Social Law Library

?? Lawyers and law students ?? I'm thrilled to be moderating this FREE Social Law Library program on Thursday, March 27th, 4:00 PM ET! Join us for practical tips on integrating reduced fee legal services into your practice—and learn more about why you should. With insights from Jess Landry, Damian Turco, and Len Zandrow, this promises to be an engaging and informative discussion. Don’t miss out—register now! https://lnkd.in/dQKkqx4h

Celebrating Women's History Month - In the Social Law Collection https://bit.ly/4iPmbVz For Women’s History Month we’ve selected books in our collection that spotlight the history and current state of?women in the government and legal communities. Some titles focus on pioneers who defied the men who told them that they weren’t qualified to practice law or serve as judges or legislators. Others offer advice on overcoming the obstacles to equal opportunity that remain. Check out the list: https://bit.ly/4iPmbVz

On Monday, April 7th join independent investigator, coach and mediator Jean Haertl, CEO of?Safety and Respect at Work, LLC?as she presents an engaging online workshop on how leaders and managers should address common employee complaints and misconduct to create a culture of respect and accountability. Through case studies and short videos, participants will learn the common missteps supervisors make in response to verbal and written complaints of harassment and misconduct, how to properly triage complaints, and the key components of effective preventative and remedial training. Participants will receive an overview of the core elements of an effective investigation and how to properly communicate the findings of the investigation, and consider disciplinary-remedial actions. Participants will also learn when, and when not to, consider mediation, restorative chats and coaching in response to misconduct. https://lnkd.in/en55-2Cx

Next week is a busy webinar week for Social Law! On Tuesday we have the 4th program in the very popular Consumer Law Essentials series with National Consumer Law Center. This last webinar in the series will focus on Massachusetts Energy and Utility Consumer Protections: How to Help Massachusetts Consumers Avoid Utility Disconnections and Debt in the first hour and then transition to The ABCs of Solar Panel Consumer Protections for the 2nd hour. https://lnkd.in/eHsz9Qjt On Wednesday the 26th join us for the first day of a 2-part series on Residential Landlord Tenant Law. You can learn what the judges learn at this program that was first presented to the bench. https://lnkd.in/e8JYQhV4 Residential Landlord Tenant Law is both complex and evolving. As a basic primer for new attorneys and a “nuts and bolts” review for more experienced attorneys, this four-hour Zoom program presented by experienced judges over two days will focus on procedural and substantive issues of residential summary process practice including significant changes to Massachusetts housing law. The new?2024 Massachusetts Residential Summary Process and Housing Law Benchbook?is available – Every Housing, District and BMC judge has a copy of the new edition of the Benchbook.?You can too!?Just register for this CLE and get a discounted copy! Finally, on March 27th join us for a free webinar which will give you Practical Strategies for Incorporating Reduced Fee Legal Services into Your Practice. https://lnkd.in/eX2DEV4h Join a panel of experienced attorneys (Jessica Landry, Founder, Ivy Law PC Damian Turco, Managing Partner, Turco Legal, PC, Len Zandrow, Executive Director, Justice Bridge Legal Center, Melina Mu?oz Turco, Director of Community Engagement, Turco Legal, PC (moderator)) as they discuss how to incorporate reduced fee legal services into your practice effectively and sustainably. Whether you are considering starting a reduced fee program or looking to refine your current approach, this program will offer practical strategies for structuring reduced fee options, maintaining profitability, and balancing client needs.

Are you looking to incorporate reduced fee legal services into your law practice effectively and sustainably? Whether you are considering starting a reduced fee program or looking to refine your current approach, this program will offer practical strategies for structuring reduced fee options, maintaining profitability, and balancing client needs. Free to attend - registration required. https://bit.ly/4hrEK16 The panel including, Jess Landry , Founder, Ivy Law PC, Damian Turco, Managing Partner, Turco Legal, PC, Len Zandrow, Executive Director, Justice Bridge Legal Center and Melina Mu?oz Turco, Director of Community Engagement, Turco Legal, PC (moderator) will help you - -Gain insight into the various approaches to reduced fee models, including sliding-scale fees and unbundled services. -Learn how to structure reduced fee services to ensure the profitability of your practice. -Explore the ethical considerations related to reduced fee services. -Discover how offering reduced fee services can build your client base and referral network, improve client satisfaction, and enhance your stature in the community.

