Lawyers e-Journal
Thursday, Apr. 19, 2012
Upcoming MBA Conferences
Criminal/Immigration Law Training Conference, May 9; Second Annual General Practice, Solo & Small-Firm Symposium, May 10; 33rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Spring Conference, May 18
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Register for the
Criminal/Immigration Law Training Conference on
Wednesday, May 9 from 9 am. to 5:30 p.m. at the MBA, 20 West St.,
Boston. This day-long program is designed for criminal defense
attorneys and immigration practitioners.
The speakers will cover both basic and advanced topics for lawyers
at any stage of their practice. The program is ideal for defense
attorneys trying to understand the impact of immigration concerns
on all aspects of their representation and immigration
practitioners interested in immigration related post-conviction
motions and deepening understanding of the effects of criminal
conduct on immigration proceedings.
Price:
MBA members and AILA members: $100; MBA member law students,
recent admittees: $50; and nonmembers: $150.
Registration:
For more information, or to register, call Member Services at
(617) 338-0530 or click here.
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Attend the Second Annual General Practice, Solo &
Small-Firm Symposium on Thursday, May 10 from noon to 5:30
p.m. at Lombardo's in Randolph. Prepare for the future now by
strengthening your business plan, embracing advances in technology
and more. Panels include:
- 11:30 a.m.: Registration
- Noon-1 p.m.: Running our Law Practices on the Run: Safely and
Ethically (Working Lunch)
- 1-2 p.m.: Serving Our Clients in the Modern
Legal World: Business Models for the Future
- 2-2:15 p.m.: Networking Break
- 2:15-3:30 p.m.: Fundamental Ethical Issues--Protection for
All
- 3:30-4:45 p.m.: Judges on Negotiation, Mediation and
Arbitration
- 4:45-5:30 p.m.: Networking-- New Ideas and Approaches
- 5:30 p.m.: Networking Reception
The GPSSF Conference has
been pre-approved for CLE credits in New Hampshire and Rhode
Island.
Price:
MBA members: $100; Non-members: $150.
Registration:
For more information, or to register, call Member Services at
(617) 338-0530 or click here.
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an existing post between now and May 4 for a chance to win a pass
to the conference.
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Register for the
33rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Spring
Conference on Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The
Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., Boston. The conference
features keynote speaker Bob Ryan, Boston Globe sports
columnist.
- 9 a.m.: Introductory Remarks
- 9:10-10:15 a.m.: Employment Law Update -- An Overview of
Significant Developments and Notable Cases
- 10:15-10:30 a.m.: Networking Break
- 10:30-11 a.m.: An Act Relative to Gender Identity -- What
Employment Lawyers Need To Know
- 11 a.m.-noon: Employee Misclassification and Current State And
Federal Government Enforcement
- Noon: Lunch and keynote address by Bob Ryan, columnist,
Boston Globe
- 1:15-2:15 p.m.: NLRA Issues for Non-Union Workforce
- 2:15-2:30 p.m.: Networking Break
- 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Practicum on Courtroom Advocacy -- Tips For
Improving Your Courtroom Skills
- 3:30-4:15 p.m.: News and Developments from the MCAD
- 4:15 p.m.: Reception
Price:
Sponsoring section MBA members: $180; MBA member paralegals, law
students, recent admittees: $120; MBA members: $200; and
nonmembers: $240.
Registration:
For more information, or to register, call Member Services at
(617) 338-0530 or click here.