MassDLA and MATA present:
"Both Sides of the Bar"
Thursday, March 27, 2014
6:00-9:00p.m.
Hyatt Regency Boston
One Avenue De LaFayette, Boston
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Join us for the second annual MassDLA-MATA Joint Program, a complimentary event featuring an educational presentation followed by a mix of laughter, cocktails and catching up with friends from both sides of the bar.
THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
The defense and plaintiffs bars each will have five speakers giving you their best seven minutes on trial techniques, anecdotes and advocacy tips to learn from.
Featured speakers from the defense bar:
Nancy L. Watson, Ficksman & Conley, LLP
Carol A. Starkey, Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford LLP
Andrew J. McElaney, Jr., Nutter McClennan & Fish
Peter M. Durney, Cornell & Gollub
Christopher A. Duggan, Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP
Featured speakers from the plaintiff's bar:
Kathy Jo Cook, KJC Law Firm, LLC
Michael K. Gillis, Gillis & Bikofsky, P.C.
Paul F Leavis, Leavis & Rest, P.C.
Edwin L. Wallace, Thornton & Naumes, LLP
Kimberly E. Winter, White, Freeman & Winter, LLP
Following the presentation of the educational program, there will be cocktails and entertainment FEATURING comedian Rick Roberts and Special Guest Comedian, Moody McCarthy.


Comedian Rick Roberts (L) has appeared at Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, and comedy clubs in New York City and throughout the northeast. Moody McCarthy (R) has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Last Comic Standing.