SJC Practicing with Professionalism Program, February 2021 Session
A mandatory one-day course for new lawyers on the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct and Massachusetts Practice
- Product Number: 2210000P05
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CLE Credits, earn up to:
4 substantive credits, 4 ethics credits CLE Credit Note -
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Product Description
Product Description
Online Session Only
Due to the ongoing public health crisis, this session will be held online via Zoom. Register for the in-person session, as usual. You will receive an email invitation with login information and instructions for the virtual session as the program date approaches. Attendance requirements remain in effect for the online session and will be enforced.Completion of your Rule 3:16 requirement—and much more
Observance of the highest ethical standards, proficiency in essential elements of law practice, civility, and engagement in the legal community are among the hallmarks of professionalism. MCLE’s dynamic Practicing with Professionalism faculty bring these principles to life.
SJC Rule 3:16 requires all newly admitted lawyers in Massachusetts to complete a mandatory professionalism course within 18 months of admission. Spend the morning with MCLE and build a foundation in professionalism that will serve you throughout your career—and life.
Resource materials
A major advantage of taking the Practicing with Professionalism course at MCLE is the rich compilation of resource materials—provided in electronic format—over 1,000 pages of original articles from existing MCLE publications, and materials from a number of regulatory agencies and professional organizations.
These materials serve not only as a valuable online companion for the course, but also as a continuing resource for research and reference in daily practice.
Attendance Policy
Attendance at this program, per SJC Rule 3:16, is a post-admission requirement. Only those already admitted to the Massachusetts bar will receive credit for the course; anyone not yet admitted to the bar will have to retake the course after admission.
Attendance at the entire program is required. Registrants who join online after the course has commenced will not be credited as having attend the day's program, but must register for another course date.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Check-In and Practicing with Professionalism Video Montage
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12:00 p.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Law as a Profession: The Relevance and Importance of the Practicing with Professionalism Requirement
Ingrid C. Schroffner, Esq., University of Massachusetts/Amherst/ Medical Sch/Ctr Healthcare Finance , Shrewsbury
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12:05 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Professionalism in Developing, Managing, and Maintaining Relationships—and in Problem Solving
Catherine F. Downing, Esq., Downing Van Dyke LLC , Framingham
Jacquelynne J. Bowman, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
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12:40 p.m. – 1:20 p.m
Connecting with the Legal Community: Building your Skills, Reputation, and Network through Pro Bono Work, Continuing Legal Education, and Engagement with Bar Associations
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• Supporting Access to Justice and Pro Bono Service
Susan M. Finegan, Esq., Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, PC , Boston
Bethany Yue-Ping Li, Esq., Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund , New York
Cynthia T. Runge, Esq., Peridot Family Law LLC , Boston
Payal Salsburg, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
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• Engaging in Bar Associations and Continuing Your Legal Education
Michael Kippins, Esq., Lawyers for Civil Rights , Boston
Michael James Merriam, Esq., Law Offices of Michael J. Merriam , Boston
Christina Miller, Esq., Suffolk University Law School , Boston
Victoria M. Santoro Mair, Esq., Sweeney Merrigan Law LLP , Boston
Ingrid C. Schroffner, Esq., University of Massachusetts/Amherst/ Medical Sch/Ctr Healthcare Finance , Shrewsbury
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1:20 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Challenges and Opportunities of New Technology and Social Media
Jared D. Correia, Esq., Red Cave Law Firm Consulting , Beverly
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2:10 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Break
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2:25 p.m.– 2:40 p.m.
Top 10 tips for avoiding rookie missteps that can lead to an inquiry from the Office of Bar Counsel.
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2:40 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Resources abound: The importance of well-being, and tips for caring for yourself and your practice from Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) and its Law Office Management Assistance Program (LOMAP).
Rachel Casper, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL | MassLOMAP). , Boston
Shawn Healy, Ph.D, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL | MassLOMAP). , Boston
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3:25 p.m.– 4:05pm
Implicit Bias; the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession; and Promoting Access to Justice
Ingrid C. Schroffner, Esq., University of Massachusetts/Amherst/ Medical Sch/Ctr Healthcare Finance , Shrewsbury
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4:05 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Catherine F. Downing, Esq., Downing Van Dyke LLC , Framingham
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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