GREATER LOWELL BAR ASSOCIATION
Save the Date
Tuesday June 4th 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Annual Dinner. June 4th at Four Oaks Country Club.
We are pleased to honor the following award recipients:
Award Recipients
Lawyer of the year 2024 / Normand D’Amour Award -
Attorney Robin Gagne
Court Employee of the Year 2024 / W. Brian Dunigan Award
Joshua Aponte
ADA of the Year 2024 / Elizabeth Barnes Award – Benjamin Haspel
Lifetime Achievement 2024/ Albert Marcotte Award
Todd Beauregard
GLBA 2024 Rising Star Award -
Olivia Hart-Paulson
GLBA 2024 Community Outreach Award
Casey Lepisto
The dinner is included in membership. Thank you to those who have already renewed their membership
If you are a lawyer you cannot attend unless your are a member and pay dues. Application available at the door
Guest of members $50.00
To renew your membership, there are two options:
You can pay online via our website (http://www.greaterlowellbar.org/join-glba-and-make-payments…). If you choose this option, please let us know if you will be joining us for dinner.
You can pay via check by filling out the attached form and sending it to:
Greater Lowell Bar Association
Post Office Box 281
Lowell, Massachusetts 01853-0281
Greater Lowell Bar Association Foundation Fund
We are also happy to announce the GLBA's participation in an endowment fund through the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. Though our initial contribution was modest, we hope that the endowment will help us fund our nonprofit endeavors, such as our Law Day scholarships and other charitable contributions we make from time to time. We are hoping to have the Executive Director of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Jay Linnehan, speak briefly at our meeting to explain the fund.
If you would like to make an additional contribution to the GLBA's endowment, please indicate so on your membership form, or feel free to make a donation in our website: http://www.greaterlowellbar.org/join-glba-and-make-payments…
All of your contributions will help to fund the GLBA's scholarships and other charitable donations.
Will be rescheduled
The Greater Lowell Bar Association invites you to attend a private screening of:
Voices of Reentry
A Film By Nomi Sofer
Presentation by Atty Lynda Dantas and Julie Nason, PsyD
Come join us for a private screening of this powerful documentary with a question and answer session after with film director Nomi Sofer and Storyteller George. Many scenes from the documentary were filmed in the greater Lowell area. Popcorn, movie snacks and beverages will be provided.
Film presentation beginning at 5:00pm
The film
Each year, over 600,000 people return from jail or prison to our communities, where they face countless barriers to employment, housing, and reintegration. The film explores the challenges of reentry and the role communities can play in reducing these barriers. Viewers will hear from four storytellers–George, Shaquan, Sing and Armando–who share portions of their life stories, illuminating the common threads that run through the experiences of many of the over two million people incarcerated in the U.S.
2 CLEs awarded – adult and juvenile
FREE to GLBA Members $20.00 non-members
RSVP to lewinlaw@verizon.net
Attorney Nina S. Lewin
15 Fletcher Street – Suite 5
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-367-0255
lewinlaw@verizon.net
Past Trainings and Events
December 13, 2022
Holiday Party
Tremonte Lowell 2nd Floor
December 15, 2022
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Cle Presented by Paul Donahue
THERE’S ALWAYS A NEW TWIST:
UPDATES IN THE LAW AND STRATEGIES
FOR OUIS
ATTORNEY PAUL DONAGHUE
Will bring us up to speed on:
Commonwealth v. Moreau, the recent blood-draw ruling
How to use police video to your advantage
Discovery you want – and how to get it
Reinstatement motions for when you get that NG
RMV collateral issues: immediate threats and denials of reinstatement
2 CLEs awarded
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
1.0 CLE awarded for the Adult & YAD Panels
Rule 14: BRUSHING UP AND CATCHING UP ON THE RULES OF PRE TRIAL DISCOVERY
Presentation by Melissa Devore, esq. and
Kristen Varsames Tyson, esq.
Join us to Discuss the Rule, the Recent and Relevant Case Law, and How to Use Both in Argument
What constitutes mandatory and automatic discovery
What do you have to/want to ask for? – and are you sure you want to ask for it?!?!?!
What are YOUR duties to disclose?
What DON’T you have to disclose?
