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"Eviction in the Time of COVID-19: The Next National Crisis"

Published: September 25, 2020 | Categories: Law, All News

A Virtual Panel Discussion Presented by the WNE School of Law and Mass Fair Housing

Row of condo-type homes with cars parked out front.

Western New England University School of Law and Mass Fair Housing will present a virtual panel discussion on "Eviction in the Time of COVID-19: The Next National Crisis" on Friday, October 2 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

A panel of experts will discuss the impact that the coronavirus has had on an already existing housing crisis. Bringing important perspectives on the subject will be panelists Joel Feldman, Esq., Attorney/Shareholder, at Heisler, Feldman, & McCormick, P.C.; Michael J. Doherty, Clerk Magistrate, Western Division Housing Court; David Leveillee, Attorney, Rhode Island Legal Services Housing Law Center; and Rose Webster-Smith, Program Coordinator, Springfield No One Leaves.

Serving as moderator will be Alexander J. Cerbo, a third-year Western New England University law student, Class of 2021, and Editor-in-Chief, Lex Brevis.

Of particular interest to legal professionals, fair housing advocates, and members of the higher education community, the one-hour event is free, and open to the public. Contact Alexander Cerbo with questions at alexander.cerbo@wne.edu. To register, visit www.fhcrconference.com.