Massachusetts Appleseed Access to Justice Conference
New directions and emerging opportunities: Exploring cutting-edge developments moving us closer to our goal of justice for all
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The legal needs of our communities far exceed the legal resources currently available—especially for those unable to afford to hire a private attorney. Many exciting efforts are underway to address this problem in Massachusetts and across the country. One thing is clear: we will need creative approaches and consistent collaboration to make a real and lasting impact on the systemic inequities that render legal help inaccessible for so many. Join us as we step back to assess this panorama, look to the horizon, and then work together to brainstorm solutions.
Our expert panelists will use their unique perspectives and experiences to take on questions related to:
- Bringing a whole person approach to the user experience in court
- Fostering better and broader collaboration within and beyond the courts
- Harnessing technology to better serve clients and communities
- Using research, evaluation, and data to assess impact and improve processes
- Exploring new models for representation and advocacy
- Preliminary findings and recommendations from the Justice for All Grant
In addition to a wide range of participants including private attorneys, legal service providers, court personnel, thought leaders, social services organizations, and community groups, we are proud to be welcoming Katherine Alteneder of the Self-Represented Litigation Network, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants, and Judge Dina Fein, First Justice, Housing Court Department, Western Division and Special Advisor to the Trial Court for Access to Justice Initiatives, as featured speakers.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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8:30 am–9:00 am
Registration
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9:00 am–9:15 am
Welcome
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9:15 am–9:30 am
Opening Remarks
Hon. Ralph D. Gants, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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9:30 am–10:15 am
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Expand Access to Justice
Rochelle Hahn, Esq., MLRI , Boston
Dr. Cordula A. Robinson, Northeastern University , Boston
Quinten Steenhuis, Esq., Suffolk University Law School , Boston
Gabriel H. Teninbaum, Esq., Suffolk University Law School , Boston
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10:15 am–11:15 am
Bringing a Holistic Approach to the Court User Experience
John G.C. Laing, Executive Office of the Trial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Sheriece M. Perry, Esq., Trial Court/Administrative Office , Boston
Tere Ramos, Esq., Ramos Law LLC , Wellesley Hills
Mike Williams, Suffolk County Family Court , Holtsville
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11:15 am–11:30 am
Networking and Refreshment Break
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11:30 am–12:00 noon
Preliminary Findings and Recommendations from the MA Justice For All Project
Marc Lauritsen, Esq., Capstone Practice Systems, Inc , Harvard
Hon. Cynthia J. Cohen, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.) , Cambridge
Susan M. Finegan, Esq., Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, PC , Boston
Katherine Oberlies O'Leary, Esq., General Electric Boston , Boston
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12:00 noon–1:00 pm
Lunch (on your own)
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1:00 pm–1:30 pm
Keynote Address: How Design Thinking Can Optimize Pro Bono Engagement in the 100% Access to Justice Ecosystem
Katherine Alteneder, Esq., Self-Represented Litigation Network , Washington
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1:30 pm–2:15 pm
Exploring New Models for Advocacy and Representation
Laura M. Unflat, Esq., Unflat Law & Mediation LLC , Wellesley
Joel H. Feldman, Esq., Heisler & Feldman, PC , Springfield
Kathleen E. Maitland, Esq., New York State Unified Court System Office for Justice Initiatives , New York
Gordon P. Shaw, Esq., Community Legal Aid/Hampden County , Springfield
Leonard F. Zandrow, Jr., Esq., Brister & Zandrow, LLP , Boston
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2:15 pm–3:30 pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
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3:30 pm–4:15 pm
Improving Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Research
Julia Schutt, Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice , Boston
Constance R. Mortara, Esq., Court Service Center Lowell , Lowell
Sammy S. Nabulsi, Esq., Rose Law Partners, LLP , Boston
Erika J. Rickard, Esq., Harvard Law School , Cambridge
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4:15 pm–5:00 pm
Better and Broader Collaboration Within and Beyond the Courts
Sue Marsh, Rosie's Place , Boston
Bette Babinski, COM/Trial Court/Judicial Institute , Boston
Sheila C. Casey, Esq., Executive Office of the Trial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Nina Darby, Rosie's Place , Boston
Amy McCarthy, The Home for Little Wanderers , Roslindale
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5:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Hon. Dina E. Fein, Northeast Housing Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
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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