A Message from the Chapter President

Chartered in 1945, the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association serves the entire state of Massachusetts. Its 200 members include private practitioners, federal prosecutors, counsel for federal, state and local governments and governmental agencies, academics and judges. I am pleased to report that the chapter is rededicating itself to meeting the needs of the federal practitioners in our area by sponsoring CLE programs, creating a newsletter and holding social events. Most exciting is the emergence of a group of young lawyers who are spearheading activities designed for those new to federal practice. If you have not already done so, I invite you to become part of the resurgence of this organization by joining it or renewing your membership and participating in our activities.

Susan M. Weise
President, Massachusetts Chapter

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Upcoming Events

May 16, 2008
Nuts & Bolts of Expert Discovery in the Federal and State Courts (Survival Tactics from Both Sides of the "vs")
Presented by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA
Featured Speakers: Richard P. Mazzocca and Jonathan E. Tobin, Byrne & Drechsler LLP
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sherin and Lodgen LLP, 101 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110
Cost: Admission is Free
Registration: RSVPby May 14 to Jonathan Tobin at jetobin@fbdlegal.com or (617) 265-3900

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Recent Events

July 23, 2007
Lessons From the Bench Seminar: Intellecutal Property Law, Patents and Trademarks, Trials and Errors
Presented by Hon. Patti B. Saris, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, Two International Place, Boston
Cost: There is no charge for attendance.
RSVP: Hillary Hurst, hhurst@choate.com or (617) 248-4850 by July 16, 2007

September 18, 2007
Breakfast with the Federal Bench program—Discovery and Federal Practice: A View From the Bench
Presented by Hon. Robert B. Collings, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter
Time: 8:00–9:00 a.m.
Location: John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse, Judicial Dining Room
Cost: $15 for FBA members
Registration: Space is limited. View the flyer and RSVP by September 10 to Eve Piemonte Stacey, Roach & Carpenter, P.C., 24 School Street, Boston, MA, 02108, (617) 720-1800 or eps@rc-law.com.

September 20, 2007
Lessons from the Bench: Mediation–Practical Tips for Success
Presented by Hon. Marianne B. Bowler and Hon. Charles B. Swartwood III (Ret.)
Time: 8–9:30 a.m.
Location: Morrison Mahoney LLP, 250 Summer Street, Boston
Cost: Admission is free.
Registration: View attached flyer, and please RSVP to Ryan Miosek at rmiosek@morrisonmahoney.com by September 12.

October 25, 2007
Brown Bag Lunch Series—"Nuts & Bolts of Securities Class Actions"
Presented by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA
Time: Noon
Location: Berman DeValerio Pease Tabacco Burt & Pucillo, One Liberty Square, 12th Floor, Boston
Registration: View Flyer for more information. RSVP by October 23 to Autumn Smith at asmith@bermanesq.com or (617) 542-8300

December 5, 2007
Brown Bag Lunch Series—"Nuts & Bolts of Depositions"
Presented by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA
Time: Noon
Location: Morrison Mahoney LLP, 250 Summer Street, Boston
Registration: View Flyer for more information. RSVP by December 3 to Ryan Miosek at RMiosek@morrisonmahoney.com or (617) 439-7500

February 6, 2008
Annual Judicial Reception Recognizing the Service of Hon. Nancy Gertner
Presented by the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: The Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston
Registration: View Flyer

February 14, 2008
Breakfast with the Federal Bench Seminar
Presented by the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA
Featured speaker: Hon. George A. O'Toole, Jr.
Time: 8–9 p.m.
Location: John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse, Judicial Dining Room
Cost: $15 for FBA Members (space is limited)
Registration: View Flyer

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Chapter Newsletters

Inaugural Issue-Fall 2005

Winter 2006

February 2008

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