• 3rd Annual Social Services Conference

    Zoom MA, United States

    THIS CONFERENCE IS MEANT FOR BOTH STAFF SSAS/SOCIAL WORKERS AND EXPERT VENDOR SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK AS PART OF INDIGENT LEGAL DEFENSE TEAMS, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, MENTAL HEALTH COMMITMENTS AND ADULT GUARDIANSHIPS, AND ADULT CRIMINAL CASES. ALL STAFF, STAFF ATTORNEYS, BAR ADVOCATES, AND PANEL MEMBERS WELCOME.

  • Demystifying Mental Health Diagnoses: What People Who’ve Been There Have To Say

    Zoom MA, United States

    NOTE: This program is being presented by an outside organization so all questions need to be directed to that organization.  [email protected] May 14, 2025 - Noon 1.5 CLE Credits available for MHLD Litigation and MHLD Appeal//s This webinar will feature insightful discussions with guest speakers, each offering their unique perspectives and experiences. They will share […]

  • Evidence in Practice Series: 911 Calls

    Zoom MA, United States

    911 calls can be full of emotion and hearsay, yet the Commonwealth sometimes wants to put them into evidence, especially when they don't have the caller to put on the stand for some reason. Lean how to get this evidence excluded. Presenter: Benjamin Selman Register Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fep36gWPTaWlhMoGPn1v5w

  • Spring Training Department Meeting

    Zoom MA, United States

    Internal Training Department meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:00-2:30PM; Location: Zoom.

  • Briefing – and maybe even winning – ineffective assistance of counsel claims in CAFL appeals

    Zoom MA, United States

    Presented by the CAFL Appellate Panel Support Unit Join us on Thursday, May 15th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. via Zoom We’ll discuss the key cases, identifying potential IAC issues, communicating with trial counsel, preparing and arguing motions for new trial/relief from judgment based upon IAC, and briefing and arguing IAC claims on appeal. After […]

  • How to Read a CARI for Non-Criminal Attorneys Practicing in Guardianship and Commitment Cases and What to Do if Your Client Wants to Testify but has Open Criminal Charges 

    Zoom MA, United States

    How to Read a CARI for Non-Criminal Attorneys Practicing in Guardianship and Commitment Cases and What to Do if Your Client Wants to Testify but has Open Criminal Charges  This 1 hour MHLD CLE is geared toward attorneys who do not typically practice criminal law but who may encounter clients who have open criminal charges […]

  • Enhancing Representation of People with Disabilities and Deaf People: 3-part virtual training

    Zoom MA, United States

    A Three-Part Virtual Training: May 21, 28 and June 5, 2025 People with disabilities and Deaf people are arrested and incarcerated at vastly higher rates than people without disabilities. In fact, the majority of people behind bars have at least one disability. Although psychiatric disabilities (mental illnesses) are often included in discussions about mass incarceration […]

  • ICWA & Tribal Child Welfare 2025 Conference

    Zoom MA, United States

    History, Law, Identity & Connection Virtual Workshop May 21, 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm 2.0 CAFL CLE Via Zoom Virtual ICWA Conf Invitation PDF This workshop will feature Professor Kate Fort, a nationally recognized scholar in the field of federal Indian law, with specific expertise in the Indian Child Welfare Act and tribal child welfare systems as she […]