2019 Summer Meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2019
5:30–9pm at the Marriott Hotel, Newton, MA
Keynote Speaker: Lawrence Bartley
Following his release on parole last year after serving 27 years in prison, Lawrence Bartley is now a communications […]
DNA Training — Beyond the Basics
Thursday, June 13, 2019, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Law Offices of WilmerHale, 60 State Street, Boston
A COMPREHENSIVE DNA TRAINING geared towards trial and post-conviction attorneys that gets beyond the basics, led by forensic DNA experts as well as experienced attorneys. The training will cover the following topics, and will end with breakout sessions examining issues in cases proposed by attendees:
- DNA litigation tips and […]
Women’s MACDL Happy Hour
Join Us — Appetizers Provided, Cash Bar
Who: The Women of Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) & women who need to belong but don’t know it yet!
When: Tuesday April 23, 2019, from 5 to 8pm
Where: Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Why: To continue increasing connections, collaboration and support amongst the amazing female defense attorneys in the […]
2019 Advanced Post-Conviction Litigation Seminar
Friday March 22, 2019 from 9am to 5pm (check in begins 8:30am)
WilmerHale 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
Registration is now open…
This program reaches capacity every year so please register now by clicking the button below
Topics Include*
New appellate rules Advanced legal research
Standards of review
First Step Act
DNA/probabilistic genotyping
Updates: State criminal law, […]
Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Monday, March 11, 2019, 12:30 – 2pm
Todd & Weld, LLP, One Federal Street, Boston
Dear MACDL Members,
Please join us for MACDL’s next informal brown bag lunch where we will have a discussion with legal and medical experts who will help us understand the different treatments for opioid use disorder, and how we can help our clients get treatment in jail. Our presents […]
The Macon B. Allen Group Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Thursday, February 28, 2019, 5–7pm
The White Bull Tavern, 1 Union Street, Boston
The Macon B. Allen group is a newly created MACDL committee named after the first African American licensed to practice law. We are focusing on fostering diversity and inclusion amongst Massachusetts defense attorneys. Please contact Brittanie Allen if you are interested in joining this group.
And please […]
Defending Against Charges of Domestic Violence
Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 12:30pm–2pm
Todd & Weld, LLP, One Federal Street, Boston
Dear MACDL Members,
Please join us for MACDL’s next informal brown bag lunch!
Janice Bassil of Bassil & Budreau and Lissa McKinney will lead a conversation about about defending against domestic violence cases. Bring your lunch and your questions, comments and stories! For building security, please RSVP by clicking the button below.
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Questions? email […]
2018 Annual Winter Meeting
Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 5:30–9pm
Carrie Nation Restaurant & Cocktail Club, 11 Beacon Street, Boston
Come one, come all to a fun, informal gathering of the Massachusetts criminal defense bar. Appetizers will be provided, and there will be a cash bar as we mingle and share stories from this past year with old and new friends. Cost is only $30 for members […]
Dealing with Cell Phone Records
Friday, November 2, 2018, 3–6pm
Law Offices of WilmerHale, 60 State Street, Boston, MA
The Seminar is open to defense practitioners 0NLY
$25 MACDL Members, $35 Non-Members (3 hours CLE credit)
Cell phone evidence is an important part of a rapidly-growing number of criminal cases. As a criminal defense attorney, you want to […]
Cutting Edge Issues for the Criminal Defense Bar
Thursday, October 25, 2018, 2:30–5:30pm
DOCKIT!, 75 Market St., 3rd Floor, Springfield, MA
Dear MACDL Members,
The Massachusetts Sentencing Commission, which is authorized under G.L. c.211E to formulate uniform sentencing policies and develop systematic sentencing guidelines, recently approved a series of changes to the Massachusetts Sentencing Guidelines. The use of the guidelines in sentencing advocacy often is effective in providing the judge with a […]