, 2008
Section Meeting
Asylum Representation Training
Sponsors
New Lawyers Section
Immigration Law Committee
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.
January 3, 2008
Section Event
Suffolk Superior Court Tour
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.
December 21, 2007
Section Event
The Nutcracker
Join us with your family at The Opera House to view Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. The tickets for the performance are reduced, and range from $25 to $90. A synopsis can be found and tickets can be purchased at http://www.bostonballet.org/ Tickets are selling out! We look forward to seeing you there. Please reply to Avi Chiat at achiat@hotmail.com ASAP.
December 7, 2007
Section Event
6th Annual Holiday Pro Bono Reception
Join us for a festive holiday reception featuring live jazz, refreshments and inspirtaion. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about pro bono projects and how you can reach out to others in the community.
December 6, 2007
Section Meeting
Electronic Marketing: Using E-Mail Newsletters & Blogs to Enhance your Practice
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
New Lawyers Section
The panelists will share their experience and perspectives on how to make the best use of electronic marketing tools, in particular e-mail newsletters and blogs, to enhance and promote a small law practice.
Speakers include:
- Zak Barron, Constant Contact®, Inc. Zak is Regional Development Director for Constant Contact in New England. Constant Contact, which went public in October 2007, offers email marketing and survey products to help small businesses and nonprofits create quality e-newsletters and online surveys.
- David Harlow, The Harlow Group LLC. David Harlow is the principal of The Harlow Group LLC in Newton. He represents a range of health care organizations in such areas as business structuring, licensure, fraud and abuse prevention, and regulatory compliance. David maintains “HealthBlawg,” an active health care law blog (http://healthblawg.typepad.com).
- Edward Wiest, Edward R. Wiest, PC. Ed Wiest has a solo practice in Cambridge, where he focuses on business litigation and ADR, including securities arbitration. Ed has experience running a blog but does not maintain one at present.
December 5, 2007
CLE Program
Mistakes New Lawyers Make
Please join us for an informative seminar and cocktail reception at the BBA’s historic 16 Beacon Street location. The program will feature successful attorneys who will talk about the pitfalls to avoid as you begin your career. The program is FREE for newly admitted attorneys as well as BBA members and their guests.
Click here for complete program description
November 15, 2007
Section Meeting
Understanding S-Type Corporation Tax Returns For Litigation
Stephen J. Bravo, CPA, will present a follow-up program on his well-attended seminar last year on understanding tax returns. This year the program will focus on S-Type Corporations
November 10, 2007
Section Event
Boston Lyric Opera's La Bohème
Join us for Boston Lyric Opera’s La bohème. Following the 7:30 pm performance, we will have an after-party at Bleu, which is located that the Sports Club LA. The tickets for the performance are reduced by half price, and range from $18 (rear balcony) to $62 (best seats), and the tickets for the after-party are $35. Please RSVP by Friday, October 18 to Avi Chiat at achiat@hotmail.com, as tickets are selling out, and state your seating preference! A synopsis can be found of Puccini’s most famous opera can be found at http://www.blo.org/season_boheme_synopsis.html
November 7, 2007
Section Workshop
Negotiations Workshop: Step by Step - Session I: Price Negotiations
Ron Scharf, associate general counsel at ITA Software, joined by David Lax of LaxSebenius, will cover fundamental negotiation concepts and apply the principles during simulation exercises in a multi-part program series. These courses are the basis for the Harvard Business School Executive program called Strategic Negotiation, and are 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.
The first class will be a discussion of price negotiations. Questions to be answered include:
- Who should make the first offer?
- If I make the first offer, what should it be?
- How do I handle subsequent concessions?
- How can I shape the other side’s perception of the negotiation to my advantage?
- What are some key tools that I can use to persuade the other side to accept my desired proposal?
- How do I handle extreme offers?
Subsequent classes will include Negotiations in Long-Term Relationships, Creating & Claiming Value and Multi-Party Negotiations.
November 6, 2007
Section Event
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
New Lawyers Section
After work on November 6th, relax and join your colleagues for beer, wine and appetizers at Elephant & Castle Restaurant.
