President's Welcome
Dear Bar Association Members:
Welcome to the Bar Association of Norfolk County. As we begin another year we welcome your participation and support as a Member of the Bar Association of Norfolk County. We also welcome your involvement in events that will take place in 2023 and 2024. Please refer to our website for information on upcoming events. Thank you and have a great year.
Very Truly Yours,
Diane M. Jeffers, President
The Bar Association of Norfolk County, founded in 1797 is said to be the oldest Bar Association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The objectives of the Association are to further the cause of justice; to sustain and improve the law and its administration; to ensure conformity to a high standard of professional duty; to make the practice of law efficient in the administration of justice; and to promote the professional, educational, and social interests of the Bar.
Membership Form
Don’t hesitate to become a member!
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Bar Association of Norfolk County? Contact Jackie Fagone, Executive Director at 617-471-9693 or email at admin@norfolkbarassn.org.
Deadline to submit 2023 memberships dues is November 30, 2022.
Events
For all programs/events, please sign up by emailing the BANC office at admin@norfolkbarassn.org or call 617-471-9693.
BANC Annual Dinner/Meeting
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
6:00 p.m. reception
7:00 p.m. dinner
Four Points Sheraton, Norwood
October 18, 3:30PM
Christopher Earley, Esq. / Author & ABA Columnist, Boston, MA
Effective Time Management for Attorneys: 45 minutes, via Zoom
This presentation will discuss ways we can better manage our time in order to work more efficiently and productively, make more money, and most importantly, preserve our sanity. As attorneys, time is our stock in trade and needs to be carefully guarded because once it is gone, we can never get it back. This webinar will provide real, actionable time management tips you can easily implement right away.
October 25, 6:30PM
BANC Fall Social Event – complimentary appetizers, cash bar
The Tavern Room at Granite Links, 100 Quarry Hills Drive, Quincy
Friends and colleagues are invited to join for a fun evening of socializing and networking.
November 2, 1:00PM – 2:30PM
View from The Bench Brown Bag Lunch Series through the MBA
Featuring the Honorable Beverly J. Cannone and the Honorable Joseph P. Hurley, III.
Topics to be discussed:
o Filing Logistics (e-filing, emergency filings, color, need for paper documents, electronic service)
o Zoom’s use in civil proceedings
o Hybrid Court Proceedings
o Technology in the Courtroom
o Technology mishaps
o Exhibits
Tuesday, November 15 4-6PM and/or Thursday, November 17 10AM-12PM
Volunteer Opportunity
BANC and the South Shore YMCA
Germantown Neighborhood Center
Wednesday, November 16th 4-6PM
Bench Bar Forum
Procedures, opportunities, & challenges in the (nearly) post-COVID era
Norfolk Superior Court, Main Courtroom
Attendance also available by Zoom: Zoom ID 160 386 7810
BANC Meetings
Council Meeting – Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 6:00pm
Venue: Common Market Restaurant, 97 Willard St, Quincy, MA 02169. Upstairs in the Common Room.
Council Meeting – Wednesday, December 6, 2023 6:00pm
Venue TBD
Council Meeting – Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 6:00pm
Venue: TBD
Officers
Diane M. Jeffers
President
Sabrina E. Bonanno
President-Elect
Michael F. Walsh
Vice President
Morgan J. Gray
Secretary
Michael N. Barbadoro
Treasurer
