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Welcome New and Returning Members
Margaret M.L. Byrnes
Hage Hodes, PA
Hilary Cessna
UNH School of Law Student
Gillian Lawlor
NH Attorney General Intern
Katie K. Marble
Marble Law Firm, PLLC
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NHWBA Officers and Directors
Executive Director:
Gretchen E. Pyles
President: Holly J. Barcroft
Nixon Peabody LLP
Immediate Past President:
Holly B. Haines Abramson, Brown & Dugan, PA
Vice President:
Karyl Roberts Martin Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA Secretary: Sabrina C. Beavens Iurillo & Associates, PA Treasurer: Christina A. Ferrari Bianco Professional Association
Public Relations Officer:
Christina A. Ferrari
Bianco Professional Association
Networking Director:
Talesha Caynon
Bernstein Shur
Programming Director:
Kathleen M. Mahan
Cook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson, PLLC
Membership Secretary:
Kara M. Simard
Borofsky, Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian, PA
Vice Membership Secretary:
Clara Dietel
Shaheen & Gordon, PA
Member at Large:
Heather A. Flanner
NH Attorney General's Office
Belknap:
Lynne Sabean
Boutin & Altieri, PLLC
Viktoriya Kovalenko
Hastings Law Office PA
Coos:
Sandra Cabrera
Waystack Frizzell
Hillsborough North:
Heidi A. Ames
Moore Devlin Law, PLLC
Hillsborough South:
Catherine E. Shanelaris
Shanelaris & Schirch, PLLC
Merrimack:
Marcia Brown
NH Public Utilities Commission
Rockingham:
Catherine P. McKay
Parnell & McKay, PLLC
Strafford:
Jeanine Kilgallen
Shaheen & Gordon, PA
Out of State Liaison:
Hannah Zaitlin
McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, PA
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News and Events:
November 2013
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Greetings!
With Thanksgiving only two days away, we are mindful of all the things for which we are thankful. We hope that this season of gratitude is full of happiness for you and your loved ones and that you are able to enjoy time with your family and friends. We are thankful for you, our members, and wish you all the best throughout the holiday season.
We have many exciting events planned for December and the beginning of 2014. I hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. Until then, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Best regards,
Holly J. Barcroft, President
New Hampshire Women's Bar Association
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Spotlight on our Members
Our spotlight this month is on our members, the Honorable Susan B. Carbon, Judicial Nominee Margaret Ann Moran, and Judicial Nominee Patricia B. Quigley. All three of these women have been nominated by Governor Maggie Hassan to fill full-time vacancies on the New Hampshire Circuit Court. Judge Carbon has been a part-time Circuit Court Judge in Manchester and was also the Director of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women from 2010 to 2012. Margaret Ann Moran is a partner at Upton & Hatfield
where she focuses her practice on the representation of school districts and school boards in all types of student matters. Pat Quigley currently serves as a staff attorney in the Circuit Court as well as a part-time Referee in the Circuit Court probate and district divisions.
Congratulations to all of them on their nominations.
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Coming Soon: NHWBA Listserv
The NHWBA is pleased to announce the creation of an NHWBA Listserv. E-mail invitations to join the listserv will be sent to all of our members next month. We hope that you will accept our invitation when it arrives so that you can join other NHWBA members in online discussions about issues pertinent to your practice, learn about job opportunities and referrals, and offer input on a variety of topics of interest to the group.
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Several NHWBA Members Enjoyed
an Evening with Phil Waystack at the
Table for Eight on November 12th
On November 12th, several members of the NHWBA met Attorney Phil Waystack at Newick's Lobster House in Concord for dinner. They discussed a variety of issues pertaining to their individual practices. The NHWBA thanks Phil for making the trip from Colebrook to Concord to host this Table for Eight.
Stay tuned for more mentoring programs in the future.
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Great Holiday Gift Idea: Purchase a Gift Membership to the NHWBA Looking for the perfect gift? A gift membership to the NHWBA is a great  way to acknowledge an associate, law student or co-worker. Gift memberships can also be given anonymously to someone who would like to be a member, but has not been able to join. Gift memberships are valid for one year and only cost $35. To purchase one today, complete this form. |
Deadline Extended to Tomorrow:
Register for the Palace Theatre's Production of
A Christmas Carol
When: Friday, December 6, 2013 
Time: 6:00 p.m. - Pre-show dinner at Ignite
7:30 p.m. - Play
Where: Palace Theatre
80 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH
Cost: $25 per ticket
Pre-show dinner is Dutch Treat
Join other NHWBA members for an enjoyable evening at the theater. Charles Dickens' story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim is filled with lively songs and features over fifty actors. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. for dinner at Ignite Bar and Grille located at 100 Hanover Street in Manchester before heading to the theater for the play. To learn more about the play, click here. To purchase a ticket at NHWBA's discounted rate of $25, click here by Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
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Join us for a Lunch & Learn
to Master the Ins and Outs of eDiscovery
When: Thursday, December 5, 2013 
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Where: Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green
1000 Elm Street, 17th Floor
Manchester, NH
Cost: Free
Join us for lunch and learn about information management and the preservation and collection of discoverable electronic data. Target Litigation Consulting will lead this one hour tutorial on the ins and outs of eDiscovery. Sign up today to enjoy a catered lunch and learn ways to improve your practice as it pertains to electronic data that can be used as evidence in a case. To register for this program, please click here.