October 29, 2007
Section Event
Spooky Halloween Bus Tour
Tour starts at the Old Town Trolley stop #1 at the end of the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel on Atlantic Avenue
Happy Halloween! Join us for an spooky evening on the Ghosts & Gravestone trolley, where we will hear local tales and legends while taking a trip through Boston's historic burial grounds. The cost is $34 for adults, and $18 for children, although it is too spooky for those under 12. The tour starts at 7:00 pm, and lasts approximately one and a half hours. For more information about the tour, you can visit the Ghosts & Gravestone website.
September 26, 2007
Committee Meeting
Welcome To The Jungle: A Practical Primer For Newer Business Litigators
Sponsors
Business Litigation Committee
New Lawyers Section
Lisa Fleming of Bromberg & Sunstein LLP and Peter Biagetti of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo P.C. will provide a nuts-and-bolts style introduction to the local courts and ADR options for business litigators. Specifically they will touch upon basics such as:
- commencing cases in the local, state and federal courts;
- managing tracking orders and discovery initiatives;
- mastering electronic filing;
- taking advantage of ADR options;
- and building effective relationships with the Clerks.
June 21, 2007
CLE Program
Managing the Client Relationship
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
New Lawyers Section
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.
Click here for complete program description.
June 19, 2007
Section Event
Annual Judicial Forum
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
A reception will follow the program.
June 15, 2007
CLE Program
Beacon for New Lawyers: Tips for Getting Ahead in the Greater Boston Legal Community
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!
Click here for complete program description
May 15, 2007
Section Meeting
Business and Pleasure: Achieving Your Work-Life Balance
70-hour weeks. Committed more to clients than to yourself. Working to pay off student loans. Too much to do and too little time. Does this scenario sound familiar? Join us for a lively discussion on how to find a work-life balance that works for you. Our panel of experts from across the legal spectrum will tell you how to be a happy, committed lawyer and have a life outside the office.
A networking reception will follow this program.
Panelists include:
May 10, 2007
Section Meeting
What’s Next for H-1Bs, Case Problems and Future Meeting Topics
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
New Lawyers Section
Steven A. Clark of Flynn & Clark, P.C. will discuss what the options are for work visas until October 2008 when H-1B visas next become available. Members are asked to bring at least one problem case for discussion and any ideas for future meeting topics.
May 2, 2007
Section Meeting
How to Work a Room
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
New Lawyers Section
Litigation Section
Immigration Law Committee
Please join attorney B.J. Krintzman for an expert lesson on "how to work a room" (or "the 37 things you need to know to network like a pro"). B.J. Krintzman has a solo general practice with offices in Newton and on Cape Cod, and frequently lectures on how to run a successful law practice. B.J.’s talk will be followed by a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception so attendees can put their new knowledge into practice right away.
May 1, 2007
Section Event
Fenway Outing
Join us with friends and family at Jillian’s for pre-game appetizers before heading over to Fenway Park to watch the Sox defeat the Oakland Athletics.
Red Sox tickets are $23 each (no more than 4 tickets per person).Please contact Karen Douglass at kdouglass@bostonbar.org or (617) 778-1952 to reserve your tickets. Tickets are limited!
Please make your checks payable to the Boston Bar Association and send to:
Boston Bar Association
Attention: Red Sox
16 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
If you plan to join us at Jillian's, please RSVP to Stephen Silveri at stephen@silverilaw.com.
April 19, 2007
Section Meeting
Practicing Law in State Government
Join us as a panel of lawyers with experience in the legislative and executive branches of government discusses practicing law in state government. The panelists will provide:
- a brief overview of the how the branches work together to create and implement laws;
- practical advice on how a lawyer can begin to practice law in this context;
- stories of their experience and how they ended up in their present position.
There will be time for questions.
April 12, 2007
Section Meeting
Permanent Residence Options for Professors and Researchers
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
College & University Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Penny Rosser, Director of the International Scholars Office at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Steve Clark of Flynn & Clark, P.C., will discuss visa options for Professors and Researchers. Specifically, they will discuss the Outstanding Researcher and Professor employment-based preference category and Special Recruitment and Selection procedures for PERM Labor Certifications.
