April 15th: “Barn Raising” program from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Framingham State College for individuals seeking new career search strategies and a networking opportunity. The cost is $50; register by contacting Dr. Dana Aaron by email (dana.aaron@barnraising.org) or telephone (508.358.2299).
April 16th: “Small & Solo Practice” Career Forum from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Larkin Moot Courtroom presented by the SNESL Career Services Office. This FREE lunch time event will be an alumni panel discussion, including advice on starting and building a practice, insight into hiring practices, information about networking opportunities and other resources, and will be followed by a Q&A session.
April 16th: “Creative Ways to Use Your Law Degree” from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Lombardo’s Conference Room located at 6 Billings Street in Randolph, hosted by the Massachusetts Bar Association; the program will address the many options available to individuals with a law degree and strategies for implementing an alternative legal career plan, followed by workshops on resume writing, interviewing and networking as well as a panel discussion with attorneys who have pursued alternative careers who will share their ideas about how attendees can make similar transitions and find professional satisfaction. Seminar fee is $100 for members of the MBA and $150 for non-MBA members; registration and a detailed description of the highlights of the seminar are available online at http://www.massbar.org/for-attorneys/professional-development/continuing-legal-education/cle-programs?p=858. 4.
April 17th: “Chapter 11 in the Current Meltdown: Does it Work?” from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a networking luncheon at Boston College Law School East Wing Room 120 located at 885 Centre Street in Newton, sponsored by The American College of Bankruptcy. This FREE program has a number of distinguished panelists including the Honorable William C. Hillman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge, and will address whether Chapter 11 is still feasible in light of recent trends and changes. To register, email (hillinge@bc.edu) Prof. Ingrid Hillinger and include your name, address, telephone, fax and email, and indicate whether you will plan on attending the lunch (which is free to students, judicial law clerks, judges, academics and nonprofit attorneys and $25 for all other attendees) following the program. 5. April 24th: “Practice and Procedure in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court” from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Shaw’s Center located at 11 Lexington Avenue in Brockton, sponsored by The New Center For Legal Advocacy. This FREE program has a number of distinguished panelists including the Honorable Joan N. Feeney, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge, and will address the fundamentals of filing Chapters 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions and related legal updates; all participants must agree to accept at least one pro bono case from NCLA. To register, contact Finn Gavagan by email (jgavagan@ncla.net) or telephone (508.742.1339).
April 26th: “Monthly Mass and Fellowship” at 6:00 p.m. at the Paulist Center located at 5 Park Street in Boston, followed by food and drink at the Beantown Pub, with The Young Lawyers Chapter of the Boston Catholic Lawyers Guild. This is a new group of young attorneys who seek to share their faith through networking, social and spiritual activities; to RSVP, join the listserv and/or for more information email clgyounglawyers@gmail.com.
April 30th: “Veterans Dial-A-Lawyer Volunteer Program” from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Boston headquarters located at 20 West Street in Boston. Through this program lawyers from all practice areas provide free basic legal information on wide range of legal topics to callers with legal questions solely related to veterans. To sign up, contact the MBA by email (lrs@massbar.org) or telephone (617.338.0556).
May 14th: “Practical Tips for Practicing in the Trial Court” from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wamsutta Club located at 427 County Street in New Bedford, hosted by the New Bedford/Fall River Area Committee of the Women’s Bar Association. This FREE program features the Honorable Frances McIntyre of the Massachusetts Superior Court followed by a networking reception with light refreshments and a cash bar. RSVP by email (programs@womensbar.org) or telephone (617-973-6666 ext. 223).