Mental health – a whole special category
Sanctions for violations – what to ask for
2019 HOT TOPICS CRIMINAL LAW
ATTORNEY JASON GREEN, CPCS BROCKTON OFFICE
Come learn about this year’s important decisions that impact your criminal practice.
Cost – Free for Members, $40 for Non-Members
RSVP to ldantas@publiccounsel.net
Snacks will be provided.
November 21, 2019 , 4 to 6 p.m.
Social Media and your Criminal Case 2 CLE
Lowell District Court, 41 Hurd Street, Lowell, MA, 4th session Courtroom
2 CLEs awarded
Fee - Free for GLBA members, $40 for non-members
RSVP to lewinlaw@verizon.net
SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR CRIMINAL CASE
Dan Loper, Licensed Computer and Cellphone Forensic Expert and Investigator
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December 12, 2019 5 to 8 pm
GLBA Holiday Party
Location: Lowell TBD
June 4, 2019 5pm - 9pm
Annual Dinner. June 4th at Four Oaks Country Club. We are pleased to honor the following award recipients:
Normand D'Amour Award - Lawyer of the Year
Martha J. Barrett, Esq.
W. Brian Dunigan Award - Court Employee of the Year
Bonni L. Dinneen, Judicial Secretary
Albert J. Marcotte Lifetime Achievement Award
Herbert Pitta Jr., Esq.
The dinner is included in membership. Thank you to those who have already renewed their membership
If you are a lawyer you cannot attend unless your are a member and pay dues. Application available at the door
Guest of members $50.00
To renew your membership, there are two options:
You can pay online via our website (http://www.greaterlowellbar.org/join-glba-and-make-payments…). If you choose this option, please let us know if you will be joining us for dinner. You can pay via check by filling out the attached form and sending it to:
Greater Lowell Bar Association
Post Office Box 281
Lowell, Massachusetts 01853-0281
Greater Lowell Bar Association Foundation Fund
We are also happy to announce the GLBA's participation in an endowment fund through the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. Though our initial contribution was modest, we hope that the endowment will help us fund our nonprofit endeavors, such as our Law Day scholarships and other charitable contributions we make from time to time. We are hoping to have the Executive Director of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Jay Linnehan, speak briefly at our meeting to explain the fund.
If you would like to make an additional contribution to the GLBA's endowment, please indicate so on your membership form, or feel free to make a donation in our website: http://www.greaterlowellbar.org/join-glba-and-make-payments…
All of your contributions will help to fund the GLBA's scholarships and other charitable donations.
BENCH/BAR EVENT APRIL 25, 2019
LOWELL DISTRICT COURT
PRESIDING JUSTICE STACEY FORTES
1 CLE credits
JUDGE FORTES
Will provide an update on Mental Health Court and Drug Court, providing valuable information and answering any questions you may have. She will address policies and concerns about video conferencing and how to ensure your custody client gets to court when you need them there. She will answer any concerns regarding probation conditions, i.e. SCRAM and GPS unit access. She will also give an update on ACVD and how it is or is not working in the trial session. Judge Fortes continues to work with the bar providing valuable feedback and addressing any concerns we have regarding the Lowell District Court.
May 3, 2019 Law Day
LAW DAY 2019 FREE SPEECH, FREE PRESS, FREE SOCIETY
Time: 1- 3 pm
Location: Lowell District Court 4th session
This year's theme, as chosen by the American Bar Association, is " FREE SPEECH, FREE PRESS, FREE SOCIETY"
May 3, 2019 GLBA Drop by at Cappys copper Kettle
4-7pm
Appetizers and open bar.
Come socialize with other members of the GLBA
Last drop by until September. Don't miss this one
DROP BY/ MEET AND GREET
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Four Seasons Lowell
April 10, 2019
EXCLUDING BLOOD EVIDENCE
PRESENTED BY MICHEAL BOWSER Esq. and JOSEPH BERNARD Esq.
Michael Bowser and Joseph Bernard will present aspects of attacking blood evidence in all criminal cases. Including: how to attack under a the Daubert challenge, sample motions and a power point presentation
DROP BY/ MEET AND GREET
Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Time: 5:00PM - 7PM
Location: Worthen Attic
Free appetizer and open bar. Member only. You can join at the door or online before at http://www.greaterlowellbar.org/join-glba-and-make-payments.html
A Bench Bar with First Justice Stacey Fortes
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
1.00 CLE awarded
ADULT CRIMINAL DIVERSION
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Time: 1-2 pm
Location: Lowell district Court 41 Hurd Street Lowell 4th Sassion
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY LIZ BARNES
ADA LIZ BARNES WILL EDUCATION PRACTITIONERS ON ALL OF THE DIVERSION PROGRAMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ADULTS IN THE DISTRICT COURTS IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY, HOW THE APPROVAL PROCESS WORKS AND WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO HELP YOUR CLIENT ENROLL IN THESE PROGRAMS.
