Product Description

Commercial loans are a key source of working capital for businesses. Structuring, documenting, and closing a commercial loan transaction from term sheet to funding requires bank and finance lawyers to have a firm grasp of all aspects of commercial loan documentation and relevant commercial law. Hear our panel of experienced lawyers discuss these important topics in the context of today’s commercial lending environment and provide an overview of the key provisions of the basic loan and security documents with an emphasis on the best practices for mitigating risks and negotiating these documents—whether as borrower’s counsel or lender’s counsel. Bring your questions to customize this highly focused, moderated dialogue with the experts.

Agenda & Materials

• 5:00 - 5:30 pm

  Networking Reception for Faculty and Registrants

  Sean W. Gilligan, Esq., Gesmer Updegrove LLP , Boston
  Felisa E. Sanchez, Esq., K&L Gates LLP , Houston
  
• 2:00 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

  Moderator

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  Introduction of subject matter and panelists; culture v. Rule of Law v compassion

  Donald G. Tye, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye LLP , Boston
  
• 2:00 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

  Moderator

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  Introduction of subject matter and panelists; culture v. Rule of Law v compassion

  Donald G. Tye, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye LLP , Boston
  
• 2:25 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

  Culture and Processing the Complaint for Abuse Prevention Orders; Disconnect between Statutory Requirements / Case Law v. Immigrant Notions of Fear of Physical Harm

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  Hon. George F. Phelan, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:10 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:25 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  An Overview of the New Americans and Family Law - Who are they and how does this cultural mix impact the court system? What are the new family court constituencies?

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  Immigration: Demographic Massachusetts /National data, legislation and policy; from undocumented to citizen; role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and access to Massachusetts Courts

  Eva A. Millona, Esq., Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition , Boston
  
• 4:00 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.

  Immigrant Numbers; Who are New Americans? How has government policy (DACA, etc.) impacted their lives? Cases handled and her personal experience as an immigrant.

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  The distinct experience of women and girl immigrants; imported cultural and gender roles; fear of home country Rule of Law institutions; federal and Massachusetts protections against domestic violence; Special Juvenile Immigrant Visa process and the Massachusetts legislative approach; local and national resources for immigrant victims

  Tannaz N. Saponaro, Esq., Saponaro Law Offices PLLC , Wellesley
  
• 4:35 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Panel Discussion

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  Culture v. Massachusetts Family Court System; Domestic violence as a subset of gender based violence; How the courts need to respond to the increasing diversity and to understand this new mix. Are the courts equipped? Is intolerance of abuse a cultural concept? Are judges equipped to deal with these new populations of Americans? Are police sensitive to these new issues and populations? How is divorce impacted by this implosion of domestic violence?

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Chair

Faculty