April 3, 2007
Section Meeting
Tips From Experienced Employment Litigators
Sponsors
Labor & Employment Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Please join our panel of experienced employment lawyers for a lively discussion on best practices for litigating employment cases. Topics to be discussed include:
- Tips for evaluating cases
- Making the most out of discovery
- Pros and cons of suing individuals
- Dealing with emotional distress claims
- How to effectively use experts
- Settlement “do’s and don’ts”
Panelists include:
- Jeffrey S. Brody, Jackson Lewis LLP
- Justine H. Brousseau, Kimball Brousseau LLP
- Jean A. Musiker, Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, P.C.
- Rebecca G. Pontikes, Pyle, Rome, Lichten, Ehrenberg & Liss-Riordan, P.C.
- Diane M. Saunders, Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP
- James S. Weliky, Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C.
Moderator:
Valerie C. Samuels, Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP
March 29, 2007
CLE Program
Referral Marketing: The Key to a Profitable Practice
This program will focus specifically on the needs unique to solo and small firm attorneys who do not have access to large marketing budgets or marketing staff. Attendees will have a valuable opportunity to get workable, practical answers to their questions about referrals: how to become referral worthy, who to ask for referrals, how to ask for referrals, and what to do when you receive a referral.
Joseph A. Hernandez, of Referrals to Riches, Inc. will demonstrate the steps involved in implementing your own Referral Generation System customized to your unique practice. He will also provide insight on business management practices through specific case studies or “hot seats.”
Click here for complete program description
March 26, 2007
Section Event
The Art of Networking for New Lawyers
Lisa Gurdin, MS, BCBA of LSG Professional Networking will lead an interactive presentation focusing on the art of professional networking. Participants will learn the tools they need to effectively build mutually beneficial relationships to create an ongoing referral network, develop a successful legal practice, and increase value to the firm or company in which you work.
Participants will also have many opportunities to both practice your networking skills and connect with other participants during 9Net networking. 9Net follows a “speed-networking” format in which attendees will participate in multiple one-to-one brief conversations with colleagues.
A reception will follow the program.
March 26, 2007
Section Meeting
Commercial Leasing Basics, Part II
Sponsors
Leasing Committee
New Lawyers Section
Join us for Part II of a two part series on the basics of commercial leasing. We will cover:
- the Annotated Table of Contents of the office lease, including ancillary documents
- the nuts and bolts of drafting and reviewing a lease, including the information that is required from the client and other parties
- the technical aspects of finalizing the lease, execution, exhibits and other deliverables such as insurance certificates and security deposit.
Panelists include:
As with Part I, this session will be particularly useful for new lawyers who would like an introduction to this area of law. Please feel free to invite any interested members of your practice.
March 23, 2007
Section Event
3rd Annual Wine Tasting Event
Join the New Lawyers Section for their 3rd annual wine tasting. 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.
March 15, 2007
Section Meeting
How to Effectively Use A Mediator: A Primer in Arbitration, Mediation and Collaborative Law
Sponsors
New Lawyers Section
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Join us for an introduction to the alternative dispute resolution process. Specific topics include:
- The difference between mediation, arbitration and collaborative law
- How each process works
- When going to court is the only option
Panelists include:
March 8, 2007
Section Meeting
Service Center Liaisons Discuss Practice & Procedure
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
New Lawyers Section
Gerry Rovner, AILA Liaison to National Benefits Center/Missouri Service Center and Tony Drago, AILA Liaison to Texas Service Center, will present a workshop on service center practice, procedure and liaison.
March 6, 2007
Section Meeting
Taking Advantage of Pre-Litigation Opportunities: Drafting and Responding to Demand Letters
Sponsors
Labor & Employment Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Please join us for a panel discussion regarding best practices in writing and responding to demand letters. Specifically, we will discuss:
- how to get the most out of writing a demand letter
- how to respond effectively to a demand letter
- the ethics of puffing and bluffing
- do’s and don’ts from our panel of experienced employment litigators
Panel members include:
Moderator:
March 2, 2007
Section Event
Volunteer Opportunity: NBLSA International Negotiations Competition
Sponsors
International Law Section
New Lawyers Section
The National Black Law Students Association, in cooperation with the Boston Bar Association's New Lawyers and International Law Sections, is sponsoring the first NBLSA International Negotiations Competition. This is an opportunity to serve as a judge as students from across the country negotiate complex legal, business and social problems.