1.0 CLEs awarded
ANNUAL DINNER
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Location: Four Oaks Country Club, Dracut, MA
The Board is pleased to announce that free head shots will be taken at the Annual Dinner on June 5th.
This year, the GLBA is proud to announce the following awards:
Paul A. Chernoff Servant of Justice Award Debra D. Dewitt
Normand R. D'Amour Lawyer of the Year Laurie A. Hogan
W. Brian Dunigan Court Employee of the Year Meredith Mingolelli Cotter
Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Attorney Conducted Voir Dire
PRESIDING JUSTICE STACEY FORTES and JUDGE CUNIS
will address the new standing order to go into effect May 1, 2018 addressing attorney conducted voir dire in the District Court.
Date: MAY 4, 2018
LAW DAY 2018 Separation of Powers, Framework for Freedom.
Time: 1- 3 pm
Location: Lowell District Court 4th session
This year's theme, as chosen by the American Bar Association, is "Separation of Powers, Framework for Freedom."
Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 1 PM
Using Social Workers in Criminal Practice
Julie Nason, LMHC, Social Service Advocate for CPCS along with
Melanie McArdle and Roni Rubins, two new Social Service Advocate vendors, will provide information about how they can help clients and work with you to help your case.
Decamber 7, 2017 5 Pm
Annual Holiday Party
Where: Mandarin Asian Bistro
24 Market St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
Friday, December 8 at 1 PM
CLE CHALLENGING MOTOR VEHICLE STOPS BASED ON “PRETEXT AND RACIAL BIAS
Presented by: MONA IGRAM, AIC LOWELL YAD.,
TOM COMBS, SUPERIOR COURT UNIT OF CPCS
Thespeakers will address the relevant case law, obtaining discovery to challenge these motor vehicle stops.
Friday, December 15 at 1 PM
BAIL ARGUMENTS POST BRANGAN
Presented by: SHIRA DINER, SUPERVISING ATTORNEY OF THE TRAINING UNIT FOR CPCS
PRACTICE TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE A BETTER BAIL ARGUMENT AFTER BRANGAN AND HOW TO PRESERVE THE ISSUE OF THE DEFENDANT’S FINANCIAL RESOURCES....
Friday, December 21 at 1 PM
What’s Up At UTEC?
Presentation by Members of the UTEC staff on their latest programs available to our young clients
BENCH BAR AT LOWELL DISTRICT COURT WITH PRESIDING JUSTICE JUDGE STACEY FORTES
JUDGE FORTESwill address improvements in the District Court and Veterans Court and any other issues the Bench and Bar want to address regarding the business practices in Lowell District 4th session Courtroom
The Greater Lowell Bar Association invites you and your family to an afternoon of softball and barbeque!
September 30, 2017 1pm -5 pm Barbeque and Softball OUTING
Where: The Bunting Club in Lowell
May 4th, 2017 5:30 to 8:30 pm Screening of the movie 13th. Come join the Lowell Bar Association for the screening and discussion of the movie 13th. We will be screening the movie on the big screen and will follow up with a discussion led by Attorney Lynda Dantas of CPCS. Food and beverages will be served. e.
May 11, 2017 1 -2 pm Hot Topics in Criminal Law
Come Join us at Lowell District court for a discussion of hot topics in the field of criminal law, presented by Jason Green.
LAW DAY
Date: April 28, 2017
Time: 12:30-2 pm
Location: Lowell District Court 4th session
ANNUAL DINNER
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Time: 5:30PM
Location: Four Oaks Country Club, Dracut, MA
NOTE: The Annual Dinner is again on a TUESDAY, repeat - a TUESDAY! Please note the change in day. It is TUESDAY, JUNE 6th. It is being held at Four Oaks, the same place as the last two years.
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Fuji Lowell M
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Fuji Lowell MA.