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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/
LOCATION:MA
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T123000
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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
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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
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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/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000
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SUMMARY:Are You In or are you Out or are you Under the Bus?
DESCRIPTION:ARE YOU IN OR ARE YOU OUT OR ARE YOU UNDER THE BUS? \nA Training held Virtually \nJoin Deborah Hill-Stevens (RC for Berkshire/Hampden Counties) and John O. Mitchell (RC for Bristol County) \nJanuary 28\, 2026\, from 1 PM to 4 PM \n(2 CLEs) \nThe first two hours are the training with John and Deborah where they will discuss when representation of our clients begins and ends. They will also discuss how to properly withdraw from a case\, how to handle being terminated by a client and how to handle the sometimes confusing position of being appointed stand-by counsel. \nAt this training: \n\nYou will gain an understanding of the intersection between the Rules of Professional Conduct and the requirements of CPCS Assigned Counsel Manual’s Performance Standards when you are:\n\nSeeking to withdraw from a case\,\nAre being fired by your client\,\nAnd/or when you have been asked by the court to act as standby counsel\n\n\nWe will be discussing several hypotheticals\, and actions you can take when faced with the termination of your representation.\nPrior to the training\, feel free to submit any examples of these situations you have encountered.\n\nDuring the third hour\, John will hold a meeting for Bristol County members of the mental health panel. We will address several important issues specific to Bristol County. (1 credit for Bristol County attorneys) \nRegister in advance for this meeting here. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/are-you-in-or-are-you-out-or-are-you-under-the-bus/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T170000
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SUMMARY:NLT/Mock Trials
DESCRIPTION:Mock Trials for New PDD/YAD Staff
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-mock-trials-3/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T183429Z
CREATED:20260106T183429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183429Z
UID:10004557-1769526000-1769529600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Crim-Imm Update: What criminal defense attorneys need to know about changes to immigration law
DESCRIPTION:Eileen Morrison from CPCS’s Immigration Impact Unit will provide criminal defense attorneys with practical information and updates regarding relevant changes to immigration law\, policy\, and practice under the current Administration. The training will focus on how changes to immigration law impact noncitizen criminal defendants in Massachusetts and\, more broadly\, will offer take-aways relevant to all clients. \n  \n*This program qualifies for 1 CLE on the following CPCS Panels:  Criminal Defense Trials (Adult); Post-Conviction (Adult); CAFL; YAD Appeals; MH Appeals; SORB/SDP;  \n  \nREGISTER HERE: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_VTHuSb2SCaTGojYwcJEtQ \n  \nafter registering\, you will receive a confirmation from Zoom with join link. \n 
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/crim-imm-update-what-criminal-defense-attorneys-need-to-know-about-changes-to-immigration-law/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20250623T170403Z
CREATED:20250623T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T170403Z
UID:10004275-1769518800-1769522400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Long/Equal Protection Case Crunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/long-equal-protection-case-crunch-2/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000
DTSTAMP:20250729T151812Z
CREATED:20250729T151812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151812Z
UID:10004352-1769504400-1769518800@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/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T170000
DTSTAMP:20251215T193928Z
CREATED:20251211T152958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T193928Z
UID:10004539-1769500800-1769533200@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/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
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CREATED:20251205T194512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T161917Z
UID:10004505-1769169600-1769173200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:JANUARY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:JANUARY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nVirtual Event \nJanuary 23\, 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/TN5IXM39QL6q8Jj7bfaxhA
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/january-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T163000
DTSTAMP:20251112T180832Z
CREATED:20251112T153741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T180832Z
UID:10004471-1769160600-1769185800@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:New Lawyer Training/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/new-lawyer-training-zealous-advocacy-9/
LOCATION:CPCS Boston\, 75 Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260117T184047Z
CREATED:20260117T184023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T184047Z
UID:10004572-1769088600-1769099400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Parental Capacity for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:Licensed psychologist Dr. Ronald Molin (you might know him from last year’s But Why? Communicating & Collaborating With Kids About Being in Care training) will walk us through the uses and limits of parental capacity evaluations in state intervention cases\, appropriate evaluation questions\, the evaluation process\, and best evaluation practices. We’ll also cover what to do after the evaluation is complete\, with tips for reading reports critically and challenging adverse findings. \nThis webinar is approved for 3 CAFL CLEs
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/parental-capacity-for-lawyers/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTSTAMP:20251124T190041Z
CREATED:20251120T163158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T190041Z
UID:10004492-1769088600-1769099400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Parental Capacity for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:Parental Capacity for Lawyers \nWhat is “parental capacity”? How is it evaluated? What is your role? \nLicensed psychologist Dr. Ronald Molin (you might know him from last year’s But Why? Communicating & Collaborating With Kids About Being in Care training) will walk us through the uses and limits of parental capacity evaluations in state intervention cases\, appropriate evaluation questions\, the evaluation process\, and best evaluation practices. We’ll also cover what to do after the evaluation is complete\, with tips for reading reports critically and challenging adverse findings. \nJanuary 22\, 2026\, 1:30-4:30pm\, on Zoom \nThis webinar is approved for 3 CAFL CLEs
