Let's Get Real: Surviving and Succeeding as a Diverse Attorney in Boston

05/23/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Join us and our panelists for an open and thought-provoking conversation about Boston's legal community and the hard questions and taboo topics that matter to Boston's diverse attorneys—but are seldom discussed. Our panelists will draw from their vast personal and professional experiences on wide-ranging topics such as navigating maternity/paternity leave, the challenges of being a trailblazer, dealing with unconscious bias among co-workers and clients, expectations of participation in affinity activities based on background, and how the issues and challenges you may face will evolve over different phases of your legal career. Whether you consider yourself to be a diverse attorney or are simply interested in the topic of diversity in the Boston legal community, all are welcome to attend. Attendees are also encouraged to share their questions and perspectives....
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Racism & Law: The Shifting of Racial Consciousness within the Legal Community

05/01/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Please join us for the YWCA Boston's Stand Against Racism campaign. The event will feature successful and knowledgeable speakers from the judiciary, government agencies, universities and firms who will provide an "inside view" of emerging racial issues that are affecting their field. Our goal is to alert people to the fact that racism still exists in the legal profession and the community at large, and to educate them on ways that they and their communities can Stand Against Racism....
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Bar Leadership Institute for Affinity Bar Associations

04/04/2013 - 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
The Bar Leadership Institute will provide information, tips and insight for bar association board members. Experienced bar leaders will share their insights and stories. Presentations will also include invaluable information on the fiduciary responsibilities of bar leaders and the use of social media and technology to get your message out and market your organization....
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SABA GB & MBLA Host More Than A Fling: How to Get Great Clients and Keep Them For Life

04/02/2013 - 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Please join our three panelists as they each provide a unique perspective regarding the art of holding onto your customers and developing meaningful and lasting relationships that are so much more than a fling....
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Insights into the Judicial Nominating Process and Becoming a Massachusetts Judge

03/27/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
The Diversity and Inclusion Section has invited Marilyn Lyng O'Connell, the Executive Director of the Judicial Nominating Commission to provide insight and practical advice about navigating the judicial nominating process and becoming a Massachusetts judge....
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6th Annual Young Bar Meets Bankruptcy Bench Program

03/18/2013 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Please note, this event was originally scheduled for February 11th but has been rescheduled due to weather related complications. Join the New Bankruptcy Lawyers Committee of the Bankruptcy Section at the 6th Annual "Young Bar Meets Bench" Program. This year's program features a new and exciting interactive roundtable format! Bankruptcy Court Judges, the Bankruptcy Court Clerk from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts and the Clerk from the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit will interact with the newest members of the bar and lead discussions on a series of relevant topics. The program will be followed by a cocktail reception....
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Immigration and Visa Issues for Health Care Professionals and Employers

03/15/2013 - 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM
This presentation will discuss the critical aspects of immigration law as it relates to Doctors and Dentists. We will review the training visas, work visas, and green card options most commonly used by these professionals and the employers who hire them....
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Expanding Access to Justice by Engaging Senior Fellows

03/11/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Last fall, the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission launched an innovative program pairing senior attorneys with non-profit and legal service organizations. Seven distinguished lawyers who have retired or are transitioning into retirement were selected by the Commission to serve as Access to Justice Fellows in a statewide pilot project providing critical legal assistance to underserved populations. The Commission is currently recruiting for next year's Fellowship class....
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M. Ellen Carpenter Financial Literacy Program Training Session

01/14/2013 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Are you looking for a new volunteer opportunity? The M. Ellen Carpenter Financial Literacy Program may be the perfect fit for you. Volunteers go into high schools and educate students about importance of making smart financial decisions. Volunteers work in pairs to teach classes on topics that include personal finance, budgeting and using credit. Each class is designed to last approximately one hour and you can sign up for a time that works for you....
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Diversity & Inclusion Section Open House Reception

09/24/2012 - 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Come join the Diversity & Inclusion Section, along with our affinity bar partners, in welcoming Boston area law students to the BBA to celebrate the start of the school and program year...
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The LEP Landscape in 2012: Current Challenges and Opportunities

09/24/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Please join us for a discussion of best practices and strategies to ensure that linguistic minority groups can fully realize their legal rights in the current landscape....
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