7th Annual Appellate Practice Conference 2021

Opportunities to serve

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The premier yearly event for appellate practitioners, MCLE's 7th Annual Appellate Practice Conference 2021 features a concentrated focus on the appellate process. This year, the theme of the Conference is "Opportunities to Serve." The Conference is structured around ways attorneys can better serve their communities and clients. It features opportunities to bring appellate expertise to pro bono matters; a panel composed of state and federal judges and persons who have led both state and federal judicial selection processes brought together to encourage a diverse group of candidates to consider applying to openings in the state and federal courts; and a panel on how appellate practitioners in particular can address the grave issues identified in the Supreme Judicial Court Steering Committee on Lawyer Well-Being's February 4, 2021 Report Summarizing Affinity Bar Town Hall Meetings. The Conference also includes panels featuring judges' perspectives on how appellate practitioners can serve as a true "friend of the court" in their amicus practice and how practitioners can best serve clients in seeking interlocutory review, as well as a panel delivering insights from members of our state and federal appellate courts' clerk's offices on recent developments in the courts' operations, particularly those that have come out of the COVID-19 crisis.

This outstanding Conference is essential for both new and experienced appellate litigators to strengthen their skills, hear from the judiciary, and learn from experts. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to become a more effective appellate lawyer.
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- 2:00 pm – 2:05 pm
  
  Welcome and Introduction
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- 12:37 pm - 1:15 pm
  
  Lunch Break
  
  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, , Watertown
  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Essex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lynn
- 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
  
  Serving as a True "Friend of the Court": Best Practices for Amicus Briefs
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  J.W. Carney, Jr., Esq., Carney Gaudet & Carney , Boston
  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Essex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lynn
  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
- 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
  
  Serving on the Judiciary: Perspectives from the Bench
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  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, , Watertown
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
- 2:45 pm - 3:33 pm
  
  Serving on the Judiciary: How to Apply, Why You Should, and Q & A
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- 2:05 pm – 2:20 pm
  
  What steps must a judge follow in order to comply with Commonwealth v. Branigan, regarding the setting of bail? Walsh v. Commonwealth, 485 Mass. 567 (2020)
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  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. James Torney, , Yarmouthport
  Hon. James Torney, , Yarmouthport
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
- 2:05 pm – 2:20 pm
  
  What steps must a judge follow in order to comply with Commonwealth v. Branigan, regarding the setting of bail? Walsh v. Commonwealth, 485 Mass. 567 (2020)
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  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. James Torney, , Yarmouthport
  Hon. James Torney, , Yarmouthport
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
- 2:20 pm – 2:35 pm
  
  What must a judge consider in order to relieve a juvenile from registration as a sex offender? Ernest E v. Commonwealth? 486 Mass. 183 (2020).
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  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
- 2:35 pm – 2:50 pm
  
  What are the recent developments of the law and procedures for C&P cases?
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  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, , Watertown
- 2:50 pm – 3:05 pm
  
  How can text messages be authenticated in order to be admissible against a juvenile? Commonwealth v. Lopez, 485 Mass. 471 (2020).
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  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Essex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lynn
  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, , Watertown
- 3:05 pm – 3:20 pm
  
  What is required before a juvenile can be involuntarily committed for mental health treatment? Matter of J.P., 486 Mass. 117 (2020)
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  Hon. James Torney, , Yarmouthport
  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Essex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lynn
- 3:20 pm – 3:30 pm
  
  Break
- 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
  
  What standard needs to be employed in juvenile transfer hearings? Commonwealth v. Ulla, 485 Mass. 219 (2020).
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  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, , Watertown
  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Essex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lynn
- 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm
  
  Must the court consider a target’s age and race in reviewing the basis for a stop by the police? Commonwealth v. Evelyn, 485 Mass. 691 (2020); Commonwealth v. Long, 485 Mass. 711 (2020).
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  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Essex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lynn
  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
- 4:00 pm – 4:10 pm
  
  What standard must the court apply for revocation of pre-trial probation, and what advice do you have for counsel in this situation? Commonwealth v. Preston P., 483 Mass. 759 (2020).
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  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, , Watertown
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
- 4:10 pm – 4:20 pm
  
