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SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20250623T170403Z
CREATED:20250623T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T170403Z
UID:10004278-1777381200-1777384800@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Long/Equal Protection Case Crunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/long-equal-protection-case-crunch-2/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260206T142333Z
CREATED:20251023T131403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T142333Z
UID:10004461-1777381200-1777384800@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:ADMIN STAFF LUNCH & LEARN: Office Flyers in Canva
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/aa-lunch-and-learn-session-4/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20250923T185327Z
CREATED:20250923T185327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T185327Z
UID:10004414-1777449600-1777482000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Trial Panel Certification Training - MOCK HEARINGS
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule: \nMarch 11 – Orientation \nMarch 16 – In person \nMarch 19 – Zoom \nMarch 23 – In person \nMarch 26 – Zoom \nMarch 30 – In person \nApril 2\, 6\, 13 – In person \nMock Hearing: April 28\, 29\, 30
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/trial-panel-certification-training-mock-hearings-2/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T162245Z
CREATED:20260120T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162245Z
UID:10004575-1777455000-1777482000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20250923T185357Z
CREATED:20250923T185357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T185357Z
UID:10004415-1777536000-1777568400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Trial Panel Certification Training - MOCK HEARINGS
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule: \nMarch 11 – Orientation \nMarch 16 – In person \nMarch 19 – Zoom \nMarch 23 – In person \nMarch 26 – Zoom \nMarch 30 – In person \nApril 2\, 6\, 13 – In person \nMock Hearing: April 28\, 29\, 30
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/trial-panel-certification-training-mock-hearings-3/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T162245Z
CREATED:20260120T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162245Z
UID:10004576-1777541400-1777568400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260109T161925Z
CREATED:20251205T195841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T161925Z
UID:10004508-1777550400-1777557600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:APRIL MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:APRIL MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nVirtual Event \nApril 30\, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL & APPEALS PANEL \nBring your lunch and come join your colleagues on MHLD staff and panel to talk informally and brainstorm about raising race in our cases. Do you believe that your client’s mental health treatment\, admission to a facility or petition for commitment/guardianship is being impacted by racial bias? \nThis is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \nPlease use the link below to register in advance. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fFenzbx4RDiUydEmZltpbQ
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/march-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260302T185516Z
CREATED:20260302T185516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T185516Z
UID:10004632-1777554000-1777557600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:APRIL MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:APRIL MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nVirtual Event \nApril 30\, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL & APPEALS PANEL \nBring your lunch and come join your colleagues on MHLD staff and panel to talk informally and brainstorm about raising race in our cases. Do you believe that your client’s mental health treatment\, admission to a facility or petition for commitment/guardianship is being impacted by racial bias? \nThis is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \nPlease use this link to register in advance.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/april-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260302T184726Z
CREATED:20260302T175550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T184726Z
UID:10004624-1777640400-1777644000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Racial Bias/Cultural Competence Group
DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM \nJoin us on the first Friday of every month  for the MHLD Racial Bias/Cultural Competence Group. \nWe are MHLD practitioners of all stripes.  We meet to further our goal of identifying bias and increasing our resources to address bias in all facets of our practice\, whether in apprehension by police\, in hospitals and treatment\, or bias in court. \nThere are no CLEs for this event. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-racial-bias-cultural-competence-group-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20250626T171251Z
CREATED:20250626T171225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T171251Z
UID:10004300-1777852800-1777939199@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Training Department Professional Development Day (Q4)
DESCRIPTION:Email with additional information will be sent to all invited participants.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/training-department-professional-development-day-q4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193719Z
CREATED:20260423T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T193719Z
UID:10004886-1777906800-1777912200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw
DESCRIPTION:The next session of Get Schooled with EdLaw will be on Monday\, May 4th from 3 – 4:30pm. This session\, “Using Neuropsych Reports to Advance Educational Rights for Court-Involved Youth” will provide an overview of neuropsychological evaluations by Jill Pineda PhD. \nClinical Psychologist from Achieve New England. We will then discuss when and how to obtain and use these evaluations in your education advocacy. Register for this and upcoming sessions here. \n 
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw-6/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260223T223457Z
CREATED:20260223T223457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T223457Z
UID:10004617-1777906800-1777914000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260130T184545Z
CREATED:20260130T182452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T184545Z
UID:10004588-1777968000-1778000400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Advanced Mentor Training
DESCRIPTION:Worcester location \nMore info to come!