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Other News and Upcoming Events
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New York Times Op-Doc:
"Great Expectations for Female Lawyers"
This op-doc is not to be missed. It focuses on five women who were interviewed twelve years ago by the New York Times Magazine when they had just started their careers at the law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton. The author tracked them down twelve years later to learn the rest of their stories. She interviewed the women earlier this year for this op-doc. It is definitely worth the seven minutes to watch the video as they reflect on their careers then and now. To see the op-doc, click here.
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NHCLU to Host Annual Meeting and
Panel Discussion Regarding Access to Justice
When: Sunday, December 8, 2013  Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth Public Library 175 Parrott Avenue Portsmouth, NH Cost: Free and open to the public
Join NHCLU members as they explore critical issues of access to justice. A panel discussion will be held following the showing of a short documentary entitled Defending Gideon. The documentary highlights the personal story of Clarence Gideon who could not afford counsel and whose case was the basis for the landmark Supreme Court decision, Gideon v. Wainwright., which guarantees poor defendants the right to counsel in criminal cases.
The panel discussion will focus on the state of access to counsel and the courts in New Hampshire 50 years after Gideon was decided. The panelists include:
Randy Hawkes, Executive Director, New Hampshire Public Defender
Larry Vogelman, Partner, Nixon, Vogelman, Barry, Slawski & Simoneau
Malcolm Smith, Associate Professor, University of New Hampshire
Dennis B. Labbe, Staff Attorney with NH Legal Assistance
To learn more about the event, click here. To RSVP, please e-mail Sheila Pappas at sheila@nhclu.org or call her at 255-3080.
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Free Webinar: NAWL Management Series:
A Practical Guide on Effective Communication
with Clients & Stakeholders in Your Organization
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Cost: Free
Join NAWL for an interactive webinar presented by The Fullbridge Program, which is an innovative business education and professional skills program specifically designed to accelerate practical and theoretical business knowledge and professional skills for lawyers. The webinar will focus on providing practical advice and skill building to help in-house counsel, associates and partners effectively communicate with and persuade clients and key stakeholders within their organizations. The business communication framework of Top Down Thinking (TDT) will be discussed as well as the six primary persuasive channels and effective inter-generational communication. The speakers include Rya Conrad-Bradshaw and Carrie Fletcher, both of The Fullbridge Program. To register, click here.
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Closing the Gap: Steps to Achieve Gender Pay Equity in Law Firm Compensation -
ABA Section of Litigation Roundtable
When: Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Time: 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Listen to Roberta D. Liebenberg, a senior partner at Fine Kaplan and Black in Philadelphia and Chair of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, and Stephanie A. Scharf, a founding partner of Scharf Banks Marmor LLC in Chicago and Commissioner of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, discuss specific strategies and solutions for addressing and eliminating long-standing pay disparity in compensation between male and female attorneys practicing in law firms. Questions can be e-mailed in advance or during the presentation to meeting co-chair Bronwyn Roberts at blroberts@duanemorris.com. To register online, click here. This program is presented by the Woman Advocate Committee and co-sponsored by the Mass Torts Committee and the Commission on Women in the Profession.