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/parental-capacity-evaluations-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260122T143713Z
CREATED:20260113T153445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T143713Z
UID:10004563-1769086800-1769095800@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Harassment-Free\, Bias-Aware at CPCS (Fall River #2)
DESCRIPTION:This mandatory staff training will address the fundamentals of workplace discrimination and harassment prevention in an interactive workshop format. Attendees will also learn and practice proactive bystander intervention methods specific to CPCS’ unique work. Come and learn some strategies (and requirements) to create a fair\, safe\, and respectful workplace culture at CPCS. \n 
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/harassment-free-bias-aware-at-cpcs-fall-river-2/
LOCATION:CPCS Fall River\, 1822 North Main Street Ste. 205\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Internal/Staff Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTSTAMP:20251112T153637Z
CREATED:20250911T185022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T153637Z
UID:10004397-1769074200-1769099400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:New Lawyer Training/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/new-lawyer-training-zealous-advocacy-8/
LOCATION:CPCS Boston\, 75 Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20250626T170959Z
CREATED:20250626T170830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T170959Z
UID:10004299-1768989600-1769004000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Training Department Professional Development Day (Q3)
DESCRIPTION:Email with additional information will be sent to all invited participants. \nSnow/Inclement Weather date – 1/21/2025 (10-2).
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/training-department-professional-development-day-q3/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Worcester
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T163000
DTSTAMP:20251112T153543Z
CREATED:20250911T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T153543Z
UID:10004396-1768901400-1768926600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:New Lawyer Training/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Staff Only Day
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/new-lawyer-training-zealous-advocacy-7/
LOCATION:CPCS Boston\, 75 Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20251211T145832Z
CREATED:20251211T145832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T145832Z
UID:10004526-1768780800-1768867199@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MLK Day - CPCS Offices Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/mlk-day-cpcs-offices-closed/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T140000
DTSTAMP:20251023T131039Z
CREATED:20251023T131039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T131039Z
UID:10004459-1768482000-1768485600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:AA Lunch and Learn - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Training will be held virtually. More information to come.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/aa-lunch-and-learn-session-2/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T163000
DTSTAMP:20251112T153436Z
CREATED:20250911T184919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T153436Z
UID:10004395-1768469400-1768494600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:New Lawyer Training/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/new-lawyer-training-zealous-advocacy-6/
LOCATION:CPCS Boston\, 75 Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260113T154723Z
CREATED:20260113T154723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T154723Z
UID:10004564-1768397400-1768406400@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Harassment-Free\, Bias-Aware at CPCS Training (Fall River #1)
DESCRIPTION:This mandatory staff training will address the fundamentals of workplace discrimination and harassment prevention in an interactive workshop format. Attendees will also learn and practice proactive bystander intervention methods specific to CPCS’ unique work. Come and learn some strategies (and requirements) to create a fair\, safe\, and respectful workplace culture at CPCS.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/harassment-free-bias-aware-at-cpcs-training-fall-river-1/
LOCATION:CPCS Fall River\, 1822 North Main Street Ste. 205\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20250626T170959Z
CREATED:20250626T170830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T170959Z
UID:10004298-1768384800-1768399200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Training Department Professional Development Day (Q3)
DESCRIPTION:Email with additional information will be sent to all invited participants. \nSnow/Inclement Weather date – 1/21/2025 (10-2).
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/training-department-professional-development-day-q3/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Worcester
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T163000
DTSTAMP:20250911T184838Z
CREATED:20250911T184838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T184838Z
UID:10004394-1768383000-1768408200@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:New Lawyer Training/Zealous Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/new-lawyer-training-zealous-advocacy-5/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20250729T151446Z
CREATED:20250729T151446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151446Z
UID:10004351-1768320000-1768323600@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Panel Certification Training | Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Appellate Panel Certification Training Orientation \nRegistration Fee:  $250.00 \nMore information to follow.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-panel-certification-training-orientation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260113T154855Z
CREATED:20260113T153241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T154855Z
UID:10004560-1768311000-1768320000@intranet.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Harassment-Free\, Bias-Aware at CPCS (Worcester #1)
DESCRIPTION:This mandatory staff training will address the fundamentals of workplace discrimination and harassment prevention in an interactive workshop format. Attendees will also learn and practice proactive bystander intervention methods specific to CPCS’ unique work. Come and learn some strategies (and requirements) to create a fair\, safe\, and respectful workplace culture at CPCS.
URL:https://intranet.publiccounsel.net/event/harassment-free-bias-aware-at-cpcs-worcester-1/
LOCATION:Worcester Training Center\, 120 Front Street\, Worcester\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Internal/Staff Only
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