  What limits are there for a judge when a juvenile violates his conditions of probation? Commonwealth v. Leopold L., 96 Mass. App. Ct. 796 (2020).
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  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. James Torney, , Yarmouthport
- 4:20 pm – 4:30 pm
  
  What is your best guess-timate of when the Juvenile Court will be able to conduct jury trials again?
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  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  Hon. James Torney, , Yarmouthport
- 4:30 pm – 4:55 pm
  
  Trial Advocacy Tips
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  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, , Watertown
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. James Torney, , Yarmouthport
  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Essex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lynn
- 4:55 pm – 5:00 pm
  
  Concluding remarks
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  J.W. Carney, Jr., Esq., Carney Gaudet & Carney , Boston
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Hon. Elizabeth N. Dewar, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Joseph F. Stanton, Esq., Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Faculty

Gavin F. Alexander, Esq., Massachusetts Supreme Judical Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, Boston

Amy Anthony, Esq., Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Cambridge

Hon. Kimberly S. Budd, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Andrew Manuel Crespo, Esq., Harvard Law School, Cambridge

Hon. Elspeth B. Cypher, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (ret.), Boston

Hon. Kenneth V. Desmond, Jr., Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Hon. Joseph M. Ditkoff, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Maura S. Doyle, Esq., Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Anastasia A. Dubrovsky, Esq., U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Boston

Irene Freidel, Esq., PAIR Project, Boston

Hon. Frank M. Gaziano, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Hon. Nancy Gertner, US/District Court/Massachusetts, Boston

Melissa Gonzalez, Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston

Hon. Vickie L. Henry, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Hon. Geraldine S. Hines, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.), Boston

Hon. Roderick L. Ireland, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Hon. Francis V. Kenneally, District Court Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

John G.C. Laing, Executive Office of the Trial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Hon. Gregory I. Massing, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

E. Macey Russell, Esq., Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, Boston

Hon. O. Rogeriee Thompson, US/Court of Appeals/1st Circuit/Boston, Boston

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7th Annual Appellate Practice Conference 2021

Opportunities to serve

7th Annual Appellate Practice Conference 2021

Opportunities to serve

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Product Description

Agenda & Materials

Welcome and Introduction

Lunch Break

Serving as a True "Friend of the Court": Best Practices for Amicus Briefs

Serving on the Judiciary: Perspectives from the Bench

Serving on the Judiciary: How to Apply, Why You Should, and Q & A

What steps must a judge follow in order to comply with Commonwealth v. Branigan, regarding the setting of bail? Walsh v. Commonwealth, 485 Mass. 567 (2020)

What steps must a judge follow in order to comply with Commonwealth v. Branigan, regarding the setting of bail? Walsh v. Commonwealth, 485 Mass. 567 (2020)

What must a judge consider in order to relieve a juvenile from registration as a sex offender? Ernest E v. Commonwealth? 486 Mass. 183 (2020).

What are the recent developments of the law and procedures for C&P cases?

How can text messages be authenticated in order to be admissible against a juvenile? Commonwealth v. Lopez, 485 Mass. 471 (2020).

What is required before a juvenile can be involuntarily committed for mental health treatment? Matter of J.P., 486 Mass. 117 (2020)

Break

What standard needs to be employed in juvenile transfer hearings? Commonwealth v. Ulla, 485 Mass. 219 (2020).

Must the court consider a target’s age and race in reviewing the basis for a stop by the police? Commonwealth v. Evelyn, 485 Mass. 691 (2020); Commonwealth v. Long, 485 Mass. 711 (2020).

What standard must the court apply for revocation of pre-trial probation, and what advice do you have for counsel in this situation? Commonwealth v. Preston P., 483 Mass. 759 (2020).

What limits are there for a judge when a juvenile violates his conditions of probation? Commonwealth v. Leopold L., 96 Mass. App. Ct. 796 (2020).

What is your best guess-timate of when the Juvenile Court will be able to conduct jury trials again?

Trial Advocacy Tips

Concluding remarks

Cochairs

Faculty