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Nominations Sought for NHBA Association Awards The New Hampshire Bar Association is seeking nominations for three prestigious awards to be presented at the Mid-Year Meeting on March 7, 2014. The NHWBA encourages you to nominate your deserving colleagues for the following honors: Vickie M. Bunnell Award for Community Service - Instituted in 1998 to honor the memory of Vickie M. Bunnell, "A Country Lawyer," and to applaud the community spirit that is a hallmark of our profession, this award is presented to an attorney from a small firm (four or fewer attorneys) who has exhibited dedication and devotion to community by giving of his/her time and talents, legal or otherwise. Distinguished Service to the Public Award - This award is presented to the nominee who best exhibits service to the public on behalf of the administration of justice. Outstanding Service in the Public Sector/Public Interest Law Award - This award is presented to a member of the New Hampshire Bar, or an organization employing eligible members, who, at the time of the nomination, has at least five years of service, up to and including the time of the nomination, in government service, military service, law enforcement, public interest law services (including prosecution, public defense, legal advocacy in low-income communities or for individuals with disabilities at a nonprofit organization), or at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To make a nomination for the Vickie M. Bunnell Award for Community Service or the Distinguished Service to the Public Award, send a letter stating why the nominee should receive the award to: NHBA MYM Award, 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301-3502 or e-mail the award nomination to Denice DeStefano. To nominate someone for the Outstanding Service in the Public Sector/Public Interest Law Award, please complete the appropriate form found at the NHBA website. The deadline for nominations for these awards is December 20, 2013. |
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New Hampshire Bar Association
is Accepting Nominations for the
Philip S. Hollman Gender Equality Award
Nominations are being sought for the Philip S. Hollman Gender Equality Award. This award was established by the Committee on Gender Equality on the occasion of Judge Hollman's retirement from the Superior Court Bench in 2003. The purpose of the award is to honor Judge Hollman's efforts as a stalwart advocate for gender equality in the legal system.
The recipient of the award will be someone who has exhibited a dedication to promoting respect and fair treatment toward all members of the judicial system. The recipient shows a dedication to promoting gender equality and educating others about gender equality issues. The recipient is not afraid to take initiative in the area of gender equality and his/her actions and words are emblematic of a role model in this area.
The nominee can be a member of the bar, employee of a law firm, New Hampshire court personnel, or an employee of a state department or agency who is part of the legal system. The Committee on Gender Equality will review the nominations and select the recipient who will be presented with the award at the Gender Equality Breakfast during the NHBA Midyear Meeting on March 7, 2014.
Please email nominations by January 3, 2014 to Rosemarie Atwood at ratwood@nhbar.org. Please include a brief description of the nominee's qualifications for the award. To view the nomination form, click here.
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Save the Date: January 23, 2014
NHBA Gender Equality Committee Presents Negotiation Training
When: Thursday, January 23, 2014  Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: NH Bar Center 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300 Concord, NH Cost: $25 - Students $35 - Attorneys - Unemployed $50 - All other Attorneys
Join the Gender Equality Committee for Negotiation Training with Lauren Rikleen. The program is a half-day interactive workshop, consisting of part lecture and part engagement training exercises. It is for attorneys and third-year law students wanting to be better equipped to negotiate fair wages.
Lauren Rikleen, a nationally recognized expert on developing a thriving, diverse workforce, will be conducting the training session on workplace negotiation. The training will address topics including:
1) What do I need to know before I begin a salary, bonus, promotion negotiation?
2) How do I analyze the power dynamics and best timing to begin the discussion?
3) How can I position myself to get the best work assignments?
4) How can I be paid more fairly?
5) How do I negotiate for flexible work arrangements?
6) How do I advocate for myself when I perceive I am being unfairly excluded from an opportunity?
7) How can I negotiate for credit (e.g. as billing or relationship attorney in a firm, or for recognition in another workplace setting)?
To register, contact Rosemarie Atwood.
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Memo Regarding Public Speaking Tips for Women Poorly Received by Some Female Associates at Large International Law Firm
The ABA Journal recently reported that some of the female associates of Clifford Chance law firm were offended by a memo they received from their firm that outlined public speaking tips for women. The advice includes "lose the quirky mannerisms that are so charming to those who do know you," "don't take your purse up to the podium," and "your voice is higher than you hear. . . . Think Lauren Bacall, not Marilyn Monroe." Clifford Chance issued the following statement to the ABA Journal: "The original presentation and associated tips represented a personal perspective, shared with a group of colleagues, some just starting out in their careers. . . . The offense caused by a small percentage of the suggestions in the tip sheet was entirely unintentional." To read the entire article, click here. To read the memo, click here.
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The American Lawyer Reports the Results of its Survey of New Partners in the Am Law 200 Firms
The American Lawyer released the results of its 2013 New Partner Survey this month. They received 469 completed responses from attorneys who began working as partner between 2010 and 2013. Female respondents made up one-third of those responses. The article notes that there were significant differences in the responses based on gender. Women reported that their path to partnership was often longer than for male partners, fewer women reported feeling adequately prepared for the job, only a third of women said they expected to be a rainmaker, and only 83 percent of women said they had been asked to lead a team on a matter. To read the entire article, click here.
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CNN Op-Ed Regarding
the Paycheck Fairness Act
In a CNN Opinion piece, Fatima Goss Graves, who is the Vice President for Education and Employment at the National Women's Law Center, wrote an article with Arjun Sethi explaining why the Paycheck Fairness Act matters. They explain that there are loopholes in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 including a rule that requires that employees keep their pay secret. The article points out that the Paycheck Fairness Act would prohibit retaliation against employees for discussing their wages. To read the entire article, click here.
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