No prior experience in negotiations is needed to qualify, and there are opportunities available at various times throughout the weekend of March 3-4.
If you are interested in volunteering, we welcome you to join us at the Orientation and Welcome Reception at the Boston Bar Association on Friday, March 2.
Please click here for the welcome letter from Pratima Narayan, International Relations Chair and National Director of the International Law Student Division of NBLSA.
February 26, 2007
Section Meeting
Commercial Leasing Basics, Part I
Sponsors
Leasing Committee
New Lawyers Section
Join us for Part one of a two part series on the basics of commercial leasing. We will discuss the nuts and bolts of commercial leases, how to negotiate them from the point of view of a tenant or a landlord, and introduce some of the ancillary documents such as notices of lease and SNDA’s.
Panelists include:
These two sessions will be particularly useful for new lawyers who would like an introduction to this area of law. Please feel free to invite any interested members of your practice.
February 22, 2007
Section Event
BBA/WBA New Lawyers Mixer
Beantown Pub
100 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108
The New Lawyers Sections of the Boston Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association are joining forces to host a New Lawyers Mixer on Thursday, February 22, 2007. The fun takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the exclusive Blue Room at the Beantown Pub. This is a great opportunity to meet other new lawyers from a variety of backgrounds and practice areas. See you there!
February 22, 2007
Section Meeting
Residential Purchase and Sale Agreements for the New Associate
Sponsors
New Lawyers Section
Solo & Small Firm Section
Title & Conveyancing Committee
Stephen D. Silveri, Law Office of Stephen D. Silveri, will provide a paragraph-by-paragraph explanation of the standard form Purchase and Sale Agreement as well as critical modifications that must be made in order to protect both buyer and seller clients. This program is targeted toward the new associate, or anyone who is unfamiliar with residential real estate transactions and who is interested in gaining a better understanding.
February 8, 2007
Section Meeting
Roundtable Discussion with Prevailing Wage Specialists from DCS
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
New Lawyers Section
Labor & Employment Law Section
John Lalumiere and William Berke, Prevailing Wage Specialists for the Division of Career Services Commonwealth of Massachusetts will discuss:
- procedures to submit additional evidence or employer wage surveys
- the standards for reviewing whether a survey will be accepted
- how and when the employer’s requirements for experience, special skills, education, a foreign language, or supervisory duties will affect the wage level
Mr. Lalumiere and Mr. Berke determine prevailing wages for employers hiring foreign nationals under the H-1B, H-2B and Labor Certification Programs. You are invited to bring your questions, but priority will be given questions emailed in advance to Steve Clark, Immigration Committee Co-Chair, to sclark@flynnclark.com. Please use the subject heading: BBA PW.
January 18, 2007
Section Meeting
Spotting Tax Issues
**This meeting is co-sponsored with the Solo & Small Firm Section**
Although many solo and small firm attorneys do not practice tax law, taxation issues often are an important, and sometimes unrecognized, aspect of a comprehensive strategy to best serve the client in other areas of law including litigation, family law, business transactions, and trusts and estates.
Learn how to spot lurking tax issues and recognize the need for expert tax law assistance in your everyday practice from experienced tax practitioner Patricia Ann Metzer of Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP.
January 11, 2007
Section Meeting
Visa Options for Artists, Entertainers and Athletes
**This meeting is so-sponsored with the Arts, Entertainment &
Sports Law Committee, Immigration Law Committee and Labor & Employment Law Section**
Date and Time
Thursday, January 11, 2007
12:15 p.m.