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-advanced-mentor-training/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T162436Z
CREATED:20260120T162436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162436Z
UID:10004582-1777973400-1778000400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:New Lawyer Training PDD day
DESCRIPTION:new PDD/YAD staff attorneys training day
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/new-lawyer-training-pdd-day/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260324T154252Z
CREATED:20260324T154252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T154252Z
UID:10004866-1777986000-1777991400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Forensics Roadshow: Lowell
DESCRIPTION:More info to come.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/forensics-roadshow-lowell/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="Forensic Services":MAILTO:bselman@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260402T175928Z
CREATED:20260402T175928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T175928Z
UID:10004880-1777991400-1777996800@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Cultivating Self-Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/cultivating-self-advocacy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T181903Z
CREATED:20260115T180714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T181903Z
UID:10004566-1778054400-1778079600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Creative Brief Writing
DESCRIPTION:Appellate Brief Writing Workshop for Appellate Certification participants. Invite only.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/creative-brief-writing/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="Appellate Training":MAILTO:ecardy@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T132725Z
CREATED:20260330T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T132725Z
UID:10004877-1778076000-1778079600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS CDT Evidence Series - Defense Strategies for Managing Body Worn Camera Evidence
DESCRIPTION:THIS MAY 6 WEBINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBD – SEE OTHER EVENTS IN THIS SERIES IN FLYLER LINKED BELOW \nYou received body camera footage in discovery\, and the Commonwealth wants to put it in.\nSurely it comes in because it captures what happened??? At this webinar\, learn about ways to\nget body camera footage excluded when it hurts your theory of defense and admitted when it\nhelps your theory of defense. \nSee all of our CDT Evidence Series Webinars here: Evidence Series Flyer-Updated \nRegister Here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/cpcs-evidence-series-tickets-1985941167492 \n 
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-cdt-evidence-series-defense-strategies-for-managing-body-worn-camera-evidence/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T162245Z
CREATED:20260120T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162245Z
UID:10004577-1778146200-1778173200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T190822Z
CREATED:20260428T190822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T190822Z
UID:10004892-1778158800-1778166000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Hampden County CAFL Resource Attorney Michelle Cruz is sponsoring a training May 7\, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Hampden County CAFL Resource Attorney Michelle Cruz is sponsoring a training May 7\, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:00pm. It will be both in person at the CPCS Conference Room A\, 1350 Main Street\, 6th\, Floor Springfield\, and also available on Zoom\, (link below).  Steven Paymer of Paymer Associates will present on unique issues and strategies for challenging drug screens in court.  We will discuss motions in limine related to drugs screens and how to challenge admissibility.  Steven Paymer has proven to be a great expert to review client drug screens and testing practices.  Knowing the gold standard for testing is crucial. I hope you will join us. Please email Michelle with any questions at attymichellescruz@yahoo.com.  Approved for 2 CAFL CLEs. \nAttorney Michelle Cruz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: My Meeting \nTime: May 7\, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83062687138?pwd=NlMK96aXFROj8IOZoNNpvbSw4RPSOW.1
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/hampden-county-cafl-resource-attorney-michelle-cruz-is-sponsoring-a-training-may-7-2026-from-100-300pm/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T190846Z
CREATED:20260428T190846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T190846Z
UID:10004893-1778158800-1778166000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Hampden County CAFL Resource Attorney Michelle Cruz is sponsoring a training May 7\, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Hampden County CAFL Resource Attorney Michelle Cruz is sponsoring a training May 7\, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:00pm. It will be both in person at the CPCS Conference Room A\, 1350 Main Street\, 6th\, Floor Springfield\, and also available on Zoom\, (link below).  Steven Paymer of Paymer Associates will present on unique issues and strategies for challenging drug screens in court.  We will discuss motions in limine related to drugs screens and how to challenge admissibility.  Steven Paymer has proven to be a great expert to review client drug screens and testing practices.  Knowing the gold standard for testing is crucial. I hope you will join us. Please email Michelle with any questions at attymichellescruz@yahoo.com.  Approved for 2 CAFL CLEs. \nAttorney Michelle Cruz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: My Meeting \nTime: May 7\, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83062687138?pwd=NlMK96aXFROj8IOZoNNpvbSw4RPSOW.1
