Product Description

Game-changing case decisions. Emergent regional trends. In-depth focus on Western Massachusetts family law—and cresting developments that impact your cases. That’s what you can expect from Cutting Edge Issues in Western Massachusetts Family Law. This full-day Conference is delivered by a diverse panel of distinguished expert family lawyers and judges ready to share their insights on new issues central to your practice. Benefit from the valuable practice take-aways they can offer you. Come to this Conference expecting a lively interchange, panel discussion, question and answer session, and top-notch supporting materials—you’ll not be disappointed. 

Your practice is constantly evolving: make this Conference a fundamental part of your annual family law self-audit.

Agenda & Materials

• 1:00pm - 1:05pm

  Introductions & Overview

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  Elizabeth M. Whiteway, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 1:05pm - 1:45pm

  The Unemployment Insurance System

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• 11:10 - 12:00 PM

  Case Law and Legislative Update 2016:

  In this fast-paced session, the expert faculty review the most significant court decisions of the past year, explain how they impact your practice, and discuss emerging issues in family law practice and procedure.

  Jason Salgado, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  Emma G. Hornsby, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  Melissa A. Pomfred, Esq., Pomfred Law Offices, PLLC , Franklin
  
• 1:45pm - 2:15pm

  Representing Your Client Before DUA - Sequence of a Claim

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  Rory C. MacAneney, Esq., Community Legal Aid / Worcester County , Fitchburg
  Michael J. Morelli, Community Legal Aid / Berkshire County , Pittsfield
  
• 12:00 - 1:00 PM

  Lunch (on your own)
• 2:15pm - 2:50pm

  Representing Your Client Before DUA - The Unemployment Insurance Hearing

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  Melissa A. Pomfred, Esq., Pomfred Law Offices, PLLC , Franklin
  Melissa A. Pomfred, Esq., Pomfred Law Offices, PLLC , Franklin
  
• 1:00 - 1:45 PM

  Appeals and Post-Trial Motions:

  The trial may be over, but that doesn’t mean your responsibility to your client has ended. Experts address everything you need to know to effectively advocate post-trial.
• 2:50pm - 3:05pm

  Break
• 3:05pm - 3:35pm

  Representing Your Client Before DUA - Issues Concerning Separation from Work

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  Sandra Tavarez, Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  Sandra Tavarez, Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 3:35pm - 4:30pm

  Mock UI Hearing (And Audience Questions)

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• 1:45 - 3:15 PM

  Children in the Cross-Fire:

  Considerations on the impact of divorce on children.
• 1:45 - 3:15 PM

  Children in the Cross-Fire:

  Considerations on the impact of divorce on children.
• 3:15 - 3:30 PM

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:30 - 4:30 PM

  Lobby Conferences:

  An informed discussion and question and answer session with members of the judiciary on the family law issues affecting your practice.

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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