Product Description

Game-changing case decisions. Emergent regional trends. In-depth focus on Western Massachusetts criminal law—and cresting developments that impact your cases. This full-day Conference is delivered by a diverse panel of distinguished expert criminal practitioners from both sides of the aisle, 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 criminal law self-audit.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30-9:40

  Welcome and Introduction

  Thomas H. Townsend, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
  Lawrence W. Madden, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  
• 9:40 - 10:45 am

  Legal Update

  Stephen P. Maidman, Esq., , Springfield
  Joseph A. Pieropan, Esq., Berkshire District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
  
• 10:45 - 11:00 am

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 11:00 - 12:30 am

  Indigence and the Law

  Joseph N. Schneiderman, Esq., , Westfield
  Merritt Schnipper, Esq.,
  Megan L. Rose, Esq., Berkshire District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
  Cynthia M. Von Flatern, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
  
• 12:30 - 1:30 pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 1:30 - 2:45 pm

  Evolving Grand Jury Practice

  Hon. Mary-Lou Rup, Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas LLP , Springfield
  Paul J. Caccaviello, Esq., Berkshire District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
  Steven E. Gagne, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
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• 2:45 - 3:00 pm

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:00 - 4:30 pm

  Judicial Forum

  Hon. Mark G. Mastroianni, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. Mary-Lou Rup, Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas LLP , Springfield
  Hon. John S. Ferrara,
  Hon. Michael E. Mulcahy, Palmer District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Palmer
  

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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