May Newsletter now Online

Jeff Dowd, our fearless newsletter editor, has just put the finishing touches on the May 2013 edition of Obiter Dicta, our chapter newsletter.

Check it out here:  http://snella.info/PDF/Obiter2013May.pdf 

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Summer Dinner and Meeting

Please join SNELLA for our Summer Dinner and Meeting on Tuesday, June 11th, at Barcelona in New Haven (directions). There will be a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m.

The cost will be $50 for SNELLA members, and $60 for non-members. Please RSVP by June 4th. Please feel free to bring a guest! RSVP by June 4th. Bring payment with you to the dinner, either in cash or by check to SNELLA.

Menu:

TAPAS
whipped sheep’s cheese
crispy calamari with smoked tomato aioli
spinach and chickpea casserole
serrano ham and manchego cheese croquettas
potato tortilla with chive sour cream
chicken empanadas with guacamole sauce
herbed goat cheese and wild mushrooms

ENTREES
Mariscos Paella
saffron rice, prawns, squid, clams and mussels

Parillada Mixed Grill
NY Steak, Half Chicken, Gaucho Sausage, and Pork Loin
served with chimmichurri sauce and papas fritas

DESSERTS
assorted dessert platters

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InPractice Conference – May 2nd, Hartford, CT

Once again, SNELLA is co-sponsoring the InPractice conference on May 2nd in Hartford. While we are not sponsoring any programs this year, you can still attend for free as our guest, just enter the promo code below when you register.
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On Thursday, May 2, something very exciting is happening for the legal community. That’s the day that InPractice – the largest practice management event in New England – comes to the Hartford Hilton. And you have the chance to come for free, as our guest.

We’re excited to be part of this conference, which features Event Partners from throughout the region, including the ALA Nutmeg Chapter, The Legal Marketing Association, The Southern New England Law Librarians Association, The Central Connecticut Paralegal Association, The Hartford County Bar Association, The New Haven County Bar Association, The Fairfield County Bar Association, The Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, The Hampden County Bar Association, The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association and Western New England University School of Law. The day is full of compelling educational sessions. But it’s also loaded with extras, such as complimentary breakfast and lunch for all attendees, a visit from legendary Red Sox Southpaw Bill “The Spaceman” Lee and raffle prizes for attendees. You can see the entire agenda at www.inpracticect.com/agenda.

The regular cost to attend InPractice is $95. But we’d like to invite you to attend for free, as our guest. It’s simple. All you have to do is click the link below, and you and as many as 10 of your colleagues may sign up for this exciting day for free.

JUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE AS OUR GUEST:

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=5va7fngab&oeidk=a07e7ad38xc3e2c8caf

AND ENTER PROMO CODE: SNELLADISC

Don’t wait, though. This complimentary link will expire on April 24. Sign up now, and we’ll look forward to seeing you at InPractice on Thursday, May 2nd at The Hartford Hilton.

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Spring Program: Pages and Pathfinders – A CT Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Website Tour

Pages and Pathfinders -
A Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Website Tour

Tuesday, March 12th, 10-11:30 a.m.
University of Connecticut School of Law Library, Room 202
39 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT (campus map)

Speaker: Christopher Roy, CT Judicial Branch, Law Library at New Britain

Discover all that the CT Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ website has to offer! The Law Libraries have over 70 Research Guides and close to 100 Law by Subject pages. We will be exploring what’s available through these resources and show you how they can be an invaluable starting point for conducting your own research. We will also go over the newly-redesigned site for the Judicial Branch, including the case look-up feature and the recently introduced “How do I” pages. This program provides an overview of selected resources on the Judicial Branch website.

This event is free, and no registration is required!

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