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Thursday, Jun. 16, 2011
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Section News: Upcoming meetings and special section events

Join in the June 21 Labor & Employment Law Section Council meeting. Save the date: Join the MBA's Young Lawyers Division at the Lawyers Have Heart 5k Road Race & Summer Celebration or the Business Development for Associates open meeting on June 30.

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Labor & Employment Section Council meeting

Tuesday, June 21, 4:30-6 p.m.
MBA, 20 West St., Boston

The last meeting of the 2010-2011 Labor & Employment Law Section Council is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All section members are invited to attend.

To R.S.V.P., click here.

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Save the date: Business Development for Associates

Laying the Groundwork for Success
Thursday, June 30, 6-7 p.m. (Networking reception to follow)
Foley Hoag LLP, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston

As an associate in a law firm, it's difficult enough to keep up with your assignments, let alone develop business. How does an associate become a rainmaker?

At this event, partners with both litigation and corporate backgrounds from firms of various sizes will provide practical tips on what you can do now, as an associate, to become active in the community and capitalize on opportunities to gain contacts and generate business.

The panel will be followed by a networking reception.

Panelists:

  • Brian P. Bialas, moderator, Foley Hoag LLP;
  • Derek Davis, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP (Corporate Practice);
  • Julia Huston, partner, Foley Hoag LLP (IP Litigation); and
  • Christopher A. Kenney, founding member and managing shareholder, Kenney & Sams, PC (Litigation).

To R.S.V.P., click here.

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Save the date: Lawyers Have Heart 5k Road Race & Summer Celebration

Thursday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Bank of American Pavillion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston

The MBA Young Lawyers Division is proud to take part in Boston's 4th Annual 5K Road Race and Summer Celebration. The mission of the American Heart Association (AHA) is building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, the number one and number three killers of Americans. Lawyers Have Heart takes a critical step toward raising vital funds and awareness of heart disease and stroke, both of which profoundly affect the legal profession. A schedule of events for the race is available here.

Click here to join the MBA Young Lawyers Division Team.

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