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SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course \nDate: 2/27/2025 \nIn-Person – Federal St. \n10 AM – 3 PM \nDetails TBD
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-course-8/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Common Objections and Where to Make Them
DESCRIPTION:What: “Common Objections and Where to Make Them”\nWhen: Feb 26\, 2026 04:30 PM\nDescription:  Judge Susan McNeil of the Haverhill District will provide a refresher on common objections during commitment hearings and her views on when to make them. She will answer questions that are put in the chat during the meeting from participants. Judge McNeil was a litigator for many years prior to her becoming a judge. She has heard numerous commitment cases. Objectives: After attending this training and hearing a view from the bench\, participants will be able to:\n\n\nIdentify how to be vigilant in preserving the record with the use of objections\n\n\nDescribe effective objections to make during commitment hearings.\n\n\n\nPlease register in advance at this link.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2mEKogHVRQak-rTC7JcBUg
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/common-objections-and-where-to-make-them/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
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SUMMARY:CPCS Mentorship Program Training Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The CPCS Mentorship Program Team offers our sincere appreciation to everyone who has volunteered to be a mentor or is considering stepping into that role over the next year. \nIf you are considering being a mentor in late spring\, fall or beyond but have not yet volunteered\, we invite you to join one of the upcoming live remote mentor trainings. \nFebruary 26\, 2026\, from 1 to 3 p.m.\nUse this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gn2MBp7mTvq7ap9i_zfAaw \nMarch 12\, 2026\, from 12 to 2 p.m.\nUse this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/68x1XpKDQXO3WWmWHUryYA \nMay 19\, 2026\, from 1 to 3 p.m.\nUse this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4Jrr16xGRl66d3PDLHiY1w \nJune 11\, 2026\, from 1 to 3 p.m.\nUse this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijcp1WnET8SvbtNfF5-Wvw \nWe continue to seek volunteers while we continue expanded staff hiring. \nWho are we looking for? \nWe are seeking staff attorneys who want to support new attorneys by offering them the benefit of their experience and expertise in the form of advice\, support\, and resources outside of the confines of a supervisory relationship. If you’ve considered volunteering but still are not sure\, we would be happy to answer any questions you have:  Kristen Gondim kgondim@publiccounsel.net \nHow does it work? \nMentors and mentees will be paired based on their answers to the questionnaire here. Matches will be guided primarily by the mentees’ preferences and goals for the relationship. While many mentees are looking for mentors who share their practice area and geographic location\, others may prioritize different areas of growth—such as wellness\, work/life balance\, professional development\, or shared affinity and interests. \nWhat’s required to participate? \nMentor training consists of a brief two-hour training over Zoom and will be offered in February\, March\, and May or June. This training is mandatory for mentors who have not yet attended the mentor training offered this fall or last year\, but we encourage all mentors to attend. \nEmployees who have at least two years employment at CPCS are eligible to be mentors except for those on performance improvement plans or subject to active disciplinary action. Experienced staff attorneys with at least three years of experience\, in non-management roles are preferred for this peer-based model. \n 
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/14370/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Mentors Case Crunch
DESCRIPTION:The next Racial Justice Mentors Case Crunch will be February 26\, 1:00-2:00pm. \nDo you have a case where you are encountering Cultural Bias? Come talk about how to challenge these biases in and out of court. \nPlease send questions to the facilitators ahead of time if possible. Facilitator: Noor Kazmi noorkazmilaw@gmail.com. Approved for 1 CAFL CLE. Register Here
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/racial-justice-mentors-case-crunch/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20251219T224131Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Hearings: Administrative Challenges to DCF Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Fair Hearings: Administrative Challenges to DCF Decisions \n  \nFebruary 24\, 2026 \n1:00-2:00pm \n1 CAFL CLE \nPresented by Megan Deeley\, CAFL Litigation Support Attorney (mdeeley@publiccounsel.net) \nLearn how to challenge clinical and administrative decisions by DCF with this overview of the fundamentals of Fair Hearings\, including how to appeal adverse hearing decisions to superior court. Fair hearings are an important tool for any CAFL trial or pre-petition attorney that can lead to real\, tangible results for parent\, children\, and young adult clients. \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jb32qApxTu69gPUVyTIMvg
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/fair-hearings-administrative-challenges-to-dcf-decisions/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20250623T170403Z
CREATED:20250623T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T170403Z
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SUMMARY:Long/Equal Protection Case Crunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/long-equal-protection-case-crunch-2/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course \nDate: 2/24/2025 \n10 AM – 3 PM \nWorcester Office \nIn-Person \nDetails TBD
