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www.nhwba.org
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Welcome New Members!
We'd like to welcome the following new members to the NHWBA:
Rebecca Malila
UNH School of Law
Lisa Blanchard
Welts, White & Fontaine
Caroline Delaney
Morrison Mahoney
Breckie Hayes-Snow
Legal Advice and Referral Center
Lauren Jenkins
UNH School of Law
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Members on the Move
Have you recently made a move you'd like to share with our members? We want to know.
Kimberly Cochran Steiner Law Office Jill Desrochers McKenney Law Offices Clara Dietel Shaheen & Gordon Geri Farnell Steiner Law Office Jeanine Kilgallen Shaheen & Gordon Let us know by e-mailing us.
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NHWBA Officers and Directors
President:
Holly B. Haines
Abramson, Brown & Dugan, PA
Immediate Past President:
Kristin Mendoza
Devine, Millimet & Branch, PA
Vice President:
Holly J. Kilibarda
Nixon Peabody, LLP
Secretary:
Erin J.M. Alarcon Melick, Porter & Shea
Treasurer:
Karyl Roberts Martin
Sheehan, Phinney, Bass + Green, PA
Public Relations Officer:
Nicole Morse
Sweeney Law Group, PLLC
Programming Director:
Charla Bizios Stevens
McLane Law Firm Membership Secretary: Nicole L. Cook Morrison Mahoney, LLP
Member at Large:
Keriann Roman
Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella
Cheshire:
Sheila J. Burnham
Tower & Crocker, PA
Hillsborough North: Kara Simard Borofsky Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian, PA Hillsborough South:
Catherine E. Shanelaris
Shanelaris & Schirch
Merrimack:
Joceline D. Champagne
NH Pro Bono Referral Program
Rockingham:
Catherine P. McKay
Parnell & McKay, PLLC
Out of State Liaison:
Erin Desmarais Wolf Conn Kavanaugh
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News and Events:
March 2011
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Greetings!
Spring is here and it is time to take a break, enjoy the growth of grass and flowers and join the NHWBA at our Work-Stress Relief Weekend at the Inn and Spa at Mill Falls in Meredith, New Hampshire on April 8-9, 2011. In addition to providing respite and relaxation from the daily grind, this event is a wonderful networking opportunity to connect with your fellow members and reconnect with those you may not have seen in a while in an informal setting. Betsy Black will be presenting a seminar on Positive Psychology - What it is and how it can help you, which includes a yoga and stretching session with a relaxing view of Lake Winnipesaukee. If you cannot join us for the weekend, join us for dinner at Lago and enjoy good food, fun and conversation.
Women in the New Hampshire Judiciary remain in the news and are highlighted below. Governor Lynch nominated Superior Court Justice Tina Nadeau to become Chief Justice of the Superior Court and Superior Court Justice Jacalyn Colburn was recently profiled by UNH Law School Magazine. In keeping with this newsworthy trend, we are again offering our Path to the Bench Seminar to encourage you to apply for judicial positions as they come open and to walk you through the process as you do so. More information is below. We are looking forward to an exciting spring with our programming and hope to see you soon at a programming or networking event.
Best regards,
Holly B. Haines |
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Women in the Judiciary - In the News
Judge Tina Nadeau was nominated to become the next Chief Justice of the Superior Court. Governor Lynch nominated Judge Nadeau noting that she "has distinguished herself as a thoughtful jurist. In her 15 years on the bench, she has proved to be someone who possesses a commitment to justice and an in-depth knowledge of the law." Click here to read Governor Lynch's press release.
Judge Jacalyn Colburn was profiled in University of New Hampshire Magazine. The article highlights her career with the New Hampshire Public Defender and especially her unique resolution to the Jim Dozios Negligent Homicide case. Click here to read the article, An Uncharted Path.
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Women in the Judiciary - The Path to the Bench
Demystifying the Judicial Selection Process for Women
When: May 6, 2011
Where: Derryfield Country Club
625 Mammoth Road
Manchester, NH 03104
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
8:30am breakfast and registration
Cost: $50 members
$75 non-members
Register Today!
Although women comprise approximately one-half of all graduating law students, they continue to be under-represented in the judiciary. This program aims to give women a better understanding of the professional satisfaction of being a judge and to highlight the skills most useful in serving in the capacity of a judge, many of which are well within most women's skill sets. It will also provide an overview of the judicial selection process and practical advice and information for those who wish to seek judicial appointment. The goal is to have attendees leave the program feeling both inspired to seek appointment within the judiciary and confident that they have what it takes to be a successful candidate.
EXPECTED PANELISTS: Hon. Linda S. Dalianis; Hon. Gillian Abramson; Hon. Jacalyn S. Colburn; Hon. Landya McCafferty; Hon. Susan Ashley; Marital Master Deborah Rein and Emily Rice, Esq. and Katherine Hanna, Esq. as current and former chairs of the Judicial Selection Commission.
Stay tuned for updated information regarding CLE credit for this exciting program.
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An Introduction to Elder Law
 When: May 19, 2011 Where: McLane Law Firm Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm 8:30 registration Cost: $50 in advance $60 at the door/non-members Click here to register today! 3.0 NHMCLE credits and 0.5 ethics credits pending. Given our aging population, it is likely that most practitioners will encounter elder law issues even in a general practice. Join four New Hampshire attorneys who focus in this area to get an overview of the most important issues in elder law today, and how to spot them. We will concentrate on practical advice, including insights on how to advise those who provide care to their elderly family members. The program will include an interactive discussion of common ethical issues which arise in this area. What is Elder Law? An Overview Sarah Ambrogi, Curtin Law Office
The Careviger Perspective
Jennifer Holmes, Curtin Law Office Essential Estate Planning Documents David R. Craig, Attorney at Law Funding Longterm Care: Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance Ann Butenhof, Butenhof & Bomster Panel Discussion - Ethical Hypotheticals
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Women in the Law 2011 Conference
Trailblazing in a Changing Terrain
When: April 1, 2011 Where: Northeastern School of Law Time: 8:30-5:00pm A full day of dynamic presentations, networking and knowledge - planned by women, for women, about issues related to women in the law. The conference includes a Panel Discussion on Viewing New Vistas: How is the Changing Legal Landscape Affecting Women Lawyers? moderated by Emily Rice of Orr & Reno. For more information about the conference, click here or call 617-373-8268. Register by March 25, 2011 by contacting Eileen Hommel. |
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Powerful Women Reflect on Their Successes
Women constitute a significant percentage of the lawyers in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government, and have represented approximately 50 percent of law school graduates for more than 25 years. They are positioned to exercise power and influence and effectuate change. But, most women lawyers are not exercising power. A panel of powerful women lawyers discussed how they made it to the top during "Women and Power: Getting Ambitious About Ambition," a program presented by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession.
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20/20 Reflections on Life in the Law
Top 5 Tips for New Attorneys
www.ms-jd.org
1. Want control and flexibility? Do good work
2. Keep in mind mentors don't have to be 'big shots'
3. Mentors are important, but so are Champions - and they are not always the same!
4. Manage you and manage up - managing your workload and your commitments
5. Give back
To read the complete article, click here.
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4th Annual Women's Leadership Summit
Save the Date!
When: June 10, 2011
Where: Nashua Community College
Keynote Speaker: TBA
The NH Women's Leadership Summit is a day long event that aims to raise awareness of the personal and professional capacities and skills needed to advance in the competitive and changing world of the 21st century. This statewide event is brings together women interested in both personal and professional growth and in optimizing their career choices now and in the future.
Registration is open. Click here to register and to learn more about the program.
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Go RED for Women!
Volunteer Opportunities
The Go RED for Women campaign of the American Heart Association is getting ready to kick off another year - making it an excellent time to volunteer and get involved with this important organization and their life saving mission.
Whatever level of involvement you are interested in, there is a place for you. Contact Katy McGrath for a list of current volunteer opportunities.
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The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program (NHLAP) is here to help you.
If you or someone you know may be in need of help, please visit their website at www.lapnh.org. You can also view this video produced by NHLAP. NHLAP provides confidential, meaningful assistance to lawyers, judges, law students and their families in coping with alcoholism and other addictions, depression, and other personal or professional crises. |
Looking for a way to support your community?
Support the Campaign For Legal Services!
The Campaign for Legal Services is a joint fundraising effort by three of New Hampshire's civil legal aid organizations: the Legal Advice and Referral Center, the New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral Program, and New Hampshire Legal Assistance. Working together, these organizations provide civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents to help meet their basic daily survival needs.
Click here to learn more about supporting the campaign! |
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