Sexual assault cases are extremely challenging, emotionally charged, and potentially devastating to all involved. Now, COVID-19 restrictions have made everything just that much more difficult!
In order to help you prepare and try a case properly, we have put together a panel of judges and experienced lawyers who share their experiences since the court reopened to the public. They explan what has worked best for them in regards to all the changes that the coronavirus has brought to the courts and the difficulties they have faced, specifically relating to sexual assault cases.
This half-day program prepares you to handle your next sexual assault case with proven tactics and options to deal with the difficulties these cases provide, whether it is in Juvenile Court, District Court, or Superior Court!
In order to help you prepare and try a case properly, we have put together a panel of judges and experienced lawyers who share their experiences since the court reopened to the public. They explan what has worked best for them in regards to all the changes that the coronavirus has brought to the courts and the difficulties they have faced, specifically relating to sexual assault cases.
This half-day program prepares you to handle your next sexual assault case with proven tactics and options to deal with the difficulties these cases provide, whether it is in Juvenile Court, District Court, or Superior Court!
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
Hon. Beverly J. Cannone,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
2:05 pm - 2:45 pm
Investigating Cases
Julie A. Buszuwski, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Framingham
Hon. David A. Deakin,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Julieann Hernon,
Hingham District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hingham
Kate B. MacDougall, Esq.,
Essex District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Salem
2:45 pm - 3:25 pm
Litigating Motions
Julie A. Buszuwski, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Framingham
Audrey C. Mark, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. David Weingarten,
3:25 pm - 3:40 pm
Break
3:40 pm - 4:20 pm
Preparing for Trial
Hon. Robert C. Cosgrove,
Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Kelli L. Porges, Esq.,
Iglehart and Porges, Boston
Hon. Therese M. Wright,
District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, West Wareham
Anne S. Yas, Esq.,
Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Canton
4:20 pm - 5:00 pm
Jury Empanelment
Hon. Beverly J. Cannone,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Connor M. Barusch, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
Lisa B. Beatty, Esq.,
Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Canton
Hon. Gloria Y. Tan,
Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Cambridge
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairHon. Beverly J. Cannone,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Faculty
Connor M. Barusch, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
Lisa B. Beatty, Esq.,
Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Canton
Julie A. Buszuwski, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Framingham
Hon. Robert C. Cosgrove,
Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. David A. Deakin,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Julieann Hernon,
Hingham District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hingham
Kate B. MacDougall, Esq.,
Essex District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Salem
Audrey C. Mark, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Kelli L. Porges, Esq.,
Iglehart and Porges, Boston
Hon. Gloria Y. Tan,
Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Cambridge
Hon. David Weingarten,
Hon. Therese M. Wright,
District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, West Wareham
Anne S. Yas, Esq.,
Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Canton