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-course-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T123000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:CPCS MHLD 2026 Commitment Bring Back\n\n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 30th\, 20226\n\nAttorneys gather to share insights and experiences in Civil Commitment cases\, and hone trial skills to build community.\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce the return of the CPCS MHLD Civil Commitment Bring Back event. This exclusive occasion will provide an opportunity for collaborative discussion about the challenges\, triumphs\, and experiences encountered in our commitment cases as well as substantive learning and concrete trial skills development. \nThis unique gathering is open to all attorneys\, but attorneys who have successfully completed the Civil Commitment Certification within the last five years will be given priority for attendance. \nPlease register at the link here.  Your registration will also help our team choose what topics to cover inside of this training. \nLocation: CPCS 75 Federal St Office\, 5th Floor\, Conference Room A/B \nThis event counts for three (3) CLEs for MHLD Trial attorneys.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/14324/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:CPCS MHLD 2026 Commitment Bring Back
DESCRIPTION:CPCS MHLD 2026 Commitment Bring Back\nFEBRUARY 20th\, 2026 – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n\nAttorneys gather to share insights and experiences in Civil Commitment cases\, and hone trial skills to build community.\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce the return of the CPCS MHLD Civil Commitment Bring Back event. This exclusive occasion will provide an opportunity for collaborative discussion about the challenges\, triumphs\, and experiences encountered in our commitment cases as well as substantive learning and concrete trial skills development. \nThis unique gathering is open to all attorneys\, but attorneys who have successfully completed the Civil Commitment Certification within the last five years will be given priority for attendance. \nPlease register at the link here.  Your registration will also help our team choose what topics to cover inside of this training. \nLocation: CPCS 75 Federal St Office\, 5th Floor\, Conference Room A/B \nThis event counts for three (3) CLEs for MHLD Trial attorneys.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/14321/
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SUMMARY:Admin Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:1/27/26 \nAcrobat DC: Beyond the Basics (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nThis course is a general introduction to some of the more advanced features in Adobe Acrobat. Students will learn how to make documents professional and user-friendly by automating tasks\, attaching files and other media to PDF files\, and finalizing documents for publication. \nExcel: Build Muscle with Macros (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nLearn how to use Macros to automate repetitive tasks and gain control of your data. Create and run macros with coding in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). \nMicrosoft 365: Planner (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nDiscover how to effectively use Microsoft Planner to organize\, track\, and collaborate on tasks. Explore creating new plans\, managing tasks\, navigating views\, and customizing your team\’s workflow for increased productivity. Gain the skills needed to manage and track projects with ease using Microsoft Planner. \nOutlook: Keep your Mailbox Clean (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nExplore the tools needed to maintain an organized email account. Learn to efficiently clean your mailbox\, back up data\, and work with features to save space and time. \n1/29/26 \nAcrobat DC: Creating Interactive Forms (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nThis course is designed to give students everything they need to know about creating interactive forms in Adobe Acrobat. From surveys to order forms\, students will learn how to collect data by designing forms that users can fill out with any kind of information. \nExcel: Get your Sheets Together (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nTour the Excel interface while learning to navigate Excel\, input data and create formulas. Use tools to improve your worksheets and best practices for formatting data. Create spreadsheets with formulas that work and look great. Creating new workbooks\, save\, print\, and manage worksheets. \nOutlook: Schedule\, Meet\, ToDo’s and Tasks (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)\nExplore the robust Outlook Calendar\, manage meetings\, ToDo’s and Tasks and organize your work. Learn valuable tips to maximize the calendar tools. \nWord: Get Your Docs Together (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nExplore how to quickly solve all your document development requirements\, may it be a simple letter\, a colorful brochure\, or an official portfolio for a product. Get shortcuts and best practices to use Microsoft Word. \n2/12/26 \nAcrobat DC: Getting Started with Acrobat (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nThis course is a general introduction to Adobe Acrobat DC. Students will learn about the Adobe Acrobat software and the concepts of PDF creation and editing. The lessons in this course mostly involve navigating the Acrobat interface and navigating within documents\, so this course is ideal for any beginner to working with PDFs. \nExcel: Make It Workbook (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nWork with linking worksheets and use methods for analyzing multiple worksheets and workbooks. Evaluate and interpret data\, to create an accessible and multi-functional workbook. \nOutlook: Format it Write! (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nLearn to write emails that get attention. Explore how to make your emails impactful. \nPowerPoint: Format & Design (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nHarness essential PowerPoint techniques—from formatting text and images to creating SmartArt and organizing slide