Organizing and Presenting Your Case at
Trial
The Massachusetts Bar Association’s Judicial Administration and Civil
Litigation sections, along with the Young Lawyers Division, are pleased to
present the “View from the Bench” program series. View from the Bench programs
provide valuable insight for new attorneys and seasoned litigators, and give
attendees an opportunity to learn from prominent members of the bench and bar in
a comfortable and confidential environment.
Topics will include common mistakes made in presenting
trial evidence. Questions from the audience will be entertained throughout the
program.
Massachusetts Bar Association Treasurer Thomas M. Bond will moderate a panel
of experts including:
- Hon. Anthony Campo, Superior Court justice
- Hon. Maynard Kirpalani, Superior Court justice
- Hon. Douglas Wilkins, Superior Court justice
- Allison MacLellan, Esq., MacLellan Law Firm (A sole
practitioner who singlehandedly obtained a $26 million verdict against Brigham
& Women's Hospital)
- Michelle Schaffer, Esq., Campbell Campbell Edwards and Conroy PC (A
skilled and nationally recognized trial attorney with extensive trial
experience defending automotive manufacturers and suppliers in product
liability, warranty and consumer claims)
Faculty:
Thomas M. Bond, Esq., Moderator
The Kaplan/Bond Group, Boston
Hon. Anthony M. Campo, Panelist
Suffolk Superior Court, Boston
Hon. Maynard M. Kirpalani, Panelist
Hon. Douglas H. Wilkins, Panelist
Allison Anne MacLellan, Esq., Panelist
MacLellan Law Firm, Quincy
Michelle I. Schaffer, Esq., Panelist
Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, P.C., Charlestown