The Massachusetts Bar Association's Young Lawyers
Division is hosting its Second Annual Symposium on Friday, Dec. 13, at the MBA,
20 West St., Boston.
This year's symposium offers multiple programming tracks designed to ensure
there is something for everyone.
9-9:15 a.m.: Welcoming Remarks
9:15-10:15 a.m.: Plenary Session
Session 1: I Passed
the Bar! Now What Do I Do?
- Building a Strong Support System and Finding a Mentor
- How to Accept and Embrace Your Capabilities in the
Workplace
- Imposter Syndrome: Strategies to Overcome It
- Reducing Your Reactivity
- Owning Your Accomplishments and Internalizing Your
Abilities and Strengths
- Gaining Client Confidence
10:15-11:15 a.m.: Breakout Sessions: Choose from one of the
following:
Session 2A: Ethical Considerations in Performing
Client Intake and Drafting Fee Agreements
- Establishing Expectations at the Start of the
Attorney-Client Relationship
- Active Listening During Client Intake
- Key Information to Obtain for Your Conflicts Check
- Important but Overlooked Items to Include in All Fee Agreements
Session 2B: Contract Review, Drafting and Negotiation
- Important Drafting Techniques
- How to Best Keep Abreast of Recent Statutory and Case
Law Changes
- Communicating Clearly with Clients: Translating the Legalese
Session 2C: Motion Practice and Procedure
- Writing with Clarity and Power
- Framing the Issue
- Limits and Timing of Motions
- Preparing for Court and Oral Advocacy
- Tips for Minimizing Cost and Delay
11:15-11:30 a.m.: Networking Break
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Keynote Speaker
Session 3: Ivan
Espinoza-Madrigal, executive director, Lawyers for Civil Rights
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Networking Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Breakout
Sessions: Choose from one of the following:
Session 4A: Top Malpractice Trends & Traps for the Unwary
- How to Deliver Bad News Well
- Navigating IOLTA Accounts
- Safeguarding Client Data
- Common Traps to Avoid
Session 4B: Naturalization Disability Waiver Training
- Overseeing Citizenship Interviews Before U.S
Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Handling Applications for Disability-Based Waivers
- Representing Immigrants During Critical Stages of the Naturalization
Process
Session 4C: Preparing Your Case and Client for a Successful Resolution
Through Mediation/DR
- How to Set Client Expectations
- Exploring Alternate Dispute Resolution
- Signs That You Should Settle Your Case
- How to Discuss Possible Settlement with Superiors
2:30-2:45 p.m.: Networking Break
2:45-4 p.m.: Plenary Session
Session 5: A Return to
Civility
- Proper Courtroom Etiquette
- Common Mistakes New Lawyers Make
- Tips for Facing Unreasonable Opposing Counsel
- Tales from the Trenches
4 p.m.: Closing Remarks
4:15 p.m.: Networking Reception
Portions
of this symposium may be available after Dec. 13 via MBA On Demand.
This program will not be offered as a real-time webcast. Attendees must participate
in-person.
Conference Sponsors: