March 11, 2015

In this Issue

Lead the Way - Volunteer Today
Reception Honoring Bill McGraw - 3/26
2nd Circuit Marital Brown Bag - 3/13
10th Circuit Brown Bag - 3/13
Reception Honoring Magistrate Judge Andrea Johnstone - 4/10

NHMCLE Tip: Enter Non-NH Bar Courses on ART
NHBA·CLE Video Replays Next Week
Suggested Reading
Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Many of the NHBA's 22 sections will hold officer elections at meetings between March and May. Are you a Section member? Would you like to get more involved in your Section and, at the same time, develop one of the most valuable skills needed today... leadership?

Look for nomination and election information on your Section's next meeting notice. Positions include chair, vice chair, and clerk, and the term of office is June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016.

For information on the duties and responsibilities of a Section officer, contact one of your current Section officers or the Sections Coordinator.

Bill McGraw

Reception Honoring Bill McGraw - 3/26

The Merrimack County Bar Association invites NH Bar members to a reception honoring retiring Merrimack County Superior Court Clerk Bill McGraw from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord.

2nd Circuit Marital Brown Bag - 3/13

The Lebanon Family Division is hosting a brown bag lunch discussion with Judge Edward Tenney from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, for marital practitioners only at the Circuit Court in Lebanon.

10th Circuit Brown Bag - 3/13

The Derry Family Division is hosting a brown bag lunch discussion with Judge Margaret-Ann Moran at noon on Friday, March 13, at the Circuit Court in Derry. Call Circuit Court Clerk Robin Pinelle at 1-855-212-1234 to RSVP.

Reception Honoring Magistrate Judge Andrea Johnstone - 4/10

Hon. Johnstone

The NHBA Labor & Employment Law Section will host a reception in honor of US District Court Magistrate Judge Andrea Johnstone from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, April 10, in the NH Bar Center Pillsbury Room (Lower Level) in Concord. All labor and employment law attorneys, colleagues and friends of Johnstone are invited to attend. Hors d'oeuvres and wine provided. No cost to attend, but RSVPs must be received by April 7. Contact Patty Frechette.

Note: This event immediately follows the Bar's 14th Annual Labor & Employment Law CLE, which will also be held at the Bar Center.

NHMCLE Tip: Enter Non-NH Bar Courses on ART

Learn how to enter a Non-NH Bar CLE on the NHMCLE webpage.

Watch the 3-minute video, "ART-New Entry"
Log into ART at www.nhmcle.org; go to the "New Entry" page;
Enter Non-NH Bar courses taken on/after July 1, 2014;
View Non-NH Bar & NH Bar Course entries on the "My Record" page;
Monitor your progress toward the June 30, 2015 Rule 53 deadline.

NHBA·CLE Video Replays Next Week

In case you missed these programs in September, join us in the NHBA Seminar Room next week for:

Basic Family Law
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18
360 NHMCLE minutes, including 60 ethics minutes

Keeping Legal with the Director of Charitable Trusts at the Office of the Attorney General
9-11 a.m.
Friday, March 20
120 NHMCLE minutes, including 30 ethics minutes

Suggested Reading

2016 Law School Rankings Released
U.S. News changed its methodology for the 2016 Best Law Schools rankings.

The Happy Lawyer: Create a Peaceful Work Environment
Create a peaceful, calming workspace to reduce your stress levels, increase productivity, and ultimately provide your clients with better representation. Read more.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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Inclement Weather Notice

In the event of inclement weather, closings or delayed openings at the Bar Center will be communicated via the Bar's website at www.nhbar.org and on our voicemail greeting at the Bar Center.

If the Bar Center is experiencing a delayed opening, we will be open as soon as is reasonably possible for staff to safely get in to the office. If you are in doubt about the status of any meeting, please call the Bar Center ay 603-224-6942 before you head out.