Today at 3PM Kenneth Bresler, Administrative Magistrate, Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA) will present the always popular webinar LEGAL WRITING SEMINAR: WITH SOME NOT-SO-TYPICAL TOPICS. https://bit.ly/3C2ehs9 An experienced lawyer, writer, editor, and writing coach, Kenneth Bresler has successfully presented these topics to long-practicing lawyers and law students alike. This 2.5 hour webinar includes some easy hands-on, correct-your-own writing exercises. This is a free program and is CPCS approved 2.5 CLE hours for the Criminal Defense Trial,?Adult Post-Conviction, YAD Trial and Appeals, Mental Health and MH Appeals,CAFL Trial and Appeals and SORB/SDP panels.??To receive credits attendees must be logged on during the program for a minimum of 80% of the conference time - certificates will be emailed to all attendees who qualify.

Still time to register for the free 4-part webinar series that starts today at 2PM - Credit, Debt, and Foreclosure -?Consumer Law Essentials: Equipping Advocates to Tackle Student Loans, Zombie Second Mortgages, Payment Scams, and Utilities and Solar Protections with National Consumer Law Center https://lnkd.in/ejUVSXXT Today the panel will discuss - ABCs of Student Loans: Getting Started on Student Loan Cases Alpha Taylor, Staff Attorney National Consumer Law Center Anna Anderson, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center Kyra Taylor, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center This webinar will introduce advocates to student loan borrower representation and will focus on the basics of the student loan system, including determining what type of loans a borrower has; what the status of those loans are; and issue-spotting for common borrower problems related to repayment, collection, loan cancellation and more.?

ABCs of Student Loans: Getting Started on Student Loan Cases?https://lnkd.in/ejUVSXXT Date & Time:?Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from?2 pm – 4 pm ET Alpha Taylor, Staff Attorney National Consumer Law Center Anna Anderson, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center Kyra Taylor, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center This webinar will introduce advocates to student loan borrower representation and will focus on the basics of the student loan system, including determining what type of loans a borrower has; what the status of those loans are; and issue-spotting for common borrower problems related to repayment, collection, loan cancellation and more.?

We strongly believe lawyer well-being is important. Join us for one of two upcoming free webinars in the Lawyer Well-Being Series and also receive CPCS credit! Today at noon (2/27) https://bit.ly/4jb3b4K - Growth Mindset for Lawyers: Rethinking Your Relationship with Stress - CPCS approved 1.0 credits for the YAD Appeals, CAFL Trial and Appeals, Criminal Trial and Appeals, SDP/SORB, Mental Health and MH Appeals, and Parole/Medical Parole panels. Tracey Meyers, PsyD, a Clinician at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers @lclmass who presents on stress reduction, mindfulness, and self-care will discuss the power of developing a growth mindset, including: -How stress can be utilized in new and different ways depending on our mindset. -What “mindset” means including both fixed and flexible approaches. -How to develop a more resilient mindset to support more creative and innovative ways to manage stress, change, and new learning opportunities. Can't make today's webinar? On April 9th join us for The Anxiety Advantage: The Attorney's Guide to Turning Your Biggest Obstacle into Your Superpower https://bit.ly/3CRF3DR - CPCS approved 1.0 credits for the YAD (Trial and Appeals), CAFL (Trial and Appeals), Criminal (Trial and Appeals), SDP/SORB, Mental Health,?Mental Health Appeals, and Parole/Medical Parole panels. Wendy Tamis Robbins, Esq., WTR Enterprises, will focus on how to stop trying to?eliminate anxiety and use it to inform and guide you as your superpower. You'll learn easy and impactful strategies to use in your life and law practice that will help you turn toward,?tune into and take care of your anxious voice. Creating a sustainable and satisfying practice can seem impossible at times. But you don't have to just survive your day-to-day?practice.?

This will be an interesting discussion on March 13th with author and U.S. District Judge Michael Ponsor. In addition to reading from his novel, Judge Ponsor will discuss the complexities of writing legal fiction while sitting as a judge and the challenges of creating a compelling story that respects the realities of the courtroom. He will also offer advice and take questions about his path to getting a legal thriller written and published. Free bit registration is required - https://bit.ly/4h06BVW