elements—to craft visually stunning and professional presentations. \n2/19/26 \nAcrobat DC: Polishing and Perfecting PDFs (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nThis course includes lessons on putting the final touches on PDF documents before publishing. Students will learn how to fine-tune edits to text and images\, how to perfect the structure and organization of documents\, and how to mark documents as final. \nExcel: Functional Logic (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nLearn to apply conditional logic to data with formulas and in-depth data analysis. Check that a range of data meets certain criteria and apply functions to specific data. Learn when and why to execute functions. \nOutlook: Make it automatic (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nLearn how to save hours of time\, reduce email volume\, and find information instantly using Outlook. Explore new ways to let the application work for you. \nPowerPoint: Creating Dynamic Presentation using Excel (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nRaise the value of your presentations and reports by mastering techniques to seamlessly integrate Excel and PowerPoint. Learn to work efficiently with tables\, optimize data transfers\, and create animated charts for impactful results. \n3/3/26 \nWord: Track and Share Changes (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nDiscover how to keep track of and manage alterations to documents. Learn how to collaborate with others and how to take different versions of files and effortlessly merge them into one. \nExcel: Plain and simple lookups (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nLearn the types of lookup functions\, when to use them\, and how to quickly find answers within a dataset. \nOutlook: Schedules\, Meet\, TO DO’s and Tasks (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nExplore the robust Outlook Calendar\, manage meetings\, ToDo’s and Tasks and organize your work. Learn valuable tips to maximize the calendar tools. \nWord: Friendly Forms (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nLearn how to create standardized documents easily\, allowing users to enter only the information that changes from one document to the next. \n4/23/26 \nExcel: Lookups from X to V in 365 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nTake a deep dive into the new XLOOKUP function\, VLOOKUP\, and HLOOKUP functions. Learn the different uses for XLOOKUP for vertical and horizontal lookups. Use XLOOKUP to return multiple values\, two-way lookups\, and compare two lists. \nWord: Get Organized with Lists and Tables (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nGet total control over list creation and formatting. Explore how tables can make otherwise unachievable graphic and text positioning. \nExcel: Simple Formulas (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nUse tools to automate formulas and simplify analysis. Build basic formulas with FlashFill\, and write basic functions in a cell. Learn how to create relative\, absolute and mixed cell references. \nWord: Make it Automatic (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nExplore how you can be more productive in Word with tools that translate other languages\, check for accessibility\, allow you to quickly create and re-use words\, phrases and more. Learn how to make Word work for you.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/admin-skills-training-potential-dates/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260129T215754Z
CREATED:20260127T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T215754Z
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SUMMARY:Active Listening Training: The Lost Art of Listening “Speak Less. Understand More”
DESCRIPTION:Active Listening Training: The Lost Art of Listening “Speak Less. Understand More.” \nFebruary 17th from 1:00 PM –4:00 PM on Zoom. \nJoin Regional Coordinators Hipolito Baez (Hampshire/Franklin Counties\, Valerie Rust (Suffolk County) and Susan OLeary (Plymouth/Barnstable Counties) for a virtual training about how to be an active listener. \nThis training is worth 3.0 CLEs for Mental Health Litigation and MHLD Appeals \nAfter the training you will be able to: \n· Demonstrate active listening techniques—including paraphrasing\, reflecting\, reflecting feelings and asking follow up questions to improve understanding and reduce miscommunication; \n· Identify common barriers to active listening (such as assumptions\, distractions and emotional triggers) and apply strategies to overcome these barriers; and \n· Practice and apply active listening in various scenarios\, showing improved empathy\, rapport-building and effective response skills. \nPlease register in advance here. \n 
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/rescheduled-from-2025-active-listening-training-the-lost-art-of-listening-speak-less-understand-more/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20251211T145956Z
CREATED:20251211T145956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T145956Z
UID:10004527-1771200000-1771286399@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:President Days - CPCS Offices Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/president-days-cpcs-offices-closed/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20250806T142946Z
CREATED:20250715T180429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142946Z
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SUMMARY:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course \nDate: 2/13/2025 \nRemote Through Zoom \n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nDetails TBD
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-course-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260202T204558Z
CREATED:20250806T185848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T204558Z
UID:10004361-1770901200-1770906600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Forensics Technology
