After working for the Hampden District Attorney’s office and for the Massachusetts Attorney General, Joseph D. Early, Jr. hung out his shingle and practiced law for 17 years, specializing in civil and criminal litigation. His varied experience struck a chord with voters and he was swept into office with 78 percent of the vote on November 7, 2006.
Lectures focus on laws that apply to the students and the situations they face every day. Massachusetts state laws that affect students are considered and discussed in the context of school conduct codes and student handbook rules. Discussion concerning the role of the District Attorney and the Court process, in the adult and juvenile systems context, is also provided.