Orientation and training for pro se mediation panel
The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, is conducting a training for the pro se mediation program on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 4-6 p.m., at the John J. Moakley Courthouse in Boston.
Mediation advocates represent pro se litigants at mediation of civil lawsuits pending in the United States District Court. Appointment requires only a limited appearance to represent the pro se litigant at the mediation proceeding. Each mediation advocate must agree to accept at least one appointment per year if contacted by the program.
This session will provide an overview of the program, review registration procedures, discuss best practices for mediation briefs and oral presentations, and offer tips for effective advocacy at mediation.
If an advocate attended a prior training and has been on the panel list, to remain on the panel list, each advocate must either attend the training or contact FBA Liaison Matthew Moschella at mcmoschella@sherin.com.
A reception for all participants will follow the training session.
Attendance at the training is limited. Please RSVP to rsvp@mad.uscourts.gov. With any questions, contact Moschella at the above address.
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New England Innocence Project to host inaugural event
The New England Innocence Project will hold its inaugural event and fundraiser, "Voices of the Innocent: Still We Rise," on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m., at City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly St.
The event will feature personal stories from New England exonerees and the presentation of the Arc of Justice Award to Ropes & Gray LLP, which is being honored for its pro bono work to free those wrongfully convicted.
Click here to purchase tickets or register as a sponsor. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 19.
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University of Maine School of Law seeks dean
The University of Maine School of Law invites inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of dean, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2020, or sooner.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of administrative and fiscal leadership experience, as well as the vision, energy and determination to lead the school in developing a 21st century legal education environment that requires innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Requirements include a J.D. or equivalent degree and at least 10 years of progressively higher experience and achievement as a law teacher or administrator, legal practitioner or judge, or in an equivalent professional position.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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Reduced hours for Land Court title examiners
To permit the Land Court’s title examiners to devote their time to processing subsequent to registration cases previously filed and pending with the court, until further notice, beginning Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, the title examiners will be available from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily, for the purpose of answering questions, as well as reviewing and approving documents, including all deed approvals.