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed. Once a new date is set\, this event will be updated.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/tbd-forensics-in-practice-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20251215T193928Z
CREATED:20251211T152958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T193928Z
UID:10004541-1770883200-1770915600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Admin Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:1/27/26 \nAcrobat DC: Beyond the Basics (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nThis course is a general introduction to some of the more advanced features in Adobe Acrobat. Students will learn how to make documents professional and user-friendly by automating tasks\, attaching files and other media to PDF files\, and finalizing documents for publication. \nExcel: Build Muscle with Macros (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nLearn how to use Macros to automate repetitive tasks and gain control of your data. Create and run macros with coding in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). \nMicrosoft 365: Planner (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nDiscover how to effectively use Microsoft Planner to organize\, track\, and collaborate on tasks. Explore creating new plans\, managing tasks\, navigating views\, and customizing your team\’s workflow for increased productivity. Gain the skills needed to manage and track projects with ease using Microsoft Planner. \nOutlook: Keep your Mailbox Clean (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nExplore the tools needed to maintain an organized email account. Learn to efficiently clean your mailbox\, back up data\, and work with features to save space and time. \n1/29/26 \nAcrobat DC: Creating Interactive Forms (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nThis course is designed to give students everything they need to know about creating interactive forms in Adobe Acrobat. From surveys to order forms\, students will learn how to collect data by designing forms that users can fill out with any kind of information. \nExcel: Get your Sheets Together (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nTour the Excel interface while learning to navigate Excel\, input data and create formulas. Use tools to improve your worksheets and best practices for formatting data. Create spreadsheets with formulas that work and look great. Creating new workbooks\, save\, print\, and manage worksheets. \nOutlook: Schedule\, Meet\, ToDo’s and Tasks (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)\nExplore the robust Outlook Calendar\, manage meetings\, ToDo’s and Tasks and organize your work. Learn valuable tips to maximize the calendar tools. \nWord: Get Your Docs Together (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nExplore how to quickly solve all your document development requirements\, may it be a simple letter\, a colorful brochure\, or an official portfolio for a product. Get shortcuts and best practices to use Microsoft Word. \n2/12/26 \nAcrobat DC: Getting Started with Acrobat (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nThis course is a general introduction to Adobe Acrobat DC. Students will learn about the Adobe Acrobat software and the concepts of PDF creation and editing. The lessons in this course mostly involve navigating the Acrobat interface and navigating within documents\, so this course is ideal for any beginner to working with PDFs. \nExcel: Make It Workbook (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nWork with linking worksheets and use methods for analyzing multiple worksheets and workbooks. Evaluate and interpret data\, to create an accessible and multi-functional workbook. \nOutlook: Format it Write! (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nLearn to write emails that get attention. Explore how to make your emails impactful. \nPowerPoint: Format & Design (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nHarness essential PowerPoint techniques—from formatting text and images to creating SmartArt and organizing slide elements—to craft visually stunning and professional presentations. \n2/19/26 \nAcrobat DC: Polishing and Perfecting PDFs (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nThis course includes lessons on putting the final touches on PDF documents before publishing. Students will learn how to fine-tune edits to text and images\, how to perfect the structure and organization of documents\, and how to mark documents as final. \nExcel: Functional Logic (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nLearn to apply conditional logic to data with formulas and in-depth data analysis. Check that a range of data meets certain criteria and apply functions to specific data. Learn when and why to execute functions. \nOutlook: Make it automatic (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nLearn how to save hours of time\, reduce email volume\, and find information instantly using Outlook. Explore new ways to let the application work for you. \nPowerPoint: Creating Dynamic Presentation using Excel (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nRaise the value of your presentations and reports by mastering techniques to seamlessly integrate Excel and PowerPoint. Learn to work efficiently with tables\, optimize data transfers\, and create animated charts for impactful results. \n3/3/26 \nWord: Track and Share Changes (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nDiscover how to keep track of and manage alterations to documents. Learn how to collaborate with others and how to take different versions of files and effortlessly merge them into one. \nExcel: Plain and simple lookups (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nLearn the types of lookup functions\, when to use them\, and how to quickly find answers within a dataset. \nOutlook: Schedules\, Meet\, TO DO’s and Tasks (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nExplore the robust Outlook Calendar\, manage meetings\, ToDo’s and Tasks and organize your work. Learn valuable tips to maximize the calendar tools. \nWord: Friendly Forms (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nLearn how to create standardized documents easily\, allowing users to enter only the information that changes from one document to the next. \n4/23/26 \nExcel: Lookups from X to V in 365 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nTake a deep dive into the new XLOOKUP function\, VLOOKUP\, and HLOOKUP functions. Learn the different uses for XLOOKUP for vertical and horizontal lookups. Use XLOOKUP to return multiple values\, two-way lookups\, and compare two lists. \nWord: Get Organized with Lists and Tables (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)\nGet total control over list creation and formatting. Explore how tables can make otherwise unachievable graphic and text positioning. \nExcel: Simple Formulas (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)\nUse tools to automate formulas and simplify analysis. Build basic formulas with FlashFill\, and write basic functions in a cell. Learn how to create relative\, absolute and mixed cell references. \nWord: Make it Automatic (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)\nExplore how you can be more productive in Word with tools that translate other languages\, check for accessibility\, allow you to quickly create and re-use words\, phrases and more. Learn how to make Word work for you.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/admin-skills-training-potential-dates/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20251203T203951Z
CREATED:20251203T203222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T203951Z
UID:10004501-1770814800-1770818400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Regional Wellness Chat - Boston (Federal Street)
DESCRIPTION:More information to follow.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/regional-wellness-chat-boston-federal-street/
LOCATION:Federal Street Conference Room A & B\, 75 Federal Street\, 5th Fl\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
GEO:42.3549953;-71.0568204
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Federal Street Conference Room A & B 75 Federal Street 5th Fl Boston MA 02110 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=75 Federal Street\, 5th Fl:geo:-71.0568204,42.3549953
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20250806T142926Z
CREATED:20250715T180310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142926Z
UID:10004325-1770728400-1770739200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course \nDate: 2/10/2025 \nRemote Through Zoom \n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nDetails TBD
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-course-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T160000
DTSTAMP:20250806T142908Z
CREATED:20250715T175548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142908Z
UID:10004324-1770382800-1770393600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course \nDate: 2/6/2025 \nRemote Through Zoom \n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nDetails TBD
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-course-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000
DTSTAMP:20250729T152459Z
CREATED:20250729T152459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T152459Z
UID:10004355-1770282000-1770296400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Panel Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Appellate Panel Certification Training \nRegistration Fee:  $250.00 \nMore information to follow.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-panel-certification-training-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000
DTSTAMP:20250806T142522Z
CREATED:20250715T175105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142522Z
UID:10004323-1770112800-1770130800@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:MHLD – Guardianship Certification Course \nDate: 2/3/2025 \n10 AM – 3 PM \nIn-Person – Federal St. \nDetails TBD
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-certification-course/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20251119T201853Z
CREATED:20251119T201853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T201853Z
UID:10004491-1770109200-1770138000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:Mock Trials for New PDD/YAD Staff
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-mock-trials-3/2026-02-03/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T130000
DTSTAMP:20250729T152419Z
CREATED:20250729T152419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T152419Z
UID:10004354-1770109200-1770123600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Panel Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Appellate Panel Certification Training \nRegistration Fee:  $250.00 \nMore information to follow.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-panel-certification-training-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20251119T201853Z
CREATED:20251119T201853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T201853Z
UID:10004490-1770022800-1770051600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:Mock Trials for New PDD/YAD Staff
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-mock-trials-3/2026-02-02/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260205T180713Z
CREATED:20250905T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T180713Z
UID:10004372-1770022800-1770051600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:POSTPONED Due to Weather: Beyond the Verdict: A Trial Attorney’s Guide to Post-Conviction Review