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/hampden-county-cafl-resource-attorney-michelle-cruz-is-sponsoring-a-training-may-7-2026-from-100-300pm-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T162245Z
CREATED:20260120T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162245Z
UID:10004578-1778232600-1778259600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T150000
DTSTAMP:20251119T182145Z
CREATED:20251119T154337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T182145Z
UID:10004474-1778248800-1778252400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:2026 Mental Health Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Awareness Training \nDate: Friday\, May 8th\, 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.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/2026-mental-health-awareness-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T151500
DTSTAMP:20260304T204635Z
CREATED:20260225T172108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T204635Z
UID:10004620-1778508000-1778512500@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:K9 Issues in Criminal Cases
DESCRIPTION:More info TBA.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/k9-issues-in-criminal-cases/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T162245Z
CREATED:20260120T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162245Z
UID:10004579-1778578200-1778605200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185537Z
CREATED:20260423T185324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T185537Z
UID:10004884-1778590800-1778596200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Racial Justice Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Come to May’s Racial Justice Drop-In\, the final installment of this series. Centering our client’s voices and power sharing with clients is at the crux of providing anti-racist zealous representation. This session will bring a peer partner expert and peer support specialist expert along with attorneys from the CAFL Training Unit and Immigration Impact Unit\, to discuss best practice and tips when working with clients with various identities.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-racial-justice-drop-in-10/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T162245Z
CREATED:20260120T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162245Z
UID:10004580-1778664600-1778691600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T210727Z
CREATED:20260422T153815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T210727Z
UID:10004883-1778680800-1778688000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD – RC – Discover Discovery
DESCRIPTION:In contested guardianship hearings\, discovery tools—specifically interrogatories\, production of documents\, and admissions—are used to formally exchange information\, lock in testimony\, and establish evidence regarding the client’s needs and the proposed guardian’s suitability. Because contested guardianships proceed similar to civil litigation\, these methods are crucial for forcing the petitioner to show that a guardianship is necessary. \nAfter attending this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe what to include in interrogatories\, requests for production of documents\, and the often underused\, but highly effective\, requests for admissions.\nIdentify what rules apply and how to serve these forms of discovery on the opposing\nside or opposing counsel.\nExplore the use of depositions as a litigation tool\, including understanding the rule and process for scheduling and conducting depositions.\nLearn strategies to obtain facts\, identify witnesses\, and understand the opposing party’s position regarding the alleged incapacitated person’s (Respondent) needs.\n\nPlease register in advance here. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information  about joining the meeting. \nPresented by Regional Coordinators: Debra Dow\, Esq.(Essex)\, Alex Flig\, Esq.(Norfolk)\, and Deborah Hill Stevens\, Esq.(Berkshire/Hampden) \n2 Credits available for MHLD Panel Members for attending training from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM \nPanel members of Essex\, Norfolk\, Berkshire\, and Hampden county can stay on from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an additional CLE Credit
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/discover-discovery/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T204634Z
CREATED:20251203T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T204634Z
UID:10004499-1778756400-1778770800@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Y.O. Summit
DESCRIPTION:Y.O. Summit \nMay 14\, 2026 \n11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n120 Front Street\, 3rd Floor\, Worcester MA \nJoin us to talk about guns\, child witnesses\, GPS\, and more! \nHybrid in-person and remote through Zoom. \nRegister here
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/y-o-summit-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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