Suffolk County Bench Bar

This program offers rare access to judicial perspectives that can help practitioners better serve clients, anticipate courtroom dynamics, and refine their litigation approach. Whether you appear in Suffolk Superior Court every week or only occasionally, this is your opportunity to hear directly from the judges who preside in your county. Learn what makes their courtrooms run smoothly, what they value from effective advocates, and how evolving technology and practices are shaping the way justice is delivered in Massachusetts. Panelists will share candid insights on topics such as:

• Judicial expectations for professionalism and courtroom demeanor 
• Case management efficiencies and motion practice preferences 
• Tips for effective use of remote and hybrid proceedings 
• Civil and criminal trial best practices in today’s Superior Court 
• The constantly evolving aspects of artificial intelligence and new technology

The program will also feature a Q&A for attendees to ask judges directly about courtroom issues and expectations.

This program will be held by Zoom. Registration is required by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, in order to participate in this program. An email from MassBar Education will be sent before the program.