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED: June 25\, 2026 \nPOSTPONED Due to Weather \nDescription:  Join us on February 2\, 2026\, at the CPCS Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608\, for a full-day training program designed specifically for trial attorneys to better understand the interplay of trial and post-conviction advocacy. This program will demystify ineffective assistance of counsel claims by providing a clear\, practical understanding of Rule 30 motions\, the post-conviction process and the role of post-conviction counsel. Through plenary sessions\, targeted breakouts\, and practice-oriented panels\, the training will clarify how post-conviction litigation unfolds\, outline reasonable expectations for trial counsel\, and offer concrete tools for documentation\, investigation\, and discovery. Participants will gain actionable insights to support informed decision-making at the trial stage\, strengthen litigation practices\, and better anticipate how trial work intersects with post-conviction review. \nCLE credit will be available. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/ineffective-assistance-training/
LOCATION:Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front Street\, Worcester\, 01608\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260130T222405Z
CREATED:20260130T222405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T222405Z
UID:10004594-1770019200-1770051600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw
DESCRIPTION:Please join the EdLaw Project on Monday\, February 2\, 2026\, for the next session of Get Schooled with EdLaw: “My Client is in DCF Custody – What do I Need to Know About Education Law?”  Come learn how being in DCF custody impacts your client’s education\, along with advocacy tips to help your client navigate school stability\, special education and school discipline issues while in custody. Register for this and upcoming sessions here.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260105T195031Z
CREATED:20260105T194929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T195031Z
UID:10004556-1769781600-1769785200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Training presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Awareness Training presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. \nFriday\, January 30\, 2026 \n2:00 PM  3:00 PM \nWE INVITE ALL CPCS STAFF TO ATTEND THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING SESSION PRESENTED BY LCL’S CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS\, DR. TRACEY MEYERS AND DR. SHAWN HEALY. \nEmployees will learn firsthand how to recognize some of the most common signs and  symptoms of mental health challenges and burnout among themselves and their colleagues. In addition\, LCL will cover topics such as substance misuse\, cognitive decline\, and life stressors. Resources will be provided to support employees through these challenges. \nRegister here. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact HR. \n 
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/14272/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20251201T152259Z
CREATED:20251119T154053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T152259Z
UID:10004473-1769781600-1769785200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:2026 Mental Health Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Awareness Training \nMHAT 2026 \nDate: Friday\, January 30th\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 to 3:00 pm \nRegistration Zoom Link can be found here. \nTopic: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Burnout and Mental Health Challenges in the Legal Profession \nEmployees will learn to recognize some of the most common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and burnout that they may encounter with other staff members. In addition\, topics around substance misuse\, cognitive decline\, and life stressors will be reviewed. Employees will be reminded about the resources made available to them for support through these challenges. \n 
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/2026-mental-health-awareness-training/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260129T154930Z
CREATED:20251120T185709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T154930Z
UID:10004494-1769765400-1769776200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - CPCS MHLD 2026 Commitment Bring Back
DESCRIPTION:CPCS MHLD 2026 Commitment Bring Back\nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 20th\, 2026 – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n\nAttorneys gather to share insights and experiences in Civil Commitment cases\, and hone trial skills to build community.\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce the return of the CPCS MHLD Civil Commitment Bring Back event. This exclusive occasion will provide an opportunity for collaborative discussion about the challenges\, triumphs\, and experiences encountered in our commitment cases as well as substantive learning and concrete trial skills development. \nThis unique gathering is open to all attorneys\, but attorneys who have successfully completed the Civil Commitment Certification within the last five years will be given priority for attendance. \nPlease register at the link here.  Your registration will also help our team choose what topics to cover inside of this training. \nLocation: CPCS 75 Federal St Office\, 5th Floor\, Conference Room A/B \nThis event counts for three (3) CLEs for MHLD Trial attorneys.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-mhld-2026-commitment-bring-back/
LOCATION:Federal Street Conference Room A & B\, 75 Federal Street\, 5th Fl\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
GEO:42.3549953;-71.0568204
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Federal Street Conference Room A & B 75 Federal Street 5th Fl Boston MA 02110 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=75 Federal Street\, 5th Fl:geo:-71.0568204,42.3549953
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20250729T152103Z
CREATED:20250729T152103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T152103Z
UID:10004353-1769677200-1769691600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Panel Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Appellate Panel Certification Training \nRegistration Fee:  $250.00 \nMore information to follow.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-panel-certification-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
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