Location
Boston Bar Association
16 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Eileen Morrison of Law Office of Eileen Morrison will discuss how immigration counsel help foreign artists, entertainers and athletes become certified to work in the United States. Since these professions do not generally work forty hour weeks and frequently work independently of an employer who might otherwise sponsor them, counsel often must seek tools beyond the customary labor certification and H-1B visa. Specifically, she will discuss:
- O-1s for the extraordinary
- Ps for the internationally recognized
- H-2B for the truly temporary gigs
- Schedule A Labor Certifications for Performing Artists
- Self-Sponsoring for permanent residence
December 14, 2006
Section Meeting
Immigration Tax and Business Documents – Everything You Wanted to Know but Dared Not Ask
**This meeting is co-sponsored with the Immigration Law Committee**
Steven Clark of Flynn & Clark, P.C. and Shiva Karimi of Karimi Law will explain what to watch out for when obtaining and analyzing birth, business and tax records required for family and business immigration applications. They will also entertain questions about cases you may be handling.
December 8, 2006
Section Event
5th Annual Holiday Pro Bono Reception
The reception is a wonderful and festive event designed to encourage all lawyers to participate in one of the many pro bono projects that are organized by the different sections of the Boston Bar Association. In addition to live jazz, food, and fun, the evening involves brief presentations on existing pro bono projects by lawyers that have participated in them, and an opportunity to learn more about a particular project during the post-presentation reception. We look forward to seeing you on December 8th!
December 6, 2006
CLE Program
Mistakes New Lawyers: Make
Don’t learn from YOUR mistakes–Learn from ours!
Please join us for an informative seminar and cocktail reception at the BBA’s historic 16 Beacon Street location. The program, moderated by former BBA President M. Ellen Carpenter, will feature successful attorneys who will talk about the pitfalls to avoid as you begin your career. The program is FREE for newly admitted attorneys as well as BBA members and their guests.
Click here for complete program description
November 16, 2006
Section Meeting
Demystifying Tax Returns
**This meeting is co-sponsored with the Family Law Section**
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.
November 9, 2006
Section Meeting
Update from the USICE Trial Attorneys
**This meeting is co-sponsored with the Immigration Law Committee**
Rick Neville, Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will discuss removal procedures, relief available and recent trends in immigration litigation. He will also offer practice tips for attorneys appearing before the Immigration Court.
November 8, 2006
Section Event
Fall Social at 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.
If you're interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Stephen Silveri at stephen@silverilaw.com. We hope to see you there!
October 18, 2006
Section Meeting
" Trademarks 101"
**This meeting is co-sponsored with the Intellectual Property Litigation Committee and Intellectual Property Law Committee**
Date and Time
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
12:00 P.M.
Location
Boston Bar Association
16 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
William J. Morris of Bromberg & Sunstein LLP will discuss the basics of trademark practice before the USPTO.
October 14, 2006
Section Event
Softball Game on the Common
Join us for an informal softball game on the Common and post-game lunch downtown. New Lawyers--as well as their family and friends--of all softball skill levels are welcome. This will be a great opportunity to get to know your peers while enjoying an autumn day in Boston.
October 12, 2006
Section Meeting
Crimes & Immigration
**Co-sponsored with the Immigration Law Committee**
Michele M. Vakili, a partner at Vakili Karimi LLC, will discuss the immigration consequences of criminal matters. Ms. Vakili will provide an overview of how to analyze criminal matters for immigration purposes, and discuss possible avenues of relief.
September 28, 2006
Section Event
Jury Selection Process
**This event is co-sponsored with the Tort Committee**
Please join us for a panel discussion on the jury selection process. The distinguished panel will include:
September 21, 2006
Section Event
Open House
The New Lawyers Section of the Boston Bar Association is pleased to invite you and your colleagues to attend an informal reception for new lawyers in the Greater Boston area.
This will be a great opportunity to meet other new lawyers, exchange ideas, discuss current issues, and learn more about the benefits of participating in the BBA New Lawyers Section.
Opening remarks will be provided by BBA President Jack Cinquegrana, partner at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP.
We encourage you to pass along this invitation to new lawyers at your firm or if you are a student member, we encourage you to pass along this invitation to your fellow students.
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